Used BMW Prop Shafts

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About Prop Shafts

The BMW propshaft is a key part of an automatic vehicle’s transmission and is attached to the gearbox using a propshaft coupling. This coupling is usually a two-piece rubber doughnut shaped gaiter with metal bushings inside to connect the propshaft. The BMW propshaft can be attached to the gearbox using a variety of different fixings such as nuts and bolts or cap screws. The ends of the BMW propshaft can either be parallel or tapered and this will influence which fixing is used.

BMW propshaft failures can happen for a variety of reasons, but most common is general wear to the propshaft coupling, which can be more common in rubber couplings. If the propshaft coupling becomes damaged, this can cause excess play in the BMW propshaft. This play can twist the pipe.

Other things that could cause damage to the BMW propshaft could be caused by road hazards denting the tube of the BMW propshaft. It’s also possible for the BMW propshaft to shear in half if it has been rubbing against another part of the vehicle. This could be caused by incorrect installation of the BMW propshaft or nearby parts.

BMW trivia

• That distinctive BMW car engine sound that new owners fall in love with might not be real. The BMW M5 has such a quiet engine that they had to install fake engine noises to keep drivers happy!
• The famous German pilot, the Red Baron, called BMW engines the 'greatest in the world' and ‘the best engine in the war’.
• The BMW company was founded way back in 1916 and originally manufactured engines for planes. High demand for plane engines during WWI was good news for BMW, but they carried on making plane engines right up until 1945.
• The BMW M1 has a classic look, so it's no surprise that its designer also came up with some other amazing car designs. Giorgetto Giugiaro is also responsible for the DeLorean, the Beretta U22 Neos handgun, and the Nikon D4 camera! Although, he also designed the Yugo, commonly called the worst car that's ever been made.
• It might not be the accessory that everyone needs, but for BMW drivers in South Africa who were worried about carjackers, the 'Blaster' was a flamethrower that shot huge flames from either side of the car. Not currently available in the UK…