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Old May 26, 2012 | 03:22 PM
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Hi everyone again. I am in need of getting new front active sway bar for my 2005 545i. Mine has a leak and causes hard fault in my system. New one is out of the question. It is 1800 plus 200 for labor. I am looking for a one that is possibly refurbished with warranty. I know it will cost a fraction of the price. I will not throw 2k in a car that is worth about 14k now. If anyone knows a place to get one of those I would really appreciate it. Thanks in advance!
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Old May 26, 2012 | 05:24 PM
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try bavarian auto recycling? They offer warranties on their used parts.

So glad I sold my 545 didn't even think about that breaking.....
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Old May 26, 2012 | 06:42 PM
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is the actual coupling leaking?
have you checked to make sure its not a loose hydraulic line? that has happened to me.

you try ebay?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E60-E63-...ht_1873wt_1209
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Old May 26, 2012 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by turboawd
is the actual coupling leaking?
have you checked to make sure its not a loose hydraulic line? that has happened to me.

you try ebay?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E60-E63-...ht_1873wt_1209
Thanks for looking however 30 day return policy only applies for it. I am looking for refurb item with at least 1 year warranty. As for the leak I have check the part and it seems like a seal that is on the middle part whatever it is called is leaking. I wish it was the line... I will check that auto recycling website. And one more thing. Should I replace anything else when I remove that bar any bushings etc, when I take the bar out?
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Old May 27, 2012 | 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by rafichicago
Hi everyone again. I am in need of getting new front active sway bar for my 2005 545i. Mine has a leak and causes hard fault in my system. New one is out of the question. It is 1800 plus 200 for labor. I am looking for a one that is possibly refurbished with warranty. I know it will cost a fraction of the price. I will not throw 2k in a car that is worth about 14k now. If anyone knows a place to get one of those I would really appreciate it. Thanks in advance!
I remember seeing this fix for a leaking active sway bar.
Don't know if you are leaking in the same place but thought I would pass it on.
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=597901

(Mine is a 2004 545i 82K miles and still drives like new)
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Old May 27, 2012 | 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by BimmerFan52
I remember seeing this fix for a leaking active sway bar.
Don't know if you are leaking in the same place but thought I would pass it on.
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=597901

(Mine is a 2004 545i 82K miles and still drives like new)
i wouldnt do what he did. he put clamps on the boot on the side of the coupling that twists.
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