I thought I would move my discussion re my halfshaft problems etc to this thread for continuity!
Right, here we go! I fitted both halfshafts (with some effort to get the splines to engage far enough to get the nut on to pull them in) only to find that the outboard gaiters and clips will not fit in the wishbone casting
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Now, this is a pain in the ass. the halfshafts cam with the secondhand kit i bought and had already been rebuilt, obviously with a "will fit" kit. As I see it the options are either to remove the halfshafts and source and fit the correct gaiter or to fit one of the stretch gaiters that can be fitted without stripping the halfshaft like this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CV-BOOT-GA...item2a1b91292c
I would prefer to fit a proper BMW gaiter but I am a bit reticent about pulling the inner CV joint off. I am sure to wreck it...has anyone done this successfully? Any help welcome!
Another small issue is the large gap between the chassis lugs and the large rubber mounting on the diff. Have i missed a spacer or something?
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Looks like being a busy Easter weekend! - John