Found WTB: driveshaft for Getrag 235/5

[JohnP_02]

Maybe I long shot, but looking for the OEM shorter driveshaft that works with the Getrag 235/5 transmission. Maybe someone has one lying around they don’t need or any leads would be great. TIA!

 

 

[Rosso Pintura]

The reality is, the chances of someone having a 235/245 C/R driveshaft just laying around is around nil.

Just take a regular four speed shaft and have it shortened and joints replaced. Sourcing an original one if you can find one, will probably have lived a hard life (235s weren't babied). It will need to be serviced, and the time/cost won't make financial sense compared to getting one "made".

[bergie33]

Most places won't even touch a BMW driveshaft anymore. Just get your measurements and order one online. There are several places with good referrals here. Try searching, I'm sure you will find a couple places to call. 

[JohnP_02]

Thanks @Furry Camel and @bergie33, I am thinking I will have a new one built at this point. I didn’t even know that was an option, but that looks like the best route to take. 

[Rosso Pintura]

23 hours ago, bergie33 said:

Most places won't even touch a BMW driveshaft anymore.

Clearly, results may vary. I've had no problem having drive shaft shops shorten, alter, etc anything I bring them. I guess it all depends on location, but since most shops will ship, that's not really a factor either.

[tech71]

A possibility at WN

Prop shaft 5- speed gearbox incl. center bearing and coupling, a= 560 mm, b= 956 mm, you need 1 for 1 car

WWW.WALLOTHNESCH.COM

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Prop shaft 5- speed gearbox incl. center bearing and coupling, a= 560 mm, b= 956 mm, you need 1 for 1 car

 

[bergie33]

4 hours ago, tech71 said:

A possibility at WN

Prop shaft 5- speed gearbox incl. center bearing and coupling, a= 560 mm, b= 956 mm, you need 1 for 1 car

WWW.WALLOTHNESCH.COM

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Prop shaft 5- speed gearbox incl. center bearing and coupling, a= 560 mm, b= 956 mm, you need 1 for 1 car

 

Interesting.  Never thought to check WN.  Those measurements seem to match what I would expect for a 245 5-speed conversion.  Looks like you would need a 4 bolt flange for the tranny though, and you get the 8 bolt giubo.

[tech71]

2 hours ago, bergie33 said:

Looks like you would need a 4 bolt flange for the tranny though, and you get the 8 bolt giubo.

Maybe not...  Pretty sure 235/5 transmissions  have a four bolt flange as well as early 245/5s

@JohnP_02 is your trans 4 or 3 bolt flange?

IE offers a shortening/rebuild service for around $600 + shipping.

At least with them you can be relatively certain that its not the first one their "guy" has done.

Edited April 15, 2023 by tech71

[JohnP_02]

Blunttech can build one any length, so will probably go that route. The 235 has a 4 bolt flange. Learning new stuff everyday going through this restoration! Thanks all!