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I searched for this info before buying my M3 and eventually realized almost nobody talks about it because almost nobody needs to do it. Hell, a used transmission is only a couple grand.
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To my understanding, the DCT clutches should last a long time and never really need replacing in a normal vehicle lifetime - these transmissions are pretty stout. And while I have read that the clutches are replaceable, likely you're better off just finding a used transmission as tooloud posted above; it will be cheaper and easier.
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Only real reason to swap the DCT clutch discs if for big power upgrades.
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01-11-2019, 06:19 PM | #6 |
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Opening the dct is big money, ssp sells the tools you need for less that 1k.
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01-12-2019, 12:30 PM | #7 |
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I didn't realize that DCT clutch replacement was not a common maintenance item. Neat.
I shouldn't be surprised, though. BMW clutches are notorious for longevity. I've never had to replace one in the mutiple high mileage BMWs I've owned. Even my current 328i is at 168k miles and showing no signs of slip. Out of all the expensive maintenance items, it seems BMW has at least nailed the clutch designs for decades! Maybe one day they'll get the rod bearings/cooling systems/valvetrains right
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Labor is typically 9-10hrs including going through the BMW ISTA+ clutch/transmission relearn process.
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I have a 2010 E93. Almost 64k miles. Never tracked or driven excessively. Needs new clutches in tranny. Bought a used one that was sold as being inspected and in excellent condition. Turned out it leaks fluid. Now has to be returned and the shop has to be paid $2000 for labor and that was only to install the used tranny. Now mine has to be reinstalled with another labor cost. Mine was occasionally giving me a transmission overheat error. BMW wanted $7000 to replace clutches. Not worth it. Tried the used tranny route and now in the hole for over $4000 and will have the same tranny I had before. Shop put in new filters, fluids, gaskets and bought mechatronic kit, and drove car to test and found the leak right away. Now to replace my old tranny they want to again replace all gaskets, filter and fluid. The parts they replaced have been on 24 hrs and they want to replace it all again. Not sure what will happen from here. Used tranny route sure didn’t work and investing $7000 isn’t either
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You will need burn the clutches on any non-torque converter transmissions if you drive like a pussy because it never fully engages the drivetrain (clutch slipping).
Easiest way to avoid this is to ensure complete clutch engagement and to not shift lower than 3,000 rpm for each upshift.
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I actually purchased a used tranny online that was "checked and running perfect" off a low mileage car. Problem is, it had a small crack and leaked after it was installed. Had to be removed and replaced with my old tranny all at a cost of $4200
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Is the car running good now? My car for some reason doesn't jump hard on the upshifts like it used to and it feels like if my clutch is slipping when I floor it. It would Rev up to about 5-6k rpms then it'll grab and pull hard but I don't remember it being like that.
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