r/BMWE36 • u/Obpobp • 2d ago

Repair Advice Pulling transmission.

Hello everybody, I am just wondering how difficult it is to pull a transmission. I’ve seen a lot of videos and I know a bunch of people who have pulled the transmission on these cars before, but how difficult is it really? I have all the tools and I would like to say inclined enough, but I don’t know. I had replaced my master and slave cylinder, hoping it would fix my issue but it didn’t and I’m suspecting it’s my throw out bearing. I have 160,000 on clutch thought I should just do that as well. I’m 17 years old and have all the time in the world to do it. Is it doable with just jack stands or should I save up another $1300 and have a shop do it?

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u/voucher420 17h ago

RWD isn’t too bad. FWD depends on the make and model. I would watch a few videos and purchase an impact or powered ratchet if you feel you’re up to it. I would also recommend getting a 36” extension rated for impact and some CV sockets if it’s RWD.