Author Topic: Anyone know if automatic transmissions are interchangeable between E36 M42 and M44  (Read 2163 times)

johna

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Looking at different model E36 318is on realoem.com there seems to be quite a few different types of automatic transmissions available.

I have a 12/1996 318is (M44) which according to realoem.com has a A4S 310R "RO" type and I am looking for a replacement.

How important are those last two letters?

Will an auto trans from a 1995 318is (M42) fit? Or one from a later 1997 M44 that has a different two letter code?

Anyone know some way to look up the differences in these transmissions?
Now: '98 E36 318is coupe Past: '97 E36 318is sedan; '91 E36 325i sedan; '94 E36 318is; '90 E30 318is; '95 E36 M3; '90 E30 318is
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I'll bet all the transmissions will fit, but as far as the controllers and DME integration I'm not sure at all.  If I see my BMW tech buddy I'll ask.
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