WTB: s3.25 or diff ASAP (mine is dying an oily death)

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  • itsonlygeorge
    E30 Modder
    • Feb 2014
    • 852
    #1

    WTB: s3.25 or diff ASAP (mine is dying an oily death)

    I have been searching for a s3.25 LSD for over 6 months to replace my failing s2.93 diff. It is now just about dead; it has a serious whine that won't go away and there is a huge amount of play internally, and the input shaft and output shafts are leaking. I'm guessing the bearings are shot. It developed a steady whine that has gotten worse over the last year and it is now audible 50ft away and is at the point where I don't want to drive it for fear of drive train damage. The clunking is a more recent noise and its pretty scary.

    I really need a new diff as soon as possible! If anyone one has a s3.25 in good shape, preferably with low miles PLEASE PM me. I need a new diff ASAP. Cash in hand! (Paypal)

    These diffs came on the e28 chassis with a manual transmission: 535i/s and 533i/s and the 1988 528e.

    -George
    Last edited by itsonlygeorge; 04-18-2016, 03:09 PM.
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    1987 325e Lachssilber w/ MarkD chip and late bumpers, Zender EVO spoiler, s3.25 LSD

    Originally posted by nando
    I don't think there's really strong evidence that ZDDP harms cats.
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    • itsonlygeorge
      E30 Modder
      • Feb 2014
      • 852
      #2
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      1987 325e Lachssilber w/ MarkD chip and late bumpers, Zender EVO spoiler, s3.25 LSD

      Originally posted by nando
      I don't think there's really strong evidence that ZDDP harms cats.

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        • squidrope
          Wrencher
          • Dec 2012
          • 291
          #3
          I might be interested in the howling 2.93 LSD if the price is right ;)

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            • itsonlygeorge
              E30 Modder
              • Feb 2014
              • 852
              #4
              WTB: s3.25 or diff ASAP (mine is dying an oily death)

              Once I get a new one installed! It still locks up great oddly enough. The diff only has ~160k on it. I just replaced the fluid w/ Lucas 75w140 and its a lot quieter.


              Sent from the woods of Maine.
              Last edited by itsonlygeorge; 04-20-2016, 04:39 AM.
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              1987 325e Lachssilber w/ MarkD chip and late bumpers, Zender EVO spoiler, s3.25 LSD

              Originally posted by nando
              I don't think there's really strong evidence that ZDDP harms cats.

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                • itsonlygeorge
                  E30 Modder
                  • Feb 2014
                  • 852
                  #5
                  Bumpski.
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                  1987 325e Lachssilber w/ MarkD chip and late bumpers, Zender EVO spoiler, s3.25 LSD

                  Originally posted by nando
                  I don't think there's really strong evidence that ZDDP harms cats.

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                    • long tall eta
                      E30 Mastermind
                      • Jul 2010
                      • 1536
                      #6
                      have you tried bavarian recycling? the're high but might have one.
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                        • itsonlygeorge
                          E30 Modder
                          • Feb 2014
                          • 852
                          #7
                          I have checked with them before via their ebay ads, and they didn't have the s3.25 in stock.

                          An S3.23 from a Z3M Roadster/Coupe wold work just as well.
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                          1987 325e Lachssilber w/ MarkD chip and late bumpers, Zender EVO spoiler, s3.25 LSD

                          Originally posted by nando
                          I don't think there's really strong evidence that ZDDP harms cats.

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                            • roguetoaster
                              R3V OG
                              • Jan 2012
                              • 7738
                              #8
                              How about a 3.15 torsen from a Z3? I have one, and still have the box that it was supposed to be shipped in originally. Could ship it out immediately.

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                                • itsonlygeorge
                                  E30 Modder
                                  • Feb 2014
                                  • 852
                                  #9
                                  Originally posted by roguetoaster
                                  How about a 3.15 torsen from a Z3? I have one, and still have the box that it was supposed to be shipped in originally. Could ship it out immediately.
                                  The only problem with a torsen diff is that when one wheel looses traction or is lifted off the ground during cornering the diff will unload and not lockup. Basically if it looses traction it becomes an open diff. Since I live in the snowy state of Maine, I need an LSD diff to ensure I don't get stuck in the snow! I will consider it however depending on the miles and condition. Please pm a few photos!

                                  edit: I know this is not really an accurate description, and torsen diffs do handle loss of traction on slippery surface, but from what i understand wheel lift and loss of traction are similar in effect on the diffs ability to lock up.

                                  Thanks!

                                  George
                                  Last edited by itsonlygeorge; 04-26-2016, 01:08 PM.
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                                  1987 325e Lachssilber w/ MarkD chip and late bumpers, Zender EVO spoiler, s3.25 LSD

                                  Originally posted by nando
                                  I don't think there's really strong evidence that ZDDP harms cats.

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                                    • itsonlygeorge
                                      E30 Modder
                                      • Feb 2014
                                      • 852
                                      #10
                                      Bump. Still need this!
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                                      1987 325e Lachssilber w/ MarkD chip and late bumpers, Zender EVO spoiler, s3.25 LSD

                                      Originally posted by nando
                                      I don't think there's really strong evidence that ZDDP harms cats.

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                                        • itsonlygeorge
                                          E30 Modder
                                          • Feb 2014
                                          • 852
                                          #11
                                          Bump.
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                                          1987 325e Lachssilber w/ MarkD chip and late bumpers, Zender EVO spoiler, s3.25 LSD

                                          Originally posted by nando
                                          I don't think there's really strong evidence that ZDDP harms cats.

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                                            • long tall eta
                                              E30 Mastermind
                                              • Jul 2010
                                              • 1536
                                              #12
                                              Originally posted by itsonlygeorge
                                              Bump.
                                              saw one w/o a cover over on the facebook page yesterday. 200 plus shipping
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                                                • itsonlygeorge
                                                  E30 Modder
                                                  • Feb 2014
                                                  • 852
                                                  #13
                                                  WTB: s3.25 or diff ASAP (mine is dying an oily death)

                                                  Still looking. Got fucked by the seller and he sold it to someone else. I need a diff with low miles, a good lsd clutch pack, and quiet bearings. Someone help me find one please!


                                                  Sent from the woods of Maine.
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                                                  1987 325e Lachssilber w/ MarkD chip and late bumpers, Zender EVO spoiler, s3.25 LSD

                                                  Originally posted by nando
                                                  I don't think there's really strong evidence that ZDDP harms cats.

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                                                    • itsonlygeorge
                                                      E30 Modder
                                                      • Feb 2014
                                                      • 852
                                                      #14
                                                      Originally posted by long tall eta
                                                      saw one w/o a cover over on the facebook page yesterday. 200 plus shipping
                                                      Just saw this. Requested add for group. Can you post link?


                                                      Sent from the woods of Maine.
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                                                      1987 325e Lachssilber w/ MarkD chip and late bumpers, Zender EVO spoiler, s3.25 LSD

                                                      Originally posted by nando
                                                      I don't think there's really strong evidence that ZDDP harms cats.

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                                                        • itsonlygeorge
                                                          E30 Modder
                                                          • Feb 2014
                                                          • 852
                                                          #15
                                                          Bump


                                                          Sent from the woods of Maine.
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                                                          1987 325e Lachssilber w/ MarkD chip and late bumpers, Zender EVO spoiler, s3.25 LSD

                                                          Originally posted by nando
                                                          I don't think there's really strong evidence that ZDDP harms cats.

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