When, erm, making progress the rear axle seems to shunt as if its bushes are knackered when you change gear, erm, enthusiastically.
I presume there are rear subframe bushes, would these cause the problem and are they a bastard to fix?
Olly
Driveline Shunt
Moderator: martauto
Well that is the best way i can think of describing it.
When, erm, making progress the rear axle seems to shunt as if its bushes are knackered when you change gear, erm, enthusiastically.
I presume there are rear subframe bushes, would these cause the problem and are they a bastard to fix?
Olly
When, erm, making progress the rear axle seems to shunt as if its bushes are knackered when you change gear, erm, enthusiastically.
I presume there are rear subframe bushes, would these cause the problem and are they a bastard to fix?
Olly
Back end will feel 'floaty' if the rear subframe bushes are knackered - they can be a ball ache to replace.
Also check the rear trailing arm bushes and top mounts for the rear shocks.
If you need to replace either the subframe or trailing arm bushes, do them all at the same time.
If it does it when you change gear or are on/off the throttle, Id have a look at the rubber donut thingy between the gearbox and prop.
Also check the rear trailing arm bushes and top mounts for the rear shocks.
If you need to replace either the subframe or trailing arm bushes, do them all at the same time.
If it does it when you change gear or are on/off the throttle, Id have a look at the rubber donut thingy between the gearbox and prop.
James
'91 325i Sport
'93 318i touring 16v
'91 325i Sport
'93 318i touring 16v
Part number 2 in the link below....
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... g=26&fg=10
It connects the gearbox to the prop and acts as a kind of shock absorber for the driveline. If its knackered/loose there will be slack between the gearbox and prop.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... g=26&fg=10
It connects the gearbox to the prop and acts as a kind of shock absorber for the driveline. If its knackered/loose there will be slack between the gearbox and prop.
James
'91 325i Sport
'93 318i touring 16v
'91 325i Sport
'93 318i touring 16v
If it does it when you change gear or are on/off the throttle, Id have a look at the rubber donut thingy between the gearbox and prop.[/quote]
I thinks thats what`s wrong with my M40 car.It "shunts" in slow traffic,(you learn to live with it)
I thinks thats what`s wrong with my M40 car.It "shunts" in slow traffic,(you learn to live with it)
thanks, is it easy to change?jmc330i wrote:Part number 2 in the link below....
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... g=26&fg=10
It connects the gearbox to the prop and acts as a kind of shock absorber for the driveline. If its knackered/loose there will be slack between the gearbox and prop.
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Jack one rear wheel up with the car in gear, then see how much the wheel rotates back and forth.
If its more than about half an inch then its probably due to wear in the drive train.
It'll require a bit more effort if you have a limited slip diff.
If its more than about half an inch then its probably due to wear in the drive train.
It'll require a bit more effort if you have a limited slip diff.
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