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**xxxJohnBoyxxx** · 10-23-2008, 06:24 PM

I have a heavy modified 1997 318is M44 5-speed. I snapped a u-joint on the tail-shaft Saturday and replace the staft with a Beyer driveline. I now noticed the aluminum transmission cross member is snapped on the passenger side. No broken mounts on tranny or motor. Any ideas what would cause this?

I think the shop broke it when lifting the car....

10-23-2008, 06:24 PM	#1
xxxJohnBoyxxx Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gulfport, Florida Posts: 3,208 iTrader: (1) Photo Gallery	Broken Transmission Cross-member I have a heavy modified 1997 318is M44 5-speed. I snapped a u-joint on the tail-shaft Saturday and replace the staft with a Beyer driveline. I now noticed the aluminum transmission cross member is snapped on the passenger side. No broken mounts on tranny or motor. Any ideas what would cause this? I think the shop broke it when lifting the car....