i dont think the 525 ever got the deep sump requiring the extended filter i am surprised you have not rebuilt them when you've had the opportunity as rebuilding them i think is very simple and how long they last would be an indication of the care taken in reassembly
mean 318's problem does sound rather curious if it was a dme problem or the computer was not ther it would start off in 3rd although if its an early enough version with the kickdown cable that is misadjusted that could be the problem

• 525i transmission problems - mean318 2008-04-03 08:10:25 (141 views)
  • Re: 525i trans swap - mean318 2008-04-16 08:59:01 (50 views)
  • Re: 525i transmission problems - bimmer5michael 2008-04-04 15:39:35 (92 views)
    • euro version all had the 4hp22, kickdown cable could be your problem - explodingbudgie 2008-04-04 16:05:02 (80 views)
  • Re: 525i transmission problems - Shayne 2008-04-04 12:06:39 (79 views)
  • check the shifter switch on the selector handle - explodingbudgie 2008-04-03 12:31:36 (83 views)
  • Re: 525i transmission problems (url) - Shayne 2008-04-03 10:22:21 (78 views)
    • Re: 525i transmission problems - mean318 2008-04-04 00:41:24 (81 views)
      • Does this car have a MAF or airflow meter? - rick540 2008-04-04 15:50:33 (76 views)
      • separate computer - kfister 2008-04-04 12:55:27 (74 views)
        • Re: separate computer - mean318 2008-04-15 07:16:56 (60 views)
          • Re: separate computer - mean318 2008-04-15 10:10:15 (54 views)
            • Look at the trans - rick540 2008-04-16 00:40:41 (58 views)
              • Re: Trans swap to manual - mean318 2008-04-16 08:59:53 (55 views)