Re: Carrier Bearing Probs

[Nathan Belo <belo@eskimo.com>]

I have the Blau part and it says BMW right on it.  I'm returning it
because I found out I don't need it.  Anyone want to buy it?

On Mon, 4 Jan 1999, Andrew Duane USG wrote:

> Hairy green toads from Mars made Polidori1@aol.com say:
> 
> > Has anyone replaced the center driveshaft carrier bearing without 
> > replacing the entire driveshaft?  BTDTs mucho appreciado.
> 
> Yes, quite recently on my '89 100Q.
> 
> The BMW parts does NOT work. The MB part may work, although I
> have heard there is some machining involved.
> 
> Jim at Blau sells a 100% drop-in replacement for $159, which
> is what I ended up with. Just slid in perfectly, no trimming
> required at all.
> 
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