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I just picked up my E36 318i after dropping it in for its warrant, I was told it passed ok, but the left front shockie is weak. (What the hell does that tell me???) Im guessing Il have to replace both fronts at the same time, does anyone have any idea of the cost? And where I can buy them that isnt from a BMW dealer?

I went for a NZ new E36 318i manual ($4000), genuine M wheels ($1000), and the rest on oil changes trying to fix the dam ticking noise.... If Id found an E30 318is or 325i I would have got that instead. Just make sure its a manual, cant beat a BMW gearbox.

Thanks, so I shouldnt just use the same oil for both?

Just wondering if anyone had any good Diff/Gearbox oil recomendations for an E36 318i manual, preferably avaliable from repco? Its not like theres anywhere else to buy stuff from in Gore..... Thanks

Just send the pxt to your email. Worked for me.

Wow. I really do apologise for starting this gearbox/hassle the crap out of each other topic.

Apparently the gearbox they bought to replace the old one was being sold because of this very problem, from what they told me it sounds like they replaced something small (brushes? Seals?) and hoped that would work. But it didnt. And I didnt even think to ask if I could have the broken box sorry, was happy enough with the outcome I got. Il give them a call about it and see if they still have it.

Thanks for the advice, the mechanic got back to me and basically told me to bugger off, so I went in and spoke to them in person, was lucky enough to get the boss guy to review it all, now theyr putting a whole new box in and I only have to pay $300. Could have been a lot worse...

Dam, not an easy fix then. This is actually the second box for the car, it had the original replaced about 50,000ks ago, so i went and talked to the people that put it in. They said theyl get back to me on it, so fingers crossed they decide to fix it free of charge.

Went for a 2 hour drive yeaterday, was about half an hour from home when the gearbox made a whining noise and popped out of 4th. Have found out that I have to hold 3rd and 4th in, but all the other gears are ok. Its an E36 1991 318I manual, any one have a clue whats wrong with it? And how fixable it is? I dont have much of a budget to play around with either.

Looks like I wont be needing or being able to afford it now sorry, went for a 2 hour drive yesterday and the gearbox made some whining noises before jumping out of 4th. Had to hold it in place for the trip home. Sorry about that, if I can get it fixed relativley cheaply Id still be keen on the diff, but it doesnt look like a happening thing at the moment.

Id say it would be sticking hydraulic lifters, the same thing happened with my car, just started ticking one day. Try doing an oil change, if your lucky the flush will remove any sludge causing them to stick.

Theres lots of nice windy gravel roads near where I live so yeah, Im interested! Would you take $120?

How easy is it to swap over the diff? Would it be an ok fit for my E36 318i?

I had to search all over the South Island to get a manual E36 318i, ended up buying one in Gore lol. You can definitley use the fact that its a manual as a bargaining point, the dealers would have it on their lot for at least 7-8. As far as you selling it, should be able to get at least 6, quite possibly 7 or 8.