What Does Guibo Mean?

A giubo, also known as a flex disc, and sometimes misspelled as guibo, is a flexible coupling used to transmit rotational torque between the drive shaft and the companion flange on mechanical devices, such as an automobile engine.

Why is it called a guibo?

The reason why so many are calling a flex disc a giubo or guibo is because of its creator. ... He later went on to fund a company called GIUBO Sp. A, which was the leading producer of flex discs for a good while. The name of the company comes from the Italian word for joint “Giuntio” and Antonio's last name, “Boschi.”

What is BMW guibo?

Find BMW driveshaft and axle shaft parts, including flex discs (aka: the guibo) is a vibration dampener mounted on the back of the transmission. The flex disc acts as a buffer between the transmission's output shaft and the driveshaft leading back to the car's differential.

James H. Sterling

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