Is this replaceable
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I've looked at Jags with less corrosion! 
As Zedebee says, I would get a mini wire brush in there and see what the state is underneath all the crustiness. If it was dangerously corroded it would have been picked up on the last MOT (you would hope).
As Zedebee says, I would get a mini wire brush in there and see what the state is underneath all the crustiness. If it was dangerously corroded it would have been picked up on the last MOT (you would hope).
They’re pretty easy to get hold off. I’ve picked up a set for my Zed. Same part as many of the e46 range as well. Just have a quick search for e46 hub / knuckle. BMW call it a king pin, but rarely seen them advertised as that.
Going to give it a good clean and go por route as well. I’m completely stripping mine. So can put a new shield and bearing on as well. Just sort it all once - so it’ll last another 20+ years.
Going to give it a good clean and go por route as well. I’m completely stripping mine. So can put a new shield and bearing on as well. Just sort it all once - so it’ll last another 20+ years.
raymond.harper
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An electric drill with a wire brush is very good at removing rust but watch out for the rubber bits. I would inspect both the brake pipes and ends of the hoses, both common advisories on MOT. Pull the strut cover down and check under the mount. I wonder what horrors await on the rear end. Already I have seen warnings about rust on the rear subframes on early Z4s. Looks like you will be spending a lot of time on your back grinding away!
I bought the drill brush attachments and they worked well when replacing the wheels and cleaning the hubs so they look fine now. The only items on the MOT advisory are on the rear, being rust on the sub frame but not seriously weakened by it.
Weather is good so more of the above on the quickjack 8)
Weather is good so more of the above on the quickjack 8)
[ref]chengy[/ref], I think he means the lower 'wishbone'. Didn't you just buy a pair of Meyle ones from ECP.pvr said:
[ref]pvr[/ref], that lower wishbone doesn't look corroded to me from your photo?
However, if you're changing the rest..................... obviously consider doing the lollipop at the same time unless they are relatively new.
It is a 7000 TL, 3500 kg lift capacity.
You put the blocks where you want, you have two times 50 cm areas where you can put the blocks so fit most cars
Got mine at Costco for £1450 inc vat compared to 1800 ex vat on the resellers website.
It is lovely to work with, 30 seconds each side to align and the car is in the air within a couple of minutes after getting the units out of the garage
You put the blocks where you want, you have two times 50 cm areas where you can put the blocks so fit most cars
Got mine at Costco for £1450 inc vat compared to 1800 ex vat on the resellers website.
It is lovely to work with, 30 seconds each side to align and the car is in the air within a couple of minutes after getting the units out of the garage
Thanks for the heads up, I did see that it didn’t come with the hydraulic oil. Any idea if it’s specific oil or typical off the shelf stuff?
Ps I see that you like your old VW Golf’s. Ironically I sold my old mk2 GTI to buy my Z4MC. Prior to that I had a mk1 GTi for 15 years, just awesome cars.
Ps I see that you like your old VW Golf’s. Ironically I sold my old mk2 GTI to buy my Z4MC. Prior to that I had a mk1 GTi for 15 years, just awesome cars.
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I bought this one:
Hydraulic Oil ISO 46 HLP 46 5 Litres 5L https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B077Y9YRGF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_NfHelqUBHSrSx
You use just over 2 litres of it.
Love the Golfs yes, had a MK2 when I was 19 and never been without one since then. The last MK2 was a 16V from 1990, loved that one and regretted selling it.
Hydraulic Oil ISO 46 HLP 46 5 Litres 5L https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B077Y9YRGF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_NfHelqUBHSrSx
You use just over 2 litres of it.
Love the Golfs yes, had a MK2 when I was 19 and never been without one since then. The last MK2 was a 16V from 1990, loved that one and regretted selling it.
