Ring Gear Visible Through Filler Hole?

scalbert · 01-23-2010, 12:56 PM

Without pulling the plug, to check myself, does anyone know if you can see the ring gear well enough to see if it is bolted or welded via the filler hole? My vehicle is right at the date when they changed over so I am not sure which I have. I would rather not drop it just to check it out and was hoping I may be able to see well enough through the filler.

I335 · 01-23-2010, 01:24 PM

Try it with a mirror and flashlight...

Gen_E92 · 01-23-2010, 01:31 PM

I think if you PM Harold with your VIN he'll be able to tell you whether it's bolted or welded.

scalbert · 01-23-2010, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by I335

Try it with a mirror and flashlight...

Yea, I will most likely try this way but thought I'd ask just in case.

scalbert · 01-23-2010, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gen_E92

I think if you PM Harold with your VIN he'll be able to tell you whether it's bolted or welded.

Harold?

LostMarine · 01-23-2010, 01:58 PM

Harold @HPAutowerks

zsapphire7 · 01-23-2010, 02:50 PM

you can also look for the partnumber possibly...

scalbert · 01-23-2010, 03:32 PM

I would have pulled the plug already but the repair manual states to replace the seal which I do not have one.

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scalbert Major General 153 Rep 5,780 Posts Drives: '13 S4, '15 Q7 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Woodstock, GA iTrader: (8)	Ring Gear Visible Through Filler Hole? Without pulling the plug, to check myself, does anyone know if you can see the ring gear well enough to see if it is bolted or welded via the filler hole? My vehicle is right at the date when they changed over so I am not sure which I have. I would rather not drop it just to check it out and was hoping I may be able to see well enough through the filler.
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I335 Brigadier General 123 Rep 4,249 Posts Drives: '08 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New England iTrader: (11)	Try it with a mirror and flashlight...
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Gen_E92 Brigadier General 118 Rep 3,432 Posts Drives: slow Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (17) Garage List 2007 335i [7.80]	I think if you PM Harold with your VIN he'll be able to tell you whether it's bolted or welded.
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zsapphire7 Colonel 104 Rep 2,368 Posts Drives: 08 e92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (21)	you can also look for the partnumber possibly...
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01-23-2010, 03:32 PM	#8
scalbert Major General 153 Rep 5,780 Posts Drives: '13 S4, '15 Q7 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Woodstock, GA iTrader: (8)	I would have pulled the plug already but the repair manual states to replace the seal which I do not have one.
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