E46 330d diff and brakes

[rxhoon 13]

Hey can anyone tell me if a e46 330d has a large case diff? and bigger brakes?

[kiwi535 538]

bigger than what?

[E30-323ti 66]

Pretty sure they have a Typ 215/220k diff and the same (big) brakes as the 330i

Quick trip to RealOEM will set you straight.
[edit]That is what RealOEM says, Couldn't help myself[/edit]

Edited October 13, 2016 by E30-323ti

[rxhoon 13]

44 minutes ago, kiwi535 said:

bigger than what?

Sorry I was meaning are they the same 330mm front brakes like the 330i i think

[BM WORLD 1256]

330d same brakes as 330i , larger fatter axles same as 330i manuals , same diff size as a 330i with the side hubs to match the axles

[allan 295]

Try here  http://bmwfans.info/parts-catalog

Put the last seven digits of your vin in the  box bmw vin click decode it will come up with the relevant parts fitted to your vehicle. For a 2000 330 the brakes are the same for a d model as a petrol front 325x25, rear 320x22 not sure on diff would think it is a medium case. The ratios are different from the petrol, diesel models  manual trans 2.28, 2.81 auto ,petrol  man trans 2.93 auto 3.38 info came from the above site

Edited October 13, 2016 by allan

[E30-323ti 66]

Easiest way to check the diff size is to look at the 'Final Drive, Gasket Set' tab in RealOEM/BMWfans.info

It will say the diff type against the rear cover & gasket items.

For the 330d it is listed as TYP 215/220k (big case)

For the 330i it is listed as TYP 188k (medium case)