diff differences e30/e28

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Post Tue Oct 24, 2006 3:00 pm

I heard that an e28 diff is the same fitment as an e30 one is this true?
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jmc330i
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Post Tue Oct 24, 2006 3:05 pm

E28 medium case diff will fit, but you need to swap output shafts and rear cover for E30 items (from a large case E30 diff).
James
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Post Tue Oct 24, 2006 3:08 pm

Ok mate thanks
I've got no idea what size diff it has yet as picking it up this afternoon
The car is a m535i which i hope has got a slipper and will fit!
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Post Tue Oct 24, 2006 11:40 pm

Sorry mate, i think the 535 has the larger case diff thats not compatable with the E30 ?
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