E36 318 Long Shaft problem?

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Hi,Need some advice/help from members around/sifus. I'm driving e36 318 1993 model. Mycar's problem is, it's starts sound 'wooing' (sound like a plane to take-off) when the speed exceed 120km/h. the woooing sound comes from the rear, I presume. Sent to w/shop and they changed the rear bearing but the problem still persist. The mechanic said this probably comes from the 'long shaft'. Is it true? or it may comes from other factors.Regards.
 
Could be long shaft balancing is off, U-joints are binding or center bearing needs replacing?
 
i have the same issue and even i get vibrational when acceleration. after changing the bearing and balancing, feel like new car already.
 
hjzul;441636 said:
Hi,

Need some advice/help from members around/sifus. I'm driving e36 318 1993 model. Mycar's problem is, it's starts sound 'wooing' (sound like a plane to take-off) when the speed exceed 120km/h. the woooing sound comes from the rear, I presume. Sent to w/shop and they changed the rear bearing but the problem still persist. The mechanic said this probably comes from the 'long shaft'. Is it true? or it may comes from other factors.

Regards.


have you checked wheels and tires, when was the last time a balancing and alignment was done ?
check those simply things first then go for possible complicated solutions

also doesn't mean that the sound comes from the rear, its from the rear, mechanical component vibrate and sound/vibration can travel, i.e. you are traveling at 120 kmph but the sound may not be as fast, so it has to chase your ears and so you hear it from the rear.....theory of lightning and thunder, which happens first....

what other symptoms are you aware of? vibrations? humming?

another very last possibilty would be your fuel pump, it buzzes, humms before it is about to die, and yes its at your rear seats, so it could be just that
 
I HJZUL...

I m having same pblem like urss..i m driving e36-318-97...already change NEW TYRE, but still hear the sound when meter touch 120....do u hve info abt the prices...for longshaft.....?
 
aliza5599;442362 said:
I HJZUL...

I m having same pblem like urss..i m driving e36-318-97...already change NEW TYRE, but still hear the sound when meter touch 120....do u hve info abt the prices...for longshaft.....?

Hi,

I've already change the tyre (2nd punye) but the sound is still there. I goin back to see my mech this week and will tell him the possibilities ( feedback from members). About the longshaft, I've asked my mech earlier... 2nd hand longshaft +/- RM700.Let you all know the outcome after seeing my mech tomorrow, whether it can be solved or not.

Anybody knows any good mech in Seremban? Tak tahan to and fro Sbn-KL. I'm staying in Sbn.
 
helo Hjzul.....u can c en ibrahim worksop located seremban2......i dah send kereta i 2 kali kat sini..kat sini..ok..so far...

btw..where u?
 
long shaft balancing cost around rm200 with all the bearing replaced.
However on the upah, depend on how much ur mechanic ketuk you.

second hand is a bit hard to find, because normally kedai potong sell the gearbox with longshaft...but can try...
and second hand sometimes wont solve the issue because the second hand also not balance already....

hjzul;442419 said:
Hi,

I've already change the tyre (2nd punye) but the sound is still there. I goin back to see my mech this week and will tell him the possibilities ( feedback from members). About the longshaft, I've asked my mech earlier... 2nd hand longshaft +/- RM700.Let you all know the outcome after seeing my mech tomorrow, whether it can be solved or not.

Anybody knows any good mech in Seremban? Tak tahan to and fro Sbn-KL. I'm staying in Sbn.
 
Helo Mr Safrul....

where the workshop can do the balancing longshar and replace the bearing..can let me know...
 
aliza5599;442475 said:
helo Hjzul.....u can c en ibrahim worksop located seremban2......i dah send kereta i 2 kali kat sini..kat sini..ok..so far...

btw..where u?

Hi Sis,

Thanks. Now I remember En. Ibrahim, whom in mid 80's (kalau tak silap lah) has won a BMW 3 Series via BSN Cabutan Bonanza. Sis, if u dont mind, where in Sbn 2. Ada phone no dia ke? PM kat saya.
Mekasih.
 
Hai HjZul

ohh really i dunt no abt the BSN.....this En Berahim num..forgot to give u yesterday...0196971398 Liayana workshop. btw....i m not stay at sbn just send my car at En Berahim workshop...so how abt longshaf..rectifed hom much? i saw someone said can balancing and replace the bearing?....

p/s phone num cant give only msg2 here...can maaaa....sorry...tq
 
aliza5599;442831 said:
ohh really i dunt no abt the BSN.....this En Berahim num..forgot to give u yesterday...0196971398 Liayana workshop. btw....i m not stay at sbn just send my car at En Berahim workshop...so how abt longshaf..rectifed hom much? i saw someone said can balancing and replace the bearing?....

p/s phone num cant give only msg2 here...can maaaa....sorry...tq

Hi sis,

Going to sent my car to En. Ibrahim this weekend and will ask about the longshaft balancing and anything related to that. Hope everything will be ok after tthat. Btw thanks for En. Ibrahim's phone no..
 
Hai Hj Zul

One more thing...this afternoon i ask my mech...they said..the problem not come frm..longshaft..but from EXELL..( at the back attach with gearbox) ...possible could u ask en ibrahim too...how much cost for replce is..coz my frnd said...RM800 to get used one ......damm xpensive....
 
aliza5599;443266 said:
Hai Hj Zul

One more thing...this afternoon i ask my mech...they said..the problem not come frm..longshaft..but from EXELL..( at the back attach with gearbox) ...possible could u ask en ibrahim too...how much cost for replce is..coz my frnd said...RM800 to get used one ......damm xpensive....


Sis,

I'll find out if I manage to see En. Ibrahim this weekend. Btw mech mana yg u tanya tu?. Had he drove your car and for sure the sound is due to exell prob?. I had already with one mech, stating that my rear bearing sudah kaput and the sound comes from bearing prob.. at the end I,m poorer by more than RM400. The sound is still there..
 
Worrkshop located at Puchong. He said this normal pblm for bmw..infect the new e46 also hve same pblem....got sound like wat u said la..like kapal terbang.....anwway i just call ysteday everning en ibrahim tell him urr my frnds to check u car la...n asking abt the excell..he said to change the xcell and labour coz nearly 2K.....coz my car also hve pbelm ABS pum carput......hope u hve better info frm en ibrahim once u c him.....

arios...
 
aliza5599;443583 said:
Worrkshop located at Puchong. He said this normal pblm for bmw..infect the new e46 also hve same pblem....got sound like wat u said la..like kapal terbang.....anwway i just call ysteday everning en ibrahim tell him urr my frnds to check u car la...n asking abt the excell..he said to change the xcell and labour coz nearly 2K.....coz my car also hve pbelm ABS pum carput......hope u hve better info frm en ibrahim once u c him.....

arios...

Sis,

I've been intoduced by a pensioner by the name of Abg Ramli to his long time friend who owns a workshop in senawang who is specialise in Merc, BMW and most continental cars. The owner is Mr. Mun Chong. He's about late 50's and seem to be a nice chap.I just sent my car fora check-up. After a few spin with my car, he dignosed that the wooing sound probably comes from my longshaft. He has ordered one from 'chop shop in KL' and will change mine. If everything is ok.. then pay. kalau tak ok, tanggal balik the longshaft and looking further the cause of the wooing sound. Sound like a good deal for me.
 
hjzul;442419 said:
Hi,

I've already change the tyre (2nd punye) but the sound is still there. I goin back to see my mech this week and will tell him the possibilities ( feedback from members). About the longshaft, I've asked my mech earlier... 2nd hand longshaft +/- RM700.Let you all know the outcome after seeing my mech tomorrow, whether it can be solved or not.

Anybody knows any good mech in Seremban? Tak tahan to and fro Sbn-KL. I'm staying in Sbn.

Hi hjzul,
i had one long shaft to let go...dont know suit yr car or not..
E36 328 shaft.
0123892269
thanks.
 
dominic;444054 said:
Hi hjzul,
i had one long shaft to let go...dont know suit yr car or not..
E36 328 shaft.
0123892269
thanks.

Hi, Dominic!

Frankly I didnot know whether boleh 'ngam' or not. My one E36 318 '93. Anyone can advice?
 
y so susah...try to fix..if everything smoof..then pay maaa..if not...then no need to pay laaaa.....so simple...
 
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