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Numerous threads in the Suspension section re: rear trailing arm bushing replacement. Some members here even have the tool for rent.Quote:
Originally Posted by Prestovie
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The VANOS oil pipe (hose) is ~$40-50 from the dealer (i didn't want to go with an off-brand here), and you should purchase 4 new washers. Not hard to do if you have smaller hands - just takes a bit of time.
Lemforder Brand z4m trailing bushings are $20 each from fcp euro.
Just need the tool and it is not a difficult diy.
Same goes for the Vanos Oil Line
Do the Vanos line now, that's critical. Do the bushings when you can afford it
How often should you change oil, time-wise? When I return home the car will have only had about 1,000 miles on the oil but I changed it early last June. I have my own oil change interval set at a year in my maintenance spreadsheet, but that was sort of arbitrary since I assumed I'd be come close to the 5k mileage marker every year anyways.
Synthetic oil used l assume?Quote:
Originally Posted by BMWCurves
Long drain intervals are not terrible especially if the oil carries the correct approval rating for the vehicle. But personally I would drain it and fill new oil.
Yes, there's currently synthetic oil in there (Mobil1 0W-40). I plan to replace it but wasn't sure if there was a general rule for age intervals in oil changes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vas
Gotcha.Quote:
Originally Posted by BMWCurves
Mobil 1 has a recommendation which IIRC is 15k or one year, whichever occurs first. This is for the Synthetic oil
Oh that's great to hear about the prices, I'm literally broke right now so waiting on next paycheck to fix that Vanos leak. I'm going to be gone for the next week on spring break so it can wait until after that
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Sigh.. lost count of how many of these I've had to replace. Usually they just crack though, never seen one blown out this bad. Any ideas for reinforcing the fogs? Do the laminates really offer any protection?
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Damn, dude. I'm no engineer but I can't imagine the flat front of the lens helps.Quote:
Originally Posted by bimmergofast
Laminates would give a slight buffer, and would at least hold everything together in the event of another break.