E39 m5: To be, or not to be

[NordmanMg]

Car is looking good Max. The underneath actually looks pretty darn clean.

Thank you Michael, I checked driveshaft wile on lift and looks like it was serviced, also bushings on diff are very solid too, same on rear subframe. There is absolutely no any oil leaks on the engine and tranny, but diff started sweating from front seal. So I think i have to plan diff drop soon

[NordmanMg]

Hey, does anybody did diff rebuild? What it takes to get it done? How much would it run to get it fixed at a right shop?

[geargrinder]

At least for a price reference: http://diffsonline.com/

He did my Quaife build for the 540.

He isn't super cheap but he's got more experience than anyone w/ BMW diffs and all the parts. Note all his prices are with a core sent back.

[dannyzabolotny]

I'm wondering if it would just be cheaper to buy a lower mileage M5 diff from Clemster and pop it in.

[jp5Touring]

Think Thayer Motorsport does

https://thayermotorsports.com/

[NordmanMg]

At least for a price reference: http://diffsonline.com/

He did my Quaife build for the 540.

He isn't super cheap but he's got more experience than anyone w/ BMW diffs and all the parts. Note all his prices are with a core sent back.

1700 is better then almost 4000 from ECS . With additional 150 core

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I'm wondering if it would just be cheaper to buy a lower mileage M5 diff from Clemster and pop it in.

I probably have to ask him what it would run me, then I can just put new seals on that and throw it on

[geargrinder]

Yeah - good option also. Of course factor in a used aged parts box vs the guaranteed new parts inside one. Both are good viable options depending on budget and priority.

[NordmanMg]

Little DIY,
got this part out of 2016 Mercedes C300 and mounted it on my m5

[philly98540]

I like that! Keeps little stuff from rolling around.

[NordmanMg]

Hey guys, I’ll be selling my M5 since I don’t need three vehicles because I bought a truck for needed cargo space for work.

spread the word

[Mach540]

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Price??

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[NordmanMg]

I tagged it at $11k