I bought one!

[caduceus]

Took ownership of a lovely black on black 2005 330D this week. I'm happy with the car so far but it needs a little TLC. The last owner broke the FSH and I don't trust everything he has said about the servicing he has done. So I'm going to go over the ole girl and breathe some new life into her.

I want to service the ZF(?) auto box. Seen some YT tutorials and seems within my skillset. Where is the best place to acquire a service kit for one these day? Amazon? ZF?

Thanks chaps
Cad

[stevesingo]

You can find the part number for the ZF kit here... https://webcat.zf.com/?SPR=4

There appears to be two types, 6HP21 (1068.298.062) and 6HP26 (1071.298.033)

The instructions are also downloadable from the site, applicable to both transmissions;

https://webcat.zf.com/nc2_getfile.asp?0068001_MH50...

Google the ZF part no for best prices.

[helix402]

ZF kits can be bought on eBay for sensible money.

[caduceus]

stevesingo said:

You can find the part number for the ZF kit here... https://webcat.zf.com/?SPR=4

There appears to be two types, 6HP21 (1068.298.062) and 6HP26 (1071.298.033)

The instructions are also downloadable from the site, applicable to both transmissions;

https://webcat.zf.com/nc2_getfile.asp?0068001_MH50...

Google the ZF part no for best prices.

Thanks Steve Just need to find out which one mine has.

[mmm-five]

Is it a late e46 330d or an early e9x 330d.

The M57N (204bhp one) e46 had the 5-speed GM autobox - and the general advice on these is that if they've not had a gearbox service within the first 100,000 miles, then they're usually best left until they go bang (and then budget for a rebuild/replacement).

You'll also find the specific gearbox (A5S390R-YV) is a bit harder to find than some others

[stevesingo]

caduceus said:

stevesingo said:

You can find the part number for the ZF kit here... https://webcat.zf.com/?SPR=4

There appears to be two types, 6HP21 (1068.298.062) and 6HP26 (1071.298.033)

The instructions are also downloadable from the site, applicable to both transmissions;

https://webcat.zf.com/nc2_getfile.asp?0068001_MH50...

Google the ZF part no for best prices.

Thanks Steve Just need to find out which one mine has.

Looking it to this the zf webcat states OEM numbers for the 6HP26 as 24 00 7 544 547 for a reconditioned transmission and 24 00 7 563 432 for a new transmission.

Pump those numbers in to bmwfans.info and you get: http://bmwfans.info/parts-catalog/24007563432 E90/91 330d with M57N2 engine.

http://bmwfans.info/parts-catalog/E90/Europe/330d-...

Edited by stevesingo on Monday 10th February 12:50

[caduceus]

I've spoken to 3 different BMW specialists today.
One said it was an E46 and one said it was an E60

Is there a sit I can type my reg into and find out definitively which it is?

[Martyn76]

caduceus said:

I've spoken to 3 different BMW specialists today.
One said it was an E46 and one said it was an E60

Is there a sit I can type my reg into and find out definitively which it is?

enter the last 7 digits from your VIN and this site will tell you the spec - https://www.mdecoder.com/

[Court_S]

Google pictures of an E46 / E90 and compare it to your car?

[thatdude]

With changing the transmission oil, you will need to do the final top up between a very precise temperature range. Some people use an infra-red laser thermometer and just measure the pan temperature (external) but the most accurate way to do it is to monitor the temp with a scan tool, so if you can, do it that way. Fluid level is absolutely paramount to having a well-functioning, reliable transmission. It's nice to reset the adaptations as well and let the computer re-learn your driving.