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Used BMW 1 SERIES 4x4 Transfer Box
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About 4x4 Transfer Box
The 1 SERIES BMW transfer box is attached to the back of the main gearbox and controls high and low ratios to enable the vehicle to use double the amount of gears of a normal vehicle. Despite the large amount of gears, the 1 SERIES BMW 4 x 4 transfer box makes it easier to select the gears.
The 1 SERIES BMW 4 x 4 transfer box, as the name suggests, transfers power to the front prop shaft. This prop shaft is attached to the rear prop shaft with a differential connecting the two. The power that is generated in the front prop shaft is transferred through the differential to the rear prop shaft.
The 1 SERIES BMW 4 x 4 transfer box can leak oil, which can be noticed either on the 1 SERIES BMW 4 x 4 transfer box or from the handbrake drum, depending on the location of the leaking seal. This oil leak will cause a loss of power steering. Other signs of a failing transfer box include a whining noise as you accelerate or a tapping noise as you decelerate. These issues can be accompanied with a loss of gears and braking ability.
BMW trivia
- Pop Art legend Andy Warhol was asked to hand paint a BMW, and he did the whole thing on a full-sized model in 24 minutes. He said afterwards, "I adore the car, it's much better than a work of art."
- The very first BMW was named the 'Dixi'. They hadn't designed it (it was really an English Austin), and they dropped the name 'Dixi' very quickly, instead opting for the rather more grandiose BMW 3/15 DA-2. Rolls off the tongue!
- The BMW M1 has a classic look, so it's no surprise that its designer also came up with some other amazing car designs. Giorgetto Giugiaro is also responsible for the DeLorean, the Beretta U22 Neos handgun, and the Nikon D4 camera! Although, he also designed the Yugo, commonly called the worst car that's ever been made.
- The BMW 3.0CSL was sold in the 70s and had the unusual addition of a spoiler that was kept in the boot. The owner could install it if they wanted to, but BMW couldn't sell the car with the spoiler attached because of road laws!
- Think you know what BMW is an acronym of? If you answered Broke My Wallet, you’re definitely wrong. It really stands for Bayerische Motoren Werke (which is Bavarian Motor Works in English).