[MOOSA]

hi guys i have a slight shudder in my e30 325i when taking off in first gear up until about 3000 rpm coming from the center piece of the car somewhere under the gearbox .i was told by my mechanic that its the center piece prop shaft bearings which have worn out and need to be replaced . does anybody know of someone who can assist me with this ?

[bimmerphile]

Nicolas had some issues with this..check here or alternatively this is the write up. Hope its helpful..

[UpNcOmiNg!]

Good job.
A prposhaft centre of sorts would be able to help you out. Just make sure you replace it with an original BMW part

[born2boost]

Its the Propshaft centre bearing...make sure you check the propshaft coupling as well. Replace both, if you are busy there you might as well.

[MOOSA]

thanks guys,,do you know how much something like this costs to replace or fix?,anybody know of a place that could do it for me properly without creating another problem ?lol

[UpNcOmiNg!]

It just depends where you are based.
Propshaft MAster in Edenvale isn't too shoddy, Propshaft Centre in Germiston resents doing mine so I doubt they'll take on any more BMW propshafts.
MY suggestion to you would be to purchase the parts yourself and the n approach the company to fit, they may hike the price on the genuine part..
YOur centre hanger is in the region of R650-R800 as is the Coupling, from BMW.
Now bear in mind, your car is how old? What has it been through in those years and Km's? And how long ago did it give you grief?
Now go buy BMW man. YOu wont be sorry

[MOOSA]

UpNcOmiNg!, on 07 March 2010 - 11:31 PM, said:

It just depends where you are based.
Propshaft MAster in Edenvale isn't too shoddy, Propshaft Centre in Germiston resents doing mine so I doubt they'll take on any more BMW propshafts.
MY suggestion to you would be to purchase the parts yourself and the n approach the company to fit, they may hike the price on the genuine part..
YOur centre hanger is in the region of R650-R800 as is the Coupling, from BMW.
Now bear in mind, your car is how old? What has it been through in those years and Km's? And how long ago did it give you grief?
Now go buy BMW man. YOu wont be sorry

haha ay thanks for the information, i met an excellent mechanic today who quoted me R1150 with fitment (original part)this guy specializes in e30's and is a wizz at what he does .lol,i think im going to be taking my car only to him from now...however after the bearing change i doubt il be having any problems...the car is in excellent condition still,after all these problems i appreciate it much more.from fast lane to cruise mode 8-)

[UpNcOmiNg!]

Where is he based?
Name? Maybe put his details up in the cotnacts section if you will

[MOOSA]

UpNcOmiNg!, on 08 March 2010 - 10:31 PM, said:

Where is he based?
Name? Maybe put his details up in the cotnacts section if you will

sure,will do.Aslam based in mayfair corner of church street its easy to spot there's always like 6 e30's parked outside at any given moment.

[UpNcOmiNg!]

Ah yes, the man that build wickey's stroker if I'm not mistaken.
Thanks bud. I hope he sorts you probs out for you...
Maybe I'll make a trun past there today, I'm working literally down the road..

[Gio]

UpNcOmiNg!, on 09 March 2010 - 07:44 AM, said:

Ah yes, the man that build wickey's stroker if I'm not mistaken.
Thanks bud. I hope he sorts you probs out for you...
Maybe I'll make a trun past there today, I'm working literally down the road..

Dude, don't you work in PTA.....

No I think i'm mistaken..... UpNcomiNg do you work?????

[Nicholas]

While your busy with it, I would maybe replace the center bush as well. The reason being, it's a lot of effort to get the prop shaft out of the car. The exhaust needs to be removed and so forth. So while it's in bits, have as much done as needed and as much as your budget can handle

[MOOSA]

Nicholas, on 09 March 2010 - 08:39 AM, said:

While your busy with it, I would maybe replace the center bush as well. The reason being, it's a lot of effort to get the prop shaft out of the car. The exhaust needs to be removed and so forth. So while it's in bits, have as much done as needed and as much as your budget can handle

BUDGET eish lmao i think its gna hafta b 1 thing ever few months lmao

[UpNcOmiNg!]

Hehe, gee thanks Gio. Vote of confidence! Do you work? Have you got a stroker? hehe
Nah I run sites all over the place bud. PTA was finished last year already..Thankfully..

When is your car going in Moosa?

[MOOSA]

UpNcOmiNg!, on 09 March 2010 - 11:16 PM, said:

Hehe, gee thanks Gio. Vote of confidence! Do you work? Have you got a stroker? hehe
Nah I run sites all over the place bud. PTA was finished last year already..Thankfully..

When is your car going in Moosa?

saturday i think,probably Saturday il have to phone and confirm on friday .