BMW 3 Serie 316 E21

The most common signs are body vibrations at certain speeds, clunking noises when changing gear, or whining noises from the centre bearing. If vibrations increase with speed, it is often a sign of unbalance or wear in the propeller shaft.

Yes, by selecting your car's make, model and engine variant, you can quickly find the correct parts. This ensures technical specifications match your car, guaranteeing that components such as the propeller shaft have the correct length and mountings.

The flex disc is a rubber coupling located between the gearbox and the propeller shaft. Its job is to dampen vibrations and jerks in the drivetrain. On classic cars such as the E21, the rubber often dries out, leading to cracking and pronounced vibrations.

Absolutely. When you select your vehicle's make, model and engine and order the recommended part, you are covered by our fitment guarantee. This means we guarantee the part will fit your specific vehicle model.

Vibrations under acceleration can be caused by several factors, but the most common causes are worn inner CV joints or an unbalanced prop shaft. A failing centre bearing can also cause noticeable juddering under load.

We dispatch all in-stock items swiftly across Europe. Order in time and your propeller shaft will normally be dispatched the same day from our Swedish warehouse, getting your BMW 316 E21 back on the road without delay.