grinding,vibrating noise from middle,back wen turning ri8
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Sorry just re-read, you say the springs are fine.
At work we have an octavia 4x4 which was making exactly this noise when turning 90 degrees right out of junctions.
The mechanics flushed the rear diff fluid 4 times and refilled. The noise has totally gone.
It definatly sounds like the diff, as you have a warranty let BMW investigate.
250 pounds excess for a new diff is worth it, especially as it is another weak spot on the E46.
At work we have an octavia 4x4 which was making exactly this noise when turning 90 degrees right out of junctions.
The mechanics flushed the rear diff fluid 4 times and refilled. The noise has totally gone.
It definatly sounds like the diff, as you have a warranty let BMW investigate.
250 pounds excess for a new diff is worth it, especially as it is another weak spot on the E46.
Try changing the diff oil.
Read post #6 on this thread:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=...
How much BMW would charge to do this, I have no idea. Maybe worth your mechanic going it.
Read post #6 on this thread:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=...
How much BMW would charge to do this, I have no idea. Maybe worth your mechanic going it.
alireza said:
E30M3SE said:
Tyres are old....... how old?
Are they legal as far as the amount of tread on them?
itis just on the line si it needs to be changed soon but ?? do you think thatis what cause the noise?Are they legal as far as the amount of tread on them?
Edited by E30M3SE on Thursday 3rd April 12:57
alireza said:
E30M3SE said:
Tyres are old....... how old?
Are they legal as far as the amount of tread on them?
itis just on the line si it needs to be changed soon but ?? do you think thatis what cause the noise?Are they legal as far as the amount of tread on them?
Edited by E30M3SE on Thursday 3rd April 12:57
I would also say it's diff related.
john_p said:
Try changing the diff oil.
Read post #6 on this thread:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=...
How much BMW would charge to do this, I have no idea. Maybe worth your mechanic going it.
Sounds like my M roadster did almost the same. Had the diff oil changed during last inspection. now its 'quiet' again.Read post #6 on this thread:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=...
How much BMW would charge to do this, I have no idea. Maybe worth your mechanic going it.
Niels
Netherlands
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