5ktq center bearing part number?

[sjensen at mindspring.com]

Okay, I have spent the better part of two days looking thru the archives trying to find out if there is a bearing that will replace the stock center driveshaft carrier bearing on a 5ktq as mine is beginning to thump under really hard accel.  I'm coming up dry and need a bit o' help.

I have found all the references to the BMW part no. that will replace the 4kq or UrQ center bearing (which another lister confirmed will _not_ fit a 5k), and a few that said they had it done by independents but no part numbers.  One lister said he bought the bearing from Blau (which I know I can do for $159) and reported it came in a BMW box, but no part number  I realize Mr. Blau has to make a living, but I would rather buy the part locally for $50 from a BuMWiper dealer than pay Mr. Blau $100 markup.

I would be forever grateful to anyone who can help me out with a part number. Oh, and I will also check the u-joint and the CV when the shaft comes out of the car as well, in case they are co-conspirators.

TIA

-Steve Jensen
87 5kcstq w/165K miles
(aka "Thumper" on hard acceleration)

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