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Help needed - I broke the subframe bolt
Trying to remove the 22mm bolt that goes through subframe bushing to add Bruno's rear subframe plates.
Curbed Bolt - 51718181460
Collar Nut (22mm) - 33331126136
Part numbers 6 and 8 on etk. http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...19&hg=33&fg=30
I contanted the dealer and it will take 3 to 4 weeks to come from Germany and will take cost aus$60. I'm thinking on contacting bma auto parts instead, or trying to get them locally from a hardware store. Anyone know how long the bolts are?
Do I have to lower the subframe to put the new bolt in from the top? Or is there another way- I haven't done a job like this before.
Regards
Kristian
This is a bitter lesson to learn but...
a few years back I placed a post concerning the R&R of parts.
ESPECIALLY, lower body, brake, powertrain, suspension and steering parts.
Here's the short version....
Whenever replacing parts that are in contact with crud and water, it is cheaper (and in the long run easier!), to replace the parts along with new hardware.
So....if you going to do any work, when ordering the parts, order the associated hardware. Generally, it amounts to a few extra bucks but it will save you that in time and heartache.
In some cases, BMW stipulates that you NOT use the old hardware so, of course, you should order ANYTHING that they state should be replaced....
Don't be cheap!