where to get front CVJs for an E34 525ixT?

[sideways500]

The main dealer price I've been quoted is £1500 for N/S and O/S inner front CV joints. I've tried emailing some of the bigger breakers, but I know there aren't many of these 4WD versions about. Can anyone suggest other places to try? Anyone got a scrapper on their drive that I can buy from you?
Cheers.

[TheEnd]

Try bringing them to a driveline manufacturer, they might be able to fix up what you got, or make new ones.

[Martyn D]

have you tried Quarry motors?... big BM breakers and have a lot of stock

[sideways500]

Thanks for the quick replies.
Martyn D - I'll call Quarry tomorrow.
The End - any suggestions for a driveline (re)manufacturer that you trust?

[TheEnd]

I've used these before for a propshaft
http://www.applegate.co.uk/all-industry/proptech-m...

but there are loads of companies dotted around that make stuff like that for factory, farm and plant machinery

[phelix]

Is that the price for the CV joints alone or does BMW only do complete driveshafts?

[sideways500]

I understand that the price is for complete driveshafts. the "repair kit", as they call it, is no longer available.

[sniff diesel]

Buy a complete 525ix for £450:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2009...

Ebay a few bits then weigh the rest in, could even make a profit.

[phelix]

I seem to recall the E4 used much of the same AWD hardware as the E30 325ix - might be worth checking US E30 forums like http://www.e30tech.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=39

[sniff diesel]

phelix said:

I seem to recall the E4 used much of the same AWD hardware as the E30 325ix - might be worth checking US E30 forums like http://www.e30tech.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=39

They are much wider cars though so I'd guess the drive shafts are longer on the E34.

[TheEnd]

sideways500 said:

I understand that the price is for complete driveshafts. the "repair kit", as they call it, is no longer available.

If they did a repair kit, then i think a driveline place should be able to help. What you'll get is a new CV joint for each end, and keep the original spline ended shaft inbetween. Have a look in the TVR forums too, as they keep chewing driveshafts up, so i guess someone will be looking out for cheaper repairs or custom stronger shafts.

[sideways500]

Thanks again.

Sniff - well spotted! Provided it doesn't have the same problem as mine, this could be the thing.

phelix and The End - I'll check out your suggestions too.

[sniff diesel]

sideways500 said:

Sniff - well spotted! Provided it doesn't have the same problem as mine, this could be the thing.

If you get an Oxford green touring I'd buy the doors off you.

[sniff diesel]

This any good?:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/bmw-325-ix-4wd-touring-4x4-s...

[sideways500]

Another good spot, thanks.

[sniff diesel]

sideways500 said:

Another good spot, thanks.

So it finished at only £285, was that you?

[sideways500]

The ebay one went to someone else. However, I am now the proud new owner of the one Sniff found on Autotrader. Fingers crossed that the CVJs are in as good condition as the gaiters suggest.

I delivered the car straight to the garage I like yesterday. Mine will follow later this week. Thanks for your help Sniff! The awesome power of the Pistonheads network!

[sniff diesel]

How did you get on?