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Robin
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Fri Nov 04, 2005 4:26 pm Post subject:
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With reference to my other post about scrapping the car, here is the
problem with my rear suspension:
When driving over any bumps, the car rattles. I can describe the noise
as follows (bear with me). My father used to have a Bedford Rascal van
which he delivered wine in. To protect the floor, he put a loose sheet
of plywood on the bottom, which would clatter when you went over bumps.
My car sounds exactly the same, although I don't have a large sheet of
plywood in the back.
I've also lost confidence in the car's handling.
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John Burns
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Fri Nov 04, 2005 6:58 pm Post subject:
Re: Rear suspension problem |
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| Quote: | When driving over any bumps, the car rattles. I can describe the noise
as follows (bear with me). My father used to have a Bedford Rascal van
which he delivered wine in. To protect the floor, he put a loose sheet
of plywood on the bottom, which would clatter when you went over bumps.
My car sounds exactly the same, although I don't have a large sheet of
plywood in the back.
I've also lost confidence in the car's handling.
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Sounds very like subframe or trailing arm bushings.
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AL
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Sat Nov 05, 2005 7:28 am Post subject:
Re: Rear suspension problem |
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My 6er does the same think, I have pointed out the sub frame bushings.
AlF
"John Burns" <john@unixnerd.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
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| Quote: | When driving over any bumps, the car rattles. I can describe the noise
as follows (bear with me). My father used to have a Bedford Rascal van
which he delivered wine in. To protect the floor, he put a loose sheet
of plywood on the bottom, which would clatter when you went over bumps.
My car sounds exactly the same, although I don't have a large sheet of
plywood in the back.
I've also lost confidence in the car's handling.
Sounds very like subframe or trailing arm bushings.
--
Who needs a life when you've got Unix? :-)
Email: john@unixnerd.demon.co.uk, John G.Burns B.Eng, Bonny Scotland
Web : http://www.unixnerd.demon.co.uk - The Ultimate BMW Homepage!
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Tbird-Steve
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Mon Nov 21, 2005 9:14 am Post subject:
Re: Rear suspension problem |
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Sure it's not a loose spare wheel? If it's a 5 series the dog-bone links to
the rear axle are often over-looked.
Steve
"Robin" <creffield@gmail.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | With reference to my other post about scrapping the car, here is the
problem with my rear suspension:
When driving over any bumps, the car rattles. I can describe the noise
as follows (bear with me). My father used to have a Bedford Rascal van
which he delivered wine in. To protect the floor, he put a loose sheet
of plywood on the bottom, which would clatter when you went over bumps.
My car sounds exactly the same, although I don't have a large sheet of
plywood in the back.
I've also lost confidence in the car's handling.
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Blake Dodson
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Mon Nov 21, 2005 5:23 pm Post subject:
Re: Rear suspension problem |
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I dont know what model yours is....but BMW's are famous for ripping the
subframe mounts from the car. I have removed many a rear seat to reveal
broken welds and bracing where the subframe pins seat. |
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Robin
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Tue Nov 22, 2005 4:38 pm Post subject:
Re: Rear suspension problem |
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Mine is a 1993 E34 520i. I don't think the spare tyre would cause the
same handling problems. I'll have a look under the seat later today. |
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Malt_Hound
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Tue Nov 22, 2005 6:49 pm Post subject:
Re: Rear suspension problem |
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Robin wrote:
| Quote: | Mine is a 1993 E34 520i. I don't think the spare tyre would cause the
same handling problems. I'll have a look under the seat later today.
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Ripped subframe mounts is a three series phenomenon. And it is *not* a
common one on cars that do not have 1) stiffened suspension and b) been
thrshed on the track / autocross circuits.
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