engine and drivetrain Guibo Replacement - What Else

[paulram]

My guibo is cracked and needs replacing.  My car shakes sometimes at take off, vibrates at speed and whines incessantly when driving.  Knowing I am replacing guibo and bolts... What else should I replace at the same time as best practice?

 

I've searched the forum and I don't see a comprehensive thread.  THe driveshaft center bearing seems logical.  What other parts should be replaced while I'm there?

 

When I check realoem, there are a ton of parts but what should I (or can I) change... Any suggestions would be appreciated.  I address the differential at a different time and its shortcomings.

 

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=2215&mospid=47140&btnr=26_0137&hg=26&fg=10

 

Also, from the looks of it it would be a good time to replace the shifter bushings.

 

Thanks.

 

Paul

[TobyB]

Yup.  That's about right.  Exhaust hardware, too, since you'll probably

be disturbing that.  Hangers, those nice copper- coated nuts,

and a donut.  Also, the rubbers in the bracket that secures it to the

back of the transmission.

 

The rear seal and shifter seal, too, IF you're leaking.

 

And a partridge in a pear tree...

 

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[Mike Self]

And...while you're under there, check the rear tranny mount.  If it's the small OEM 2002 one (or regardless of its size if it's turned to black goo), replace it with one from an E21 or a Bavaria.  Larger, sturdier and stiffer.  Will require enlarging the mounting hole a few mm in the tranny crossmember but that's a minute's work with a rattail file or reamer.  A bad rear tranny mount will cause drivetrain vibration and help accelerate guibo failure....

 

mike

[AceAndrew]

In conjunction with the other suggestions give the driveshaft u-joints a good once over checking for play.

[jgerock]

How much money do you have to spend?  The "once you're in there" common statement will apply.

 

I'd first get the car up on stands to assess the drips, leaks and worn out items, make a list of parts, then budget your time and expenses before diving in and only doing (1) thing that may only partially help with your issues.