propshaft question

Post Sat Nov 22, 2014 4:40 pm

Where can I find the part # on a prop'? I've given it the once over but couldn't find anything.

Post Sat Nov 22, 2014 8:29 pm

Really need an answer to this before tomorrow, anyone?

Post Sat Nov 22, 2014 9:17 pm

try here dude.

http://bmwfans.info/parts-catalog/E30/

Post Sat Nov 22, 2014 9:21 pm

Cheers, but it's not the part number I need, it's where the number is actually stamped on the prop!

Post Sat Nov 22, 2014 10:13 pm

Is the prop shaft in question of a e30? maybe you can measure it and check it against the wiki

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/inde ... #Propshaft

Post Sun Nov 23, 2014 9:19 am

I have the lengths, I just need part # location

Post Sun Nov 23, 2014 10:25 am

AFAIK, there isn't a part # embossed into the prop, although I've never had occasion to look for it.
Fairly sure that when new there was a stuck on paper label with the part number on it.

Post Sun Nov 23, 2014 3:47 pm

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... g=05&hl=14

Just found this on Ebay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-BMW-E ... 2c90d82815

Going by the Realoem price, I'm assuming it's for the whole
Prop shaft, no?

Post Sun Nov 23, 2014 4:38 pm

I know the various lengths and part numbers, what I don't know is where to find the number on the item. Although Brian suggests it's not on there and I'm inclined to agree.

Post Sun Nov 23, 2014 5:14 pm

Cloggy, what I'm suggesting is that the part # is on the centre mounting part itself.
Which if the prop has been separated is of no use at all.