BMW LSDs e34 to e36

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monkey
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Post Sun Jan 24, 2010 6:19 pm

am i right in thinking that an e34 525 lsd unit can be fitted into an e36 6pot open diff if so does anyone know wot is involved in doing so ???? . i am only thinking about it as i have been offered a 525i sport as a spare engine for my e30 . it would be a bonus if the diff was any good for our 323 e36 :)
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Post Mon Jan 25, 2010 12:40 am

if they're both 188mm units then yes.
the gear meshing and bearing preload will need to be set up properly though which is not straightforward.

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Post Mon Jan 25, 2010 6:32 pm

Garath thanks very much . if i get said e34 i will pm you and sort something out with you :)