Need Diff Repair Shop SF Bay Area

[Chris_B]

Does anyone know of a shop in the SF Bay Area that works on BMW diffs? I have an E30 diff that I think has a noisy pinion bearing(s)/gear that I would like to have repaired. I know there are other shops around the country that will work on diffs, but it is such a PITA to ship these things.

[halboyles]

@jfahuna is highly recommended on the FAQ for repair of both diffs and transmissions.  He is in Van Nuys but shipping is not that hard in a milk crate.

[Doug Riparetti]

Pete's gear shop in San Leandro or Hayward, I can't remember, 510-537-9446

[AceAndrew]

Northbay Bavarian or A1 Imports.

 

both in the Bay Area 

[goofycarp]

Hey, Agree with Pete's Gear Shop. Had Pete rebuild two 5 speeds, one that needed some aluminum welding. No issues whatsoever and done timely. Here's his address: 21065 Foothill Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541.

 

Cort

[Chris_B]

On 10/31/2021 at 7:50 PM, halboyles said:

@jfahuna is highly recommended on the FAQ for repair of both diffs and transmissions.  He is in Van Nuys but shipping is not that hard in a milk crate.

So, where can I find a milk crate?

[Son of Marty]

You can get them on Amazon or the old standby behind the grocery store.

[halboyles]

22 minutes ago, Chris_B said:

where can I find a milk crate?

Home Depot, Amazon, Uline, ...

I've also use the Husky "Action Packer" (not trying to encourage salacious comments) totes.

[bianchini]

took my getrag 240 trans to Pete's gear shop and they did a great job. so i thirdly(?) recommend them.