Getrag 265/6 ball bearing

Henrik · Post by **Henrik** » Sun Jun 22, 2014 5:37 am

Hi!

I have started to replace the input shaft main bearing in my 5 speed Getrag 265/6. But to my great surprise it´s no longer available. Not from BMW or other sources as far as I can see. It´s a very special ,flanged, ball bearing.
BMW OEM 23121209323 or FAG 540691. Is there anyone who know of any alternatives??

Mike W. · Post by **Mike W.** » Sun Jun 22, 2014 11:43 am

http://www.ebay.com/itm/6307NR-35x80x21 ... 5d303b8b93

This would appear to be it, not sure but it's relatively inexpensive. Rockauto shows a listing but the size doesn't appear to be correct.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid= ... &_from=R40

Henrik · Post by **Henrik** » Sun Jun 22, 2014 1:16 pm

It could be an alternative. I have to do some calculations to see if it will fit in the end cover.Just got a hit on a French website where they will be selling an original one. Maybe I have a lucky day.

peters-bearing · Post by **peters-bearing** » Thu Dec 11, 2014 11:35 am

Hallo,
we have this bearing in stock ! and also all other hard to find bearings for all BMW

www.peters-bearing.de

Henrik · Post by **Henrik** » Sun Dec 21, 2014 11:57 am

Hello!

I have managed to find this special bearing! But I will keep your post in mind if new needs occur.

Thanks!
Henrik

CabbageFumes · Post by **CabbageFumes** » Sun Dec 21, 2014 12:20 pm

i need one also.

Henrik · Post by **Henrik** » Sun Dec 21, 2014 1:12 pm

I bought it via a French buy/sell site. It was a private seller and this was the only bearing available.
But I was in connection with a guy in Belgium that also might help you. He told me he had a few of this particular bearings in his shop. Contact information: derreveaux_maxim@hotmail.com

The OEM number is 23121209323 (it,s actually a Getrag 265/6 gearbox)

Mike W. · Post by **Mike W.** » Sun Dec 21, 2014 3:01 pm

Is the snap ring the only special part about it? The basic size seems common enough.

Henrik · Post by **Henrik** » Sun Dec 21, 2014 4:27 pm

The dimensions are unique and I haven't found any substitutes.

CabbageFumes · Post by **CabbageFumes** » Tue Dec 23, 2014 3:40 pm

Just for reference, that OEM part number has been superseded to 23 1 21 468 919, and it shows not NLA, but 0 in stock in Germany. I placed an order, but it could be weeks, months, years, or not at all. There's no info saying when it will be available, if ever.

Mike W. · Post by **Mike W.** » Wed Dec 24, 2014 1:57 am

Henrik wrote:The dimensions are unique and I haven't found any substitutes.

Do you have a dial caliper? Can you measure it?

Henrik · Post by **Henrik** » Wed Dec 24, 2014 5:45 am

I have a sketch. I´ll mail it to you.

CabbageFumes · Post by **CabbageFumes** » Wed Dec 24, 2014 12:09 pm

80x35x21

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Getrag 265/6 ball bearing

Getrag 265/6 ball bearing

BMW OEM 23121209323 , bearing 540691