BMW/Down shifting clunk.
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Question
1986 325 Automatic trans. When I use it in 'Drive' range the trans clunks on downshifting out of high gear. When I use it in 'Sport' range it does not clunk on any downshifting. Is there an adjustment?
Jim,
I dont know of any adjustment except for the kick-down cable, which would be to drop from 4th gear to 3rd, for passing. This might help some, but I think the transmission might just be worn.
Try a fluid and filter change and see if that helps the problem.
Hope this helps,
Josh
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I can answer questions related to the BMW e30. These are the cars produced from 1984-1991 (1992 for convertable) in the United states. I am more fluent with the six cylinder models, although few things changed for the 4 cylinder cars. I know most of the problematic areas of these cars, and have found ways to fix them.
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I have owned six different E30's over the last 10 years. I do all my own work, and know about ever nut and bolt on these cars.
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