BMW outdrive noisy when turning, sounds Sick.

[raemond]

I have a 1989 sealine 195 weekender with a BMW engine and outdrive, there is a loud grouling noise when the leg is trimed full up/down and when u lock to the right. I think its the universal joint joining the engine to the outdrive but i'm not sure. I would like some opinions before I go and strip the leg.<br /><br />Does anyone know if driving with the leg up for a long time can do damage as l was told it puts pressure on bearings, is this true. <br /><br />Any ideas greatly apresiated.

 

[rogerwa]

Re: BMW outdrive noisy when turning, sounds Sick.

I don't know anything about BMW drives nor did I know they exist..<br /><br />However, it is very bad to even run the engine (not in gear) on a mercruiser outdrive with the leg up (trailer position). It will destroy the u-joints. Quickly.

 

[raemond]

Re: BMW outdrive noisy when turning, sounds Sick.

Thanks Rogerwa.<br /><br />Now l know not to drive with the leg up. The leg got stuck up and l had to drive for half an hour to get back to the marina. lt must be the u joint thats making all that noise.

 

[Trent]

Re: BMW outdrive noisy when turning, sounds Sick.

Dont see many BMW around. Their are only three dealers I believe in the US.

 

[f_inscreenname]

Re: BMW outdrive noisy when turning, sounds Sick.

Wow!!! Here I thought I had a rare combo (chrysler motor- Volvo outdrive). All I can say is good luck and thank god for the internet. Just think if this was 20 years ago with no net for info or parts searches.