E28 whining

["Kevin & Dianne Miller" <knmlr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Pat:

Probably a very good chance this is caused by a worn rear differential, in
which case you need a re-built.  Slim chance this is caused by your
transmisson. 

Your differential will continue to go for a long time, you will just have
to put up with the noise.  Try a thicker gear oil.

Kevin Miller, 
86 & 88 BMW 535i
   

<<<I am a new subscriber to the digest and new member to the BMWCCA.  I've
been
reading the digests for about a week and have found that by and large,
there
is some very good info.
Well, here's my problem.  I recently purchased a '83 533 which runs and
looks
great.  The only problem is that there is a distinct whine when I depress
the
gas pedal and shift up through the gears.  The tone increases as the speed
increases.
Any help would be appreciated.
Also is there a SIG for 533's
Pat Fedorowicz
National Capital Chapter  #157553
83 533i
85 325e>>>

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