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Originally Posted by Quarta2six
(Post 1543479)
Yea I originally though it was the front of the car definitely didnt feel like the rear at all. A second opinion wouldnt hurt though thats money taken away from the repair since I may or may not get the car repaired at where I got it diagnosed. Definitely not paying BMW $200 to take a look at it.
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Originally Posted by Jim165
(Post 1543483)
I would just hit up that guy in NY (BMWOEM1, i think) since you're in his area all of the time and just skip the dealership altogether. I bet he'll get it fixed right away. good luck!
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Originally Posted by Quarta2six
(Post 1543484)
Yea I know about him from Bimmerfest, already tried that route today actually.He told me he doesnt have the time or a lift to get that kind of work done right now. He usually does engine related repairs. Didnt say he couldnt do it but doesnt have a lift. BMW mechanics in MD are hard to come by thats why I started to DIY and never looked back sense. I'll have to do some more poking around and see if I can find some other places in NY I always there soo. of course MD would be ideal though.
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Originally Posted by KyleB
(Post 1543395)
BS on coils causing subframe bushing failure.
Also, BS on 15hours to replace rear subframe bushings on an E60. If you want, I'll look up the ALLDATA time as well as the CCC crash guide time. I've never seen a rear subframe removal pay anywhere near 15 hours on any BMW. I'll eat my words if I look it up in either guide and see 15 hours. If you do end up replacing them, now is the time to see if there's an upgraded part somewhere. When I did them on my E30, I snagged a set of Group N bushings that the factory race teams used for the E30 M3 DTM cars. Maybe there's an aftermarket or M car upgrade?
Originally Posted by audiophool
(Post 1543402)
Typically subframe bushings can be replaced without removing the unit. BMW has a puller that can take them out one at a time from under the car while the others are still holding up the subframe.
I'm assuming you're talking about bushings item 2: RealOEM.com * BMW E60N 535xi REAR AXLE CARRIER Oh, and BS on the coilovers being the cause.
Originally Posted by Jim165
(Post 1543467)
Maybe you should get a second opinion on where that clunk is coming from. In your other post you stated that the clunk is coming from the front. Being that you have a 6 speed and it's coming from the front, that sounds like a worn guibo. It is known that the guibo wears faster in the manual cars vs. the auto, so that could be your problem...just a guess, tho. Definitely get a 2nd opinion before jumping in on the subframe bushings..
Originally Posted by Booyaazaa
(Post 1543507)
Hey give CamberToe a call. They are out on Long Island and a few of my buddies have used them with great results. Not to mention their pricing was reasonable.
-- Drop the exhaust out of the way -- Undo the emergency brake cable at the handle inside the car -- Unbolt the calipers and hang them from something not attached to the subframe -- Remove the rotors -- Unbolt the bottom of the struts at the hub -- Unbolt the driveshaft from the dif -- Support the subframe and -- Undo the four bolts that hold the subframe to the vehicle |
I did this on my E61, and replaced them with powerflex. Took about 2-3 hours.
You don't have to undo the emergency cables, just unclip them above the exhuast. The driveshaft can also be hangin' with the diff still mounted. But you need to support the rear subframe on both sides, and replace the bushing on at the time. You will need some speciel tools to get the old bushing out, and some heat will eas' up the process. |
Originally Posted by Tue-Track
(Post 1543977)
I did this on my E61, and replaced them with powerflex. Took about 2-3 hours.
You don't have to undo the emergency cables, just unclip them above the exhuast. The driveshaft can also be hangin' with the diff still mounted. But you need to support the rear subframe on both sides, and replace the bushing on at the time. You will need some speciel tools to get the old bushing out, and some heat will eas' up the process. I'm on the fence about installing them. |
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Dodged a bullet on this one, false alarm bro's. Took the car to another shop yesterday for a second opinion. Car had a bad transmission mount and engine mount on the drivers side(time to get a new indy). I let the shop go ahead and change the transmission mount (both) since it was the lighter of the 2 jobs and didnt cost me much saves me a little time also. Now Im going to tackle the motor mount job but cant seem to find it mentioned in the bentley Idk if its because its that easy or im looking the wrong section I checked the index also but cant find it at all. Has anyone done this repair on there 545/550? I know the other models its a little easier of a job. I have done a search and could not find any DIY's. It would be clutch if someone could help me out with this. I have done a search and came up empty unless there is something I overlooked. I do know engine has to be lifted Im comfortable with that from doing the infamous alternator bracket gasket job weekend warriored that thing PITA. I was positive this info would be in the bentley but couldnt find it might just be to much on the brain. All help is appreciated.
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The powerflex bushings are really hard, so I just did the subframe with them. Alle the other bushing have been replaced with oem-like ones, and my Bilstein B8 dampers are so great. Really love them!
After the powerflex have been mounted I can hear some resonating from the exhaust when the converter does the lock-up and engine reach 1.500 rpm, maby its my exhaust that is finished inside?? But I just put it in DS, then it disapears. Or just accelerate :) |
Originally Posted by Tue-Track
(Post 1544033)
The powerflex bushings are really hard, so I just did the subframe with them. Alle the other bushing have been replaced with oem-like ones, and my Bilstein B8 dampers are so great. Really love them!
After the powerflex have been mounted I can hear some resonating from the exhaust when the converter does the lock-up and engine reach 1.500 rpm, maby its my exhaust that is finished inside?? But I just put it in DS, then it disapears. Or just accelerate :) Sorry to jack your thread Quarta2six. |
Originally Posted by 545iMike
(Post 1544049)
Thats what I needed to hear. Thanks. Did you use the regular stiffness bushings or the black series for the sub-frame?
Sorry to jack your thread Quarta2six. |
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