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by ADE H
Fri Aug 19, 2011 7:51 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: 2002 3.0d- 3.0 gearbox swap?
Replies: 6
Views: 2503

Re: 2002 3.0d- 3.0 gearbox swap?

Hi just an update, i have just bought a 330d gearbox, this should be a 5l40e albeit the 2wd version but i am hoping the pump is the same, i got it for peanuts so worth the chance.cheers
by ADE H
Wed Aug 17, 2011 8:59 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: 2002 3.0d- 3.0 gearbox swap?
Replies: 6
Views: 2503

Re: 2002 3.0d- 3.0 gearbox swap?

Thanks, that is the box i have and that is the manual i will be rebuilding it with.Looks like im gona have to bite the bullet and recon the pump and hope the rest of the box is ok. cheers
by ADE H
Wed Aug 17, 2011 2:01 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: 2002 3.0d- 3.0 gearbox swap?
Replies: 6
Views: 2503

Re: 2002 3.0d- 3.0 gearbox swap?

Hi thanks for your replies, i dont think il risk using a petrol box then unless i can use it for the pump if its cheap. My pump has broken the inpeller inside but it has also scored the inside of the pump casing, problem is the cheapest iv seen a recon pump for is £375 exchange which is fine but im ...
by ADE H
Tue Aug 16, 2011 10:57 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: 2002 3.0d- 3.0 gearbox swap?
Replies: 6
Views: 2503

2002 3.0d- 3.0 gearbox swap?

Hi all thanks in advance for your interest. I have a problem with a GM auto box, th oil pump has gone (my fault i did not line up the the new torque converter when i fitted it and it crushed the pump when i tightened up the box, what an idiot!), i have been offered a gearbox out of a petrol 3.0 same ...