Need Differential Soon!! REAL SOON!!

[Roman]

My mechanic has just told me my differential ('89 535i, 5-spd) fluid looks like whipped cream or jiffy! Thats not good! Oh, and there were some little metal shavings in the fluid! Not good at all! Where can I find a differetial without paying "an arm and a leg"? I know they cost $1200 to $2200 new! Also should I look for a good used stock or LSD? Can anybody (Bruno?) tell me where to start looking? and what I should look for? Much appreciated from Texas my E34 friends!

Sorry your leaving the E34 world Bruno but at least you're keeping it in the BMW family!

THANKS!

RCP

[RobPatt]

Don Gale on the board was selling a 4.27LSD recently, he may still have it.....
http://www.nmia.com/~dgnrg/page_2.htm

good luck. Rob.


My mechanic has just told me my differential ('89 535i, 5-spd) fluid looks like whipped cream or jiffy! Thats not good! Oh, and there were some little metal shavings in the fluid! Not good at all! Where can I find a differetial without paying "an arm and a leg"? I know they cost $1200 to $2200 new! Also should I look for a good used stock or LSD? Can anybody (Bruno?) tell me where to start looking? and what I should look for? Much appreciated from Texas my E34 friends!

Sorry your leaving the E34 world Bruno but at least you're keeping it in the BMW family!

THANKS!

RCP

[ryan roopnarine]

that's from when his car had an automatic transmission, a dif that steep would probably make the motor spin waaay too much on the gentleman's car. if you can't find anything on this board, suggest trying http://car-part.com.


Don Gale on the board was selling a 4.27LSD recently, he may still have it.....
http://www.nmia.com/~dgnrg/page_2.htm

good luck. Rob.

[Chip]

Jim Bledsoe email: autobahnjim@yahoo.com
He might have a 3.64LSD from a 750iL

[Dave Rutkowski]

Excellent condition from my '90 535. Let me know if interested.

[632 Regal]

Ebay sometimes has them also, search for BMW differential

[Rigmaster]

I've got a 4.10 a 3.23 and a 3.07 (all 6 cyl/ 530i diffs- will not fit M5 or 540i). All diffs are in good shape, but are "open"- i.e.- not limited slip. Price is $200 each + ship. Located in NC.

Thanks!
Bret.

[RobPatt]

that's from when his car had an automatic transmission, a dif that steep would probably make the motor spin waaay too much on the gentleman's car. if you can't find anything on this board, suggest trying http://car-part.com.

[RobPatt]

as to whether that's an appropriate diff for him or not... I merely knew that there was one for sale... :-) these Floridays are getting HOT lately.