330itis 15 Report post Posted February 12, 2007 Yes i know.. another post about diffs sorry but I really need help on this one guys. So i blew the 4.44 diff in my E36 and baught a 3.73 from tauranga BUUUT... this thing is huge! it wont fit. its 30mm longer but I sorted that out with a shorter drive shaft BUUT the diff is also WIDER by 20mm... meaning my half shafts are too long. I could squeze it in but thats just stupid coz it will munch up the cvz by the time i get out of the drive. Its exactly 20mm fron the face of the out put shafts. Help me out here.. is there such thing as a large case e36 diff?? And do I need shorter half shafts? If so is there annyone that can hook me up with some really cheap ones as I am out of cash and need the car on the road. Also the drive shaft im using is off a Ti and its smaler in diameter. but it sounds thicker. will it be sweet? Thanks!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drifty325i 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2007 5series diff? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
330itis 15 Report post Posted February 12, 2007 hmm didnt think of that. it says e36 on it in pen ill upload pics as son as i can get it to work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bimmer boy 21 Report post Posted February 12, 2007 heres the pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
330itis 15 Report post Posted February 12, 2007 Thanks Ryan! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerrynzl 3 Report post Posted February 12, 2007 318's and some 320's like mine used the smaller diff sounds like you've got a 328 auto diff [try & get the correct axles & D/shaft, you'll be much better off] I've got the correct auto shaft if needed [$50 ,if it don't fit you dont have to buy] one question ,Do the cv's bolt up? If they do get 2 spacers machined up & use longer bolts [grade 12 cap screws] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
330itis 15 Report post Posted February 13, 2007 318's and some 320's like mine used the smaller diff sounds like you've got a 328 auto diff [try & get the correct axles & D/shaft, you'll be much better off] I've got the correct auto shaft if needed [$50 ,if it don't fit you dont have to buy] one question ,Do the cv's bolt up? If they do get 2 spacers machined up & use longer bolts [grade 12 cap screws] Ah mint thanks for the info! I would buy that drive shaft straight up but Im in Auckland wich is a shame. What diameter is the shaft and how long is it form eye to eye? Spacers will do me the oposite effect as my half shafts are too long. I need to shorten them not lengthen them. this dam diff is bloody wide and I cant squeze the diff in between the two shafts. I think I might have to get hold of some shorter shafts. Cheers! anyone second this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
