nz320i 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2005 hey looking at the getrag 240 on tard me for sale out of a 318 facelift, what can be done to make this fit, is it hard etc, im looking at converting but my workshop is a back yard and i dont want oo much drama...aparently ill need a getrag 260? thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carl 3 Report post Posted September 5, 2005 (edited) You can't mate the 240 to the 320i, you need a 260 or 265 g/box, the bell housing won't mate the block for a start There's always a 260 box floating about, you're much better off just getting the correct box. Edited September 5, 2005 by ///Carl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nz320i 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2005 alrighty thats cool, and the same story with the non faclift g/b as well isn't it? cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carl 3 Report post Posted September 5, 2005 facelift or not, all the 6cyl gearboxes will work on a 320. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bumpstop325 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2005 what carl said. 4cyl g/b's for 4 cyl engines (m10 & m40) 6cyl g/b's for 6 cyl engines (m20 & m30) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted September 6, 2005 what carl said. 4cyl g/b's for 4 cyl engines (m10 & m40) 6cyl g/b's for 6 cyl engines (m20 & m30) m30 uses different GB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petone 0 Report post Posted September 6, 2005 The 260 box works with the M50 doesn't it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted September 6, 2005 The 260 box works with the M50 doesn't it? yep Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nz320i 0 Report post Posted September 6, 2005 so then this : http://www.trademe.co.nz/structure/auction...asp?id=34847698 will fit? outa a 1987 320i, 6 cly. i cant wait if i get it!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carl 3 Report post Posted September 6, 2005 Yip Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petone 0 Report post Posted September 6, 2005 Thats pretty much all you need, freight will own you though. Make sue he's going to include the master and slave cylinders and hydraulic lines too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surge 1 Report post Posted September 7, 2005 I'll give you a hand putting it in if you get it... Got the use of a pit - Will be the 3rd 320i over it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nz320i 0 Report post Posted September 24, 2005 I'll give you a hand putting it in if you get it... Got the use of a pit - Will be the 3rd 320i over it! awesome man! i really need to find one, i lost the aution on that last one, grrrrr i was at work when the aution finished. so still on the lookout. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palazzo 477 Report post Posted September 24, 2005 There's a guy selling a whole 520i manual (1987) on Trade Me. in Palmy I think. It's under BMW parts. Only $150 at the mo'. Sorry, tried to cut and paste the link, but have issues with a Mac at home and a PC at work. Good luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
