Question about removing a strut bar tower...

[ShaolinM3]

So, I am going to tackle a m50 manifold install and will need to remove my strut bar tower for access.

Is it as simple as removing the 3 bolts on each tower and popping it right back on after the install? I am concerned the suspension may be affected? Please advise when you can, you wonderous e36 minds....

[dvhM3]

Is it as simple as removing the 3 bolts on each tower and popping it right back on after the install?

Yes

[ShaolinM3]

You the man, dvhM3!

[Moron95M3]

no...they are nuts. There are studs coming up from the strut. But yes, take the 3 nuts off per side and pop it off. Make sure your car isn't off the ground while doing this...or your struts could come out (although if oem, maybe not...they're pretty long)


Also, make sure to use correct torque values...and be easy on them. I broke one off while reinstalling. Just a warning.

GL on the M50!

[99MPower]

U want yo tackle a M50 install but can't remove a strut bar?

Put the tools down man before u hurt the car

[KnudsonsM3]

Yes

nice manifold

[Moron95M3]

U want yo tackle a M50 install but can't remove a strut bar?

Put the tools down man before u hurt the car


I was a lil worried about this too...

[ShaolinM3]

:D LoL - Thanks for the vote of confidence fellas! We got to start somewhere right? Anyhow, regarding the torque values, you wouldn't happen to have a link handy would you?

[KnudsonsM3]

:D LoL - Thanks for the vote of confidence fellas! We got to start somewhere right? Anyhow, regarding the torque values, you wouldn't happen to have a link handy would you?

I tq everything hand tight.

Unless youre doing something like a head gasket, it doesnt really matter.

[Crazy 13immer]

U want yo tackle a M50 install but can't remove a strut bar?

Put the tools down man before u hurt the car

:rofl:

I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought that.

Anyways, here is a link from Pelican Parts that may help.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/techarticles/101-Projects-12-Intake-Manifold/101-Projects-12-Intake-Manifold.htm

Here is another link to a DIY.

http://www.emotors.ca/Articles/40.aspx

Good luck!

[RahgBag]

I tq everything hand tight.

Unless youre doing something like a head gasket, it doesnt really matter.

This. And flywheel/pp bolts.

[GotBHP?]

Unless youre doing something like a head gasket, it doesnt really matter.

Or a wheel to a hub, just ask the Porsche guys with centerlock wheels :eyecrazy

Anyone want to post the video of the RX7 that loses all 4 wheels at the start of an auto-x run?

[1SLWM3]

Or a wheel to a hub, just ask the Porsche guys with centerlock wheels :eyecrazy

Anyone want to post the video of the RX7 that loses all 4 wheels at the start of an auto-x run?


I'd like to see this!!!

[das borgen]

Or a wheel to a hub, just ask the Porsche guys with centerlock wheels :eyecrazy

Anyone want to post the video of the RX7 that loses all 4 wheels at the start of an auto-x run?
doesn t apply since that was NOT due to badly torqued lugs.......

[KnudsonsM3]

This. And flywheel/pp bolts.

I was just giving an example :shifty


Or a wheel to a hub, just ask the Porsche guys with centerlock wheels :eyecrazy

Anyone want to post the video of the RX7 that loses all 4 wheels at the start of an auto-x run?

I thought that he was running wheel spacers without changing the lugs :rofl

[das borgen]

I was just giving an example :shifty



I thought that he was running wheel spacers without changing the lugs :rofl
he used the wrong lugs for his wheels....bad mating surface condition...he used a conical on a ball or vice-versa or whatnot...

http://www.tradeunion.com/ewebeditor/UploadFile/2008922145713717.jpg

[KnudsonsM3]

what a moron lol

[MasterKwan]

Unless youre doing something like a head gasket, it doesnt really matter.

I hope you're kidding, this is one of the most 1/2 assed and shade-tree things I've heard in a forum. How can people obsess about oil but, then not care if their suspension bolts are tightened down right?

"Ignore those torque specs, BMW doesn't know what they're talking about anyway...."



what a moron lol


Hmm

[das borgen]

Hmm

something about pots and kettles and black....right?

[MasterKwan]

Haha.

[KnudsonsM3]

I hope you're kidding, this is one of the most 1/2 assed and shade-tree things I've heard in a forum. How can people obsess about oil but, then not care if their suspension bolts are tightened down right?

"Ignore those torque specs, BMW doesn't know what they're talking about anyway...."



Hmm

look at your euro overflow diy if you want to see half assed ;)

Nothing is wrong with hand tight.

[jayjaya29]

I'm pretty sure the reason why the wheels fell off the RX7 was because the wrong lug nuts were put on the tire shop he went to. JDM vehicles do not have lug bolts, lug nut shape is important but its not as big as a issue as with lug bolts.

[RahgBag]

I hope you're kidding, this is one of the most 1/2 assed and shade-tree things I've heard in a forum. How can people obsess about oil but, then not care if their suspension bolts are tightened down right?

"Ignore those torque specs, BMW doesn't know what they're talking about anyway...."

Hmm

I've never had an issue with tightening fasteners to what feels like the proper torque. I think torque readings should be taken on parts that rotate, but other than that it's not necessary.

[KnudsonsM3]

Him: Hey babe, grab the .05-.99nm tq wrench and set it to .1928374 nm...

Her:Why do you need it?

Him:I gott tq down the secondary air pump bolts.

If not properly tq'd to spec, it may cause me to crash.