gjm 3258 Report post Posted June 1, 2016 Any suggestions for how I identify the 5-speed manual gearbox in the white 318i coupe? The car was oroginally an automatic and was converted. I'd not be surprised to find it is a Getrag 240, but are there any visible identifying marks, as viewed when the gearbox is in the car? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Vapour 76 Report post Posted June 1, 2016 I loaded a link on the original bmworld e21 thread that should help you out. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRocketTi 131 Report post Posted June 2, 2016 Get the car up on axle stands or ramps and have a look underneath with a flashlight. You should be able to see markings on the side of the box (Passengers side I think) saying GETRAG and then a long number starting 220.xxx... , 240.xxx,... or 260.xxx,... I hope this helps! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted June 2, 2016 Get the car up on axle stands or ramps and have a look underneath with a flashlight. You should be able to see markings on the side of the box (Passengers side I think) saying GETRAG and then a long number starting 220.xxx... , 240.xxx,... or 260.xxx,... I hope this helps! Sweet - thanks. I wasn't sure if the markings would be visible, and didn't want to go to the trouble of lifting the car and then being annoyed. ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
