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Old 02-15-2010, 07:36 PM   #1
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1. Front control arm bushes.

Are e30 controls arms a direct replacement? I dont need s50 M3 bushes aswell do I?

2. 18" wheels rubbing on inside of wheel wells.

Would the s50 m3 bushes remedy this as the wheels sit a few cm's forward?

3. Leaking steering rack.

Would a local garage be able to fit a Z3 1.9 rack if i told them it does mount the same but it would require extra piping and a bracket etc? Or would they give up on the job, whinge it doesnt fit?

So, does a z3 rack mate with e30 arms. Are the s50 m3 bushes a necessity?

Thanks in advance, I need to get this car taxed and back on the road/track.
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i did the z3 rack on mine, straight bolt-on, the only difference is the cooler pipe that mounts to the rack, and you should replace the tie rod assemblies/boots while your doing it

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on the pipe, the z3 one doesnt fit e36s, but i used one from an e46.
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i did the z3 rack on mine, straight bolt-on, the only difference is the cooler pipe that mounts to the rack, and you should replace the tie rod assemblies/boots while your doing it
ahh cheers mate, I think i'll go for it then. Tie rods aswell, which did you use? standard ones or z3 or e30?
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Old 02-15-2010, 08:20 PM   #4
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on the pipe, the z3 one doesnt fit e36s, but i used one from an e46.
the cooling pipe doesnt fit, is this a metal pipe? could you explain? is there a part number for this e46 part? sorry
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yeah, i used e36 tie rod assemblies, its a metal tube that twists around that connects to the steering rack i cant seem to find a part number right now though, ill see if i have it written down anywhere
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yeah, i used e36 tie rod assemblies, its a metal tube that twists around that connects to the steering rack i cant seem to find a part number right now though, ill see if i have it written down anywhere
is it just the return pipe?

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i searched with a 4 cyl e46 btw.
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Old 02-15-2010, 09:36 PM   #7
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The common leaking oil filter housing seal can make it look like you have a leaking rack.

You might want to be sure.
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The common leaking oil filter housing seal can make it look like you have a leaking rack.

You might want to be sure.
Nah, that seal gets changed every service.

It is the rack, its been advisory for the last 3 years. I've had to top it up a couple of times before.
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Nah, that seal gets changed every service.
Wow!

Most people change it about once every 100,000 miles!
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Wow!

Most people change it about once every 100,000 miles!
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Wow!

Most people change it about once every 100,000 miles!
I think cosmo is referring to the o-rings that get changed when the oil filter does as opposed to the paper gasket and bush that you were talking about.
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I think cosmo is referring to the o-rings that get changed when the oil filter does as opposed to the paper gasket and bush that you were talking about.
I was but, yeah its still definately the rack thats leaking.
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2. 18" wheels rubbing on inside of wheel wells.

Would the s50 m3 bushes remedy this as the wheels sit a few cm's forward?
Any takers? I may have to borrow some wheels off someone to get it passed its mot, haha.
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