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 you 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. 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. Any ideas greatly apresiated.	2002-07-01
rogerwa	I don't know anything about BMW drives nor did I know they exist.. 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.	2002-07-01
raemond	Thanks Rogerwa. 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 that's making all that noise.	2002-07-02
Trent Crawford	Don't see many BMW around. Their are only three dealers I believe in the US.	2002-07-02
f_inscreenname	Wow!!! Here I thought I had a rare combo (Chrysler motor- Volvo outdrive). All I can say is good luck and thank goodness for the internet. Just think if this was 20 years ago with no net for info or parts searches.	2002-07-02

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