Help Needed - E70 Front Prop Shaft?

BMW M · Aug 14, 2018

Hi Guys,

I'm looking for a front prop shaft for my E70.

Apparently there are two models, one which is 704mm and one which is 709mm. Can find plenty of the 704mm, but mine takes the 709mm which marries to the TC450 Transfer Case. Stealers want R15317 for one...

Apparently 5mm makes a difference... so the wife says as well, who knew.:dunnoanymore:

Any ideas where to look?

SMRTARSX1 · Aug 14, 2018

Whats the reason the prop needs replacement?

BMW M · Aug 14, 2018

SMRTARSX1 said:
Whats the reason the prop needs replacement?

Catastrophic failure of the U-joint, knocking a hole in the gearbox sump. All repaired, just need the correct prop shaft. There was a recall on them in 2014, dirt can get into the joint turning it into grinding paste destroying itself over time.

SMRTARSX1 · Aug 14, 2018

BMW M said:
SMRTARSX1 said:

Whats the reason the prop needs replacement?

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Catastrophic failure of the U-joint, knocking a hole in the gearbox sump. All repaired, just need the correct prop shaft. There was a recall on them in 2014, dirt can get into the joint turning it into grinding paste destroying itself over time.

Charming.

Cross-Reference of the Parts shows the 709mm is shared across a few cars:

Lord Raiden · Aug 16, 2018

Seen two E70s being stripped at City Deep Auto, 4x4 spares section

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