Never heard of that happening before. Looks like a spot weld gave up, or wasn't right to begin with.
Well I found out what the vibration was all about. Changed out all four tires thinking I had dropped a wheel weight. But still had the problem. So up with the back end and ran the car up to 35 mph. Could feel the vibration but could see nothing. Finally dropped the heat shield and discovered one of the weights on the balanced drive shaft had come off. When we dropped the center bearing the weight fell out. . Could not believe my eyes. Now for the crappy part. I just bought this drive shaft two years ago. Is anyone making anything that is worth purchasing anymore. Welding on rust is never a good move.
Last edited by Kibokojoe; 04-06-2010 at 01:28 PM.
Never heard of that happening before. Looks like a spot weld gave up, or wasn't right to begin with.
You can see that they tried to weld on rust
I wonder if you epoxy the dime plate back on would it stop the vibrations.
'01 540it, 6/01
'03 325i 5 speed, 9/02
'10 535ix. 9/09
'10 mini 6 speed
'15 mini countryman 6 speed
Took it back to the driveshaft shop and they spot welded it back on and we now have it reinstalled and she is rolling smooth as silk
It is a good thing you live close by... for lots of us is long distance... I think.
Glad they are local. And didn't charge me for the repair, can't beat that.