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Today I had to bring the car to the mechanic. The car is having some drivetrain flexing issues where I can feel the rear and and the driveshaft move. I think I've heard the driveshaft hit the tunnel wall when going over a bump. Also, I have a new coolant leak I wasn't aware of. Hoping the shop will take care of everything.
Most likely the center support bearing on the driveshaft is bad. That would be my guess.Quote:
Originally Posted by Whammy
feeling the rear end moving around is likely gonna be more than a CSB. :) hoping it's not rear floor-related...Quote:
Originally Posted by Vas
Me too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vas
My guess is that it is a combination of the CSB and the subframe bushings. I was under the car on Monday and looked at the rear. I do not see any cracks at all in the subframe floor. While the subframe bushings are hard to inspect, they do look a bit worn for 177k.Quote:
Originally Posted by slater
the CSB would have to be a really sorry state to make a banging noise. that said, a full exhaust-out inspection on a hoist is going to reveal a lot. have you replaced any bushings in the rear suspension? if not, i'm going to assume that the RTABs and outer RCABs are toast, as they should be well dead by 177K miles. the subframe mounts do wear but i was surprised by how good mine looked at 140K miles when i replaced them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Whammy
definitely check the rear floor thorough. the left rear mount and kink in the floor just inboard of the mount, as well as the left rear wheel well where the vertical sheet metal meets the floor and the first critical areas to inspect. then the right front mount, but the damage it usually not seen until the subframe is lowered. also, you can't really see fine cracks or popped spot welds without fully dropping the subframe and cleaning the rear floor. if you're dropping the subframe to replace mounts, there isn't a better time to do this.
So, the shop tightened up the shock mounts and re-torqued the subframe bolts. Noise from the rear end seems better and not as loose. After driving the car this week, I still notice the driveshaft vibrating. At times it is extremely noticable, other times it is subtle. The shop owner, a friend, doesn't want to start chasing things and wants to wait until the problem gets consisent and worse.Quote:
Originally Posted by slater
I've done the RTABs, but not the RCABs.
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bummer.
however, your username makes sense now. ;)
sorry to say this, but it sounds like time to find another shop... clearly they're not interested in finding or fixing the issue, friend or not. bummer.Quote:
Originally Posted by Whammy
Self inflicted?Quote:
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Originally Posted by slater
:ducking Sadly, yes while trying to park into a spot at work.Quote:
Originally Posted by BMWCurves
Got a call from the insurance. Cost wise, it is not too bad (~$1200) to repair. Going to wait until October to get it completed due to shop availability and my wedding.
Get your priorities in order. Reschedule the wedding.Quote:
Originally Posted by Whammy
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Changed the oil and the spark plugs in the ZHP today. The car is almost at 180,000mi.
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The washer fluid pump decided to fail and leak/drain the washer reservoir. Replaced both the pump and the grommet into the reservoir. No more leaks!
I didn't realize your car had so many miles on the odo. Nice!
Yeah, I wish it wasn't that high, but it is. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by BMWCurves
Eh, wear it proudly.Quote:
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I hate black. But when it's clean....
Still needs a full detail badly.
Mileage is just a number. But I am catching up :P
Oh really? Where you at fool?
Lol 163k on sketchi.Quote:
Originally Posted by Whammy
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Woohoo!
Nice results
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It finally happened this morning...
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Think you can repost the pics of the pillar diy? Or share new images of how everything turned out.
Btw congrats on getting married.
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Sure, I'll see if I can get tonight!
Thanks!
Awesome. ThanksQuote:
Originally Posted by Whammy
Man that looks good.
Was this the seller ?
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F172861041139
Also were you able to install the small strips into the center of the pillars ?
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I think so. It looks very familiar to what I remember purchasing. That said, the fabric is thicker than the stock fabric. Yes, I was able to install the center strips. They however are a bit delicate/brittle on the tabs so be careful.
If I had to do it all over again, I would have bought new pillars and called it good. I still have the B and C pillars to do.
Good stuff
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A little stable update:
Earlier this year I got rid of my Jeep Cherokee (XJ) due to the money pit it was becoming and the continual maintenance / re-work I was having to do due to new parts failing.
I finally have a replacement to the XJ. My dad is selling me his '03 4Runner V8 Sport. It has ~117,000mi on it, has been very well maintained (received a binder from my dad; he's the original owner), and is in excellent condition. While I'm not thrilled that it is an auto, I'm happy about that it is a good evolution in my next winter vehicle. Hoping it lasts a long time! From what I've read, the V8 is a great engine as long as it is maintained. I'm flying home next month to pick it up.
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Nice new rig. Enjoy the ownership
Nice, Perfect for those Denver winters
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Originally Posted by Vas
Thanks! I'm a bit excited to get it. The only thing it needs at the moment will be rear brakes and new tires.Quote:
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I feel like an idiot. Got pulled over last night. Not for speeding but for having expired plates. :facepalm
I cannot believe I forgot to do this. Damn wedding stuff lol!
Sorry, dude!
Body shop called this week to schedule the car going in to get a new rear bumper. Going to drop it off on Friday before leaving for the airport to pick up V8 goodness!
That 4 runner.... I drove one for the first time this summer.... borrowed it from a friend when I was back in Jersey... it was early 2000's beat to crap with a ton of miles on it and a pretty anemic engine but I really liked it! It was a good solid vehicle with a nice layout... I wanted to drive it home! lol