E36 318 Long Shaft problem?

[Sham73]

Assalamulaikum Hj Zul....Selamat Hari Raya..

today i send my e36- year 97 to 1 werkshop at Bukit Katil Melaka....to rectify longshaft problem....i will update u the lates cost and the mostt important thing the RESULT.....

 

[marco_ramius]

same problem bro!!

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.

Hello Hjzul,
I do have the same problem bro.i drive a 325 E36. but your problem is a bit better than mine and i think mine is chronic now. feel so much of vibration even when she hit 20 km/h..so sedih la..so far, after going to a few workshop it still the longshaft. yes it cost around 700 bucks.still havent send my baby yet..

 

[Sham73]

Assalamulaikum Hj Zul

My cars send to Mlka.....1 workshop....repairt the longshaft cost to rm480 ONLY now drive like new car, no sound after 120km......now can tekan till 150..km.p/h.... and sleep wth peace...want the contact num..plz pm me.

 

[ysoon226]

Hi guys! seems like the wooing sound is a common problem for E36. Mine heard when travelled at 80-90km/h with a gentle throttle(4-6L/100km), but the sound dissapeared when travel faster or when taking my foot off the pedal. My Mech said 95% would be the 'exel' problem but it can last for another 6 months before the noise getting unbearable. He advised to change 2nd 'exel' and will cost around one thousand plus. BUT i'm sure that the 2nd hand would at least be a decade old!
So should i change a new one? And how much will it cost?

 

[akutoy]

2nd hand long shaft (good one) should cost you not more than RM500, if the center bearing is still in good condi.

avoid using "cut and paste" long shaft

 

[jaz]

cud be any one or a combination of thse....tyre balancing, wheel bearings, long shaft coupling front and back, coupling mount bearings, axle oil change, axle bearings, axle gears, surprisingly..if windoe rubbers bad there will be a sound at high speeds
i had same problem, mechanic said axle need to change..check another place..found out long shaft couplings both brocken and tyres bad needed balancing and alignment ....did that and changed axle oil...now can hit 120 mph no sound or vibration...

 

[firdaus79]

hi bro safrul. can you tell us where did you sent your car to change the long shaft bearing and do the balancing? i think my car got the same problems. it is vibrate when the meter up to 120km/h.. i have sent my car to the mechanics and also did change my bearing and u joint but did'nt work at all. so when i read your post, i think i better send my car to the mechanics that you've sent your car.. please help..tq

 

[Joe80]

i'm face same problem 2 years ago....my car vibrate at 80 km/h and "ON-OFF" when increase the speed.
I'm changes full set 2nd hand long shaft and problem solved.

if your axle start making sound at the high speed, maybe not too late to solve by changing axle oil, i'm suggest to use 75w/140 or 80w/140.

i'm just upgrade my engine from M43 to M44 engine and have 1 set long shaft come with half cut but didn't test it yet the condition because my 2nd hand long shaft i buy 2 years ago still in good condition. PM me if anyone interested.