Diff gasket

Post Sat Dec 26, 2015 4:16 pm

Hi, where can i get a new diff gasket for the e30. cant seem to find one. cheers

Post Sat Dec 26, 2015 4:18 pm

Post Sat Dec 26, 2015 6:08 pm

yes i tried that first. said they couldnt get it. otherwise i wouldnt have asked.

Post Sat Dec 26, 2015 9:28 pm

if you got to the BMW parts department section on the forum, give your reg or vin number. And they will be able to send you a gasket, your BMW parts man probably didn't feel like helping.

Or have a look on www.realoem.com and find the BMW part number and go to your dealership with that.

If you are retrofitting an LSD, there are 2 sizes of differential, so 2 different gaskets.

Post Sat Dec 26, 2015 9:49 pm

Thanks for the info, thats part of the problem the diffs been replaced from original and i dont know how to tell what diff size it is.

Post Sat Dec 26, 2015 10:39 pm

How many bolts do you count on the back cover?

6 = small case.

8 = medium case.

Post Sun Dec 27, 2015 4:37 pm

ah right cool ill check that thanks again.

Post Sun Dec 27, 2015 8:40 pm

6 bolts: order a gasket for an E30 320i = 33 11 1 210 428
8 bolts: order a gasket for an E30 325i = 33 11 1 210 405

Post Sun Dec 27, 2015 8:44 pm

Perfect thanks for the help guys.

Post Sat Jan 02, 2016 10:34 pm

they lie i got a diff gasket like 2 months ago

Post Sun Jan 03, 2016 1:20 am

I just got one. Sub £4 for a piece of paper. Lol.