SMG I feedback

[m3f_sunsun]

Mine M3 was 97' equipped with SMG1 transmission.

and have the following questions

1) what are the resources for more info about this transmission

2) any can share your experience about SMG 1

3) What is the average life of the SMG Pump?

4) What is the expected replacement cost of SMG Pump?



I've tried my luck on researching this topic but still to no avail, pls advise. Thanks So MUCH. Sun

[m3f_orijinal_p_92d6bcd8a9]

well, you're asking about SMG on a US-based M3 forum, if you didn't know, the SMG never came to the US on the e36 models......... but, there's a good number of guys on here taht are from europe or australia that have it and can help you out.



BTW: what part of hong kong do you live in?? i lived in New Territories for one year from 2000-2001.

[m3f_sunsun]

Hey, I m residing in HK Island East, and thanks for reminding me that this is a US forum and I knew that the SMG version didn't get ship to the States, but after some reading, I agreed with you there're number of European ans AUssies reading and posting here, so I am waiting for my savior. Cheers, Sun eace:

[m3f_WD Pro]

Mine M3 was 97' equipped with SMG1 transmission.

and have the following questions

1) what are the resources for more info about this transmission

2) any can share your experience about SMG 1

3) What is the average life of the SMG Pump?

4) What is the expected replacement cost of SMG Pump?



I've tried my luck on researching this topic but still to no avail, pls advise. Thanks So MUCH. Sun





"what are the resources for more info about this transmission" :



http://www.geocities.com/mhenry_au/SMG_Page.html



http://www.bm3w.co.uk/



"any can share your experience about SMG 1"



http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=42156



"What is the average life of the SMG Pump?"



From what Ive read it can vary a lot - mines still on its first (98, 55k)



Sorry for the quick notes but my time on here is limited to my dinner (no PC at home). More info on your PM to come soon ...



Hope this helps

[m3f_sunsun]

WD PRO, this really helps to clarify a lot of misunderstanding that others werw to SMG1. Look forward to your PM and you can jot down your email to me if ok so I can email u directly. Tks bud. Sun

[m3f_RAWM3EVO_8e80fc7519]

My accumulator (black dome on pump) went at 65K ... £113 to replace (5 min job) .

[m3f_sunsun]

wow.... 113 pound gone in a split second.

So what's the symptoms for the dome to go wrong?

is it a sudden dead or getting worse and worse symptoms. pls share. tks Sun

[m3f_M3 Brasil_9d884090ba]

I used to drive a 98 evo SMG I, with no problems ... but heard about differential breaking, and a few problems in the pump.

Did not like the sistems at all, slowly changes from 1st to 2nd.

I know that are kit that tranform it in Manual again.

[m3f_RAWM3EVO_8e80fc7519]

wow.... 113 pound gone in a split second.

So what's the symptoms for the dome to go wrong?

is it a sudden dead or getting worse and worse symptoms. pls share. tks Sun





sysmtom is car will not start until accumulator pressurized .. so if you have to wait then it needs changing (I was waiting ten seconds before I could start car). ..... now its instantaneous.