BAD NEWS!!!....Rear Subframe Bushing worn.
#21
I used the yellow ones.
Quarta2six--> I don't think you will find a DIY on motor mount replacement, it's a pretty big task.
You will need to support the engine with a hangin' device, and remove the front axel support.
So if you don't have the speciel tools or a lift it will be very hard.
Quarta2six--> I don't think you will find a DIY on motor mount replacement, it's a pretty big task.
You will need to support the engine with a hangin' device, and remove the front axel support.
So if you don't have the speciel tools or a lift it will be very hard.
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Last edited by 545iMike; 07-25-2014 at 11:29 AM.
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I used the yellow ones.
Quarta2six--> I don't think you will find a DIY on motor mount replacement, it's a pretty big task.
You will need to support the engine with a hangin' device, and remove the front axel support.
So if you don't have the speciel tools or a lift it will be very hard.
Quarta2six--> I don't think you will find a DIY on motor mount replacement, it's a pretty big task.
You will need to support the engine with a hangin' device, and remove the front axel support.
So if you don't have the speciel tools or a lift it will be very hard.
Yea ive taken a look like Tue-Trakc said it calls for removal of the front axel support which seems pretty involved but I dont think that is necessary waiting on some more input from a fellow member hopefully this will be easy. I dont want to pay for labor.
#24
At least for the driver side mount is is not necessary to remove an axel or hang the engine from above. I've used a floor jack and a block of wood to support it from below on friends 545. Check out oil cooler / engine mount gasket DIYs - one step of that DIY is to remove the driver side engine mount. It is still PITA, but doable - two of us finished the job over the weekend.
#25
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?
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?
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