2240310 1972 BMW 3.0cs

[boonies]

Probably need to drop the entire front subframe and replace all the bushings, especially the front strut rod ones. Maybe do this twice so as to assure reliability...

The refresh of the front end and engine compartment (about 4k miles ago) included all new suspension components. I have checked and all of them are tight and in good shape still.

The strut rod bushings are an absolute bitch, made worse by the powder coating of the sub-frame which reduced the inside diameter of the bushing holes / mounting points.

 

[ScottAndrews]

The strut rod bushings are an absolute bitch, made worse by the powder coating of the sub-frame which reduced the inside diameter of the bushing holes / mounting points.

I KNOW, which is why I suggested doing them twice! That that doesn't kill you makes you stronger!!

(In case you missed it, I was joking...)

 

[boonies]

I checked with Koni about rebuilding the units that I had taken off (part number was slightly different: 82P-1667 stamped as heavy turn) and they referred me to their approved re-builder. The re-builder in Sonoma CA quoted $450 per unit, plus any hard parts that might be damaged or too heavily worn. Unfortunately it just does not make sense to go that route.

Bilsteins ordered for the front, will worry about the back when I do the full tear-down. Meanwhile I pulled the driver's side (side with the problem apart and removed the strut.