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10-07-2017, 02:55 PM | #23 | ||||
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10-08-2017, 03:16 AM | #24 | |
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10-16-2017, 12:29 AM | #26 |
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Received the M3 diff, axles and propshaft today. Diff cover has got damaged in transit so I sent a photo of the damaged diff to ASV Euro Auto Parts. They immediately responded and are sending me a replacement diff tomorrow.
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10-16-2017, 02:45 AM | #27 | |
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10-16-2017, 03:15 PM | #30 |
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Yes Shane. They are bringing the replacement diff out today and taking the damaged one back. I could have broken the damaged fin off and then ground and smoothed what remained so it looked ok but if they are willing to replace it why not. I just hope the replacement gets here without damage.
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10-16-2017, 11:28 PM | #31 |
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Good work on sourcing the bits! I'd inspect the CV joint on the propshaft for damage, i'd pop off the cover and check the cage hasnt been in a big hit like mine was.
Also check the axle splines and threads for damage. One of mine got mushroomed from idiots at the driveshaft shop damaging it when pressing them out of the hubs. Of course they didn't tell me about it...
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10-17-2017, 01:57 AM | #32 | |
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10-17-2017, 07:17 AM | #33 | |
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Yes from the centre bearing -> diff the 335i should be the same as the M3. The transmission side is a different length due to you being Auto, also the flex disc on the M3 is larger so you'll need to customize the transmission side to match your Auto. Best idea is to fit and measure. You should read my diff thread and come up with a very detailed drawings for the propshaft so theres no fuckups. http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...4&postcount=52
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10-17-2017, 04:23 PM | #34 |
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With a new gearset coupes the original balance mark will become redundant anyway, as vince said dont worry about it..
I have a very minor humm at 80 km/h I'm yet to install the special counterbalance bolts though |
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10-18-2017, 12:05 AM | #35 | |
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10-20-2017, 10:10 PM | #37 |
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Happy so far with their service. Although, I have an issue with the thread on one of the axles. An old nut came on one axle and it screws on and off with no issue. But it will not screw onto the other axle. There is no obvious damage with the thread and nothing to indicate the end of the shaft has been bashed to slightly squash the threads. At present, I am more focussed on the replacement of the turbos than working on the rear end parts. How is your Ford rear end going Brule? Have you received the tailshaft as yet?
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10-21-2017, 02:49 AM | #38 |
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Just trying to get one made by someone has been hard.
I got all the measurements and sent them to Diff technics in Australia. After initial contact he didn’t reply for 3 weeks. A few days ago I contacted the dss and told them I’m sick of waiting for Diff technics. Diff technics are Australia’s biggest supplier of dss products in Australia. Anyway I’m out working remote and dss can’t use ad eng billet piece made to fit trans so I need another measurement of the rubber flange on the trans to get the drive shaft. Meanwhile ad eng doesn’t answer emails or phone calls the past two weeks. When I’m back I’m going to see him. |
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10-21-2017, 04:19 AM | #39 | |
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10-23-2017, 01:13 AM | #42 |
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I will let you know when I get a firm quote from Diff Lab. Mike gave me a quote of $4,305 for strip, new 3.45 gear set, new bearings and seals, E36 M3 LSD centre which he says is the best BMW LSD centre available and far better than the E90/92 LSD centre plus rebuild.
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10-23-2017, 03:51 AM | #43 |
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I have found a problem with the long axle now. The nut binds on the thread after a 1/4 of a turn. The same nut spins on the thread of the short axle without an issue. I measured both threads with a electronic vernier calipers and found that the first 10mm is a larger diameter than the remainder of the thread and the thread on the other axle. Obviously, it has been mushroomed slightly in pressing the axle out of the hub. ASV Euro Auto Parts agreed to replace it but they found the only spare they have is damaged the same. They asked if I can get the thread fixed and they will give me some sort of refund. Does anyone in Brisbane know of any engineering shop that could do this?
The first 2 photos are the good short axle with the measurements taken approximately 5mm and 20mm in from the end. These 2 photos are the damaged long axle with the slightly mushroomed end. These next 2 photos show the issue I have better using the thread gauge. The first photo is the good axle and the second the damaged one. Last edited by Coupes33; 10-23-2017 at 04:23 AM.. |
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