Its "limited" slip. 24% i think. that means it allows some slip, maybe enough to pass your test.
Edit: thats if its an lsd of course.
Hi Guys,
I started a thread requesting information about the e28 535i gearbox but it seemed to have pulled a Houdini on me. It was either tossed or got deleted during the server crash. I was hoping to post this question on the same thread.
The guys who did respond to the initial thread however, were all correct with the info given as I now have the gearbox out and it confirms what they said it was.
I just pulled the diff and thought it would have been an LSD since it came from an e28 87 535i I am a bit confused because the diff tests as an open one but yet the top has some indication of having the 2" stencil "S" on top as in the pic.
I tried brushing the stub axle bolt tabs but still can't see any proof of it being an LSD.
Any ideas?
Thanks.
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Its "limited" slip. 24% i think. that means it allows some slip, maybe enough to pass your test.
Edit: thats if its an lsd of course.
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That's because most high mileage LSD units have worn out or bad frictions.
Most of the units I pull apart seem to be done before 150k.
Pull off the back cover and have a look. Or take a picture and post it if you're unsure of what the LSD unit looks like.
best, whit
from that pretty picture I cant tell much, is there an aluminum tag on one of the bolts with numbers?
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Whit, I was thinking the same being worst case scenario. I was really hoping it was not a wear issue, but as you have indicated, may very well be.Originally Posted by lowell
This diff has 152,000 KM so 94,500 miles
I will take some pics and will post tomorrow.
Thanks allot Whit.
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I checked very quickly when we pulled it and I think I saw one but it seemed too corroded to distinguish any markings.Originally Posted by 632 Regal
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Not that hard to replace the clutches. Never done it without a press, but I'm sure it could be worked out, a la Bidoli style.
best, whit
Originally Posted by Turbo Ready
Scrape the crud/corrosion off the tag with a knife or scraper blade- the diff ratio and possibly an "S" is stamped into the metal tag- you should be able to see it once you scrape that crap off...
Or, it's pretty easy to remove the rear cover like Whit said- and have a look-see at what you've got.
Bret.
I have a press Whit, but have never changed LSD clutches before, guess there is always a first time. I do quite a bit of automotive work and would love to tackle it. I guess BMW sells the replacement clutches Whit?Originally Posted by lowell
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Rigmaster
Bret,
I will pull the rear cover off tomorrow and will upload some pics.
Thanks.
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