shaking in 2nd

[JMRe30]

My car shakes when I let go off the gas particulary in 2nd gear. Any ideas on what might be causing it? I know the mid section of my exhaust is rusty to the point where i can hear it whistle, and the heatshield under my spark plugs has a hole in it. Could any of this be the cause?

[JMRe30]

forgot to mention it's an 88 316i with injection m10 engine

[JMRe30]

bump. no one?

[jcjdavis1]

Hi Is it Kangaroo petrol if so I think if you do a search in the tech section you might find somthing to help.

[tekila325]

If you feel the shaking in lower gears more the others check the "Guibo" on the output shaft of the transmission, or maybe worn CV joints on semi-axes.

[gareth]

i'd check the following:
- guibo coupling (propshaft to gearbox rubber donut) for any splits, cracks or missing / loose bolts
- propshaft centre bearing. a pain to see as it's hidden by the exhaust heatshield
- wheel bolts. loose ones can cause funny noises!