This is an E46 M3 Diff
This is the LS Unit from an E46 M3 Diff
This is a Z4 M Coupe Diff
This is the LS Unit from the Z4 M
As you can see, They are two different Diffs.
Had some spare time so i decided to grab my Hammer and Chisel and go into my garage to play Mechanic again..
The job this time was a Leaking Diff which needed healing. The diff was leaking from the Pinion Seal and has been doing so ever since i took ownership of the car... I finally got tired and pulled the diff out the car for a small time rebuild... All New Seals and Bearings....
Dirty Thing
Cover removed, lets see what we are working with...
Stripped out.. with some new bits..
New Bearings
Pinion Bearing Replaced
All assembled and ready to go back in...
All in all, The car is back on the road and no more leaks... everything is smooth like butter...
While the exhaust was out for the Diff work, I decided to clean them up a bit before fitting them back...
you can see the below before and after pics to gauge just how filthy it was... I'm happy with the way its looking now...
while i was at it, took the seats out, treated them with some Leather Cleaner then conditioner and put them back in...