Ordered the parts for this DIY.
Got the following:
(1) Febi Driveshaft Flex Joint - $46.19 - Part number 26117511454
(6) OE BMW Flex joint Lock Nuts - $8.64 - Part number 26127536563
(1) OE BMW CSB - $72.46 - Part number 26127501257
(1) OE BMW Butyl Tape - $3.78 - Part number 26127511140
Total Cost in Parts - $131.03
I went with the Febi Flex Joint (Guibo) since it was much cheaper then a OE Genuine BMW unit which is $141.49. After examining it, I noticed that the BMW logo is ground off the Febi Unit so its as close to a Genuine part as possible.
As far as the actual CSB, Rein ($23.99) and Febi ($39.39) were an option and cheaper but I was not able to find good information if the quality is close to OE or not. So I spent a but more on an OE Genuine BMW CSB since this is the most important part of this job.
Wish me luck...
Last edited by Vas; 07-13-2017 at 02:24 PM. Reason: Poo
His - 2004 Imola Red / Alcantara 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Her's - 2005 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Leather 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
I replied back in my project thread.
But the vehicle has visible cracks in the guibo and a vibration which I am guessing is from the csb. Or at least I hope but if the csb fails, the drive shaft will flop around in the carrier.
As far as mileage, I don't have an idea to when these parts fail.
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His - 2004 Imola Red / Alcantara 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Her's - 2005 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Leather 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
yes good luck and may the Schwartz be with you, if your car is black!
Do you recall what condition the CSB was in?[/QUOTE]
It was pretty good condition for the mileage. I changed cbs because drive shaft needs to be removed anyways.
I cannot find pictures of guibo and cbs for the reference.
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Tackled this job today.
Pics below of the original part with 161k on them. Also the new csb installed and the guibo.
In my case, I did not remove the exhaust. Little more effort with it still installed but it's doable.
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His - 2004 Imola Red / Alcantara 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Her's - 2005 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Leather 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Very good. Do you notice a difference while driving ?
2005 IR / black / 6MT157,000 miles