E36 differential forward bolt hole thrd's

tamanaco · #1 (**permalink**) 04-24-2016, 07:53 AM

OK, Got a posi diff need to modify the front mounting threads to 14mm size. what is the pitch of the bolt used on the BDR cars? 14mm x 2.0? 14mm x 1.5? other...thanks

tamanaco · #2 (**permalink**) 04-24-2016, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by tamanaco

OK, Got a posi diff need to modify the front mounting threads to 14mm size. what is the pitch of the bolt used on the BDR cars? 14mm x 2.0? 14mm x 1.5? other...thanks

did a little looking in my tool box, found a 14mm x 2.0 pitch tap...bet that is the size, cause I did modify an E36 about 7 years ago.

tamanaco · #3 (**permalink**) 04-26-2016, 05:31 PM

well, knowbody commented...interesting?
my internet search found Bimmer guy use 14 x 1.5 bolts?
drilled and tapped my 2day with 2.0 pitch from the junk in my toolbox...man should have posted some picture of the set up!

hope that is what I have in my BDR car! or B looking for a bolt! lol