I tried to use the local driveline shop to repair this BMW's driveshaft, one
universal joint was tight...and it caused a slight wobble in the steering wheel
at highway speed
This did not work out at all!
driveshaft out; sent in to the local the local Lindsay driveline shop shop driveshaft
installed & UN-DRIVABLE - indy repairshop says it could be something else
driveshaft out; sent back to the local Lindsay driveline shop - they say now
it's balanced and better than new - and no-charge for balancing - indy
repairshop says it could be something else
driveshaft in & UN-DRIVABLE. driveshaft out - indy repairshop says it could
be something else
So I buy another 328i sedan, same thing, slight wobble in steering wheel BUT a very loose wobble at launch. This time I purchased a used driveshaft in the GTA and took it to Goodwin Metals in Peterborough for a pre-installation assessment (these are the folks whom measured the the local Lindsay driveline shop repaired shaft to be .070 out of spec THE THIRD TIME IT CAME OUT OF THE CAR)
Needless to say the local Lindsay driveline shop will not see any more work from this household
| Name | Volume | Engine | Valvetrain | Fuel | Output | Torque | Engine code | 0–100 km/h,s | Top speed | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 328i | 2,793 cc (2.793 L; 170.4 cu in) | 6cyl | DOHC 24V | Petrol | 193 PS (142 kW; 190 hp) @5300 rpm | 280 N·m (210 lb·ft) @3950 rpm | M52B28 | 7.7 | 230 km/h (140 mph) | 1995–1999 |
