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02-25-2014, 05:23 PM | #23 |
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Just PM'd you! I've been having this same problem for the last couple of months on my own E92 328i, and I'm in Vancouver, too! Where did you have the work done?
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03-14-2014, 06:56 PM | #24 |
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03-19-2014, 09:40 PM | #26 | |
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I couldn't find a TSB for BMW concerning this, but came across one for Range Rover
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edit: Should also not that the Range Rover TSB cautioned to apply Loctie only to the splines on the female part so that when you mate everything back together you are not pushing Loctite down into the differential or getting it where you shouldn't be getting it. Not sure how that works out on a BMW, but the goal is to apply it so any excess loctite is just pushed up where you can just wipe it off. Last edited by Casca; 03-19-2014 at 09:49 PM.. |
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04-03-2014, 02:27 PM | #27 | |
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04-03-2014, 07:10 PM | #28 |
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I pulled my diff flange around 30,000kms ago with the very same issue. used high performance synth grease, and it has yet to return. using high strength Loctite there can be a pain in the ass if you ever need to pull your flange(seal leak, lsd upgrade etc...).
to quote my post on another site a few years ago: "my car(manual 328i) would click just when releasing the clutch, either in rev or 1st. one click. sounds like the same issue. the answer is the puma case. i pulled the aft end of my driveshaft at the input flange the the diff and pulled the flange. i then greased the splines and put it back together. click gone. you dont need to drop the exhaust or pull the shaft... i pushed the shaft off to the side and it gave me enough room. mark the nut with a scribe or paint pen so you can torque it to the same spot. important because there is a crush gasket in there. all you is a big socket(30mm???) and an outside torx for the shaft flange for 'special' tools. " |
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04-15-2014, 04:39 PM | #29 |
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Be aware that using red (hi strength) Loctite will make future removal of the parts extremely difficult.
Red Loctite seems like overkill -- all we need to do is eliminate the clearance.
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04-15-2014, 08:40 PM | #30 |
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I've had this issue for a while now but mine's auto. First stealership couldn't figure it out and the second one blames it on my wheel spacers.
Got over it now but I'll make sure to take care of it before my warranty is over.
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04-15-2014, 09:12 PM | #31 |
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There s Loctite 660 is developed for such usages, expensive though. It also needs heat to be removed.
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10-26-2014, 01:52 AM | #33 | |
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I have a 2003 M3 and experiencing the same problem. I dont even know if I have the same spline/coupler. And since you are from Vancouver, would you happen to know a shop that would do this for me (applying loctite) in Vancouver area? Thanks in advance |
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01-27-2015, 12:44 PM | #35 |
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Have the same problem on my 2008 e92 M3. It started around 55k miles, I'm at 67k miles now, can't say that it has gotten worse, but it's like water torture to me I can't stand the noise anymore so I had to pull the trigger. My mech said BMW NA issued a service bulletin on this problem since it is well-known.
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01-17-2016, 06:40 PM | #36 |
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I began to see similar symptoms about a year ago as well on my 2008 328xi, but for me I hear the clunk more from the front-ish. The only odd thing is that my car is an automatic and an xDrive model as well - I have mostly heard of this being an issue on the manual rear-drive models, but it's possible that there just aren't that many xDrive owners to complain.
I'm going to try to ask an indie shop tomorrow to see if they can perform this procedure for both my front and rear diffs. Hopefully that helps lock everything up. |
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10-27-2016, 08:36 PM | #37 | |
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10-28-2016, 01:11 AM | #38 |
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Never figured it out. Every shop I go to just says they can't replicate it. I'm not really sure at this point if it's the splined coupler or just the torque converter lockup clutch being rough. I was just going to wait around to see if it gets more obvious. There's too much stuff going on in this drivetrain...
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05-30-2017, 10:39 AM | #39 |
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Vedolino,
How much of LOCTITE was applied on the splines? A little bit or a good amount of it? I have that clucking noise and want to eliminate it. Not sure how much I need to buy and apply. |
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12-27-2017, 01:30 PM | #40 |
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I have this problem, but im wondering if this is something that really needs to be fixed before something serious happens? The noise dosent bother me that much so thats why im asking
Ps: sorry for my bad english |
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07-29-2018, 08:36 PM | #43 | |
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https://www.bmwcca.org/forum/index.p...axle-pdf.2156/ It is has "NEW" information saying the product to use is a lubricant (grease), BMW P/N 83 23 0 443 864 , not Loctite. This grease Part Number is replaced by "Grease Optitemp Ht 1 Lf 832517 - BMW (83-23-0-417-754)" https://www.bmwpartsworldwide.com/oe...17-83230417754 If I were you I would get it from a BMW dealership near by, not very expensive. |
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07-31-2018, 01:57 PM | #44 | |
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Im trying your method but cant seem to separate the driveshaft from the input flange. Any tricks or tools? Also, will the flange be just as stuck? Any help is appreciated as i cant locate any info online. Thanks |
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