who knows diffs?

[evandael]

i found this excellent website/source for parts for anyone rebuilding a worn diff. it seems like a business along the lines of motorsporthardware or condor speed shop.. ie, by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts.

http://bimmerdiffs.myshopify.com

it also includes guides:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2J_m2pz6m7yaHBpVTEtdFRmSXM/edithttp://bimmerdiffs.myshopify.com/pages/guides-videos


together with SkiFree's guide and that resource for parts/additional information, I don't see why a competent garage wrencher couldn't get a diff rebuilt. soon i'll embark on the task.

[P Arkus]

The Torsens are specific to the non-mZs circa 1999 model year and forward. Here's some info. I've gathered.

Torsen units:
Z3 M52tu 2.5 Manual 3.15
Z3 M52tu 2.5 Auto 4.27
Z3 M52tu 2.8 Manual 3.15
Z3 M52tu 2.8 Auto 4.10
Z3 M54 2.5 Manual 3.46
Z3 M54 2.5 Auto 3.64
Z3 M54 3.0 Manual 3.07
Z3 M54 3.0 Auto 3.46

Clutch Packs:
Z3 M52 2.8 Manual 3.15
Z3 M52 2.8 Auto 4.10
Z3 S52 3.2 Manual 3.23
Z3 S54 3.2 Manual 3.15

http://www.kneb.net/bmw/E36-7/SI_00_77_98_Z3_coupe_2.8_and_M_coupe_Introduction.pdf

http://www.unofficialbmw.com/images/diffassignchart.jpg

Bumping an old thread. From the info and links provided above, all the Torsen Diffs are considered LSD. Are all the above Clutch Pack Diffs also considered LSD or are some of them open?