Looking around the Internet there isn't a lot of information on this. You will be one of the first!! But don't let tat put you off, this can happen. You really need a build plan..
Some fantastic and interesting bits of kit there mate. We are here to help anything BMW related mate so your in the right place. The engine you have is the M57D30 If its 1998-2000 it's 181hp If its 2000-2003 it's 190hp
At first you had my curiosity, now you have my attention. This is going to be fantastic. The car will run without abs/speed sensors The speed sensors are for dynamic stability control and without them the car will still run as normal mate
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Yes it will run but display error lights It will run ok BMW are made to run with BMW but I will research this for you Why change a diff for a similar ratio? Front and rear for DSC they look like this What car are you putting the lump into?
Post 2008 in the 2ld wasn't fitted with swirl flaps mate. It's not such a hard job as long as you familier with a spanner. If you see anything in the West Midlands area, give me a shout I'll take a look for you.
Ok Mrs Gav its due baby Chip on the 9th of March... Ill sort out a decent prize for the 2 closest guesses to weight and date. Prob be a cam chain or an injector for a M54 but its still a prize lol Get guessing guys and ill dig some nice car cleaning gear out the shed for you.