deadman Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 Hi there I need to get a LSD diff rebuilt, I have the rebuild kit but have had difficulty finding a specialist. I can’t believe there isnt one somewhere in BKK. Does anyone know of one. Alternatively I wonder if a gearbox rebuilder could do it? There seem to be more of these about. It’s for an M3 I’m restoring. if anyone could offer any input it would be appreciated. Cheers DM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seedy Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 Complete rebuild ? Bearings, clutches ? Gears if required ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 I reckon you are going to need a Beemer specialist. My step-son has used these guys in the past, not sure if they can do diffs but a call can't hurt. If they can't I'll bet they know a man who can. GPS 13.77983833094584, 100.5770721690382 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlyai Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 I remember driving round Bangkok with a mate looking for a replacement gearbox for his old Beemer. There are these huge secondhand engine, diff., gearbox yards. All close together, but I can't remember in which outer suburb they are in. I'm fairly sure they would know where someone is located. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 There's always a good engineer knocking about somewhere the suggestion by Crossy is a good start, many things can done in Thailand and by word of mouth is another. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwilco Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Is it a 4x4 pickup? Why not fit a locking diff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seedy Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 On 11/18/2022 at 5:38 AM, deadman said: It’s for an M3 I’m restoring. 2 hours ago, kwilco said: Is it a 4x4 pickup? Why not fit a locking diff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwilco Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Cam across this guy http://www.speedhunters.com/2017/08/building-bmws-in-the-heart-of-bangkok/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadman Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 Thanks guys The car doesn't have matching numbers, so the dealer won't touch it. I have previously visited Lek Arm, but was put off by the total chaos. Mechanics squatting on a dirt floor surrounded by parts of the engine they were working on didn't inspire great confidence in me. But as the SpeedHunters article said, that is apparently typical of many Japanese workshops. They did have a Z4 that they had just dropped a V12 into, so obviously they have some skills. We spoke with his son, who speaks very good English at least. I asked about doing rod bearings on an S50B32 and he quoted upwards of 200K, which we thought pretty expensive. Went away wondering if that was the Farang price. I was there regarding a Vanos enquiry and didn't ask about a diff rebuild, so it may be worth returning and not being put off by the garages hyper disorganisation. cheers DM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlyai Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 11 hours ago, deadman said: Thanks guys The car doesn't have matching numbers, so the dealer won't touch it. I have previously visited Lek Arm, but was put off by the total chaos. Mechanics squatting on a dirt floor surrounded by parts of the engine they were working on didn't inspire great confidence in me. But as the SpeedHunters article said, that is apparently typical of many Japanese workshops. They did have a Z4 that they had just dropped a V12 into, so obviously they have some skills. We spoke with his son, who speaks very good English at least. I asked about doing rod bearings on an S50B32 and he quoted upwards of 200K, which we thought pretty expensive. Went away wondering if that was the Farang price. I was there regarding a Vanos enquiry and didn't ask about a diff rebuild, so it may be worth returning and not being put off by the garages hyper disorganisation. cheers DM I think if you go in many or most (not dealer controlled) workshops you will find the same workplace where engines, gearboxes etc are assembled and disassembled on the floor or ground. No work benches. It's a bit off-putting at first, but you get used to it. Biggest mistake I made years ago when I had a warped head redone was to ask them why they weren't using a torque wrench....then they stripped the threads. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seedy Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Diffs not hard to rebuild. My question would be if the have dial indicators to measure end play and a torque wrench to measure pinion drag. Along with some tooth contact marker, that's about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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