[bgdn]

Hi guys. I found a cheap 335xi (2011, lci, manual, e92, n55) on mobile.de (i'm in europe), and it has the front differential blown to pieces (i assume it is due to the car being on lowering springs). The 7-digit series of the car is E246605. When looking up the front diff, realoem spits the part number 7575785, which supercedes part number 7560220. However, i cannot find any of these two parts locally, so looking up 3.08 bmw differentials, i can find one with the part number 7591997 for a decent price. I was wondering if any of you guys know a few part numbers for differentials that might fit, so i can replace the diff for under 500 euros (not 2500 as is the asking price for the 7575785 part). Would the 7591997 diff work on this car?

[AWD Addict]

Not sure why the lowering of the car would impact the front diff.

I don't know of any swapability in front differentials in these cars, so I think your best bet is to stick with the number that matches your VIN.

[bgdn]

Originally Posted by AWD Addict

Not sure why the lowering of the car would impact the front diff.

I don't know of any swapability in front differentials in these cars, so I think your best bet is to stick with the number that matches your VIN.

I think i read up in one of the forum posts that lowering the xi puts strain on the front axles and diff. Nonetheless, that is not as important as figuring out if there is a way of fitting the 7591997 part (which is very common and easy to find, and afforable) instead of the 7575785 part (which i can only find through suppliers at eye watering prices).