Center Differential Problems

burberry · 08-14-2011, 04:24 PM

So I heard some clanking noises coming from underneath the car and took it to a mechanic. They told me that it's because the center differential is shot. Does this have anything to do with the LSD? How do I go about getting this fixed? Thanks in advance.

I've tried looking it up and nothing comes up for center diff.

cecilseahawks · 08-16-2011, 03:52 PM

i'M GETTING A CLANKING NOISE TOO. i HAD MY MECH LOOK AT IT AND HE TOLD ME IT SOUNDED LIKE POSSIBLE THROW OUT BEARING NOISE. IT DOESNT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME, SEEMS TO HAPPEN MORE AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN DRIVEN A WHILE. THE NOISE WILL STOP AS SOON AS I PRESS THE CLUTCH IN. WOULD LOVE TO HEAR MORE ABOUT THIS IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFO.

Slops · 08-16-2011, 03:54 PM

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i'M GETTING A CLANKING NOISE TOO. i HAD MY MECH LOOK AT IT AND HE TOLD ME IT SOUNDED LIKE POSSIBLE THROW OUT BEARING NOISE. IT DOESNT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME, SEEMS TO HAPPEN MORE AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN DRIVEN A WHILE. THE NOISE WILL STOP AS SOON AS I PRESS THE CLUTCH IN. WOULD LOVE TO HEAR MORE ABOUT THIS IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFO.

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Turkeybaster115 · 08-16-2011, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by burberry

So I heard some clanking noises coming from underneath the car and took it to a mechanic. They told me that it's because the center differential is shot. Does this have anything to do with the LSD? How do I go about getting this fixed? Thanks in advance.

I've tried looking it up and nothing comes up for center diff.

www.realoem.com--> find the part number, then buy it cheap at www.getbmwparts.com. Next time, change your Fr/Rr/Center differential fluid every 30K miles to avoid this type of costly repair. Also, this has nothing to do with your LSD.

forza1976 · 08-16-2011, 04:55 PM

What LSD? Did you install an aftermarket Diff? Because the XI doesn't come with an LSD.

drfrink24 · 08-16-2011, 06:16 PM

My center diff was replaced at 40k, once it was replaced and the whine was gone, I'm thinking it was going since I bought it used.

rismo · 08-16-2011, 07:00 PM

My diff gave vibrations after they reinstalled it wrong when installing my LSD.... expensive joke...

Afterwards while chasing the vibrations, they found out that the two rubbers demping the diff house were shot and causing the bumpy sound upon change of load (Accel, shifts etc)... you could ask your mech to look at it... they were not that expensive...and solved my annoying bumpy noise...

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burberry Caffeine Addict 46 Rep 1,987 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (3)	Center Differential Problems - 335xi So I heard some clanking noises coming from underneath the car and took it to a mechanic. They told me that it's because the center differential is shot. Does this have anything to do with the LSD? How do I go about getting this fixed? Thanks in advance. I've tried looking it up and nothing comes up for center diff. __________________ '07 E90 335xi ► '09 E90 335i ► '08 E93 M3 ► ??? Last edited by burberry; 08-14-2011 at 04:34 PM..
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cecilseahawks Private 5 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 07 335i coupe Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: poconos iTrader: (4)	i'M GETTING A CLANKING NOISE TOO. i HAD MY MECH LOOK AT IT AND HE TOLD ME IT SOUNDED LIKE POSSIBLE THROW OUT BEARING NOISE. IT DOESNT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME, SEEMS TO HAPPEN MORE AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN DRIVEN A WHILE. THE NOISE WILL STOP AS SOON AS I PRESS THE CLUTCH IN. WOULD LOVE TO HEAR MORE ABOUT THIS IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFO.
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forza1976 Major General 3514 Rep 6,626 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 49456 iTrader: (13) Garage List 2022 BMW M3X [9.50]	What LSD? Did you install an aftermarket Diff? Because the XI doesn't come with an LSD.
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drfrink24 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 233 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SE MN iTrader: (0)	My center diff was replaced at 40k, once it was replaced and the whine was gone, I'm thinking it was going since I bought it used.
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rismo Captain 81 Rep 911 Posts Drives: BMW E92 335 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	My diff gave vibrations after they reinstalled it wrong when installing my LSD.... expensive joke... Afterwards while chasing the vibrations, they found out that the two rubbers demping the diff house were shot and causing the bumpy sound upon change of load (Accel, shifts etc)... you could ask your mech to look at it... they were not that expensive...and solved my annoying bumpy noise... __________________ BMW 335 E92 09 - Full options - DKG - MHD by Buraq - RB Next Gen - RB Inlets/Outlet - Forge Diverter Valves - AR Catless DP - Afe Intake - Helix IC - FuelIT Stage 2 LPFP - Ar Oil Cooler - PPK Water Cooler - M3 Suspension - JRZ RS1 Shocks - Eibach Pro Springs - Drexler LSD - BMW IS Exhaust - Carbon Endurance Brake Pads - Stainless Steel Brake Lines - M101 Wheels - Michelin PS2 - M-Tech Body - M-Strutbar BMW M550i G30 2019 - BM3
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