Insulation Rubbing on Driveshaft

[cwilli01]

Hello all,

'98 323CI in the midst of disassembly to replace its subframe bushings. While checking things out after removing the heat shield I noticed the insulation that goes between the driveshaft and underbody has come loose and is rubbing on the driveshaft (and from the looks of it has been this way for a while).

While I was under there I didn't notice any obvious retaining clips or tabs missing - does anyone know what I should be looking for or the best way to get the insulation re-affixed to the underbody?

Thanks in advance,

Chuck

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Also, another question if you have a sec, looking at my tranny, what would you say is leaking?

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[shogun]

heat insulation fix
https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?1276132-Transmission-Tunnel-heat-sound-insulation/page2
https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?2124553-Tranny-tunnel-amp-shifter-insulation-fixes&highlight=Insulation+Driveshaft
https://www.msportparts.com/products/e36-transmission-tunnel-insulation-brackets
https://redeyegarage.com/blogs/news/9860018-project-e36-m3-sagging-transmission-liner-meets-clever-solution
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XToSK0Dhvco

oil leak: clean all there with brake cleaner, drive some days and check where it comes from, maybe the output shaft seal

[cwilli01]

Thank you so much!