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BMW 520d 2.0 2010 - Gearbox change (second hand unit) - Fixed #

Posted by Jim Power on March 25, 2015, 9:50 pm

Year of Manufacture *: 2010
Engine Size and Code *: 2.0
( Optional) Fault Codes: ZF Gerbox replacement

Hi all

Bit of a longshot but this car is in a mates garage and I offered to enquire.

Can anyone tell me if this gearbox is compatible, interchangable with any other BMW 2.0 diesels.

The car does not go in to reverse which is a fairly common problem I believe.

BMW do not supply any replacement parts for a repair, only a new gearbox at 5k euro.

He has sourced a gearbox (about 100 miles away) from a 2014 320d which is claimed is a 100% fit but he cant get confirmation and obviously he's a little nervous.

So if anyone could confirm, or otherwise it would be appreciated.

Regards Jim.

Re: BMW 520d F10

Posted by Kevin Apps <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/ukautotalk8/info/user=UKAT2589' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2015, 12:06 am, in reply to "BMW 520d F10"
Kevin Apps

Jim

You would really need both chassis number's to 100% sure.
But GS6-45DZ gearbox would seem to fit both.

Kev.

Re: BMW 520d F10

Posted by Jim Power <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/ukautotalk8/info/user=ukat3202' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2015, 12:50 am, in reply to "Re: BMW 520d F10"
James Power

Thanks Kevin

The chassis number for the 520 is...

WBAFW120XOC729727

I will enquire about the chassis number for the donor car (320) in the morning and post.

Thanks again.

jim power

Re: BMW 520d F10

Posted by Matt Booth <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/ukautotalk8/info/user=ukat3028' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 27, 2015, 1:48 am, in reply to "Re: BMW 520d F10"
Matthew Booth

From what I can see, whilst the box fitted to the 520 is also used in a E9x, F20 and the F10/11 it is only up to 09/2010 for the E9x. The F series 320 is listed as using a different part number. Quite how different it will be is unknown but unless you have information from someone that knows or has done it before I would not purchase it.

Matt

Re: BMW 520d F10

Posted by Jim Power <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/ukautotalk8/info/user=ukat3202' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 27, 2015, 8:50 am, in reply to "Re: BMW 520d F10"
James Power

Hi Matt

I spoke to him yesterday and he is going to see the box today and bringing the old one with him to compare.

The guy selling it has a garage that "specialises" in BMW and has offered a money back guarantee on the box being correct and in good condition.

I was unable to get the chassis number for the donor car so unable to compare the codes as Kevin supplied.

I'l post as it develops.

Jim.

jim power

Re: BMW 520d F10

Posted by Graham Bullock <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/ukautotalk8/info/user=UKAT2744' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 27, 2015, 10:07 pm, in reply to "Re: BMW 520d F10"
Graham Bullock

Quote "I was unable to get the chassis number for the donor car so unable to compare the codes as Kevin supplied."

I would be careful about this, A couple of years ago my customer bought a second hand engine as I refused to get involved in finding and supplying one that the chassis details could not be checked.

Within 30 minutes of the engine arriving at the garage the police arrived to take it away as it had been stolen to order. Lucky I didn't get taken away aswell.

Not saying your supplier is the same but be careful.

Graham

Re: BMW 520d F10

Posted by Jim Power <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/ukautotalk8/info/user=ukat3202' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 27, 2015, 11:41 pm, in reply to "Re: BMW 520d F10"
James Power

Hi Graham

I had'nt actually thought of that, hopefully not stolen.
I would hate to think this was at the expense of the victim of some theft.

This guy is well known and his reputation is good, has a garage and specialises in BMW although I suppose at the end of the day that doesent mean a whole pile.

My mate rang me this evening, the owner collected the box today and all looks good as regards fitting. I will let you know how it goes.

Regards Jim.

jim power

Fixed #

Posted by Jim Power on May 23, 2015, 10:39 pm, in reply to "Re: BMW 520d F10"
Edited by board administrator May 26, 2015, 2:13 pm

Just to confirm, the gearbox is a fit and the car is driving perfectly.

Sorry for the delay and thanks for the replies.

jim.

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