130i le rear subframe replacement. | Baby BMW Forum I've got hold of a replacement subframe for my 130i The one on isn't in the worst condition but it could stand to do with a decent cleaning up as there's a reasonable amount of rot on it It's weird as other parts seem to be much better!
DIY - Subframe Removal and Bushing Install - BIMMERPOST There are two 8mm screws on the bottom of the car, make sure to take those out The easiest way to remove these is to try and clear the studs first and then focus on removing the liner
Front Subframe Removal Oil Pan Replacement - BimmerFest BMW Forum IF you wanted to, you could remove them and you could remount the subframe by hand What I did was move the subframe into position and then bolt the outer ball joints on the control arm to the spindles
DIY: Intercooler install for dummies(the stuf the manufacturers dont . . . Removal of the stock FMIC is very easy and well documented in these videos No need to discuss that further Now, One major thing everyone wants to know and is not included in these videos, where to trim! ? This small corner of plastic was a big deal
Rear subframe replacement - Baby BMW Forum Do I need to remove the control arms knuckles before dropping the subframe or can they stay on and swap them off the car? My big concern is that once the subframe is off then the main chassis is excessively rusty too
Oil pan gasket w o lowering subframe - BimmerFest BMW Forum Add to that, these BMW's are prone to warping, and the RTV compensates for that A metal rubber gasket won't have the same ability, and you could end up with another leak, or at least, another in the near future