Re:<E30> driveshaft

[Peter du Bois <allegro1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I would not put a used DS in the car unless you are planning on selling
it soon.
I have had a lot of bad parts from salvage yards, so when it comes to
critical components such as a DS I tend go rebuilt or new.  I think that
the risk associated with a used DS is quite high. It is after all a
highly stressed part.

A rebuilt DS can be had from Portland Driveline Service ( tel no. in the
Roundel). They charge about 375.00 for  new joints and balancing.

I had mine rebuilt locally, (in Tucson, a mistake) if I had to do it
over again I would use PDS. Do not use a rebuilder that is going to weld
in the u-joint bearings!! Do use a rebuilder that balances the DS after
the new joints are installed.

Don't know of any bad reports on PDS.  BMPD will supply the same item
for about 500.00.

Peter du Bois
'87 325is

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