You're an honest guy. Some stealerships would charge for replacing the whole steering rack when that small part will fix the problem. This is why I educated myself on how to maintain my own car as I was burnt too often by main dealers. Example....I was getting a shimmying when applying the brakes and the main dealer said my brake discs were warped, even though they were changed (by the main dealer) at every 12 month service. So after this happened three years running, I started to look into doing my own brakes and I found that a potential cause of this shimmying was sticking caliper pins. So I checked mine and found that they were almost seized in the caliper. I cleaned them off and greased them and hey presto, shimmying was gone.
Great video and amazing to see someone who really knows their stuff about so many cars - Subbed! This is certainly the 'proper' way to fix this issue, but I fixed my F32 by just tightening the original thrust piece - just 5-10mm on the circumference should do it. That was 4 years and 40,000 miles ago and its still perfect. Worth a try for a DIYer.
thanks a lot for the info! I'm having the same problem with a 2010 E89 Z4... they don't make the repair kits / the replacement parts for the E89. My only option is to tighten the thrust bush and hope that it works... otherwise I'm looking at a brand new steering rack :(
Got mine done last year under a recall, 3 or more broken bolts an they replace the whole rack FOC, mine had 3 broken, not sure which they talkin bout but, thankfully win for me this time 💪
nothing compared to the feeling you get when the chains start rattling :). These engines are bulletproof if: chain done every 100k miles, EGR/DPF delete & oil change every 5k miles. swirl flaps a potential issue too if your model has them. saw some issues (on forums) on N57 with crankshaft but not sure what causes that and seems rare enough
Don’t need to delete DPF or EGR… Just use it as intended on long journeys and it’ll be fine. If you keep clogging DPFs, you should be driving a petrol. Swirl flaps are also an old wives tail on anything later than early M57s. N57 swirl flaps don’t fail.
Thanks a lot for all of the great info! I have the same problem, but with an E89 Z4... They didn't make the repair kit/parts for the E89... Could this problem on the F chassis hypothetically be ammeliorated by just tightening the bolt -- instead of replacing the whole thrust bush? I already replaced the drop links on my E89 and it did make it a little bit better... but the knocking is still there. The only other option short of replacing the entire steering rack is tightening that cap (a.k.a. yoke adjustment..) If you have any ideas, I would be delighted to her them! Thanks a lot and have good one!
What was the mileage on this car Baz ? My previous car was same model and never had any issues apart from dropping a 10mm socket from the top on to the under tray. Nightmare.
I need help 😂. I've a 340i touring. Annoying little rattle/ knock on off side front. I've replaced drop link, the longer control arm and steering bush kit. Had top mount off and that's mint condition including bearing. No play that I can see if the arb bush. And the knock / rattle is still there! Only over small bumps. Speed bumps etc doesn't do it. Tearing my hair out now. Only have the smaller control arm and track rod end to replace. But I cannot feel any play in either 😭
Any ideas on a knock from the front brakes on same motor, seems like jus pad movement, big brake type 🙏 already tried new pins, doesn't need pads or discs, jus an annoying knock an creak at slow speed when manoeuvring 🤯
The quality of these videos is getting better and better. That intro was epic
Cheers buddy, it's all a learning process and trying new things but we'll get there 🤙🤙🤙
You're an honest guy. Some stealerships would charge for replacing the whole steering rack when that small part will fix the problem. This is why I educated myself on how to maintain my own car as I was burnt too often by main dealers. Example....I was getting a shimmying when applying the brakes and the main dealer said my brake discs were warped, even though they were changed (by the main dealer) at every 12 month service. So after this happened three years running, I started to look into doing my own brakes and I found that a potential cause of this shimmying was sticking caliper pins. So I checked mine and found that they were almost seized in the caliper. I cleaned them off and greased them and hey presto, shimmying was gone.
BMW should recall this
@@neilg3364 there is a recall as far as I know, mine got recalled an they fitted a whole new rack 👌
Great video and amazing to see someone who really knows their stuff about so many cars - Subbed! This is certainly the 'proper' way to fix this issue, but I fixed my F32 by just tightening the original thrust piece - just 5-10mm on the circumference should do it. That was 4 years and 40,000 miles ago and its still perfect. Worth a try for a DIYer.
Cheers buddy appreciate it
thanks a lot for the info! I'm having the same problem with a 2010 E89 Z4... they don't make the repair kits / the replacement parts for the E89. My only option is to tighten the thrust bush and hope that it works... otherwise I'm looking at a brand new steering rack :(
Baz going gangsta at the beginning haha.Great work as usual.
Got mine done last year under a recall, 3 or more broken bolts an they replace the whole rack FOC, mine had 3 broken, not sure which they talkin bout but, thankfully win for me this time 💪
I've just done work on my f45 and them 8mm under tray bolts are a nightmare 😫
nothing compared to the feeling you get when the chains start rattling :). These engines are bulletproof if: chain done every 100k miles, EGR/DPF delete & oil change every 5k miles. swirl flaps a potential issue too if your model has them. saw some issues (on forums) on N57 with crankshaft but not sure what causes that and seems rare enough
Don’t need to delete DPF or EGR… Just use it as intended on long journeys and it’ll be fine. If you keep clogging DPFs, you should be driving a petrol. Swirl flaps are also an old wives tail on anything later than early M57s. N57 swirl flaps don’t fail.
@jamesbaggaley1460 you need to read up a bit more on dpf and egr mate. Look up lake speed jr
Oooh fancy new editing skills, I like it mate 👍🏼
Thanks a lot for all of the great info!
I have the same problem, but with an E89 Z4... They didn't make the repair kit/parts for the E89... Could this problem on the F chassis hypothetically be ammeliorated by just tightening the bolt -- instead of replacing the whole thrust bush?
I already replaced the drop links on my E89 and it did make it a little bit better... but the knocking is still there. The only other option short of replacing the entire steering rack is tightening that cap (a.k.a. yoke adjustment..)
If you have any ideas, I would be delighted to her them!
Thanks a lot and have good one!
Great job as always 👍
Didn't you do one of theses last week? Thought i saw the video.
I do them all the time buddy
What was the mileage on this car Baz ?
My previous car was same model and never had any issues apart from dropping a 10mm socket from the top on to the under tray. Nightmare.
Think it's on about 80k ISH
I need help 😂. I've a 340i touring. Annoying little rattle/ knock on off side front. I've replaced drop link, the longer control arm and steering bush kit. Had top mount off and that's mint condition including bearing. No play that I can see if the arb bush. And the knock / rattle is still there! Only over small bumps. Speed bumps etc doesn't do it. Tearing my hair out now. Only have the smaller control arm and track rod end to replace. But I cannot feel any play in either 😭
Same here but on a simple Skoda Fabia. New EVERYTHING on the front suspension: joints, arms, rack, links… the lot.. still rattling over bumps &&@%#!!!
@dcasteaux9181 I think I've got to the bottom of mine... not 100% sure yet. By any chance are yours bilstein shocks?
Hi. I have the same problem on a Ford Grand C Max 2016. There is a repair kit for this one too?
Not sure buddy
Any ideas on a knock from the front brakes on same motor, seems like jus pad movement, big brake type 🙏 already tried new pins, doesn't need pads or discs, jus an annoying knock an creak at slow speed when manoeuvring 🤯
You using OEM pads
Mmm not sure will have to check, jus what was in it when I bought it last year 🤔👍
@@bazmeredith actually have a vague memory of seller sayin he fitted brembo, lovin the channel btw, jus discovered it this week 🤙
@@gunhojack915 put some OEM ones in, I've fitted brembo in S3's before now and all the did was rattle
@@bazmeredith will do cheers for the reply 👍 keep up the gd work! 👏
Hi baz, what is the exact model of your launch scanner please
X431 euro tab 3
Where do you get your steering wheel protection tape please?
Hi mate whereabouts are you based or could I have the name of your garage as I have same issue and would like you to fix it please
I assume it’s on other cars trust BMW to wear out.
BMW DODO 😂😂😂
Baz, the music at the start was horrendous. Rest of the vid = OK
Its all experimental buddy