difference between differentials bmw 188 188l 188k

Everything you need to know about BMW's 188mm, 188K, 188L differentials

Today we will talk about 3 types of BMW differentials 

BMW 188mm or also 188

BMW 188K and BMW 188L

What is the difference and which differential does my car have?

The 188 or 188mm differential is found on chassis like E28, E30, E32, E34, E36, in turn,

188k on E39, E46, E53, and the more modern models like E86, E90, E92, F2x, F3x mount the 188L
 

How do I know which differential is in my car and which 188 should I buy?

If you have it disassembled it is very easy, you just have to measure the distance marked in the photo below, 

if the height (up to the top of the bearing surface of the crown) is 54.6mm is a 188L, if it is 47.2mm is a 188K and finally if it is 42.5mm is a 188mm or 188

 

We manufacture all versions of BMW 188 differential,

188mm or 188 - the reference 210600625

188K - the reference 210601436

188L - the reference 210601564

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I have a 2016 BMW 428i Gran Coupe rear wheel drive 8-speed automatic I am looking to see if you have a LSD differential for this model it is an n26 engine and an f-36 chassis

Robert Hatten

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