Ryan... Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 Hey ya'all, my mom is having an auction this coming Saturday, the 15th. I have the M3 shell there ($120 reserve), and my uncle is selling a 1971 Mercedes 250 (needs carb work and brake pads). There are also a bunch of old motors (Lauson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin motors etc..) and a ton of little motors that'd be perfect for go-karts and such. Mini bike frames, a ton of tools, and other misc stuff. Even if you're not all that interested, feel free to stop by an visit anyway! We're having a food stand here too that'll have hot dogs, brats, burgers, and other goodies. Plus, I'll be here http://greenbay.craigslist.org/gms/3260174942.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 Is the Merc clean? Goo besides the carb? I needs me a winter car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 From what I've been told, yes it is. I'll try and get some pics for ya!Also, I should add, I believe I found a spare e39 differential in the shed, in case anyone is intersted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadley Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 YOu're gonna make me drive all the way up to see you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Many would view it as an honor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystere30 Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 that e39 diff wouldnt happen to be from an m5 would it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Yes ma'am, from my old M5 Thing is though, I cant remember which diff it is.. The M5 I bought had water damage at one point, and I remember there was a very slight whine coming from the rear end. I bought one off ebay and I cant remember if I actually swapped the diffs or not. I did a fluid flush on the engine/trans/diff and the whine disappeared. For the life of me I simply cant remember if I swapped the diffs or not Anyone got a car we could test fit this to and verify if its good or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REKIII Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 I have an M5, but a diff swap is a huge pain in the ass. I have a dinan one hanging under mine and I'd gladly swap out an engine before changing that again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 (edited) IIRC the exhaust has to come off, I remember taking mine off and couldn't believe how friggin heavy that thing was!Can it swap into an e39 540i? I imagine if you didn't have to remove an exhaust it'd be a 3-4hr job tops.** answered my own question; requires some driveshaft swapping as well.. Any ideas how to check if this diff makes noise w/o installing it on a car? Edited September 11, 2012 by Ryan... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Turn it really fast. Like with a bench grinder, or an air wrench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 I suppose that would work, I might have an air wrench at home.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystere30 Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 yes it can fit on a 540i. which is actually why i ask cause my brother wants one for his 540. do you at least know for sure if its LSD? if so....how much cause my brother may want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted September 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 yeah they're all LSD, lemme find out for sure that its an M5 diff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystere30 Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 yeeee...and..also...would it come with axles and hubs?? or just the diff. let me know ry guy. <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted September 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Its just the diff, the only piece of the M5 I still have! I'm gonna be tossing it up on CL for $500 obo, prices on Ebay are consistently $700+ but mine will need new seals and a fluid swap fo sho.I also found an M3 rear sway bar and an aftermarket e36 M spoiler in the shed lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 I won't be able to make it up=\ My brother is coming over with his wife and my niece to celebrate my birthday from Thursday:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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