drive shaft or prop shaft?

2001 BMW 318I
100,000 MILES
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DEANTOMO
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as i was driving there was a loud bang and felt like something snapped, after this i car wouldn't move in a gear, when i put the car in gear and release the clutch the prop shaft spins but makes a loud clanging noise ive had a look at the prop shaft and doesn't seem to be bent in any way, the drive shaft however has got about a inch of play when you move it back and forth ( towards the joints ) iam not sure if its the prop shaft has its clanging but still spinning or the drive shaft please help? cheers
Apr 14, 2013 at 4:20 PM
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MKBARTRAM22
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leaking transmission fluid?
Apr 14, 2013 at 4:58 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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it sounds like you have a differential failure in the rear.

Roy
Apr 15, 2013 at 1:49 AM
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