SOLVED: Alright, help me troubleshoot this shake...

[thrillcat]

I'm not a mechanic, or an expert, which is why I'm here, and why I appreciate all your inputs. We're crossing our fingers that it's 111K of gunk that we can flush with new oil. I think he's afraid the chain could be stretched?

Like I said, I pick it up in a couple hours and will be learning more then.

[OptimusPriM5]

Originally Posted by thrillcat

I'm not a mechanic, or an expert, which is why I'm here, and why I appreciate all your inputs. We're crossing our fingers that it's 111K of gunk that we can flush with new oil. I think he's afraid the chain could be stretched?

Like I said, I pick it up in a couple hours and will be learning more then.

Good luck hope its not what they suspect and fluid swap helps. Keep us informed.

[thrillcat]

Originally Posted by OptimusPriM5

Good luck hope its not what they suspect and fluid swap helps. Keep us informed.

If not maybe I'll try the trims.

[lhordmclain]

Hi ThrillCat,

Can you also post the break down (parts versus labor) of the 3k+ price quote the Independent Shop gave you. Also the technical explanation (diagnostics/findings).

GL man. We all hope nothing major!

Originally Posted by thrillcat

I'm not a mechanic, or an expert, which is why I'm here, and why I appreciate all your inputs. We're crossing our fingers that it's 111K of gunk that we can flush with new oil. I think he's afraid the chain could be stretched?

Like I said, I pick it up in a couple hours and will be learning more then.

[thrillcat]

Originally Posted by lhordmclain

Hi ThrillCat,

Can you also post the break down (parts versus labor) of the 3k+ price quote the Independent Shop gave you. Also the technical explanation (diagnostics/findings).

GL man. We all hope nothing major!

Absolutely. As a non-mechanic it's the least I can do to help out around here.

It sucks that this popped up, but quite frankly, I'm happy to pay it. The engine is absolutely sound. With a new rear drive shaft and guibo the drivetrain is sound. I would hope this is about it for awhile. I just bought it in July. Got a decent deal on it, and I love driving it. This will bring my total up to about what I planned to invest in it in my first two years of ownership, so hopefully year two goes a little better.

[sktn77a]

Originally Posted by thrillcat

It sucks that this popped up, but quite frankly, I'm happy to pay it.

I just hope this fixes the problem! I had a vibration in my 2001 530i with 150k on the clock (5sp, RWD). Dealer couldn't find the cause after multiple attempts. After 2 years of trying, I final got fed up and sold it.

[thrillcat]

Originally Posted by sktn77a

I just hope this fixes the problem! I had a vibration in my 2001 530i with 150k on the clock (5sp, RWD). Dealer couldn't find the cause after multiple attempts. After 2 years of trying, I final got fed up and sold it.

What did you attempt? What was ruled out?

[sktn77a]

Originally Posted by thrillcat

What did you attempt? What was ruled out?

Balancing, road force balancing, new wheels, new tires, front control arms, sway bar bushings all replaced. Other front and read suspension bushings checked, guido checked, driveshaft checked, differential mounts checked, engine mounts checked. They said they could start changing things out (shocks, more bushings and mounts) but as they didn't know what the problem was, I wasn't going to throw any more money at it.