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Differential Leak - Quoted £4k for new diff!
indeed, its got to be worth trying the cheaper option first - a 50p sized drip from a diff is hardly pouring out. possibly even before you change the seals I'd get the diff drained and refilled to the correct level, and make note of how much came out, and how much went back in again. then put some cardboard under a regular parking spot so you can see how quickly it is leaking.
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Differential Leak - Quoted £4k for new diff!
I wouldn't take it to Simpson Motorsport, who claim to be able to repair BMW LSDs but don't have the specialist tools and equipment. My experience with them.
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Differential Leak - Quoted £4k for new diff!
I had dif input shaft seal done a while back as i had the bit of oil misting, they had to drop the exhaust and prop, it was not a big job or a big bill. About three hundred i think but that was 2 years ago. If no noises i would go for seals an see what happens or get a second opinion. When i first got the m , i noticed a diff clunk occasionally, which is not uncommon, i think it was if you did a fast gearchange and mis timed the clutch, it was just that I was not used to the car and never got it after that.
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Differential Leak - Quoted £4k for new diff!
80k on my MR & started to see the 5p piece oil drops on garage floor as above its boxes off job but pretty routine job for a decent indy
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Differential Leak - Quoted £4k for new diff!
Strip it off yourself Then take the Diff somewhere, will save you a small fortune.
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Differential Leak - Quoted £4k for new diff!
Get the diff refurbished
Give central axles Birmingham a call (google them). They rebuild everything, including truck and bus transmission. All work comes with a warranty. Get the price, drop the car and pick it up when it's done.
Give central axles Birmingham a call (google them). They rebuild everything, including truck and bus transmission. All work comes with a warranty. Get the price, drop the car and pick it up when it's done.
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83’ VW B2 Passat CL
90’ Mercedes 300E-24
90’ Vauxhall Carlton GSI 3000 24V manual
85’ Opel Ascona Cabriolet