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Message: <blockquote data-quote="e23_728i" data-source="post: 59773" data-attributes="member: 59">Recently had to rebuild the gearbox's in by e23 728i and Peugeot 505 Gti.. The one in the Bimmer had covered 260k miles and the Pug did 390k kilometers when they were finally taken apart. It was pure coincidence that both use the same ZF4HP22 gearbox save for some minor parts that are different. Luckily I stick to a strict regiment of changing fluids every 15k kilometers... The clutch bands were not really worn but the torque converter somehow gave way which meant I could not drive the Pug at all.. and on the Bimmer, the infamous clutch A pack gave way, which meant I could still drive it but only in 1st gear... Each rebuild cost about 3.5k... Good thing is that I now have peace of mind for the next 5 years or longer (touch wood)Also, Have been advised not to shift in and out of D while waiting at traffic lights... As it wears out the 'joints' Just my .02 cents..</blockquote>