10-16-2005, 09:37 PM
That guy is a dumb ass.
One of the most common problems with the e36 is the failure of the rear shock mounts, mine went at around 100k. When they start to go, you would here what sounds like a knocking sound from the rear fender. Almost all e36 owners encounter this problem, but rarely to people just ignore it till it tears through the chassis.
It's not like they just punch through the floor instantly. He probably drove around hearing that sound for 5k+ miles. The parts that WILL fail at around 100k miles are the stupid plastic impeller in the water pump, the thermostat, and the rear shock mounts. It's just something you have to see coming with the e36, hell the fix is only around $60.
One of the most common problems with the e36 is the failure of the rear shock mounts, mine went at around 100k. When they start to go, you would here what sounds like a knocking sound from the rear fender. Almost all e36 owners encounter this problem, but rarely to people just ignore it till it tears through the chassis.
It's not like they just punch through the floor instantly. He probably drove around hearing that sound for 5k+ miles. The parts that WILL fail at around 100k miles are the stupid plastic impeller in the water pump, the thermostat, and the rear shock mounts. It's just something you have to see coming with the e36, hell the fix is only around $60.
1993 BMW 325is
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