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Thanks. I took a closer look today.
The diff from my 318iS is 6 bolt.
The 325 diff is 8 bolt.
As expected.

Thanks. Is it on real OEM (I'm curious now). Aha, google brought this up: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=CA11&mospid=47434&btnr=11_1154&hg=11&fg=10 Now I know where to look.... http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=AF92&mospid=47256&btnr=11_1154&hg=11&fg=10 Obvious that a wate...

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/diagrams/c/m/6.png I'm trying to find out the part number for the moulded pipe that's shown between the 4 and 6 in the diagram. I mean the solid moulded part that comes out of the block with 2 other pipes Teeing off it. I can't find it on RealOEM. I'd assume that it was u...

OK, thanks, I'll inspect both the diffs then.

I've got a 4.1 small case diff from my 318iS.
I recently removed a 3.9 LSD that was from a 325 sport. It was fitted to another 318iS. It looks identical to me.

I thought that the 325 had a large case and the 318is was a small case diff. Do the housings look the same?

OK, thanks for the info.
Any difference between Auto and manual?

As per the title, was the same prop shaft used for all of the E30 models?

I want to remove the sunroof. Someone told me that they're welded in. I don't want to remove the headlining until I know whether this is true or not.

OK, thanks.

Am I right in assuming that to remove the rod end you loosen the nut and then the whole rod end should unscrew from the shaft that sticks out of the end of the rack?

I revisited this tonight because I'm breaking the car and I took the bushes out and thought "dickhead put them in the wrong way round because the driver's side says LH".

If there were 3 LSDs in good condition and inspected/refurbished what would a reasonable selling price be? Would a 3.7 ratio be worth as much as a 4.1 ratio?

Give the set up a week or two and see how it feels then.
I fitted a Koni kit to an Astra MK2 years ago and it was horrific, so bad I was going to take it all back out. After a week or two it was fine.

Either I got used to it or they dampers softened up a bit.

djk wrote:A heroic chariot, whatever you decide to do. Out of interest, was that the original engine?

I think so. The top end was rebuilt by PacerPete just before I bought it. Bottom end is original I believe. I reckon it would have got beyond 300K easily. Sweet engines, just sound like a bag of nails.

The bolt was one of mine. I changed the chain, sprockets and guides just after I bought it because it rattled a bit. It still rattled afterwards, so I just got used to it.

I helicoiled all of the cam cover bolts too and threadlocked them. They came loose every other month otherwise.

Some pictures: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2368/2132519335_c01a7b647f.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2026/2133298534_0ed0402dc0.jpg Carrousel (Nurburgring) makes car look mega lowered: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2274/2133297888_6f67390efb.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3262/2525570456...

I've owned my 318iS for 4 years now and taken it from 120K to 320K. I've really enjoyed driving it and have spent a fair bit on parts servicing it and upgrading the suspension and a few other things (Z3 rack, Z3 shifter, 3.9 LSD, £1K spent on suspension parts inc Bilstein kit, poly bushes etc). Last...

My engine's done 230K.

I've got the right size helicoil kit for the thread. But I wonder if I should take the head off and get the area machined flat. Otherwise the guide runner might not sit straight.

Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/92961862@N ... 680518280/

I've got my engine in bits and need to replace the fixed chain guide for the M42 (long guide). The top bolt worked loose and the guide has a bit missing.
I was just wondering if anyone had one somewhere in the UK so we could collect for cash and use it to fix the engine.

I've just taken it all apart and found the problem.
The top bolt on the fixed chain guide had worked loose. Part of the guide had cracked off and the bolt and runner were rattling around in the case.

I spoke to a BMW parts person today who told me that this was common. So I've ordered a genuine chain and I'm going to replace that.

I decided to investigate an engine rattle last night. It's not very loud when driving. Originally sounded like a heat shield bolt had come loose or similar. Anyway, with the bonnet open and the engine idling it became apparent that the noise was coming from the timing chain near the top of the engin...

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I sourced a 4.1 LSD from the states. There's a few specialist breakers out there you can find via google.

I asked the man who reconditioned it and he said to use 75W-90 GL5 LS from any big name oil supplier.

APD sell it.

Any idea where I can buy this on a Saturday morning?

I also put my registration in here and it said to use the XJ
http://www.castrol.com/castrol/iframe.d ... Id=7044829

Thanks.
I did a google and found this:
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-736-castrol ... icant.aspx

I went to GSF today and they didn't have a clue what oil I should use, nor did APD. I called in at BMW and they said Castrol XJ. When I had the diff checked over the specialist said to use some grade of Valvoline. So just wondering what stuff to buy.

I've got some photo albums of:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/92961862@N ... 969309074/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/92961862@N ... 661533928/

Well, the scrappy pump is still running fine after 1700 miles. I've also got a new pump in the car for the day it expires. It's not a complete unit - it's the pump part, some flexi pipe, jubilee clips and crimps. Genuine Bosch repair kit.

You're right, I had a lot of fun. Even driving it quite conservatively it's a very satisfying experience. I also did about 2 hours of B road mayhem in the Jura in the middle of that.

Just for "fun" I noted all the mpg on a trip I've just done to the South of France. This is based on driving at a near steady speed on motorways, though I did slow on large hills to keep the indicated instantaneous mpg above 30mpg Mway at 70mph, plus 10 minutes at around that plus 30: 39mpg Mway at ...

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Re: Diffs: large case, small case

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Trying to locate M42 coolant pipe on Real OEM.

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Diffs: large case, small case

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Did all of the E30 models have the same prop shaft?

Is the sunroof welded in?

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Quick track rod end query.

Re: Eccentric front wishbone bushes, any photos?

Value of a 3.7, 3.9 and 4.1 LSD.

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Re: 318iS rattle from timing chain/cam cover area.

Urgent part - need an M42 fixed chain guide!

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318iS rattle from timing chain/cam cover area.

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Oil grade for 318iS LSD.

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318iS - 40mpg on 1700 mile trip.