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1988 Other BMW Models Transmission shifts only at high RPMs

Tiny
MATTHEW69
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  • 1988 BMW
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 164,000 MILES
My transmission just started having problems shifting. Sometimes when I start out it works great, but other times I have to run it up to high rpms, 4000+, to get it to shift from 1st to 2nd gear. I check the tranny fluid it is fine. Could this be a differential problem? Boy, trying to restore this old 88 735il is a pain sometimes.
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Sunday, March 16th, 2008 AT 8:16 AM

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Tiny
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This seems like an internal transmission issue, perhaps a broken spring on a piston in the shift body of the transmission would be my guess. I would start with inspecting the shift body of the transmission. Repost if more help is needed.
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Sunday, March 16th, 2008 AT 10:59 AM

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