muly Posted February 20, 2009 Report Share Posted February 20, 2009 Any news m8 yet? No mate not heard anything yet, i also email Bmw uk and they have not replied either, i really cant see how they can get out of it, the subframe fault has followed them from the e30 days, even a mates 400bhp 20yr old cossie does not pull its mounts out lol Dirty tool- How long did it take before the dealers got back to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muly Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Had a phone call from the Bmw bodyshop they have booked me in for Monday to look at the subframe , so fingers crossed all goes well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Tool Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Nice one mate. I was quotes 2 weeks for the repair to be carried out on mine but that got pushed to 3 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muly Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Bmw have just rang today and said there will be a courtesy car waiting for me on monday (1.2 polo) and they will take pics of the damage and keep my car there untill Bmw uk give them the go ahead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 My mate got his 2000 323 mot today slight crack,but still passed Going to contact BMW UK But do you think he will have problem as running 18`s and eibach springs? If so will replace parts before we go up for inspection Has FSH but not all main delaer and has around 80k on clock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muly Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Mine had 18s from new as do alot of Bm's so that should not be a problem, as for the springs mine is lowered and the dealer said it would be best to at least put the rear standard springs back on just incase the bodyshop say anything, so i will be doing that on sunday as it only takes 20 mins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Mine had 18s from new as do alot of Bm's so that should not be a problem, as for the springs mine is lowered and the dealer said it would be best to at least put the rear standard springs back on just incase the bodyshop say anything, so i will be doing that on sunday as it only takes 20 mins Thats what i am going to suggest to him also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muly Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Should be getting mine back late next week cant wait, as the courtesy car needs more power Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 Well looked a right tit Called Mot place to find out exactly what was noted,they never got back so went to John Clark Service manager was nice as hell and put it on ramp to find nothing He calls up mot station to find out it was the bushes that are splitting not the subframe cracking lol Lowers car and goes off in huff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muly Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 lol at least its ok though , i had a phone call this morning and they said i should have the car back about 25th of this month, as they are waiting of parts, i must say Bmw have been perfect about it and kept me well informed, i am even bonding now with the vw polo lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muly Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Well last update on mine got the car back today, and am very happy, job is spot on and Bmw have been great throughout the whole time, keeping me updated on the phone, it took 19 days from when i dropped it off to picking it back up, anyway this post just gives anyone in the future who may get this problem an idea of times/experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J555ONE Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 These are the plates that need to be welded in, They are £100 + p&p from the US. But I found a pdf which shows you where to cut and weld. So I'm going buy some sheet and make my own, and at the same time i will make templates Mr Moo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muly Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Has yours gone aswell mate ? or are you just going to use the plates to strengthen it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J555ONE Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Not gone yet, just want to strengthen it up abit as it knocks when i change gear. Checked the bushes and they are fine so i think its the mounting points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muly Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 if you have checked for cracks etc and it all seems fine, i would check the bushes that are on the propshaft there are 2 and are common 2 fail and cause knocking when changing gear the most common of the 2 is called the guibo, if you do a search on it, then have a look at yours it might be worn if you ever do get the subframe cracks its worth getting it done for free from bmw as they replace the whole rear section with a new one with stronger mounts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J555ONE Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 if you have checked for cracks etc and it all seems fine, i would check the bushes that are on the propshaft there are 2 and are common 2 fail and cause knocking when changing gear the most common of the 2 is called the guibo, if you do a search on it, then have a look at yours it might be worn if you ever do get the subframe cracks its worth getting it done for free from bmw as they replace the whole rear section with a new one with stronger mounts Thanks, I have already looked into them and all seems fine. I don’t think BMW will replace it if it’s out of warrantee. And to be honest I need to replace the diff seals and polybush the subframe so I’d prefer do it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muly Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Bmw will replace the whole section for free mate, they done mine last month, its a design fault Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J555ONE Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Even if the car is not standard? Suppose i could wait for it crack and put it all back standard. What year is your car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muly Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 mine is a 99 mate, i only removed the rear lowered springs, everything else was left on, and they were great thoughout the process, courtesy car etc, and kept me informed on the phone, mine had only just started very small crack about 10mm on passenger side, they even sent me a £50 voucher a few weeks ago lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J555ONE Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Did you have the thump when changing gear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muly Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Yeah mate i did have the thump/clunk when changing gear, but that turned out to be the guibo bush i mentioned above, have it here ready to put on when i can get my finger out and get it fitted lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringy93 Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 How much and where did you get the guibo bush from muly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muly Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 replied in the other post mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARIF Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 AAARRRRGH,for crying out loud.Heard this weird creaking sound from the rear passenger side today at low speeds so got it onto some ramps at my local Indy and was gutted too see that my subframe has started to rip away from the floor,I am truly upset.So what are my options guys.have sent BMW GB an email.What are the chances of them repairing this under warranty ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithS Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 Thats rubbish news mate! Think Bmw fix it no questions asked! Free of charge!! Take it to a dealer asap! Hope you get it sorted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
