I think it may be time!
Dan

New, exactly what I thought I had ordered.
Dan

https://www.brickboard.com/RWD/volvo/1630152/220/240/260/280/replacing_240_drive_shaft_flex_joint_guibo.html

Here are pics of the old one, very cracked!

Dan

This is the other side facing towards the front, similar kind of damage maybe slightly worse. I just ordered the BMW OEM SGF GAB01-017 on Amazon which should be equivalent to:

The sturdier BMW guibo that is a direct replacement is p/n 26117511454

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products?keywords=26117511454


http://forums.turbobricks.com/showpost.php?p=2945486&postcount=10

As CB posted

nice researh on the Part Number. The SGF number opens up the use in entire BMW line, which never abandoned the RWD system, unlike Volvo. Making that part available for another 10 years, at least.

Once I saw the condition of my joint I wanted to get one right away.

SGF is the manufacturer of the original joint so if this BMW speced one is better that's what I want! Hopefully there will be no surprises when I get it, only time will tell.
Dan

The sturdier BMW guibo that is a direct replacement is p/n 26117511454

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products?keywords=26117511454


http://forums.turbobricks.com/showpost.php?p=2945486&postcount=10

Thanks CB, I think my original was lemsforder which seems to have held up pretty well for 23+ years.
Dan

FCP sends me emails that say they 'NOW HAVE LEMSFORDER"

make sure they send you the Good Stuff

plus now that you have the BMW part number you can search other sources.


Pics of early failed URO brand

http://www.turbobricks.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4147815&postcount=32

That one is scary, mine is in much better shape after 23 years of service! I will look into Lemsforder at FCP.
Dan