Mechatronic sleeve

Hops099 · 12-09-2011, 07:49 AM

I've had to have two mechatronic sleeves replaced within a year and a half period... luckily the second was covered by the parts guarantee.

Is this normal? Or indicative of a larger issue? Or a ploy to squeeze out an extra $710 from me. (My service guy didn't realize I just had it replaced when he recommended the service.)

Would be interested in hearing if this is a common issue...

F32Fleet · 12-09-2011, 08:52 AM

Supposedly the sleeve from ZF was upgraded. Many 06's had this done at some time. Perhaps the replacement wasn't the upgraded part or it was done incorrectly.

sunny · 12-09-2011, 11:33 AM

the new one has all "black colored" o-rings as opposed to "orange colored" o-rings for the old one.
the sleeve is black plastic for old and new.

Turkeybaster115 · 12-09-2011, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Hops099

I've had to have two mechatronic sleeves replaced within a year and a half period... luckily the second was covered by the parts guarantee.

Is this normal? Or indicative of a larger issue? Or a ploy to squeeze out an extra $710 from me. (My service guy didn't realize I just had it replaced when he recommended the service.)

Would be interested in hearing if this is a common issue...

That's why I don't go to stealerships for service. You got hosed down big time. Shouldn't even cost half that, and the part lasts at least 50-60K miles.

pruettfan · 12-10-2011, 03:59 AM

I was shocked when I saw what they charge to change that part. If you can change your own oil you can do it yourself and a small fraction of what they charge.

eduardomi · 03-16-2012, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by pruettfan

I was shocked when I saw what they charge to change that part. If you can change your own oil you can do it yourself and a small fraction of what they charge.

Problem for me is getting the oil at the right temperature, etc...

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sunny Lieutenant 48 Rep 476 Posts Drives: E92 M3, e90 330i Join Date: May 2008 Location: central CA iTrader: (1)	the new one has all "black colored" o-rings as opposed to "orange colored" o-rings for the old one. the sleeve is black plastic for old and new.
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pruettfan Brigadier General 1627 Rep 3,402 Posts Drives: 2017 M2, LBB, DCT, Exec Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ iTrader: (0)	I was shocked when I saw what they charge to change that part. If you can change your own oil you can do it yourself and a small fraction of what they charge.
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