» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | looove 04-16-2024 01:18 PM 04-16-2024 01:18 PM 0 Replies, 1,651 Views | | | | | 10-09-2006, 07:05 PM | #1 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,895 | Rear differential cover stabilizing flange broken While inspecting the underside of my recent ebay 318ti purchase looking for whatever is making the left turn noise, I noticed the rear differential cover has a stabilizing flange that had broke and somebody JB welded it back on with a few screws added. YIKES! I need a new cover just like the one in this diagram http://tinyurl.com/s848f if anyone knows of one. __________________ ... ʎɐqǝ uo pɹɐoqʎǝʞ ɐ ʎnq ı ǝɯıʇ ʇsɐן ǝɥʇ sı sıɥʇ | | | 10-09-2006, 07:09 PM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 4,129 | I just pulled the diff out of my car. It was the stock 3.45 non limited slip. Not sure if I wanna sell just the cover though. The diff only has 65,000 miles on it. Quote: Originally Posted by b.u.ti-ful While inspecting the underside of my recent ebay 318ti purchase looking for whatever is making the left turn noise, I noticed the rear differential cover has a stabilizing flange that had broke and somebody JB welded it back on with a few screws added. YIKES! I need a new cover just like the one in this diagram http://tinyurl.com/s848f if anyone knows of one. | __________________ 1998 (July) 318ti, 5-spd OEM Armrest Blaupunkt Heidelberg CD50 CD Player/Compact Drive MP3 Player Diamond Audio 5.25" rear speakers Navman ICN 530 GPS BMWALARM.COM (with comfort settings) after market alarm system Magnecor 8.5mm wires M-Z3 Shifter/Momo Knob Burlwood Dashboard Stromung Exhaust X-brace Racing Dynamics Front Strut Bar Carbonio C.A.I. 17" Rial Rims Vader Seats/Heated/Lumbar Support M-tech Steering Wheel/Front Sway Bar/Front & Rear Bumper Depos/w 6500K Angel Eyes/6000K HIDs Clear Corners M3 Mirrors UUC Light Weight Flywheel/M5 Clutch/M3 Clutch Slave E28 3.46 LSD/Mcoupe Cover/E30 Flanges & Halfshafts UUC S.S. Brake/Clutch Lines Hartge Roof Spoiler BavAuto Springs Bilstein Sport Struts/Shocks E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts SPC Front Camber Kit Reiger Hatch Spoiler BavAuto Rear Camber Kit Dinan Stage II Software Turner Rear Sway Bar Reinforcements BMW E46 Auto dimming mirror with Clown Nose alarm Engine Compartment Light Heated Wiper Fluid Retrofit OEM Fire Extinguisher Da'lan Trailer Hitch Rear Sun Shade OEM Fog Light Retrofit H & R MZ3 Rear Sway Bar/ UUC Adjustable End Links Cruise Control Retrofit On Board Computer Retrofit M3 twistie style side skirts Carbon Fiber Hood | | | 10-09-2006, 08:15 PM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: 43609 Posts: 3,425 | ...Or end up paying 89$ for a brand new one from the dealership overnight. Very easy job to do, use better quality diff oil when refilling. __________________ 1995 Hellrot Clubsport 318ti -Gone 1996 Schwartz II Sport 357ti - 5.7L V8 LS1/6 1997 Moregrun Metallic 318ti - Gone 1998 Schwartz II sport 318ti - M50TUB25/5 | | | 10-09-2006, 08:31 PM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,895 | diff cover I just called the dealer and they said $156.40 and I told him to go ahead and order it for me. Also a gasket and Locktite 5970 sealer, which he says is what you're supposed to use on the gasket. Thanks for helping me along guys. __________________ ... ʎɐqǝ uo pɹɐoqʎǝʞ ɐ ʎnq ı ǝɯıʇ ʇsɐן ǝɥʇ sı sıɥʇ | | | 10-09-2006, 08:42 PM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: 43609 Posts: 3,425 | WOAH, if i knew you were gonna spend that much on the plate i coulodve ordered it for you for 60$ cheaper. Whats your TI's Stats...lsd, ratio? __________________ 1995 Hellrot Clubsport 318ti -Gone 1996 Schwartz II Sport 357ti - 5.7L V8 LS1/6 1997 Moregrun Metallic 318ti - Gone 1998 Schwartz II sport 318ti - M50TUB25/5 | | | 10-10-2006, 12:35 AM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,895 | rear end I just checked the tag and it says 4.44 ratio and there are no letters, so I guess that means not LSD. __________________ ... ʎɐqǝ uo pɹɐoqʎǝʞ ɐ ʎnq ı ǝɯıʇ ʇsɐן ǝɥʇ sı sıɥʇ | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |
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