<E30> Something else to check

[Bob.Fluharty@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Bob Fluharty)]

     I changed my rear strut mounts Saturday (thanks for the tips Jack 
     Money!) Easy job, and cured my squeak. But I discovered an unrelated 
     problem which I don't believe I've seen discussed on the digest.
     
     In the right rear wheel well there is a steel channel which serves as 
     a guard for the fuel line. What looked like flakes of rust turned out 
     to be a thorough rusted-out condition, so I removed the channel. 
     Looking behind it, I first thought I had uncovered a major problem, as 
     it looked like the wheel well itself was rusted. This turned out to be 
     superficial (mostly just staining) and cleaned up well. So I guess I 
     caught it before the rust spread to something expensive.
     
     The part is about $15 and the fix is pretty easy (4 bolts, plus take 
     loose the shock top and the inner fender liner) . Recommend you check 
     yours.
     
     Bob Fluharty       '87 325is       Cincinnati

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