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bmw 3 series gearbox recondition

  • 04-01-2013 09:35AM
    #1
    tigershould
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 545 ✭✭✭


    hi, can anyone advise how much it will cost to recondition a 06 bmw 3 series petrol manual gerabox or whether i should pay more and get it replaced?

    the gear stick keeps popping out of 2nd gear.

    any receommendations for getting this done in North Dublin?


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  • #2
    Idbatterim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,546 ✭✭✭✭Idbatterim


    no idea, ring around and get a few quotes. If they are too expensive, you could try a used or reconditioned one from a breakers here or ebay.co.uk...


  • #3
    burke027
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 501 ✭✭✭burke027


    Hey this is so common upon that box. Il give you abit of advice do your self a favor and get the box reconditioned as I've said that model box all suffered that problem so a second hand one will end up doing the same. You will get a mechanic who knows that car well to get the gearbox out in about a hour and you should be looking around 500 for the gearbox overhaul and then another hour to put the car back together.

    If you need any further advice just ask


  • #4
    tigershould
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 545 ✭✭✭tigershould


    thanks for the advice lads,

    mrgearbox quoted 1000E over the phone.
    my local garage says he cant quote until he sees it.

    @burke027 so should i be asking to recondition my box or get a recoditioned unit from another car ?

    thanks again, i'm driving around without 2nd at the mo (surprisingly easy jumping from 1st to 3rd all the time :)


  • #5
    burke027
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 501 ✭✭✭burke027


    tigershould wrote: »
    thanks for the advice lads,

    mrgearbox quoted 1000E over the phone.
    my local garage says he cant quote until he sees it.

    @burke027 so should i be asking to recondition my box or get a recoditioned unit from another car ?

    thanks again, i'm driving around without 2nd at the mo (surprisingly easy jumping from 1st to 3rd all the time :)



    Either or it will prob be cheaper to get your own box done tho. Rather then buying a second one to be honest.


  • #6
    Idbatterim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,546 ✭✭✭✭Idbatterim


    the below might be of interest...

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E90-3-SERIES-2006-320I-GEARBOX-6-SPEED-MANUAL-PETROL-MINT-ONLY-40K-/251202037548?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Plat_Gen%3AE90&hash=item3a7ccee72c

    I reckon including shipping and currency conversion, youd be looking at a little over E500...


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  • #7
    burke027
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 501 ✭✭✭burke027


    Idbatterim wrote: »
    the below might be of interest...

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E90-3-SERIES-2006-320I-GEARBOX-6-SPEED-MANUAL-PETROL-MINT-ONLY-40K-/251202037548?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Plat_Gen%3AE90&hash=item3a7ccee72c

    I reckon including shipping and currency conversion, youd be looking at a little over E500...


    As I've said to the op already if they buy a second hand box. It will have the same problem develop in a couple of miles. All that type of gearbox suffer that problem so you need to get a reconditioned gearbox.


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