wrong prop shaft and differential

[thehypnootoad]

Hi there guys new here but unfortunately in a pickle BMW have just found out when going to change a seal on the prop, the differential and prop shaft have been fitted to my 318i msport is actually from a 320d. Im trying to find out would this be fine to run as Its completely different ratios. The car in question is actually not been in a good state as have had to have new clutch new ball joints new shockers on front new nox sensor flexi plus welding and other things i cant remember we are currently taking the garage we bought it from to court as he wont pay for any parts even though we only bought a month ago.Thanks for any help.

[Starfighter]

Under this circumstances I would be looking to reject the car.

[thehypnootoad]

Tried to reject wont have it back unfortunately the guy is a crook starting court proceedings this week.

[Touring442]

Assuming it's an E90/1/2/3, 318i diff failure is common. Well, they just wear out and howl like a bd. A 320d diff will require a different prop and also driveshafts. 320d diffs have a Giubo (rubber coupling) and each end of the prop, 318i/320i's have a four bolt metal to metal prop/diff joint.

I've got a couple of 318i diffs here. Possibly a prop as well. Dunno about driveshafts but they're cheap enough used.

[thehypnootoad]

Thank you for the info how much would you charge for for parts and delivery just waiting to to see if this crook pays up as already payed over 1500 in parts and stone broke.

[Touring442]

Best to email me as I'll get moaned at for advertising.