mac4 0 Report post Posted June 19, 2009 damn, after dismantling my gearbox out of my 635 csi to replace the bearings ,I am now told BMW no longer stocking parts for obsolete models . Cant scource them anywhere else even Getrag not interested .Still cant blame them , all other manufactureres long since stopped stocking old model parts . Guess bowing to worldwide government pressure to have us all driving new computerised ,disposable boxes on wheels .At least the yanks have enough demand to support an aftermarket buisness remaking everything for old chevs & Fords .Maybe I will buy a old Mustang next .Luckily I kept all old bearings so can put it back together . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted June 19, 2009 Not even in the States? There's a huge Shark following over there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted June 19, 2009 They're not even in the Mobile Tradition catalogue? Bugger. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2002 1 Report post Posted June 19, 2009 Try Metric Mechanic in the states they maybe able to help http://www.metricmechanic.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1265 Report post Posted June 19, 2009 which bits and what model /type gearbox is it . might be able to help. 021433600 brenta1@clear.net.nz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jochen 4 Report post Posted June 21, 2009 (edited) The older BMWs are a little bit harder to get parts for, sometimes you have to make your own... (No, that's not me driving through the Swiss alps, my driving hat is a different shade of tan) Edited June 21, 2009 by jochen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted June 21, 2009 damn, after dismantling my gearbox out of my 635 csi to replace the bearings ,I am now told BMW no longer stocking parts for obsolete models . Cant scource them anywhere else even Getrag not interested .Still cant blame them , all other manufactureres long since stopped stocking old model parts . Guess bowing to worldwide government pressure to have us all driving new computerised ,disposable boxes on wheels .At least the yanks have enough demand to support an aftermarket buisness remaking everything for old chevs & Fords .Maybe I will buy a old Mustang next .Luckily I kept all old bearings so can put it back together . Have you tried bearing suppliers like SKF or Saeco ??? They might not have them all here in NZ, but they will sorce them for you. Just give them the bearing numbers or bearing measurements. Worth a try Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nath 131 Report post Posted June 21, 2009 Auckland Bearings- Glenfield Try these guys- my uncle is the Sales and Marketing manager and is pretty clued up on such things.... I'm reasonably sure that they can get any bearing of any size for anything Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac4 0 Report post Posted June 26, 2009 well i think i have exhausted all avenues for it . It is a one off made for getrag boxes & not available as stock item .Have E mailed 15 suppliers of 635 parts wordwide & only 1 reply . Most just flogging aftermarket bits . give up put it back as is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3series 0 Report post Posted June 26, 2009 (edited) did you ring the guys suggested? or are you just given up dealing with specialist parts companies. Bearing companies want the business and should be able to offer you some advice as to where to get them. Edited June 26, 2009 by bmw3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nath 131 Report post Posted June 26, 2009 Did you try Auckland Bearings? Im pretty sure they can make to order Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
