Snapped ARB mount

Tue May 15, 2007 11:20 pm

My 87 325i e30 has snapped off the mount for the ARB U bracket to bolt to the engine subframe (drivers side)... Is there any easy way to fix this other than replacing the whole engine subframe?

Tue May 15, 2007 11:22 pm

Just had a thought, is it possible to get part of another e30 subframe welded on with it in situ (no suspension/control arms/tie rods bolted in atm)....

If so then
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This will only be for 6 months before I swap engines and replace the whole subframe with a cleaned up/powder coated one.

Tue May 15, 2007 11:27 pm

which part?

Tue May 15, 2007 11:34 pm

I expect its the bit that 6 & 7 attach to. Mine snapped too. I just had a bit of metal welded on.

Wed May 16, 2007 1:08 am

Correct 6 & 7 were gone as was the metal bracket plus the bush and the metal U, wondered what the metal banging sound was a couple of weeks ago... Cursed rust! Can't weld for shit so gonna have to give the mobile mechanic a call... Anyone recommend someone local to bournemouth, or anyone with a mig who would be willing to do it for beer tokens!

Fri May 18, 2007 4:23 am

this happened on mine too. thought about welding but was told it would just happen again. i un bolted the motor, raised it up a bit on a trolley jack and swaped the whold subframe out. the power steer has to come out too and the whole thing was a pita. sorry to hear.