cdodds2004 Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 had my car up on the ramps today and gave it a good once over, no cracks at 100k on the clocks,, so im going to ring bmw and ask about getting the resin injected into it? has anybody had this done and do they no the price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty-Mac Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Is it all E46's that are affected or only earlier larger engined ones? Ive just purchased a 2001 (Y) 320 CI Auto, 69,000 miles. Hadnt heard of this until after purchase. Dont collect the car (from a large 1000 car car supermarket, reputable garage in business since 1930) till next week, they are putting a fresh MOT on it. Hmmm. Wont put me off as i adore the car and fell in love with it as soon as i saw / drove it (drove well from what i could see), hopefully dont have to bite the bullet too soon after purchase but better get it looked at eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coley Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 I checked mine over as my diff was out the other week, can't see any cracks or hear any noises and mine has done 170k so pretty happy about that (330ci msport) but I use mine with a welded diff (3.38 ratio) so I'm going to take mine back out and strengthen all the rear up anyway for extra safety and strength which low brain speed shop will do for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runthewall Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 oh dear..... just picked up my first e46 328, has a knock going over bumps from the nsr, was positive it was a shock but after reading this im not chuffed! especially at the prospect of paying a bill that size, car dosent have fsh so guessing bmw wont touch it? .... getting ahead of myself not checked yet.... hurry up daylight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joninprague Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 oh dear..... just picked up my first e46 328, has a knock going over bumps from the nsr, was positive it was a shock but after reading this im not chuffed! especially at the prospect of paying a bill that size, car dosent have fsh so guessing bmw wont touch it? .... getting ahead of myself not checked yet.... hurry up daylight fingers crossed for ya chap....... just had mine all welded and is great now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Mark Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Don't panic, it's fixable, a DIY is posted in the DIY section..... Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runthewall Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 fingers crossed for ya chap....... just had mine all welded and is great now what symptoms where you getting mate? , as i say mines is just a knock from thst corner and tail kicks out easy going right... hence why i thought shock.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Mark Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 (edited) http://www.e46zone.c...ame-repair-diy/ Knocking when pulling away or going over bumps, pump the clutch a little at low speed to make the back end dip and rise on the suspension , then get underneath with a decent inspection lamp and check the nearside front subframe mount first.........the most common one to fail. From the outside it merely looks like unsubstantial hairline fracture/crack. Shocks, broken springs, worn trailing arm bushes, cheap unmatched tyres, accident damage, all these (plus more) can contribute to iffy handling and odd noises so do not discount these if you find no cracks. Edited August 27, 2012 by Phantom Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john.med Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 http://www.e46zone.c...ame-repair-diy/ Shocks, broken springs, worn trailing arm bushes, cheap unmatched tyres, accident damage, all these (plus more) can contribute to iffy handling and odd noises so do not discount these if you find no cracks. This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joninprague Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 http://www.e46zone.c...ame-repair-diy/ Knocking when pulling away or going over bumps, pump the clutch a little at low speed to make the back end dip and rise on the suspension , then get underneath with a decent inspection lamp and check the nearside front subframe mount first.........the most common one to fail. From the outside it merely looks like unsubstantial hairline fracture/crack. Shocks, broken springs, worn trailing arm bushes, cheap unmatched tyres, accident damage, all these (plus more) can contribute to iffy handling and odd noises so do not discount these if you find no cracks. I would 2nd this plus I had a bad vibration form the rear at speed. if you jack up the rear then the cracks can be easy to see if they are there..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runthewall Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 right.... had a good look... no cracks!, no excessive leaks from shock and spring looks fine..... took the car a drive after reading symptoms on here, pulled away normally and under acceleration and no clunks on take off!, only time im getting a noise is on eneven ground (more so at low speed) and when i hit a bump/hole... however this is not constant.... in a 1 minute drive ill possibly hear it twice to three times, so something is away, i just dont know what Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john.med Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I had similar symptoms. My rear spring had snapped. Just saying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joninprague Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 right.... had a good look... no cracks!, no excessive leaks from shock and spring looks fine..... took the car a drive after reading symptoms on here, pulled away normally and under acceleration and no clunks on take off!, only time im getting a noise is on eneven ground (more so at low speed) and when i hit a bump/hole... however this is not constant.... in a 1 minute drive ill possibly hear it twice to three times, so something is away, i just dont know what Could also be a fractured drop link or something???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runthewall Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 i didnt know this as new to the cars but the bush on top of the shock is a weak point? ... gonna check this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runthewall Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 sorry if im taking over this thread but the info im recieving is good help... right so jacked car up again, wheel off, spring is spot on! as is subframe, trailing arm bush looks a little tired but not done yet, removed everything from the boot, carpet etc.... noticed that the strut tower and rubber covering mat was wet!..... nowhere else in boot area apart from nsr strut tower (where the sound is coming from) , took the car another drive down an industrial estate , put it in first and just let the engine pull me along slowly... doing this the knock became a kinda rattle. however when hitting a pothole it comes back to the knock/bang...... i have no idea what the wetness on the strut tower was, but seems to coinsidental to be nothing.... hopefully just a shock then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blair Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Just welding up the cracks doesn't solve the problem you HAVE to fit reinforcement plates or it will just happen again the metal is just too thin and the box section not upto the job. This one was welded 2 years ago but the owner didn't want reinforcement plates as it would raise the rear of the car 3mm...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Mark Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Shoulda bought an adjustable coily kit then eh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blair Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 He has one!!!! Phantom Mark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Mark Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 Makes no sense then lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blair Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 I know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B7TMW Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 I'm expecting horrors on the '99 328ci I've just bought. Just easing it up the drive the nearside rear creaks and groans Photos to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Mark Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 There is a DIY thread on how to repair it if you prove to be unlucky mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B7TMW Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 If it is cracked I'm not sure i'll bother. For what these cars are worth now it's just not worth the work. The car is clean but not without it's issues elswhere. I'll post photos of what I find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Mark Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 Where you from ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B7TMW Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Where you from ? Surrey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
