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Post Fri Mar 22, 2013 10:41 am

Hello,

already got almost all the parts to build the 2.7, my doubt is i have a m40b16 in my car my propshaft can be used with the new gearbox? and what other parts of my car can i use I would use too?

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Post Fri Mar 22, 2013 10:50 am

I think the question is are all the manual propshafts the same or is it different for a 2.5 and a 1.6?
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Post Fri Mar 22, 2013 10:52 am

yes that is the main doubt ;)
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Post Fri Mar 22, 2013 11:00 am

Which gearbox is the OP using,please?
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Post Fri Mar 22, 2013 12:09 pm

Original i assume is the one that comes with a m40b16 engine (manual) and the replacement is a manual 325i box
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Post Fri Mar 22, 2013 12:11 pm

Quaser wrote:Original i assume is the one that comes with a m40b16 engine (manual) and the replacement is a manual 325i box
yes it's that..
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Post Fri Mar 22, 2013 12:17 pm

Rventura wrote:
Quaser wrote:Original i assume is the one that comes with a m40b16 engine (manual) and the replacement is a manual 325i box
yes it's that..
If you are using a 325i Getrang 'box,then you will need the matching propshaft.

M40 type Getrang 240 will not fit the M20 engine(sits at the wrong angle)
M20 type Getrang 240(ex 320i)will fit and be fine,with this 'box you will need a 320i prop.

320i 'box is shorter than 325i 'box,hence the need to match prop to box.

I use a 320i Getrang 240 with my 2.7,it's run for about 7 years now with no problems,I'm also using the original 320i clutch,now on about 170k miles,with no problems.
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Post Fri Mar 22, 2013 12:29 pm

I do love the way you consistently call "Getrag" "Getrang" daimlerman :D

Everything you need to know about fitting your M20 is here:

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Post Fri Mar 22, 2013 12:44 pm

ok thank you for the info
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Post Fri Mar 22, 2013 12:55 pm

Grrrmachine wrote:I do love the way you consistently call "Getrag" "Getrang" daimlerman :D
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