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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 08:10 AM
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I have a 2001 six speed with torque tube part number 12564456.
is this the late model torque tube with the 12 MM rubber bushings?
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 08:54 AM
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I don't know about the number but have read all 2001 up and some late 2000 models have the larger (12mm) bushings. I just did my built Feb 00 couple and it had 10 mm units. I put the BMW units in but wonder if they will be as strong. The rubber is softer. Good luck with it. By the way you will need a torch to loosen the loctited bolts.
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 09:30 AM
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Thanks for getting back. How many miles on yours when you replaced the bushings? What indication did you have that they were bad?
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 10:58 AM
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Some indications are: vibration @ high RPM; Noise in the drivetrain. Mine had 48K miles when I took this out and replced it. You can see where they crack over time. I have seen these crack as early as 30K miles.



I used BMW unit in the front and this billet unit out back. I'm pushing over 440 RWHP and no issues.

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My cars front one looked like the pic posted here at 46 k. No vibration, just thought I'd check while doing clutch. Mine were delvered from an online BMW supplier for 101.00 shipped for 2.
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Originally Posted by ragtopws6
Some indications are: vibration @ high RPM; Noise in the drivetrain. Mine had 48K miles when I took this out and replced it. You can see where they crack over time. I have seen these crack as early as 30K miles.

who made your billet one?
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 03:13 AM
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i'm gonna be doing my clutch soon and will probably do these while it's out Why would you want to use a Billet one over a replacement rubber one
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Originally Posted by slothy
who made your billet one?
There is a person in PA that makes these. He is NOT a forum vendor so PM me for his info.
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