E46 rear top mount recommendation
Discussion
Chaps,
One of my rear top mounts has failed on my e46 330d touring.
They were only recently replaced so I'm thinking it's probably sensible to go with stronger items this time or they'll just end up breaking again.
I've heard that e46 m3 cab mounts are considered to be stronger but does anyone know if they're interchangeable with a touring or if there's anything else I should consider?
One of my rear top mounts has failed on my e46 330d touring.
They were only recently replaced so I'm thinking it's probably sensible to go with stronger items this time or they'll just end up breaking again.
I've heard that e46 m3 cab mounts are considered to be stronger but does anyone know if they're interchangeable with a touring or if there's anything else I should consider?
DJFish said:
Chaps,
One of my rear top mounts has failed on my e46 330d touring.
They were only recently replaced so I'm thinking it's probably sensible to go with stronger items this time or they'll just end up breaking again.
I've heard that e46 m3 cab mounts are considered to be stronger but does anyone know if they're interchangeable with a touring or if there's anything else I should consider?
I'm running genuine BMW E46 cab rear top mounts on my E30 after the previous 'upgrade' E36 versions, also genuine BMW items, didn't last very long.One of my rear top mounts has failed on my e46 330d touring.
They were only recently replaced so I'm thinking it's probably sensible to go with stronger items this time or they'll just end up breaking again.
I've heard that e46 m3 cab mounts are considered to be stronger but does anyone know if they're interchangeable with a touring or if there's anything else I should consider?
They're interchangeable with E30, E36, E46 models regardless of the body derivative afaik.
OI, BOTH OF YOU ^^^ there should be another big washer on the bottom, like the one on top. Looks like it's corroded off, remains might be sat on the bottom of the damper rod.
It's job is to stop the whole mount punching through when you hit a pothole or whatever, like yours have done
You don't get one with new mounts, or new dampers, you need to order separately from BMW if yours are missing.
Number 6 here, it mirrors number 12
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=AR52&...
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It's job is to stop the whole mount punching through when you hit a pothole or whatever, like yours have done
You don't get one with new mounts, or new dampers, you need to order separately from BMW if yours are missing.
Number 6 here, it mirrors number 12
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=AR52&...
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buggalugs said:
OI, BOTH OF YOU ^^^ there should be another big washer on the bottom, like the one on top. Looks like it's corroded off, remains might be sat on the bottom of the damper rod.
It's job is to stop the whole mount punching through when you hit a pothole or whatever, like yours have done
You don't get one with new mounts, or new dampers, you need to order separately from BMW if yours are missing.
Number 6 here, it mirrors number 12
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=AR52&...
Ask me how I now know this
Can you still get the Z3 reinforcement plates as well? I used them on my 328i and the M3 ones on the frontIt's job is to stop the whole mount punching through when you hit a pothole or whatever, like yours have done
You don't get one with new mounts, or new dampers, you need to order separately from BMW if yours are missing.
Number 6 here, it mirrors number 12
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=AR52&...
Ask me how I now know this
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