E46 320ci diff problem

[Stefan L.]

Greetings from Belgrade Serbia

Hello everyone, I came to the forum to ask for your help...
I have a problem with my differential, clunking noise...

in this video is not my car but the same problem, what must i do to fix this problem, and how much can that costs me ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKf3N6_C6rQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhsDaSA0ZFk

thanks a lot....

[Erich]

Stefan

if it sound like in the second youtube, the answer is already given there

play in differential. Loose prop shaft coupling. Apart from the obvious loose bolts, is this much play in the differential acceptable? It makes a loud clunk sound when shifting gears (loading and unloading the differential).

that is not normal, also check for play in the drive flange output. I had play there and replaced that part.

Prices are shown here

http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E46/Cabrio/Europe/320Ci-M54/LHD/N/2000/may/browse/rear_axle/differential_drive_output/

http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E46/Cabrio/Europe/320Ci-M54/LHD/N/2000/may/browse/rear_axle/

But before you spend that much money, better ask a professional repair shop once more to check it.
In Belgrad you should have good a cheap repair shops.