Z3M Diff cover???

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Post Sat Oct 21, 2006 2:11 pm

Sure i've seen a post or two on here about using the M diff cover to give better cooling or something - also looks a lot nicer!!

Did a quick search but didn't find much info, so who knows - will it definately fit a 3.91 lsd???

What's the part numbers??

Anyone got one lying around??

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Post Sat Oct 21, 2006 2:29 pm

sorry cant help
but like the sound of this sure i read this too a while ago :cool:

does the z3 have the fins on the case? think the alpina,s had this too iirc
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Post Sat Oct 21, 2006 3:06 pm

The only post i could find about it was this one:

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... coupe+diff

Looks cool though!!

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Post Sat Oct 21, 2006 4:13 pm

the Z3's and the larger E30's shared the same diffs. well, the housing's anyway, as the ratios were slightly different

and, in answer to your question, yes it will fit. but brand new ones are quite expensive i believe. if you want it, then i'll put it on for you when i swap your diff/g'box/clutch etc
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Post Sat Oct 21, 2006 4:20 pm

hi guys,yeh thats my diff cover there in that pic.I got told by the dealer " if it doesn't fit you cant bring it back "
I knew fine well it would !
You need the bolts also ,as i found out as the z3 cover is thicker in places than the e30 one.

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Better cooling and the bush is stronger/better.It was Ԛ£100 from the stealer plus new gasket,i think they've gone up now though.

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Post Sat Oct 21, 2006 4:21 pm

Ԛ£120 + VAT :)
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Post Sat Oct 21, 2006 4:23 pm

Ԛ£120+vat is a bit steep, but i'll let you know Stu!!!!!!!!

Depends how much the engine, etc ends up costing me!!
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Post Sat Oct 21, 2006 4:35 pm

Iv just brought a z3 diff cover from ebay its on its way ffrom america.I paid Ԛ£142
cover
gasket
bolts
drain plugs
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Post Sat Oct 21, 2006 6:29 pm

From america? whats wrong with ordering it from england, and its cheaper....



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Post Sat Oct 21, 2006 7:03 pm

It was on ebay so i just brought it.How much is it in england delivered with all bolts etc?
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Post Sat Oct 21, 2006 7:05 pm

Ԛ£148.66 from the stealer, inc. VAT with trade discount. Longer bolts are definitely required. Alos, does not come with drain plug, fill plug, speed sensor or mounting plate for speed sensor 8O

Bush is stronger.

Lookies like this one :D

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