Some may recall my issue with not having a 2-3 shift on my BW35 automatic a few months back (Link here
). The problem spontaneously disappeared about as fast as it showed up. It's done it a couple of times since, but vigorously actuating the carb linkage with the car off by hand seemed to cure it immediately. Apart from that, it actually drove quite nicely.

Fast forward to tuesday, when the problem reared it's head again, but refused to go away with my previous carb linkage trick and a fluid top up. Having warmed up a few degrees outside I figured I'd pull the pan and see if anything looked seriously out of place. Results below.

There were no broken bits or metal shavings in the pan, but I immediatley noticed the filter screen had fallen apart a bit (hard to miss).



There is definitely some of the mesh remnants in the bottom of the pan, but I have no clue where else they may have gone, or if that could be contributing to the symptoms I was seeing.


I really have no clue how to proceed from here. The automatic trans section of the green manuals is not hosted with the others on the amazonpictures site, and the Haynes offers little assistance. I'd be comfortable continuing the tear down and inspection, but not without proper instructions.

Any suggestions, input, or general advice? I'd hate to punt entirely on the BW35 because it seemed to be functioning pretty well most of the time. If there was evidence of major damage (which I'm not excluding the possibility of), I'd be more inclined to lean towards a transmission swap . . . the the thought of sourcing all the bits, bolts and parts is daunting. Mechanically I'm sure I could handle it, and I have a line on a trans/OD combo, but unless I can find a nearby donor with most everything else required I'm not sure I'm up for it.