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M52 ZF 5Speed - Propshaft?

Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2024 6:43 pm
by e30newman
Started off as a 316i, now got an M52 with a ZF 5 Speed and I’ve got a shortened 328i prop shaft.

I’ve read you can use the 328i front and e30 rear with the e30 centre bearing (some people say to rotate it?)

Maybe it’s been a long day but I cannot for the life of me figure out what to do next? Pictures of what I have are attached, any help welcome!
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Re: M52 ZF 5Speed - Propshaft?

Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2024 8:09 pm
by DanThe
You need a complete e36 328i manual propshaft and an E30 centre mounting suitable for your car

Re: M52 ZF 5Speed - Propshaft?

Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2024 8:33 pm
by e30newman
Think I’ve gotcha Dan…

So replace the current rear section (e30) with a e36 328i rear section and e30 centre to match my chassis.

Will I still have to use my shortened e36 328i front section or will the standard e36 328i front section fit?

Re: M52 ZF 5Speed - Propshaft?

Posted: Tue Sep 24, 2024 8:17 am
by DanThe
Not sure why it would be shortened, E36 328i prop is the correct length