[larryv]

I had the same thing happen to me. Had the u joints/drive shaft checked at the dealership and the service mechanic gave the O.K. and i was on my way. Month later the drive shaft broke on the freeway and was towed to the dealership where it was replaced. There was a TSB on weak drive shaft bolts and they should be replaced. It seems that the drive shaft has to break in order to get it fixed. I spoke with my SA which is a friend of mine and he said that all damage would be covered thru BMW. I was lucky, mine was just the drive shaft. A few members here have had major damage such as yours. I believe BMW will cover all damage due to the TSB on the drive shaft. Let us know what the say.