Hi Friends,.
I had issue with Bmw Gearbox (ZF 6hp19. Year 2004. 250.000 KM in it)
I have two options.
1. Get low milage transmission ( 40.000 -60.000 KM, removed from cars made 2004-2006) with 3-5 days warranty just for testing. 700$ with installation fee.
2. Fix its own transmission (Mechanic assumes it also would cost approximately 700$-900$ to fix the symptomps . And inspect/replace/fix other parts which are likely to fail soon. And he offers 1 year warranty)
Actualy first one seems easy option for me. But mechanic warned me that replacement transmission can fail anytime soon. Because there are some rubber/plastic and electronical parts in gearbox. Which degrades by the time regardless of the milage.
I understand that it is sort of a gamble. I do not mind spending few hundred dollars on it. But just want to know in long term which would be safer option to go with. Because even if i got current transmission fixed, still it wont be complete rebuilding as far as i know. Some metallic parts will still have wear and tear of such high milage. On the other hand low milage replacement transmission will likely to have metallic parts in great condition.
Any opinion is highly appreciated
Regards.
I had issue with Bmw Gearbox (ZF 6hp19. Year 2004. 250.000 KM in it)
I have two options.
1. Get low milage transmission ( 40.000 -60.000 KM, removed from cars made 2004-2006) with 3-5 days warranty just for testing. 700$ with installation fee.
2. Fix its own transmission (Mechanic assumes it also would cost approximately 700$-900$ to fix the symptomps . And inspect/replace/fix other parts which are likely to fail soon. And he offers 1 year warranty)
Actualy first one seems easy option for me. But mechanic warned me that replacement transmission can fail anytime soon. Because there are some rubber/plastic and electronical parts in gearbox. Which degrades by the time regardless of the milage.
I understand that it is sort of a gamble. I do not mind spending few hundred dollars on it. But just want to know in long term which would be safer option to go with. Because even if i got current transmission fixed, still it wont be complete rebuilding as far as i know. Some metallic parts will still have wear and tear of such high milage. On the other hand low milage replacement transmission will likely to have metallic parts in great condition.
Any opinion is highly appreciated
Regards.