some rust on output shaft...look

ska///235i · 04-09-2013, 08:57 PM

while doing brakes/rotors, I discover some rust forming on the shaft...I think this is the output shaft. The black coating on the shaft is peeling off and under it, I can see rust. There're already two areas peeling on the shaft. Anyone know how serious this can be?

N8N · 04-09-2013, 09:07 PM

that's a halfshaft, it's cosmetic. You'll end up replacing it someday anyway, but I would (because I'm anal retentive) sand it down and spray it so it looks nice.

ska///235i · 04-09-2013, 09:28 PM

Oh thank god is not a major problem...thanks

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N8N Lieutenant Colonel 170 Rep 1,843 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Berwyn Heights, MD iTrader: (2)	that's a halfshaft, it's cosmetic. You'll end up replacing it someday anyway, but I would (because I'm anal retentive) sand it down and spray it so it looks nice.
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ska///235i ***** noob 1369 Rep 10,479 Posts Drives: 325xi>M235i>428GCx Mspor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (34) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	Oh thank god is not a major problem...thanks __________________ 2006 325xi (Sold) 2014 M235I (Current) 2015 428xi Gran Coupe (STB)
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