Spin noise while driving, from rear-tire, bearing, diff or something else

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Sep 16, 2022 | 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by donpb

Yes.

Get an indy BWM mechanic to verify just to be sure.

Local indy BMW mechanic lifted the car, checked all around and answer was the differential.
Is it worth looking for used or much more expensive new diff ?
And what oil type to be used if not original BMW part ?

Sep 16, 2022 | 12:49 PM

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Just to add, when driving on highway slight turns to the right it becomes louder, slight turns to the left the noise is almost gone.
Can this still be related to differential ?

Sep 16, 2022 | 03:06 PM

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I guess it could be. This is where it would pay off to have a remote "stethoscope" to listen to the diff and each knuckle (which contain the wheel bearings) to see who the guilty party really is.

Nov 20, 2022 | 05:32 AM

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It was a wheel bearing (rear left).
Replaced with new part and noise is gone.

Nov 20, 2022 | 09:40 AM

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A much happier outcome than replacing the differential (which is why it's always good to diagnose your own issues rather than blindly trusting the shop). ;-)