What more to do with the subframe lowered?

Mashman · 03-31-2020, 02:58 PM

I've had a leaking oil pan gasket for quite a while, this seems like the perfect time to take care of it. I have a 2007 E93 328i with 105k miles, it's in the garage up on jack stands with the subframe lowered.

I'm replacing the oil pan gasket and the transmission filter. Does anyone have any recommendations on what else to do while I have the subframe lowered?

type-dRew · 03-31-2020, 03:06 PM

engine mounts

fortywater · 03-31-2020, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by type-dRew

engine mounts

100% this. They're cheap too.

tlow98 · 03-31-2020, 03:12 PM

M3 swaybar.

Replace thrust bushing with something, M3 bushing, monoball, or a small bucket of water. Anything better than stock.

Look for water pump trouble codes.

Check all ball joints for wear.

mweisdorfer · 03-31-2020, 03:26 PM

Pre-cat O2 sensors

Megatronic sleeve

Coolant flush

mainbearing · 03-31-2020, 06:07 PM

I'll be doing mine, but +1 on motor mounts, oil level sensor o-ring as shown here:

https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show...07&postcount=6

Plus the junk plastic PCV y-pipe if your engine has that. Water pump and thermostat if not already replaced.

BTW, did you remove the control arms? Or just loosen the 6 subframe bolts and let the thing hang by itself?

Mashman · 04-02-2020, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mainbearing

I'll be doing mine, but +1 on motor mounts, oil level sensor o-ring as shown here:

https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show...07&postcount=6

Plus the junk plastic PCV y-pipe if your engine has that. Water pump and thermostat if not already replaced.

BTW, did you remove the control arms? Or just loosen the 6 subframe bolts and let the thing hang by itself?

I let it hang, there was plenty of room.

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tlow98 Major General 2188 Rep 5,002 Posts Drives: 2009 E91, 2014 F15 x35i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2)	M3 swaybar. Replace thrust bushing with something, M3 bushing, monoball, or a small bucket of water. Anything better than stock. Look for water pump trouble codes. Check all ball joints for wear.
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mainbearing Lieutenant Colonel 1082 Rep 1,676 Posts Drives: BMW 328i Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	I'll be doing mine, but +1 on motor mounts, oil level sensor o-ring as shown here: https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show...07&postcount=6 Plus the junk plastic PCV y-pipe if your engine has that. Water pump and thermostat if not already replaced. BTW, did you remove the control arms? Or just loosen the 6 subframe bolts and let the thing hang by itself?
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