[smellthebeans]

Now am going to get long winded here. I think the reason you set these items to tolerance is for optimal performance. It’s set to lock up at just the right moment when the car needs it. If the ring gear, clutches, and pinion are not working in harmony the rear may lock up to early or too late or too abruptly and actually slow you down.

Someone please correct me if I am wrong.

B

[smellthebeans]

Howdy Henry

This is a pretty ambitious project. Even when I was into 4x4s (Jeeps & Toyotas) I left any messing of the internals to a competent machine shop/transmission specialist. I never felt comfortable, nor did I have the proper tools to shim, set backlash, and pinion depths (preload) to spec. I have to agree with Nigel on this one. Infact, I think anytime you remove the carrier (ring gear) you should always check tolerances.

Of the three hyper links you posted this one is the proper method. The other two simply replace clutch packs and then re-install without properly setting everything back into position.

http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?1650106-The-E36-Diff-Thread

You can probably get away with these other method since your only putting down 160 horse power & Torque.

If you want my .02 cents. I would drop the pumpkin and have the guts re-freshed at a transmission shop or speed shop.

-Bob

• This reply was modified 8 years, 9 months ago by smellthebeans.
• This reply was modified 8 years, 9 months ago by smellthebeans.

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