Doncaster34 Posted November 19, 2024 Share Posted November 19, 2024 Hello, I own a manual 2005 BMW 330i that need new rear axles, differential, and hub assembly. I discovered a dismantled automatic 330ci that has all the necessary components. Will these components be compatible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needsnewtyres2 Posted November 19, 2024 Share Posted November 19, 2024 Insufficient information. Is the 2005 330i an E46 or an E90, and is it automatic? What is the year and model of the automatic 330ci? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doncaster34 Posted November 19, 2024 Author Share Posted November 19, 2024 Thank you for your prompt response. The 2005 330i is a manual E46, whereas the 2002 330ci is an automatic and is being dismantled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needsnewtyres2 Posted November 19, 2024 Share Posted November 19, 2024 The gearing will be incorrect, since the 05 has an I value of 2.93, whereas the donor 02 has an I value of 3.38. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needsnewtyres2 Posted November 19, 2024 Share Posted November 19, 2024 https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=ET56-EUR-02-2005-E46-BMW-330i&diagId=33_1185 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needsnewtyres2 Posted November 19, 2024 Share Posted November 19, 2024 https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=BS53-USA-06-2002-E46-BMW-330Ci&diagId=33_1185 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doncaster34 Posted November 19, 2024 Author Share Posted November 19, 2024 Thank you. If I get a 2005 330i differential and use the axles and hub assembly from a wrecked 330ci automatic, will that be compatible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needsnewtyres2 Posted November 19, 2024 Share Posted November 19, 2024 I believe so; but, to confirm, use the REALOEM website to verify if the component numbers are same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doncaster34 Posted November 19, 2024 Author Share Posted November 19, 2024 Thank you so much for your assistance; it is really appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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