Slightly OT: Need help shimming '02 open diff side gears

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I'm rebuilding an open diff for my '72 2002 and have run into an issue. One of the side gears has a bit too much play and needs to be shimmed differently. The shims needed are #07 here:



http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=ST12-USA-01-1972-114-BMW-2002&diagId=33_0867



I might also need #06 as well, although the two diffs I have only appear to have two shims per side gear... no "diaphragm spring" (unless #06 looks just like a shim?)



Trouble is, these are NLA from BMW and I'm not sure how to proceed. Does anyone have these lying about? I'd like to get a hold of all the ones that are thicker than 1.3mm. Thanks!



-Scott
 
I had my diff rebuilt at a shop that specialized in doing large equipment trans and diffs. When I went to replace the front seal on my trans, I found a lot of play between the housing and bearing. I went back to the shop that did my diff and he had tons of shims and gave me a bunch. Point is a trans or "gear" shop should be able to help you out with your search
 
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