E30 Zone

Hi, I am part way through replacing my top mounts, and was wondering if anyone has to hand the torques for the two top mount nuts, and for the lower bolt fixing to the hub?

By the way, the info on here, for doing this is excellent - I would however suggest that if anyone is doing this, and like me are also changing the dampers, then also change the cover, buffer and plate - they cost relatively little and save you having to strip the old damper. Also, when you are buying the new E46cab top mounts, get four new nuts, just in case.

Be grateful if anyone could help RE: the torque values?

Thanks!

i would also be intrested in this.
ive just aobut to fit mine all up but ive got e30 m3 cab top mounts as according to my guy at the local dealers they are stronger dunno if it is true or not

btw sorry for hijacking your thread.

From the Bentley manual (a must have book).......

Lower mount to trailing arm 72-87Nm (52-63ft lb)

Shock absorber to upper mounting bracket 13-15Nm (9-11ft lb)

Upper bracket mounting nuts 22-24Nm (16-17ft lb)



Hope this helps.

What a guy!

I am sure there is really very little difference between the various types.

I was also wondering - is there supposed to be some kind of rubber cover / surround for the top mount? First one I did was completely shagged, so I didn't notice, but when I did the second one I noticed that it had a rubber outer?

I any case, they are fitted for now, not too tricky to swap the out if there is a prob.

1an - are you also changing your dampers? I found GSF were a lot cheaper than BMW, mine were around £70/pair for Boge / Sachs which are OE.

Oh, lost one nut removing them, and another reassembling.

Good luck!

According to RealOEM, E30 M3 uses the same top mount as a regular E30, at least the same as my Touring.

Mind you, everyone was saying "get E46 330cd convertible ones" when they are the same as a 318ci convertible.

All back together, and aside from the fact that I forgot to reconnect the l/h speaker pod, I am delighted with the improvement. New OE dampers & top mounts, done, for less than £100.

I was also wondering - is there supposed to be some kind of rubber cover / surround for the top mount? First one I did was completely shagged, so I didn't notice, but when I did the second one I noticed that it had a rubber outer?