breaking e30 325i auto

jimbolina316a · Post by **jimbolina316a** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 8:17 pm

hi all,

have just aquired an e30 325i auto thats being broken up for parts, please let me know if you need anything, a few bits have gone already but if you dont ask you dont get, will update you more tomorrow with more info
cheers
jim

jimbolina316a · Post by **jimbolina316a** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 1:02 pm

hi all,

the car is a schwartz black four door auto with 146000 miles on the clock and good history, there are a fair few bits missing but if you would like anything please let me know and will let you know
cheers

jim

paddy · Post by **paddy** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 5:56 pm

does it have a diff some autos have for towing. if so what ratio is it?

jimbolina316a · Post by **jimbolina316a** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 5:59 pm

hi there,

yes it does have a diff, no idea of the ratio though as its still fitted to the car and really would not know where to look, but you are more than welcome to come and have a look
cheers
Jim

paddy · Post by **paddy** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 6:02 pm

it bit akward to have a look as i am in ireland but thanks for the offer!!

on the back of the diff there shold be a metal tab on the top right hand corner above the speed sensor it sholud say the type of ratio on it ie. s3,46 or s3.25 and so on. also how many bolts holding the back plate on to the diff.

jimbolina316a · Post by **jimbolina316a** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 6:20 pm

hi there,

will have a look tomorrow for you and get back to you how does that sound?
cheers
Jim

paddy · Post by **paddy** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 7:52 pm

that is perfect if you jack up one rear side and leave it out of gear with hand break off. see if you can turn the wheels with one on ground.if you cannot it has a lsd if you can it is a open. it will save you having to crawl under it

--ALPINA-- · Post by **--ALPINA--** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 8:21 pm

hi paddy, have you tried looking in the http://www.e30zone.net and try the wanted section for an LSD its all lovers for the e30 maybe they can also help you failing jims car.

J

jimbolina316a · Post by **jimbolina316a** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 10:46 am

hi all,

just had a look, there are two bolts holding the very back plate onto the diff, also, when you rotate one wheel, the other rotates in the opposite direction as its on axle stands already this was all i could do, the little metal plate i had to break off as had to wire brush it but it say 3,73 then an space then 842, hope this info helps
cheers
Jim

paddy · Post by **paddy** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 5:27 pm

hi jim thanks for that. that is a 3.73 crown wheel and pinion but it is not a limited slip differential. thanks for looking it is very good of you. i will try the e30zone and seee how i fair out

Lucky · Post by **Lucky** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 8:33 pm

does it still have its wheels on it? and if so are they cross spokes?

jimbolina316a · Post by **jimbolina316a** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 8:38 pm

sorry but they are gone