Reply With Quotegood work mate
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Driveshaft rebuild
I developed a procedure for rebuilding the driveshaft that uses retaining clips to secure the u-joint. A trench is accurately cut in correct position as guided by the placement of the original u-joint cups. The driveshaft has seen a few miles now, no vibration has been observed, having gone up to ~80mph...
Last edited by Rustam; 10-04-2013 at 06:27 PM.
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good work mate
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ThanksOriginally Posted by BigKriss
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If this is successful ....you are the man.
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Who makes the replacement bearings? Need more pics please
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By "replacement bearings" do you mean "replacement u-joint"? Replacement u-joint in this case is made by Meyle, and GMB two manufacturers of which I know. I ordered Meyle u-joint from Autohausaz.com. NAPA automotive sells one that seems to fit exactly: .945" cup diameter 2.49" span. I can try to confirm this later.
On the number of pictures - the webspace is limited, hence provided is the mere minimal to understand what is done... What type of pictures specifically would you like to see? Further on, pictures of the u-joint shall be added.
Last edited by Rustam; 12-07-2009 at 11:14 AM.
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well, what more pics do you need?
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looks good, how about the finalized cutting and the reassembled shaft?
Vee ave vays of dealing vid your kind...........
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Yep, that's a useful write up. Best put it on bmwe34.net too?
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Where you successful with this replacement?
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