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SIB 24 02 02: Subject regarding hard shifts, leak at torque converter seal

Subject regarding hard shifts, leak at torque converter seal on BMW E36/7/E36/8 models (2000–2001); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.

BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 633415 · Apr 2002 · also written SI B24 02 02, B240202

What it covers

A service bulletin tells BMW technicians how to diagnose or fix a known issue. It is not a recall: a repair under a bulletin is normally paid by the owner unless the car is still under warranty or a warranty extension applies.

Subject regarding hard shifts, leak at torque converter seal.

NHTSA's summary of this communication (excerpt)

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Details

Bulletin numberSIB 24 02 02
Also written: SI B24 02 02, B240202, 24 02 02, SIB-24-02-02, SI B240202
NHTSA ID633415
Document IDs filedSIB240202
TypeService bulletin
Date
ModelsZ3
Model years2000–2001
ChassisE36/7, E36/8
EnginesM52, M54, S52, S54
Component (NHTSA)Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Model, year and engine coverage comes from NHTSA's records. Not every car in this range is affected; the official document lists the exact production dates and conditions.

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