Another 328i, this ones an E46

[helix402]

Picked these up last weekend, will weld them on soon.

[helix402]

Started the rebuild on a second hand vanos unit so I can just pop it on:

[helix402]

Today I changed the n/s/r lower hub bush for an "M3" one. I had already changed the o/s/r one as that corner had a complete overall with new arm, bearing and bushes. This is the new bush:

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-1073-rear-outer-...

Here are some pics:

Original bush:





Fitting the new bush:



Removing the old one:



New bush fitted:







This is the part:



Here are some pics of the floor cracks (with grey underseal on):









For those asking the obvious question, why change bushes when you have nasty floor cracks? I had the bush on the shelf and can change in just over an hour. I can't spare the time at the moment to drop the rear axle and get welding.

Edited by helix402 on Tuesday 29th December 18:04

Edited by helix402 on Tuesday 29th December 19:16

[helix402]

[helix402]

Checking the camber with the new n/s/r lower bush:



This is the unloaded camber.

[s m]

helix402 said:

Checking the camber with the new n/s/r lower bush:



This is the unloaded camber.

Presumably that's an app that is downloaded as part of the camber gauges?

[helix402]

It's an app called Camber Gold.

[s m]

helix402 said:

It's an app called Camber Gold.

Cheers

[helix402]

I put my rebuilt VANOs unit on today. It did make a difference. Very occasionally on cold starts at low engine speeds there was slight surging, no faults stored. This has gone, also there is slightly more torque at low engine speeds. A job worth doing.

[helix402]

Just sold the 328. I got a new job which involves more travelling. The 328 has been sold to a friend and replaced with a 2000 330dA Touring. With 220k miles. I might do a thread on that one. It's getting the 328 suspension put on it for starters, fitted M3 rear trailing arm bushes already-it had the original ones! 0 deg 12' rear toe in, factory spec is 16+-10 so not bad. Was toeing out with the old bushes. I'll set the rear camber to my favoured -1.5 degs unloaded once the 328 susp is on.