E46 320d tourer gearbox query

[Fuzzy-19]

I have a 2002 (51) E46 320d tourer with 5 speed manual box, I have the chance of 6 speed manual gearbox from a 320d compact?

was wondering if you can do a straight swap or is there a bit of work involved in making it work?

[Bimmer Owners Club]

Not sure personally but I would be interested in doing this mod myself so hopefully someone on here may know the answer

[Greydog]

Morning Paul/

Check www.realoem.com for both models put the last 7 digits of your vin in to the search box it will bring up your model do the same with the donor. Look in the gearbox section and click on the part number it should give a list of other models the box was used in.

Just had a quick search and and it looks as though the 6 speed transmission was an option, check it out and check the 6 speed part numbers against your model.

Dave