Did you buy that tool Shawn?
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Did you buy that tool Shawn?
Yes need to do by diff bushings when I install the LSD. I plan to rent it out also.Quote:
Originally Posted by Johnmadd
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Cool...
Yeah really...Quote:
Originally Posted by Sockethead
nice, shawn! and yes - my packaging was the same. you'll forget about it when you use the tool. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by ELCID86
got my pumpkin in place about 2hrs ago! will post some pics tomorrow. :)
Awesome. Thanks Peter. And will keep an eye on you're thread.Quote:
Originally Posted by slater
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So, can you use it when the diff is on the car "on an e30" #winkyeyeQuote:
Originally Posted by ELCID86
:dunno. Peter, any thoughts?Quote:
Originally Posted by Johnmadd
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the tool is marketed as an 'E46 subframe mount tool' which allows you to do the subframe mounts without entirely removing the subframe - so, yes, with everything still in place.Quote:
Originally Posted by ELCID86
as for doing the diff mounts while the subframe is in place? the diff would have to come out, no matter what tool you're using. but that's not a big deal. but there should be room underneath their (i'm thinking of the E46 here) to use that tool on the diff mounts with the subframe on the car. you might need to remove the support brace for the driveshaft to get enough clearance on the front side... but that's easy.
and other bushings? you could totally use this tool on the car for the rear outer upper/lower control arm bushings, and the RTABs.
Oil and filter 197,933.
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Tightened front end links nuts. Inspected front ball joints, engine and tranny mounts. Began prep work for LSD swap.
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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46f member
Old diff out today.
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Hope to get the bushings swapped tomorrow.
LSD is anxiously awaiting install.
Attachment 23159
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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46f member
Killing it
BTW post pics of the old diff bushings. Any cracks ?
Wilco. Hopefully tomorrow night. 0500 comes early...
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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46f member
Awesome Shawn.
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Nice job! How was the process so far? This is something I'd like to do next year
Sweet
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Not too bad but is tiring (I'm 52 next month...) and you need to have he right tools. Don Adolpho's ratcheting breaker bar that he got at Bimmerfest a few years back had been invaluable. My regular breaker just didn't do the trick. I did have to IM/phone a friend when I couldn't get the drive shaft and left axle to separate. Thanks to Vas and Rob I got them free--prying and whacking...Quote:
Originally Posted by Ssparrow
...and I have yet to get the knew one into its new home yet...
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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46f member
great stuff, shawn! i also had a minor speedbump with separating the driveshaft from the rear diff. 15min of patience with light hammer tapping and a chisel in those two grooves got it free. i wire-wheeled that end of the driveshaft and applied some anti-seize to it before it went back in. i would highly-recommend wire-wheeling every bolt as well before it goes back in!Quote:
Originally Posted by ELCID86
have you used the koch tools bushing tool yet?
Thanks for those suggestions. I used some BP blaster as well which might have helped a bit, especially on the sticky axle.Quote:
Originally Posted by slater
I hope to look at the diff bushings tonight and give that tool a go!
And anyone who wants to do this job or the front control arms, I recommend this: http://www.amazon.com/Dr-24-Ratcheti.../dp/B00AZADP3E
yes, PB Blaster is always Step 1. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by ELCID86
i hope all goes well with the rest of the project! those diff bushings should come out easy peasy. did you pickup that cheap HF bearing driver set?
very cool, thanks. i need to get one of those!!Quote:
Originally Posted by ELCID86
Are you replacing Guibo and CSB while you have it all apart?? Looking good Shawn!
Got the big diff bushing out. Took some doing but this Koch tool was a big help. I knew I forgot something at HF Peter. I need that one to do the smaller bushings... :facepalm
No plans to do guibo or csb.
Old bushing.
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Accidentally pulled the middle rubber part out and had to go back for the housing!
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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46f member
Do the small diff bushings come out from rear to front or vice versa (or either way)?
And is this the set?
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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46f member
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Originally Posted by ELCID86
yep, that's the set! they come out rear-to-front, yep.Quote:
Originally Posted by ELCID86
nice work on the rear bushing. that is one mega huge bushing - mine was that rusty too. what a good feeling to get it out!
the front ones will slide out like butter compared the rear one! :cheers
Good work!! This gives me motivation to do all my bushings as well as an LSD swap sometime next summer
Thanks. So I assume this Amazon kit is similar and it's easier for me to order it than go to HF.Quote:
Originally Posted by slater
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I'm not sure there is enough room to get this tool on the front side of the bushings....
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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46f member
Or this
Red box is the one for the small bushings.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...2a9d863576.jpg
Yeah but I didn't buy/rent that... :foottap :biggrin
I'm hoping I can improvise with parts of the one I have and the disks for the Amazon set.
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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46f member
You're up late, no work tomorrow?
Lol. Unfortunately I do. Headed to bed now... GNQuote:
Originally Posted by BCS_ZHP
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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46f member
Got you. Well them improvise. 😆
Lol. I got a good laughQuote:
Originally Posted by BCS_ZHP
yep, that should work, too!Quote:
Originally Posted by ELCID86
if you run out of room, you could use a big (~36mm) socket on the front side and pull it out.
Every car I've done an LSD swap on has needed the rear diff bushing. I'd definitely plan on doing it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ssparrow
Good job Shawn. I need to get me that tool [emoji106]🏻
Well...mine didn't exactly need it...but if we had the tools it could have been done for sure. I had bought the damn bushings afterall...Quote:
Originally Posted by Sockethead
wait til 100k and then drop the subframe too and replace those mounts with AKG poly. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by NoVAphotog
The rubber was split, it needs it.Quote:
Originally Posted by NoVAphotog
I wish I had been more diligent in my research so I could of been better prepared for that. I still feel bad that we couldn't swap that out at the same time...