...the original was damaged in my wreck,

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=126634

... and the shop says they are having trouble sourcing from MINI of Long Beach it is "back-ordered" (don't know if they've tried anywhere else).

Suggestions?

Thanks in advance!!

 

Is what you need on this page?: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...21&hg=31&fg=20


If so, some place like Pelican Parts can get it for you...it may take 5-7 days or so to ship, but they'll get it. Before that though, I'd try some place like Classic or Morisstown MINI. You might even try Gnaster or whatever his vendor name is. He seems to get good pricing.

 

Yes, the "output shaft left" PN, 31607514479 (for manual trans). I'll try your suggestions. Thanks.

 

If you need an axle, I have one I took off my 04 s when I swapped to Driveshaft shop axles at 14k mi. still looks new. I'm in AZ, so shipping can't be too bad. PM me if you want.

 

...that the axle came in. So, thanks for the kind offer, but I guess my shop "overstated" the difficulty they were having getting the part.

Thanks so much, anyway, for your kind offer, turboaz!!