2001 BMW X5 front differential

Tiny
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  • 2001 BMW X5
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  • 79,000 MILES
My front diff has just started to make a clunking noise and it wants to lock up so it looks like I need a replacement, what I wanted to know was does the 3.0 d front diff fit my 4.4i petrol any advice I would be greatfull of thankyou.
Saturday, February 27th, 2010 AT 4:03 PM

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Tiny
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The 3.64 ratio is unique to the V-8 4.4 2001 X5 as is the front differential. The diesel uses a 3.07 ratio and would not be suitable due to that fact alone.
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Sunday, February 28th, 2010 AT 9:51 AM
Tiny
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Does anyone know where I can get my diff referbed and how much it will cost I would remove it myself.
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Sunday, February 28th, 2010 AT 3:07 PM
Tiny
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A salvage yard is a good place to pick up the hard parts, like a differential. Look on the internet, or Google it.
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Sunday, February 28th, 2010 AT 5:47 PM

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