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Had a similar noise on mine for couple of years it was the diff .. It started to get worse so I just fitted a new diff and feels like a completely different car
118d e87 noise when decelerating.
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2004 - 2006 118d are known to be diff eaters, especially if you don't change the diff oil occasionally.
People end up with a loud mechanical whine which alters with road speed, before failure.
People end up with a loud mechanical whine which alters with road speed, before failure.
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Oh no! 
A diff oil change is so quick and easy, takes about 10 minutes lying behind the car, £15.
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I'd consider having yours professionally refurbished, unless you're familiar with gearboxes (and understand end-float / shimming / etc) ?
A diff oil change is so quick and easy, takes about 10 minutes lying behind the car, £15.- for anyone else following this.
I'd consider having yours professionally refurbished, unless you're familiar with gearboxes (and understand end-float / shimming / etc) ?
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Depends how much power you put through it, if you pootle about like a granny it might last quite a while.
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If it sounds like this then it's your diff
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Diff is so easy to change done mine outside my house .. You will need a e12 socket bit for driveshaft bolts and a basic socket set .. I bought a fully refurbished unit of eBay for £500 but the guy give me £180 to send my old unit back .. If you need any advice just pm
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