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by hobbsfamily
Tue Feb 24, 2015 1:45 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Grinding Rear Axle
Replies: 12
Views: 8700

Thanks for the extra advice. Will do it in about 3 weeks when the MOT is due at the same time.
by hobbsfamily
Tue Feb 24, 2015 8:42 am
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Grinding Rear Axle
Replies: 12
Views: 8700

Thanks for that David I'll get the wheel bearings, stub axle and universal joints inspected carefully rather than just looked at to see if they show any damage/wear which might provide some answers.
by hobbsfamily
Mon Feb 23, 2015 6:56 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Grinding Rear Axle
Replies: 12
Views: 8700

Grinding Rear Axle

I have a 1973 V12 Series 3 2+2 Coupe with a rear axle grumble started about 2 years ago and is worse when cold. Had the whole rear axle removed and dismantled to check the gears, drive shafts etc and no problems but a cracked diff shim. This was replaced and the axle reassembled and limited slip dif...