Finned Differential Cover

[Schweineback]

How would you pump the oil round the cooler?

Either with an electrical pump like Alpina, or a mechanical pump driven by a v-belt to the half shaft.

[peteinjp]

That is an Alpina deal. They do fit an 02 with some modification the to the brackets that hold the OEM carrier. You have to widen the holes in the brackets about 1/2" to the outside.

BTDT years ago. OR the mounting location can be properly modified/fabricated to hold the differential in place correctly. Simply widening the mount holes is well....obvious.

When you guys actually come up with something new let me know

Don't call us- we'll call you....

[bmw1602.com]

IMHO I don't think this is neccesary mod......even in most race cars....unless your diff is modified for more lockup and generates more heat as result.

The stock 25% LSD diff and our low Hp cars don't really need it, of course extra oil and cooling can never hurt! Just alot more things I would get before this....

in any case it's a nice part!

[2002haus]

Don't call us- we'll call you....

LOL don't call you what? I know it's tough to try to keep up with or think of new and creative ideas with something that has been around for so long. Those of us that have been doing this for 25 years and do this on a professional level get a huge kick out this kind of stuff. Always remember - have fun and drive your '02!

[HarryPR]

Actually, I knew that Alpina had produced those finned covers way back when. What caught my attention was that the linked vendor seems to be reproducing them, even though it's a very limited market.

Maybe their next item will be those shiny stone guards everybody wants. Or a reasonably priced alternative to early bumper joint covers (THAT I would go for..).

Happy '02ing,

Harry

(spending money professionally on '02's for 31 years)

;-)

[2002haus]

Actually, I knew that Alpina had produced those finned covers way back when. What caught my attention was that the linked vendor seems to be reproducing them, even though it's a very limited market.

Maybe their next item will be those shiny stone guards everybody wants. Or a reasonably priced alternative to early bumper joint covers (THAT I would go for..).

Happy '02ing,

Harry

(spending money professionally on '02's for 31 years)

;-)

I figured that you knew about that cover as one of the long timers around here. What some may not know is that the cover was made only for the E21.

From the Miller & Norburn catalog (circa 1993) the cost was $594.95 I dug out my copy the other day Mabye I should scan a few pictures of the cars and parts and post them up?

We looked very seriously at reproducing that cover (along with a few other rare parts that we have) a few years ago with mine as a template, although it did not pencil out considering the quantity needed and the amount of mods needed to install it correctly.

We have a few projects we are working on though...stay tuned.

Say hey to Victor for me please if you get a chance!