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    Question Possible to replace CV outer e30 1983

    Hi all,

    About to go to the local shop to find this part. But I don't think it exists.

    I was driving and hit a hard turn. One wheel bearing fell out of the driver side rear wheel. Car wouldn't really move after that so I got it towed and took the wheel off. I found, not sure if I'm saying right, the outer cv boot was busted. Not just the rubber but where the axle connects to the side arm. What can I do? I can I just replace that part of the axle or do I have to get a whole one? I only found the rubber boot replacement parts or the inner cv kit but no outer.

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    Nathan
    325i 1983 Vert
    Last edited by pyrollama; 08-06-2018 at 05:53 PM.

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    I went through this a couple weeks ago. There isn't an outer CV joint repair kit or parts that I could find. Just buy a new half axle.

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    No e30s, again :(
    or see if someone local has a good used spare they can give you for cheap, if a new one is too expensive
    No e30s again.

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    There are boot kits available but I would not try to fix that one. Replace the entire half shaft. Inspect everything carefully I would bet there is more trouble there then it appears.
    2004 525i Sport, Manual - 1985 325E Coupe Manual

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    Thank you all. Will start looking for the half axle if I can, if not the whole one.
    Nathan
    BMW E30 1987 325i Vert
    Learning how to work on it

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    Does anyone know why the price varies so much? Is just a quality thing for the axles?

    https://www.ecstuning.com/b-gsp-nort...YaAo7AEALw_wcB

    https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...AaAgeYEALw_wcB
    Nathan
    BMW E30 1987 325i Vert
    Learning how to work on it

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    if your interested, i have a half shaft that was given to me with the purchase of my car, i do not know the history of the axle, but can sell if for a reasonable price if your interested.

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