2002 BMW 325i E46 Transmission

The fabricator that is working on the key way adapter (Plan A) has had the original 1992 BMW 325i transmission in his shop for the last 5 weeks.  It is also not known when he will be finished with his manufacture.  Sooooo, another BMW owner’s car crash and bad luck resulted in a super deal on a 2002 BMW 325i E46 transmission becoming available.  The available online information indicates that this transmission should be identical to the one being used in the 1992 build.  We will now be able to confirm the interchangeability of the adapters being made on both years transmissions.

Picture 4767 showing the Getrag 2002 BMW 325i E46 transmission upon arrival.

Picture 4768 showing internal view.  Note the dowel pin outboard to the starter bolts (at 1:00) in the picture.  In the original 1992 transmission, this opening was vacant, and it was assumed to be a bolt hole.


                           

Picture 4771 showing distal view including shift mechanism and the substituted  shift knob (NOT the original BMW part).  That must be why the price was so good.