Steering rack change - 32 13 6 757 651 or 32 13 6 755 065

[TTI]

Guys,
got some leakage on my steering rack.
Now plan to order a "new" one but don't know which PN to choose.
VIN: KM38539 gives me 32 13 6 757 651, which costs around 875 $ and 6 weeks for delivery.
As the alternative some mechanics say that 32 13 6 755 065 also fits and no difference in steering at all. The cost is 715 $ and available in stock.

Should I go for 32 13 6 755 065 or wait 6 weeks and pay more to get 32 13 6 757 651?

[static667]

I'd go with 32 13 6 755 065. It looks to be a bit more specific to the 330 and it's in stock for less. And that is a really good price, too. Everything I saw for it was over $1,000 with a $200 core charge.

[az3579]

I would contact BMW of Silver Springs (Tischer) and see which part they recommend. They have always been spot on whenever I called them with a VIN/Serial #.


getbmwparts.com

[Marcus-SanDiego]

^^+1.

[TTI]

I would contact BMW of Silver Springs (Tischer) and see which part they recommend. They have always been spot on whenever I called them with a VIN/Serial #.


getbmwparts.com

I'm in Russia, so I can't call them unfortunately...
BMW ETK says that the correct rack is 32 13 6 757 651 which is installed on 330s after 9/2001.
32 13 6 755 065 was installed on 330s before 09/2001, nowadays it's installed on all other e46 318/318/320/325.

Can someone check it?
VIN: KM38539

[az3579]

I'm in Russia, so I can't call them unfortunately...
BMW ETK says that the correct rack is 32 13 6 757 651 which is installed on 330s after 9/2001.
32 13 6 755 065 was installed on 330s before 09/2001, nowadays it's installed on all other e46 318/318/320/325.

Can someone check it?
VIN: KM38539


My apologies, I didn't notice your location.

Actually, I just checked and remembered they go by email only. They do not have a phone number.
It's a form you fill out on their website, here: http://getbmwparts.com/contact_form.html

They will respond to you in an email with the correct part number if you provide them your VIN#; even if you don't order from them you could at least get the right part #.

[Hornung418]

Can anyone comment on the difference in Lock to Lock between the two racks?

[TTI]

Just got 32 13 6 755 065 rack, installation is planned for Wednesday.
Will post the result if there's any change in handling or whatsoever.

[danewilson77]

Good deal. Good luck.

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