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Not confirmed yet but top of the suspect list.
How easy is it to change the diff on one of these?
Seen lots for sale on fleabay but not many 2.2 ones, lots of 3.0 ones, will they fit off will the ratios be all to cock?..
Not fussed about sticking a LSD on her as she is now basically a weekend plodder
How easy is it to change the diff on one of these?
Seen lots for sale on fleabay but not many 2.2 ones, lots of 3.0 ones, will they fit off will the ratios be all to cock?..
Not fussed about sticking a LSD on her as she is now basically a weekend plodder
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If it’s got to come out it would be a crime not to put an LSD in there
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It's about a 4-5 hour job first time round when using ramps. An LSD is absolutely great but I doubt you want to send around £1300 when you can spend £200.
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£200? I got one from a breaker for £60
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For the use I get out of her can't justify an LSD, the plan is to use her this summer then go for a 3.0 for next so really don't want to throw lots of money at the girl
So any diff will fit?
So any diff will fit?
Merlot 2.2i SE, so far new discs and pads, seats replaced, Cam cover replaced, Roof now fixed, new diff x3, new halfshafts, new drop links and other bouncy bits,
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Probably. It's largely the same underneath. Check realoem. Part numbers should be the same.
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Yep no Z yet. On the hunt.
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The diffs are all different ratios across the range.
You need this thread
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=104214&p=1520394&hi ... F#p1520394
Mike (ducklakeview) posted a table of ratios if I recall
You need this thread
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=104214&p=1520394&hi ... F#p1520394
Mike (ducklakeview) posted a table of ratios if I recall
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Great chart but doesn't mention the 2.2i, is it because it is not worthy......
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check real oem and it will tell you the ratio of your 2.2
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So the first time you ever changed a diff on a e85 Z4 you done it in 2 hours!Ducklakeview wrote: ↑Mon Apr 23, 2018 12:56 am2hr job max, even on axle stands. I've done a few..
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Exactly what I was thinking.Yorkie Z wrote: ↑Mon Apr 23, 2018 6:33 amSo the first time you ever changed a diff on a e85 Z4 you done it in 2 hours!Ducklakeview wrote: ↑Mon Apr 23, 2018 12:56 am2hr job max, even on axle stands. I've done a few..
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Took me about 90 mins to get mine out, less to get the LSD back in and would be faster next time. Bear in mind my exhaust etc had already been off a few times so no fighting with the downpipe joint, and I have a lift.
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That's pretty good going. I suspect a few of the older members on this forum struggle to get dressed in 90 minutes never mind getting a diff out
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