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by millsy66
Tue Jan 13, 2015 5:25 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Rear Diff
Replies: 8
Views: 3324

Re: Rear Diff

Thanks. Have put a request on breakeryard.

Had another thought...what if i was to get a front & rear diff as a pair, second hand,that were a different ratio to what is currently on my X5, does anyone know if this can be done without causing any problems/damage?
by millsy66
Mon Jan 12, 2015 10:43 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Rear Diff
Replies: 8
Views: 3324

Re: Rear Diff

Thanks for the advice. I tried Fab direct but they never had one.

Got a price from BMW...£1800, so think I will give it a few more days to see if I can find one. 

Anyone any other ideas where I could try?

Cheer
by millsy66
Fri Jan 09, 2015 5:48 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Rear Diff
Replies: 8
Views: 3324

Rear Diff

Hi,

Just joined the forum and hoping I can get some help/advice. I have a 2005 3.0D Sport Auto, my rear diff is completely knackered & needs replaced. I was hoping to pick up a second hand one as don't fancy paying the new cost from BMW. I was wondering if someone could help me with what second ...