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there are multiple pieces that can be considered "the tie-rod" Are they talking inner, outer, both? Unless you live in a salt mine (also known as the rust belt) you should be able to adjust without heat...and even with heat, unless they are a Gorilla with the tools it shouldn't break.
Here is the retail for both COMPLETE (inner, outer, etc)
04 LEFT TIE ROD 1 09/1998 32106777503 $160.39
05 RIGHT TIE ROD 1 09/1998 32106777504 $160.39
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...40&hg=32&fg=25
I'm thinking just outer tie rods, which are $45 each I believe.
Stu, we do live in a high-salt area (northeast). Mine were seized as well on my first alignment attempt, but after trying again a couple days later we got the outers to move with some PB Blaster. We snapped a super tight vice grip to it and gave it a few good smacks. Eventually it gave way, we didn't use heat.
evan - as you probably received my text, I got some PB blaster. Soaked it, gonna wait a couple hours (and pack for school!) and bring it back to town fair tire.
Good shtuff, keep me updated.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stigissimo
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Tap and die set or an appropriate drill bit and a drill should do it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zell
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