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I need to get the filter on my transmission changed. I have called around to a few repair shops (I could do it but don't want to and if I did still need to know which one), and they are telling me that there are 4 different transmissions that were installed in this car. I did not think that was possible but I looked up on a VIN decoder, and it does not say which one is in the car. Is there a way to tell with the VIN or somewhere else on the care that provides that
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Some non-USA cars had manual transmissions.
The Supercharged 4.0 and the V12 cars used the GM 4L80E
Regular 4.0 cars had a ZF trans, with electric shift
Cars with the 3.2 had a ZF trans without electric shift
Having a brain fade on the exact ZF model numbers but others will chime in
Cheers
DD
The Supercharged 4.0 and the V12 cars used the GM 4L80E
Regular 4.0 cars had a ZF trans, with electric shift
Cars with the 3.2 had a ZF trans without electric shift
Having a brain fade on the exact ZF model numbers but others will chime in
Cheers
DD
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No,the 4.0 model used the ZF4HP24, is built stronger.Originally Posted by cdma
After doing a little research, I assume I have either the ZF 4HP22 OR 4HP24. I THINK the 24 is used for the 3.2 model
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ZF4HP24 for the 4.0-liter X300 normally aspirated
Used on large BMWs around that model year
Used on large BMWs around that model year
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The 4HP22 is hydraulically controlled, the 4HP24 is electronic. The 4HP24 is the one in the 4.0 cars.
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ALL North America 4.0 X300 sedans use the ZF 4HP24 gearbox!
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The drain plug and line fitting are most likely to be very stuck so a penetrating spray days before may help
consider not removing the drain plug but remove whole pan least messing up the plug threads
I have yet to do the job
consider not removing the drain plug but remove whole pan least messing up the plug threads
I have yet to do the job





