Transmission swap on jack stands? Any DIY for this?

mightbaal · 05-25-2016, 08:26 PM

Well I am limited to jack stands an engine support and a low lift transmission jack. Is this possible? My jack stands are high rise (almost 2 feet). Need to do a transmission swap on a 2008 335xi. Anyone do this?

lichtgelb · 05-26-2016, 07:53 AM

I don't see any reason why that wouldn't work. I've had my E90 on the last notch with my jackstands and it's not too claustrophobic under there.

shadow191 · 05-26-2016, 07:58 AM

Not a 335xi, but here's someone who pulled his motor and transmission on his 535xi

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...n+build&page=2

It's on stands so you should be fine.

floydarogers · 05-26-2016, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by mightbaal

Well I am limited to jack stands an engine support and a low lift transmission jack. Is this possible? My jack stands are high rise (almost 2 feet). Need to do a transmission swap on a 2008 335xi. Anyone do this?

Old school for sure. I've done it that way in the past, but I'm beyond wanting to do it now, especially after having rotator cuff surgery.

I'd put the rear on ramps - give the car more stability in the air rather than 4 stands extended all the way.

tlow98 · 05-26-2016, 11:56 AM

You snag a junk yard tranny on the cheap then?

Make sure to remove your wheel and place them under the car. No need for any serious risks.

If you have close to 2 feet that should be plenty of room.

mightbaal · 05-26-2016, 04:03 PM

Yea one with 68k 750 bucks 3 months warranty

tlow98 · 05-26-2016, 04:52 PM

Solid pick up.

Dismantling should be something like:
Shields
Exhaust
Driveshaft
Transfer case (maybe leave attached)
Front driveshaft
Trans cooler lines
Electrical connections
Bell housing to block bolts
Trans mounts

tlow98 · 05-26-2016, 04:58 PM

Prolly not a bad idea to have a motor support like HF sells in case you need to move the motor around a bit to facilitate bolt removal.

Also, trans weighs about 150-200 lbs, so act accordingly. I like to use ratchet straps to secure it to the lowering jack or whatever you create in order to make it work.

Drain fluid beforehand. Will help with the mess.

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lichtgelb Lieutenant 107 Rep 485 Posts Drives: 2009 E93 335i Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Flyover Country iTrader: (0)	I don't see any reason why that wouldn't work. I've had my E90 on the last notch with my jackstands and it's not too claustrophobic under there. __________________ 2006 E90 325i Sparkling Graphite Metallic 2009 E93 335i Montego Blau 2011 F10 535i Sophistograu Metallic
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shadow191 Lieutenant Colonel 181 Rep 1,681 Posts Drives: 2017 Volvo XC90 R-Design Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: GA iTrader: (3)	Not a 335xi, but here's someone who pulled his motor and transmission on his 535xi http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...n+build&page=2 It's on stands so you should be fine.
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tlow98 Major General 2188 Rep 5,002 Posts Drives: 2009 E91, 2014 F15 x35i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2)	You snag a junk yard tranny on the cheap then? Make sure to remove your wheel and place them under the car. No need for any serious risks. If you have close to 2 feet that should be plenty of room.
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mightbaal g35x 105 Rep 630 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335XI Join Date: May 2015 Location: wisconsin iTrader: (0)	Yea one with 68k 750 bucks 3 months warranty
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tlow98 Major General 2188 Rep 5,002 Posts Drives: 2009 E91, 2014 F15 x35i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2)	Solid pick up. Dismantling should be something like: Shields Exhaust Driveshaft Transfer case (maybe leave attached) Front driveshaft Trans cooler lines Electrical connections Bell housing to block bolts Trans mounts
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tlow98 Major General 2188 Rep 5,002 Posts Drives: 2009 E91, 2014 F15 x35i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2)	Prolly not a bad idea to have a motor support like HF sells in case you need to move the motor around a bit to facilitate bolt removal. Also, trans weighs about 150-200 lbs, so act accordingly. I like to use ratchet straps to secure it to the lowering jack or whatever you create in order to make it work. Drain fluid beforehand. Will help with the mess.
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