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cali-ti · 04-24-2005, 02:53 PM

i'm in process of this swap right now. once completed, i can tell you exactly what i needed and what i did (compared to the write up).

here's what i've done so far:

1) get used E30 3.73 LSD
2) ordered used E30 half shafts
3) ordered a crapload of new mounting hardware, M coupe finned diff cover, speed sensor, etc
4) clean it up and paint it (see my thread that i started for covering that)
*** insert tremendous help and experience of my best friend from here down ***
5) remove half shaft flanges and seals, install new ones
6) remove old diff cover, clean up mounting surface on diff (all old gasket material, etc), spray new gasket (both sides) and all mounting bolts with high-tac, install new M coupe finned diff cover
7) remove halfshaft hub nut lock ring and nut (they were rusted in there like you wouldn't believe, my friend worked those out and then used an impact wrench to break the nuts free while i worked on the diff)

that's as far as i've gotten so far, have to drop the exhaust and then finish up the diff job today ... then install the new superspring exhaust too

04-24-2005, 02:53 PM	#8
cali-ti aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 iTrader: (0) Photo Gallery	i'm in process of this swap right now. once completed, i can tell you exactly what i needed and what i did (compared to the write up). here's what i've done so far: 1) get used E30 3.73 LSD 2) ordered used E30 half shafts 3) ordered a crapload of new mounting hardware, M coupe finned diff cover, speed sensor, etc 4) clean it up and paint it (see my thread that i started for covering that) * insert tremendous help and experience of my best friend from here down * 5) remove half shaft flanges and seals, install new ones 6) remove old diff cover, clean up mounting surface on diff (all old gasket material, etc), spray new gasket (both sides) and all mounting bolts with high-tac, install new M coupe finned diff cover 7) remove halfshaft hub nut lock ring and nut (they were rusted in there like you wouldn't believe, my friend worked those out and then used an impact wrench to break the nuts free while i worked on the diff) that's as far as i've gotten so far, have to drop the exhaust and then finish up the diff job today ... then install the new superspring exhaust too __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts 2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel