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323ci trans problems

gunracer1

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I bought one the other day Bmw 323ci, thought I might look into a aluminum 5.3 swap. Well it runs and drives, feels pretty fun even at 170 hp. The 5 speed manual works in first and third just fine. The rest don’t engage. Is it just a worn bushing thing? Or do I have real problems?
 
Check the shifter linkage. On the back of the trans where the shift shaft comes out there is a seal that tends to leak. Oil gets on rubber bushings, bushings get sloppy, possibly can lead to not correctly engaging gear.
 
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