RE: bmw-digest V9 #1254

["Dejong, Paul" <Paul.Dejong@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Manuel,
I do not know to name it exactly but I will try to explain. In my opinion
you almost certainly suffer from a worn linkage between anti-roll bar and
front strut. This linkage is a metal bar with on both sides a ball-joint.
Though you can not feel any play in it (because of the weight of the car) it
still can be there. On a bumpy surface it sounds like metallic ticking  but
you won't hear it on larger bumps.  It is a 5 min. DIY job to replace one
and the price here in the Netherlands is the equivalent of 30$(US). So
before messing with the struts I would first try to replace this linkage
which are known to last only about 100-150k (kilometers that is).
Hope this helped to cheer you up.

Paul de Jong
The Netherlands
Sapphire blue '71 Stag Mk1 manual OD
'95 BMW 525tds



> Date: Thu, 14 Oct 1999 17:10:54 PDT
> From: "Manuel Paredes" <ddrk1@domain.elided>
> Subject: E36 Front rattling
> 
> Hello all,
> I have been asking questions about a rattling noise I am getting from my 
> passengers side from wheel well and I came to the conclusion that it is my
> 
> strut. Is there ANY sure way of checking this hypothesis of mine?  I have 
> checked all the bushings and pushed the front right side of the car up and
> 
> down and everything seems to be normal.  No wierd noises or anything.  Do 
> any of you know what the "typical" life expectancy of a strut is?  I know
> it 
> depends on the driving but there must be some kind of idea out there.  My 
> car is pushing 80k so I do think it could be a bad strut.  If not what
> else 
> could it be??  It only happens when I am driving not when I am idling.
> ANY 
> help will be appreciated.
> 
> Manuel Paredes
> 95 325i sharked, x-ed, M3mflrd
> L.A. BMWCCA
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