Banging noise on rear on e28 535is:

[E34 530]

Banging noise coming from the back of my e28. First, when I go to accelerate hard in gear (can be any gear) there a huge thumping sound in the back (like the differential fell out or something lol). Now if I ease on the gas after shifting it doesn't happen. I've done some research and think it's the center support bearing. What say you?

I looked underneath the car today and I tugged on the driveshaft, absolutely no excess play. I also looked at the diff. and I saw that large bolt, but it didn't look like it was broke. However, I saw that the bolt "stopped" at the top of the diff, it didn't continue to the "body" of the car. What say you?

Thanks, Andrew

[filmy540i/6]

It's your differential mount - the square-like rubber thing that that long rear diff bolt goes up into. Even if it looks alright, it's probably bad. Also, it's an easy, 5-bolt repair. Call Steve Haygood at Automobile Solutions. Google, etc.

[Derek A.]

Blown out subframe bushings will also do that.

[Paul in NZ]

there is a body in the boot....

[filmy540i/6]

Blown out subframe bushings will also do that.

Yeeeeeeah, but you'll know you have blown out subs by driving it down the road and your ass comes around sideways. I still vote for diff mount.