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Broken rear diff

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Broken rear diff

Post by blitz877 » Thu May 07, 2015 7:17 pm

hi all, has anyone here had to change there rear diff? if so how much work is it?

thanks adam

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Re: Broken rear diff

Post by Steamyrotter » Fri May 08, 2015 12:21 am

Hi
Welcome.

Someone has, and a quick use of the search facility will find it.

The main issue will be getting hold of one to change...
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Re: Broken rear diff

Post by Horizon » Fri May 08, 2015 10:01 pm

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hi all, has anyone here had to change there rear diff? if so how much work is it?

thanks adam
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Re: Broken rear diff

Post by X5Sport » Fri May 08, 2015 11:25 pm

That's an E53 not an E70.....unless this is the wrong section?

What's gone wrong?  Any idea of the cause - such as incorrect tyre sizes/choice?  And yes, finding a replacement of the right type will be the challenge.  Needs to match engine type, gearbox type and possibly model year (for preLCI/LCI cars).
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Re: Broken rear diff

Post by Steamyrotter » Sat May 09, 2015 1:31 am

And also must have an imprint of the designers DNA and a thumb print from the second cleaner on the night shift on every opposing Tuesday...

Which would probably be easier to get hold of than a diff unfortunately!!
If things were meant to be easy, then I will soon complicate them....
Please note...
Anything I say is only from my personal experience and knowledge..
I don't assume to know everything, and know there is a lot I don't know..
But then I could be talking bollox.. O:-)

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