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    Do I need a Press for this?

    So i need to change the Center support bearing on m '91 318is /2/5, I've changed it before on my E36's. According to this Pelican article http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/tech...ft_Bearing.htm, it's the same process. But my cousin (E30 owner) said he needed to use a Press to change his. Is this true?

    I don't have a press at home so I need to be sure as I don't have much time off to work on EJodi. Any help or advice is greatly appreciated and awarded with an e-beer!:???:
    1991 318is (optional baller status cupholder)
    1988 528e (Versace Gold )
    1998 M3/2/5 (Silver Surfer)
    1994 325i Vert (Green Goblin Hard Top ) Automagic
    1997 M3/2/5 Estoril Sexy Blue (Severly SLam'd Mod)
    1992 525iT AutoMagic PandaWagon

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    #2
    nevermind, it's been cleared up that I dont need a press (didnt think so). SHall do this monday
    1991 318is (optional baller status cupholder)
    1988 528e (Versace Gold )
    1998 M3/2/5 (Silver Surfer)
    1994 325i Vert (Green Goblin Hard Top ) Automagic
    1997 M3/2/5 Estoril Sexy Blue (Severly SLam'd Mod)
    1992 525iT AutoMagic PandaWagon

    Let me post your ride in my Cars and Bootys page "Sweet N' Low"! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sweet...85326651588602
    And follow us on Instagram @Sweet__N_Low !

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      #3
      Yeah if you buy the beating as a complete unit attached to the mount you won't need a press for anything. Thought it might be a huge PITA to knock off (sometimes they get really stuck).

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        #4
        guess i got lucky because mine slid right off

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          #5
          In almost all cases, a failure of the center support bearing will be caused by binding u-joints in the drive shaft. Replacing the CSB may result in temporary relief, but the new part will soon fail. The only long term fix is to replace both the CSB and the drive shaft.
          The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
          Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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            #6
            Originally posted by jlevie View Post
            In almost all cases, a failure of the center support bearing will be caused by binding u-joints in the drive shaft. Replacing the CSB may result in temporary relief, but the new part will soon fail. The only long term fix is to replace both the CSB and the drive shaft.
            Good to know!
            I'll be swapping the CSB for now while I keep an eye out for another driveshaft. I've read a bit on CF driveshafts, would that be a good route to go? if not, please school me on that a bit
            1991 318is (optional baller status cupholder)
            1988 528e (Versace Gold )
            1998 M3/2/5 (Silver Surfer)
            1994 325i Vert (Green Goblin Hard Top ) Automagic
            1997 M3/2/5 Estoril Sexy Blue (Severly SLam'd Mod)
            1992 525iT AutoMagic PandaWagon

            Let me post your ride in my Cars and Bootys page "Sweet N' Low"! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sweet...85326651588602
            And follow us on Instagram @Sweet__N_Low !

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              #7
              Why would you need a CF driveshaft?
              88 325is - S52 powered

              Originally posted by King Arthur
              We'll not risk another frontal assault, that rabbit's dynamite!

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                #8
                Originally posted by matthugie View Post
                Why would you need a CF driveshaft?
                Never said I "Needed" one, which is why i'm asking for input. Just a thought is all. I wouldn't wanna buy another used driveshaft and have the same issue later. Plus, it's cool to say "Yeah she has a CF DriveShaft" lol. She's just gunna be a DD and not a track car so I know I don't need one, just a silly idea.
                1991 318is (optional baller status cupholder)
                1988 528e (Versace Gold )
                1998 M3/2/5 (Silver Surfer)
                1994 325i Vert (Green Goblin Hard Top ) Automagic
                1997 M3/2/5 Estoril Sexy Blue (Severly SLam'd Mod)
                1992 525iT AutoMagic PandaWagon

                Let me post your ride in my Cars and Bootys page "Sweet N' Low"! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sweet...85326651588602
                And follow us on Instagram @Sweet__N_Low !

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                  #9
                  The good choice for this is a a reman drive shaft (I like those from Drive Line Services), which will come with a new CSB installed.
                  The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
                  Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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