Well, I did and didn't dodge a bullet

[jet_dogg]

Twelve hundred on a fuel pump with labor is wild man.

[Nate047]

Casper Wyoming, honestly now I'm curious about the shop you are going to. I hate to jump to conclusions. But I feel like there isn't a high likelihood of finding a lot of top level BMW specialists out there.

This can definitely be a DIY if you have some tools and free time, and maybe some friends to help. Dropping the exhaust sucks ass to do with one person. But otherwise none of that stuff should be THAT bad if you take your time. Youtube can guide you through all of this.

[SQ13]

I would get the Febi since it’s OE, plus the bolts aren’t one time use so you can just reuse yours.

I believe the nuts are one time use though.

[sbay]

Oh, and don’t forget the lube 1 tube should be enough

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-lubricant-olistamoly-2-ln-584-lo-100g-83190447919

[CybrSlydr]

Thanks for the help folks. Going to call the shop tomorrow morning and ask if they'll put a used driveshaft in or if they're worried about liability and stuff and will only do new, OEM.

[sbay]

Another thread said to get a couple of the driveshaft gaskets - https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...03-26111229078

Anything else I should get as well? New flex disc, used drive shaft, new CSB, driveshaft gasket, butyl tape...

Yeah but not that gasket, this one part #26111229503.
Also a couple exhaust rings for header to section 1, part #11627830668. Should be good to go.

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-cv-joint-gasket-26111229503

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-exhaust-seal-ring-hjs-11627830668

[CybrSlydr]

Another thread said to get a couple of the driveshaft gaskets - https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...03-26111229078

Anything else I should get as well? New flex disc, used drive shaft, new CSB, driveshaft gasket, butyl tape...

[sbay]

Would it be better to get the Meyle flex disc that comes with the bolts and nuts?

I would get the Febi since it’s OE, plus the bolts aren’t one time use so you can just reuse yours.

[CybrSlydr]

Would it be better to get the Meyle flex disc that comes with the bolts and nuts?

[CybrSlydr]

$350ish? Even that estimate seems kinda high. Would expect around $200ish using OE.

On FCP Euro, it's $272 including the butyl tape for the CSB they recommend.

[old///MFanatic]

OP that’s on the higher side of a quote. Granted quality shops often only use new Genuine BMW Parts and charge you list price. Then book labor on top of that.
If you can find a shop that’ll use a remanufactered/used drive shaft and OE parts you supply you can save quite a bit. But this is how shops make money and also saves them extra time when a customer’s part doesn’t fit and adds labor headaches to a job. So understand they have their reasons.

[sbay]

$350ish? Even that estimate seems kinda high. Would expect around $200ish using OE.

Thanks, you’re right, typed too quick. Correction $250*

Febi guibo goes for about $100, OE support $150.

[sbay]

Something like this?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/33537275385...3ABFBM9Oyz8opk

Looks good to me…anything similar should be fine.

[old///MFanatic]

You can grab a driveshaft off of eBay for <$300 with guarantee, throw a guibo and CSB from FCP for another $350ish and then labor at your favorite mechanic and you should be good to go.

$350ish? Even that estimate seems kinda high. Would expect around $200ish using OE.

[01SG]

I think we also need to keep in mind OP's location. I agree price is high, but I'm also sure good shops aren't as plentiful as NJ and Cali.

This might apply for something difficult and car specific like rebuilding the s54. Replacing the driveshaft is no different than doing it on any other RWD car. That shop is a bunch of crooks.

I've replaced a few on jack stands in the garage. It's not a difficult job. Even with a brand-new, $1,900 drive shaft, $3,500 is up there.