track swap on 2008 M8

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Old 11-02-2009, 08:04 AM   #1 (permalink)
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track swap on 2008 M8

i am putting a new track on my M8 just wondering how hard it is to do the track swap i have never taken apart a dimond drive. is it as easy as a chain case or a little tougher so im put would be great thanks
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The diamond drive is easier.It comes out in one piece
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thanks how long you figure to do the swap
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4 beers..........
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Re: track swap on 2008 M8

thats not bad at all i was thinking a case but 4 will work to thanks
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i am putting a new track on my M8 just wondering how hard it is to do the track swap i have never taken apart a dimond drive. is it as easy as a chain case or a little tougher so im put would be great thanks
Check you tube. I'm pretty sure there is a vid for changing the track on an M8, i seen it about a yr ago.
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Re: track swap on 2008 M8

i posted a link of a parts break down on your other thread about this in performance and modification. I also wrote a brief description on how to do it.
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yes its very easy
even i did it.
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Re: track swap on 2008 M8

i have the bolt out in the middle of the shaft but the shaft will not slide out enough to get the track out what could the problem be am i missing something?
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Re: track swap on 2008 M8

I know i didnt have to remove my shaft completely to get the track through the gap. how much of a gap is there?
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Re: track swap on 2008 M8

see i did both of mine on crossfire, they have different drivers but that shouldnt matter much.
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