E30 Zone

Well, the engine mount finally failed today, when driving over a speedbump coming out of the scrap yard where I'd just been to pick up.....a new subframe. I managed to drive about 40 miles with the engine only held in by one mount. The steering was very heavy because the remains of the mount were touching the rack rod arm.

This photo shows all that remained of the driver's side engine mount bracket:


More photos at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/92961862@N ... 820115531/

Flipping heck ! A polite way to say FCUK ME !

Rather oddly, even with the engine wobbling around it made very little noticeable difference to the handling! Once it finally broke and the mount touched the rack, then that was noticeable since the steering was heavy.

I've just bought a Z3 rack to replace it with though.

must have just rested onto the subframe on the sump

Correction; I've been out on some decent B roads today and the handling is much better. Oddly, the rear seems more planted. Must be something to do with weight transfer. The car is sublime!

was it easy to change.i have to change mine on my 325sport this weekend got any tips.drivers side

It's not too bad. Support the engine via jack/axle stands under the sump. I had some difficulty getting it all to line up, sorted by loosening all of the bolts and wobbling the engine around.

I did both of mine not so long ago....... not too bad......getting to the bolts from above can be abit trick especially if the engine has moved a lot.......... as said you will probably need another person to wiggle the engine about as you lower it back down so it sits correctly!