Broke Rear Axel Today
 

Looks like I've joined the club today.

2008 e70 4.8 115k miles

(not my car)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=af_7IANxMsI

I expect the same.

My observation so far: car was having the push/pull feel when coming to a stop. Similar to what some of you referred to in other forums.

I don't know why.


FIXED: New Diff (final drive)
:dunno:

Sorry to hear! Are you going to diy it or let the dealer take care of it?

So far I've towed it to local BMW garage (I've had these guys work on some thing before, not a dealer).

We will go from there. Funny, I made an appointment to look at my lowered a4 and check the rear shocks. So, I have a place holder for Monday.

Also, we just got hit with some nasty rain. I got the SAV towed and everything moved to the Audi as first drops of rain hit me.

In light off all the crap, it was a good day. :)

I'll post some updates next week.

Uggh. Bummer.


Seems like a rare club though.... but somehow that never makes one feel good or special, does it?

;)

No it does not. :cool:

OK Update.

The axle may be saved. Rear diff is totally shredded. So tomorrow I'm either getting a brand new diff or locating a used one. Hopefully my guys will take some pictures. :)

Maybe get a racing diff? Something that will add some real HP.

(Sorry)

Looks like ~$1800 plus labor?

I bet used ones will be MUCH more reasonable- sub 500? Stay away from big parts brokers, they just take retail and charge 50%... try and find someone parting a car.

Final Update:

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...psb9585d38.jpg

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...ps9d5f0d10.jpg

The rear diff was replaced. Car drives like it should and is a lot tighter.
The damage may have been caused by a previous owner.
While there I had my guys flush the transmission fluid and replaced a leaky sealing sleeve.

In the end the rear diff broke internally.

So you got a used diff? Can you post from where?

I have a diesel one with a 20k miles,still not decided if I want to sell it or keep it to myself.Depends on the price ;)