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Old 05-01-2009, 08:38 PM   #46
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*After taking care of some obligations, my search for half-shafts and a Zf transmission are now back in swing.
as of now the car is sitting outside with the M44 still in, it idles pretty horridly. Dave and Kraln ran the code reader on it sunday, and it read 0505 (or 5050) which was the IAC I believe, and 1140, which is a vacuum leak of some-sort. The intake boot has some cracks, but I don't believe they go all the way through, but its worth replacing. Kraln tugged the hose to the injects underneath the manifold and the idle shot up and went back down.
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Old 05-03-2009, 07:10 AM   #47
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I think I can hep you out with the e30 half shafts. They are attached to my 3.45 LSD in my garage but hopefully it will be on my car soon and so they'll be available. Shoot me an offer but feel free to keep looking cuz I won't be able to send for a couple weeks. Good news is I can ship cheap.
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Old 05-08-2009, 05:01 AM   #48
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So Steven, i heard you talked to my dad recently. LOL he tell you how he feels about my swap?
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Old 05-10-2009, 06:33 PM   #49
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Well I got my hands on two E30 rear ABS half shafts. I'm still looking for E30 flanges for them.
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Old 05-12-2009, 05:26 AM   #50
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Old 05-12-2009, 08:53 PM   #51
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Well I got my hands on two E30 rear ABS half shafts. I'm still looking for E30 flanges for them.
please post up on the fitment on these, lots of rumor and speculation to see if e30 diff, with e30 flanges, and e30 shafts fits.
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Old 05-12-2009, 09:43 PM   #52
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please post up on the fitment on these, lots of rumor and speculation to see if e30 diff, with e30 flanges, and e30 shafts fits.


No problem, I sure will don't worry. One thing though, I've got an E28 diff, but I understand its the same as the E30, besides the diff cover/plate. I'm basing the LSD project on what Tony (blubimma) said in his LSD install thread.
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yup same thing, just gotta swap the rear cover.
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I'm trying to source a ZF trans as we speak
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Old 05-22-2009, 04:56 AM   #55
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I'm closing in on a 328 ZF trans for 430 shipped. I got my 2nd E30 halfshaft in the mail today. Its different from the first E30 halfshaft I bought. Apparently the first one is from a 325i and second is from a 325e. They have minor difference, but they are pretty much the same length in total, just the shafts are different lengths. But yeah soon I'll have the trans guys
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*ZF 5 speed trans coming soon.
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Old 05-29-2009, 09:54 PM   #57
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If you have an e30 or certain e24, e28 differentials (with different cover), with complete e30 (325i) shafts they will fit just fine. The only thing you will need to do is slightly shim the ABS sensors, otherwise they will hit the shafts disturbing ring.

Also, this list is useful:
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Old 05-30-2009, 01:18 AM   #58
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Hey thanks Kili, but what say ye about matching E30 flanges?
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Hey thanks Kili, but what say ye about matching E30 flanges?
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Yo Ced, when do you think you are going to start the swap? Once you get the trans? You trying to meet up before the surgery begins????

I'll be down that way over the summer so just give me a call if you want some help with anything.
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