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....and the u-joint on the driveshaft is failing. So instead of just the center bearing support, it is a whole new driveshaft...........

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Originally Posted by Whammy

....and the u-joint on the driveshaft is failing. So instead of just the center bearing support, it is a whole new driveshaft...........

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Just talked to a guy last night that had the same issue on his M3 -- CSB went bad and it allowed the u-joint to wear out. He got a used driveshaft on ebay for cheap and it fixed it right up.

I would imagine a drive shaft shop would be able to fix and rebalance it at a reasonable cost...

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Originally Posted by holyc0w

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Originally Posted by ZHPizza

Just talked to a guy last night that had the same issue on his M3 -- CSB went bad and it allowed the u-joint to wear out. He got a used driveshaft on ebay for cheap and it fixed it right up.

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Originally Posted by Sockethead

I would imagine a drive shaft shop would be able to fix and rebalance it at a reasonable cost...

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Mechanic quoted $1300 for a new one from BMW. I found Driveshaft Specialists in Texas (http://www.driveshaftspecialist.com/...0html/BMW.html) who sell re-manufactured driveshafts @ 35% of what BMW is charging for a new one. I'm trying to get a hold of my mechanic to go that route. I just cannot justify a brand new driveshaft from BMW.

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Originally Posted by Whammy

Yesterday my mechanic called about the ZHP and the work needed to be done. Here's the rundown:

• Driveshaft: Center bearing support was worn out
• Coolant leak: Hose from expansion tank to engine is leaking and is also being corroded from power steering hose leak
• Power Steering Pump/Hose: Hose is leaking and needs to be replaced
• Diff fluid service per request.

Overall, not a cheap visit. About $1700 including labor. The good news is that the noise I'm hearing in the rear is not a metal-on-metal. It is the tires rubbing due to the springs finally starting to settle after 40.000mi. Part of me wanted to do the driveshaft myself. That said, no time due to trying to find a new house. The Denver/Colorado market is crazy! :/

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The market is completely ridiculous here. We couldn’t afford to buy our house in Park Hill now. We bought 10years ago, right before the recent boom. Got instant equity, but can’t even consider a bigger house in the same neighborhood now. Ridiculous.


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Originally Posted by JETSET303

The market is completely ridiculous here. We couldn’t afford to buy our house in Park Hill now. We bought 10years ago, right before the recent boom. Got instant equity, but can’t even consider a bigger house in the same neighborhood now. Ridiculous.


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Tell me about it. It makes me want to move.

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Originally Posted by Whammy

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Mechanic quoted $1300 for a new one from BMW. I found Driveshaft Specialists in Texas (http://www.driveshaftspecialist.com/...0html/BMW.html) who sell re-manufactured driveshafts @ 35% of what BMW is charging for a new one. I'm trying to get a hold of my mechanic to go that route. I just cannot justify a brand new driveshaft from BMW.

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Billy just replaced his. I'll see what it ran him.

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Originally Posted by danewilson77

Billy just replaced his. I'll see what it ran him.

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I just replace mine with a BMW Factory unit came with CBS and FD from Tri-County BMW $850. The place in Texas was $650 plus shipping I believe. Piece of mind for me was worth the little bit extra cost.

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Originally Posted by Longrangekiller

I just replace mine with a BMW Factory unit came with CBS and FD from Tri-County BMW $850. The place in Texas was $650 plus shipping I believe. Piece of mind for me was worth the little bit extra cost.

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Thanks Billy

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