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Hi, thanks for the link (saved) - hadn't used that one before, I'd been using this one:
https://www.advancedfactors.co.uk/range-ro...12-7-c.asp
Either way I thought I'd update with my findings as I couldn't find anything which would help me searching through the forum.
I've got a strange low rumble/vibration at 2700rpm-3000rpm. I checked the rear prop bearing and sure enough there was a split in the rubber so I decided to change it. The bearing itself had not failed. Spoiler - it didn't fix the issue so I'll start a new thread but please see below which might be useful to others who need to replace their bearing.
The rear propshaft is listed as LR030049 for my car - 2010 4.4 TDV8
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Unlike other models, I couldn't find a part number for the bearing alone on a diagram and it seems from searching on the forum people just change the prop as one unit (expensive).
I purchased a Meyle item off ebay with part number TVB500400 which was listed as all models - only to find it didnt fit.
The centre bearing internal diameter was 35mm, it's 30mm on my 4.4 TDv8.
The bearing on the car is also housed in cast aluminium and any part numbers which claim 30mm for L322 are a different steel design like this
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So after a lot of research I for the correct bearing I came across this PDF which has useful comparisons for bearing sizes:
https://45fqp83mc2yk2n4aec1ebr46-wpengine....UJ_BRG.pdf
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As it turns out part number TVB500400 looked to be correct but I couldn't find any replacement which was either a) direct replacement with cast alu housing or b) a known reputable brand.
So I searched for a close alternative. See BMW part number 26127521855 below
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The is what the bearing should look like, and the only difference I could see was it was 1mm off on the centre bearing height so I thought I'd give it a punt. I purchased Febi part number 26265 from here for ~£30
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234386475792?ha...SwCRRh6mD8
Unfortunately I didn't pick up on the fact that the housings were offset in both planes. You'd have to substantially modify the housing or the transmission tunnel to make it fit.
Luckily, the overall rubber bearing housing is identical to the original part so I decided to cut off the outer housing of the new bearing with a grinder, and hammer out the old one with a chisel. It pressed back in very easily. Note, you have to bend the tabs back to press it in, then press them back out once complete.
Hopefully this helps someone in the future.
Chris
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16th Jan 2022 4:59pm
