E36 328 1st gear selection problems...

[DanL]

Morning all,

I've had the current car for a couple of months now, and from time to time it's a real pain to get the car into first gear (at the lights, for example).

Do they all do that, or is it a sign that something's going to need replacing soon? It's coverd 50k miles, and is six years old if that helps the diagnosis.

I'm hoping it's not a sign that the clutch is on the way out! (Although I believe it's covered by my RAC warranty, but only to a cost of £500).

Dan

>>> Edited by DanL on Monday 27th September 10:37

[StuB]

96N 328 with 199k miles - no probs with getting it into 1st for me, sorry

[MrFlibbles]

My e30 does this occasionally, esp when cold. I just disengage then reengage the clutch and it goes in fine.

p.s. 166k!

[liquidken]

I get it occasionally. B10 with 129k

I wouldn't worry. All BM's suffer it from time to time.

£500 will easily cover a clutch change on that anyway. You could put an M3 flywheel when you do replace it.

[rich_b]

My 328i has this problem too, but seems if you hold the clutch down for a second or two it'll go in fine. It just doesnt like being put in quickly.

[DanL]

Oh, ok - thanks guys. Sounds like they all do it, so I won't let myself worry about it!

Cheers,

Dan

[adam s]

maybe try putting it into third and then first, works a treat on my e30

[rich_b]

Yeh I do that when selecting reverse in the morning

Works well.