First, thanks to all on this forum for the quality diy threads...they have been very helpful during my '87 325e restore. I purchased the car about 8 months ago and have had a great time learning about e30s.
I am in the middle of a rear suspension overhaul and need some help. I have searched quite a bit for the answer but haven't found what I've needed yet. As part of my current work, I am trying to fix a vibration I get in 2nd and 3rd gear during acceleration. The guibo, csb, subframe bushings, and trailing arm bushings are being replaced, and I think the driveshaft is balanced and the differential mount bushing is in good shape. However, the shifter must be pushed way to the the left for reverse and the transmission visibly looks rotated or tilted slightly to the left in its mounts. I have read that if the transmission is not aligned properly then it can cause misalignment of the driveshaft, which may cause a vibration like I am having.
Could this cause the vibration, and if so how difficult would it be to correct the transmission mounting? All I have read is that with the transmission supported by a jack the mounts can be replaced. Could the transmission be rotated by a similar procedure? Is it even possible for the transmission to not be aligned correctly in its mounts?
I am in the middle of a rear suspension overhaul and need some help. I have searched quite a bit for the answer but haven't found what I've needed yet. As part of my current work, I am trying to fix a vibration I get in 2nd and 3rd gear during acceleration. The guibo, csb, subframe bushings, and trailing arm bushings are being replaced, and I think the driveshaft is balanced and the differential mount bushing is in good shape. However, the shifter must be pushed way to the the left for reverse and the transmission visibly looks rotated or tilted slightly to the left in its mounts. I have read that if the transmission is not aligned properly then it can cause misalignment of the driveshaft, which may cause a vibration like I am having.
Could this cause the vibration, and if so how difficult would it be to correct the transmission mounting? All I have read is that with the transmission supported by a jack the mounts can be replaced. Could the transmission be rotated by a similar procedure? Is it even possible for the transmission to not be aligned correctly in its mounts?
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