I need a little assistance with figuring out if the transfer case I got is good or if I need to get a new viscous coupling. I am able to turn the shafts by hand with little resistance and they all spin the same direction.
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Float like a cadillac sting like a Bimmer!:)
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to bench test you have to lock one output (front or rear driveshaft) and try to turn the other output either direction it should be very hard to turn if VC is good.Angus
88 E30M3 X2
89 325IX
92 R100GS/PD
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alright ill try that when i get off work tomorrow. Ill post my results.Float like a cadillac sting like a Bimmer!:)
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Also how in the hell do you get the Damn steering knuckle on the steering rack I can't do that to save my life and I can't find any info on it.Float like a cadillac sting like a Bimmer!:)
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Angus
88 E30M3 X2
89 325IX
92 R100GS/PD
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so i had my gf help me with the transfer case she is a lot weaker than i and was able to turn the transfer case with me holding the other end. then i tested it and there was some resistance but not much. So im going to guess and say that the transfer case needs a new viscous coupling.Float like a cadillac sting like a Bimmer!:)
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yea doesnt sound good , should be a lot of resistance if its a good one ,too badAngus
88 E30M3 X2
89 325IX
92 R100GS/PD
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its okay i got the transfer case for $100 so i was hoping for good but expected bad. But cant complain about the price. is the viscous coupling transferable from a auto transfer case to a manual transfer case if so then the $600 for a new coupling is defiantly more worth it haha.Float like a cadillac sting like a Bimmer!:)
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yes autos and manuals both have same internals including Viscous Coupling , only difference is the input shaft and front half of the case as you can see on Realoem.com parts breakout
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...01&hg=27&fg=05
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...03&hg=27&fg=05Angus
88 E30M3 X2
89 325IX
92 R100GS/PD
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is it possible to rebuild a viscous coupling?Float like a cadillac sting like a Bimmer!:)
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its been done twice that i know of (has to be cut apart/rewelded) once in finland using wrong heavy truck fan clutch fluid and it blew apart at weld . a second here in WA this car http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=94330 that i think is still driving around see my post at end trying to find out if its still working...
(all info on both rebuilds is on E30tech IX section)
this is a long read thru but you'll find they decided not to rebuild/sell them due to liability issues
i have one cut apart and another in transit to rebuild but havent sourced the fluid yet.
oh and this one makes three
Angus
88 E30M3 X2
89 325IX
92 R100GS/PD
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