I'm in the US and drive a 335is. The DCT is a beast of a transmission. When going through the gears the DCT really makes the car sound 10 years newer with how fast it switches. Especially if the car is modified. They make a billet DCT pan with larger cooling fins but I don't have any experience with them to say if they are good or not. I can't wait to see what you think of the DCT. Love the videos. Thanks for the work y'all put in for the community.
I have seen the larger pans and they seem very popular for the M cars. Im hoping that with my massive transmission cooler, i dont get any temp issues with the DCT. Kinda interested to see if we can monitor DCT temps from the JB4.
Great stuff as always! I've been wanting to do the Work of installing the new "Go Fast Parts" I finally received from a couple vendors. But we've been have a record shattering heat wave here this week and I just can't take the heat! Being you guys are in Aussie land you would probably laugh at me and my aversion to these temps. But I'm from Canada and I'm not able to take 38C during the day in a stuffy garage. No matter how much I want to put these parts on and get on with the "Vroom Vroom" and the "Beep Beep" etc LOL. I just can't take it. The record broken yesterday was last set in 1896 (during the last global warming scare LOL). But tomorrow is supposed to start dropping so I'll be out there following along with a few of your great videos like the intercooler install and the charge pipe install. I'll save the down pipes install until I have a friend to curse and shout at the bolts with. LOL.
Wow, that's such a long standing temp record. Haha. Im not gonna lie 38c is normal shed temps in our summer, but on the flip side i hate working in temps under 15c.
Did not know about the plug gasket. Good to know! On zpost its the pan gasket that is most notorious for leaking... have read some posts where owner had its dct pan gasket replaced 3 times. In the end did not even bother anymore with minor leaking. My DCT pan gasket started sweating oil around 100k km so had my DCT serviced. Service already includes new pan gasket, so if you service your DCT regularly it may not be as big of an issue as each time you do... that gasket gets replaced anyway... also pan itself could cause same issue due to warping etc.
Super interesting post! Every one of these inspire me more to prepare for a DCT swap on my N54 135i. I've got miles and miles of life left on my 6HP, but when it does finally give out I'll be ready!
I hate when oil gets all over garage floor haha. From personal experience, large shallow pans usually work pretty good! 0-to-60 is one of my favorite CZcams channels :)
Great guys. Hopefully the plug o ring can be done by tilting the gearbox down, as it stays in the car while maintained, like I will do. Just the filling procedure left. Thanks for sharing, regards Nico.
I'm about to do this for my car... any advice on tilting the gearbox down while in the car? Any mounts you suggest to focus on? (Or any page/directions you can point me to?) haha!
@@samosasmimosas5831 Hi. No, I don't know.... I have to get the car running properly first. The injectors were not the only problem. So the gearbox is not priority at the moment. Regards Nico
@@someguy2312 hi. I did some researd and the only part which was leaking, was the lower oil pan. Because the #12 injectors were the most important to get, I saved this fix for this winter. It's only on 60.000 miles because it was always driven as a third car in Germany. Would be a little early when this o- ring gave up already. Lucky me, for once...Sorry I can't help you. Cheers Nico
Amazing video! I am about to change my DCT filters/fluid soon in my F10 M5. Question... What is the first O-ring you took off called? The one on top. Can I access that O-ring without dropping the DCT out of the vehicle?
I believe its referred to as the mechatronics plug seal. However you do need to drop the box down to do it. My mate from BMW said its normally that o-ring/seal that leaks before any other part of the box.
IRT aftermarket filters, more for ZF integrated pan/filter they can leak and cause pressure codes, as long as you know you installed one, should you have any type of pressure codes that would be the first place I look.
Is that the normal process to install that seal? The stretching had me very nervous!😅 Btw, the conversion to msd81 can be done exclusively with Autohex 2 through the OBD port. No other software needed. It’s mega! Only problem is MSD creates new UIF entry and you might have a VIN mismatch if you need an emissions test. That is, the test shop reader will show the donor VIN and then you’ll have to explain, yeah nah, I just swapped my DME no worries mate. 😂
I brought my 2002 330CI which is now completely swapped with a 2006 M3 to the dealer for air bag recalls and they were very confused for a few minutes. But then a mechanic was brought in (they brought up three different vin numbers on the car when they scanned the keys LOL) and he said "oh yea just a minute" took the keys and went away for five minutes then came back a told the desk person "No problem" I have entered it. I just told them the motor blew on the car and so I swapped in this new one from the M3. So it's now officially entered into the BMW network as the Frankenstein it is. (That's Frronkenshteen) LOL. They did the air bag and now I have an pesky airbag light that has a different problem apparently.
Autohex 2 is great, but at over 2 times the price of bimtool was out of my price range. If only bim tool did what it said we would be sweet. Mind you still got the swap done anyway. And yes BMW tech just to stretch the seal over.
Great video but I don't understand how if you have over 24,000 subs but only 111 thumbs up come on people do the right thing my god you got over 1200 views people are something else you guy's deserve a lot more than what you're getting but anyways
It wouldnt, well not easily. There is no factory software to run the N53 and DCT. Also connecting to the transfer case would require some custom work. Possible, but probably not worth it.
@@ZeroTo60Tube well I do understand that it would not be an easy venture but the DCT would be the only transmission i would swap my manual out for ALSO - my question is HiFi related to get rid of the clutch pedal and generate space for potential speaker location I do have a potential solution ready - but i can not rid myself from having such thought
@@ZeroTo60Tube why I am asking this is because I have purchased new DCT car recently. Got paint issue and recently serviced. Now it is giving jerks and autopark lock feature is not working. So I want to know if they have replaced my gearbox without my notice.
I'm having an issue with my DCT in my n54 just now. Recently I've been getting some error codes pop up with a start assistance failure and transmission error. The car wont tell me what gear it's in and seems to stick in the same gear and won't change. Then it will randomly lose all codes an work fine again. Seems like an issue with the transmission connecting to the DME as MHD monitoring shows the temp for the transmission as -40° when the codes are there. ProTool also doesn't even list the transmission as one of the ECU's when the codes are there. Anyone able to give advice?
Hey Mate, sorry i can't comment from experience. but it does sound like a communication fault. Although i havent seen it on a DCT its quite often the mechatronic plugs on the autos will leak oil in to the connect and eventually caused electrically problems. This DCT plug oring was the cause of its oil leaks, so its probably a similar issue on the DCTs. Are you able to get the car on a lift and check the plug out? It right on top and quite hard to get a visual on.
@@ZeroTo60Tube appreciate the reply, yeah that was one of my thoughts as well, would it just be a case of cleaning the plug up with electric contact cleaner? Unfortunately I don't have access to a lift so would have to pay for the work 😕 and that's after I try to convince whatever garage I take it to that this is the issue 😂 I also get code 2e7f on the DME, EGS via PT-CAN2 and PT-CAN but assuming that's just the same issue? All this the day after I try to sell it 😒
How much torque you pushing down whp? Also i heard in one of the videos that you are pushing 25+ psi on pump gas. Is that true? How did you managed to do it? I am from Perth and now looking to get a n54 dct car stock.
@@TCGTV98 not sure on torque. Car was 625whp with the auto, its running a bit more timing now but still 26 psi on e60-e70 fuel. I have never ran more than 20 psi on pump fuel.
I'm in the US and drive a 335is. The DCT is a beast of a transmission. When going through the gears the DCT really makes the car sound 10 years newer with how fast it switches. Especially if the car is modified. They make a billet DCT pan with larger cooling fins but I don't have any experience with them to say if they are good or not. I can't wait to see what you think of the DCT. Love the videos. Thanks for the work y'all put in for the community.
I have seen the larger pans and they seem very popular for the M cars. Im hoping that with my massive transmission cooler, i dont get any temp issues with the DCT. Kinda interested to see if we can monitor DCT temps from the JB4.
Thanks for showing the service on DCT. I'm not planning to do it myself, but I still want to know the process and possible failure points.
Great stuff as always! I've been wanting to do the Work of installing the new "Go Fast Parts" I finally received from a couple vendors. But we've been have a record shattering heat wave here this week and I just can't take the heat! Being you guys are in Aussie land you would probably laugh at me and my aversion to these temps. But I'm from Canada and I'm not able to take 38C during the day in a stuffy garage. No matter how much I want to put these parts on and get on with the "Vroom Vroom" and the "Beep Beep" etc LOL. I just can't take it. The record broken yesterday was last set in 1896 (during the last global warming scare LOL). But tomorrow is supposed to start dropping so I'll be out there following along with a few of your great videos like the intercooler install and the charge pipe install. I'll save the down pipes install until I have a friend to curse and shout at the bolts with. LOL.
Wow, that's such a long standing temp record. Haha. Im not gonna lie 38c is normal shed temps in our summer, but on the flip side i hate working in temps under 15c.
Man this video saved me while resealing my DCT. THANK YOU!!!
Glad it helped!
Yes Sir teamn54. Monster build in the making with this Transmission Let's Gooooo🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
yeah mon!!
Oh I knew that was going to happen with the pan, that made me laugh out loud, it's not funny when it happens to me😉😜
hahaha, glad you got a giggle out of it.
Did not know about the plug gasket. Good to know! On zpost its the pan gasket that is most notorious for leaking... have read some posts where owner had its dct pan gasket replaced 3 times. In the end did not even bother anymore with minor leaking.
My DCT pan gasket started sweating oil around 100k km so had my DCT serviced. Service already includes new pan gasket, so if you service your DCT regularly it may not be as big of an issue as each time you do... that gasket gets replaced anyway... also pan itself could cause same issue due to warping etc.
Thinking out loud, i'm wondering if the weeping you have mentioned around the pan just oil running down from the plug o-ring.
@@ZeroTo60Tube Come to think of it that just may have been the problem.
Super interesting post! Every one of these inspire me more to prepare for a DCT swap on my N54 135i. I've got miles and miles of life left on my 6HP, but when it does finally give out I'll be ready!
I hate when oil gets all over garage floor haha. From personal experience, large shallow pans usually work pretty good! 0-to-60 is one of my favorite CZcams channels :)
Great guys. Hopefully the plug o ring can be done by tilting the gearbox down, as it stays in the car while maintained, like I will do. Just the filling procedure left. Thanks for sharing, regards Nico.
I'm about to do this for my car... any advice on tilting the gearbox down while in the car? Any mounts you suggest to focus on? (Or any page/directions you can point me to?) haha!
@@samosasmimosas5831 Hi. No, I don't know.... I have to get the car running properly first. The injectors were not the only problem. So the gearbox is not priority at the moment. Regards Nico
@@Nico_335i_DCTwere you able to get it done and did you have to remove the driveshaft to bring the trans far down enough?
@@someguy2312 hi. I did some researd and the only part which was leaking, was the lower oil pan. Because the #12 injectors were the most important to get, I saved this fix for this winter. It's only on 60.000 miles because it was always driven as a third car in Germany. Would be a little early when this o- ring gave up already. Lucky me, for once...Sorry I can't help you. Cheers Nico
Great video as always! Surprised you didn't replace the sump pan. I did on mine as they warp with heat over time
11:59 haha yes, the BMW ISTA workshop instructions literally say to turn the trans over to avoid fluid spillage.
I have a Old Merc Wagon and will be doing a V8 swap, turbos later! I am really loving the Idea of a DCT.
Have you looked in to a 8hp? I think its the better option, much nicer to drive slowly, faster when you want to go fast.
I will look into it
Great video. Good to see what I'll be in for in the not too distant future. Thank you!!
Top work man! The mess looks fun to clean up 😉 😂
Have you ever used Silcon Spray for O rings? works like a charm for me you can use it on any gasket any rubber part
Hey mate nice work on the DCT swap. I’m doing one atm to an sr20. Q though, have you done a valve test or change on the DCT box before ? Cheers
Amazing video! I am about to change my DCT filters/fluid soon in my F10 M5. Question... What is the first O-ring you took off called? The one on top. Can I access that O-ring without dropping the DCT out of the vehicle?
I believe its referred to as the mechatronics plug seal. However you do need to drop the box down to do it. My mate from BMW said its normally that o-ring/seal that leaks before any other part of the box.
@@ZeroTo60Tube sigh I was afraid to hear that. But makes sense, thank you. Now to DIY dropping the DCT out from my quickjacks!
@@ZeroTo60Tubewhen you say drop you mean remove it correct not just sag it
IRT aftermarket filters, more for ZF integrated pan/filter they can leak and cause pressure codes, as long as you know you installed one, should you have any type of pressure codes that would be the first place I look.
Ahhhh makes sense.
this is the box i use in my rx7 :D
How are you finding it with the maxxecu control?
Can I use HTG to control the DTC trans in the 335i
@@ZeroTo60Tube ?
Is that the normal process to install that seal? The stretching had me very nervous!😅
Btw, the conversion to msd81 can be done exclusively with Autohex 2 through the OBD port. No other software needed. It’s mega! Only problem is MSD creates new UIF entry and you might have a VIN mismatch if you need an emissions test. That is, the test shop reader will show the donor VIN and then you’ll have to explain, yeah nah, I just swapped my DME no worries mate. 😂
I brought my 2002 330CI which is now completely swapped with a 2006 M3 to the dealer for air bag recalls and they were very confused for a few minutes. But then a mechanic was brought in (they brought up three different vin numbers on the car when they scanned the keys LOL) and he said "oh yea just a minute" took the keys and went away for five minutes then came back a told the desk person "No problem" I have entered it. I just told them the motor blew on the car and so I swapped in this new one from the M3. So it's now officially entered into the BMW network as the Frankenstein it is. (That's Frronkenshteen) LOL. They did the air bag and now I have an pesky airbag light that has a different problem apparently.
Autohex 2 is great, but at over 2 times the price of bimtool was out of my price range. If only bim tool did what it said we would be sweet. Mind you still got the swap done anyway. And yes BMW tech just to stretch the seal over.
@@ZeroTo60Tube I won’t be buying it, that’s for sure. 😀 But at least I can get the swap done for about $300.
Looking forward to some DCT action!
@@friguy4444 Nice!
Oh thank god, I was afraid no video today😳🤯
Great video but I don't understand how if you have over 24,000 subs but only 111 thumbs up come on people do the right thing my god you got over 1200 views people are something else you guy's deserve a lot more than what you're getting but anyways
Thanks very much man! The interaction is something we definitely need to work on.
Great video, thanks for sharing
Very nice content 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
i hope your putting this in the M5
Ready for tomorrows video!!
You’ve gone hardcore
Hi do you have the measurements for the box please would useful for a project I'm working on
I dont im sorry. As this was an OEM type install, i didnt need to measure anything
Hi 0 to 60 just wondering why no filter when you took the pan out, what year this dct mine 09 i the main filter when i take off the pan thanks
I think you probably did it in the right order with the amount of mess all that oil made haha
I wish there was a Mechatronics word counter somewhere.
I think that was the only thing I took away from this video :p
just curious - would such a DCT swap also be possible with a 325i x-Drive N53
or is MSD81 limited to N54/N55 Engines?
It wouldnt, well not easily. There is no factory software to run the N53 and DCT. Also connecting to the transfer case would require some custom work. Possible, but probably not worth it.
@@ZeroTo60Tube well I do understand that it would not be an easy venture
but the DCT would be the only transmission i would swap my manual out for
ALSO - my question is HiFi related to get rid of the clutch pedal and generate space for potential speaker location
I do have a potential solution ready - but i can not rid myself from having such thought
What zf 6hp model is this? Its the same gearbox that come out from the m57 diesel bmw (3.0)?
Or valve replacement ?
What is the part called exactly? trying to find it for my 335is also, link?
mechatronics cover bolts are not one time use?
Just don’t break them.
im planning on doing a dct swap as well. wondering how much you spent altogether for parts and maintenance, thanks!
I honestly can’t remember. But I would allow $10k aud to do it now if you are buying parts from a wrecking yard.
My dct is overheating even after putting new oil in it, mostly if im in traffic or a parking lot for a long time, any idea what might be the cause?
I’ve never experienced it. However a mate with a m4 is going through the same problem. Clutches getting hot, for no reason.
Do you use Launch Control on your DCT Transmission?
I played with launch once. Did about 20 launches and it just feels like you are abusing the clutches
@@ZeroTo60Tube good to know 💪
Hi. DCT transmission it's the same as DKG M3/M4 transmission?.
Yes. DKG is just the German translation for DCT.
@@ZeroTo60Tube i have 135i with DCT. I'm very happy to own this model with DCT. THANK YOU ☺️.
can dct gearbox equipped in a car be replaced by AMT gearbox?
Yes it can
@@ZeroTo60Tube why I am asking this is because I have purchased new DCT car recently. Got paint issue and recently serviced. Now it is giving jerks and autopark lock feature is not working. So I want to know if they have replaced my gearbox without my notice.
I'm having an issue with my DCT in my n54 just now. Recently I've been getting some error codes pop up with a start assistance failure and transmission error.
The car wont tell me what gear it's in and seems to stick in the same gear and won't change.
Then it will randomly lose all codes an work fine again.
Seems like an issue with the transmission connecting to the DME as MHD monitoring shows the temp for the transmission as -40° when the codes are there.
ProTool also doesn't even list the transmission as one of the ECU's when the codes are there.
Anyone able to give advice?
Hey Mate, sorry i can't comment from experience. but it does sound like a communication fault. Although i havent seen it on a DCT its quite often the mechatronic plugs on the autos will leak oil in to the connect and eventually caused electrically problems. This DCT plug oring was the cause of its oil leaks, so its probably a similar issue on the DCTs. Are you able to get the car on a lift and check the plug out? It right on top and quite hard to get a visual on.
@@ZeroTo60Tube appreciate the reply, yeah that was one of my thoughts as well, would it just be a case of cleaning the plug up with electric contact cleaner? Unfortunately I don't have access to a lift so would have to pay for the work 😕 and that's after I try to convince whatever garage I take it to that this is the issue 😂 I also get code 2e7f on the DME, EGS via PT-CAN2 and PT-CAN but assuming that's just the same issue? All this the day after I try to sell it 😒
@@craigy87 did you get it sorted out? I have a similar issue with the dct.
where did you got your upgraded flywheel from???
direct from mfactory
How much torque you pushing down whp?
Also i heard in one of the videos that you are pushing 25+ psi on pump gas. Is that true? How did you managed to do it? I am from Perth and now looking to get a n54 dct car stock.
@@TCGTV98 not sure on torque. Car was 625whp with the auto, its running a bit more timing now but still 26 psi on e60-e70 fuel. I have never ran more than 20 psi on pump fuel.
Sorry i make mistakes question
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