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The original task was to replace a failing alarm siren in the right rear wheelhouse but it turned out to be a bit more. As I began removing the wheelhouse liner, it simply cracked and disintegrated, like the dry-rotted plastic powder it was:
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I wasn't going to install a new siren behind a liner like that. It would only be ruined by water and grime exposure. A quick check of the other rear liner showed it was in similar condition. Oddly enough, the front liners were OK.
In disgust, I ordered a pair of rear wheelhouse liners ($86 each from here):
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It was almost fun pulling out the old carcass:
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Finally, a week later - the main objective: the alarm siren...
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All back together, this is as clean as it will ever be:
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Last edited by Frankie; 12-14-2017 at 11:08 AM.
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Marvel at the fuel vapor control system on the left side (M62TU engine):
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Man how I would love to rip out that complex, fault-code-waiting-to-happen junk!
Last edited by Frankie; 12-14-2017 at 11:17 AM.
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Just changed out my liners as well. Crazy how the rears just disintegrate.Originally Posted by Frankie
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Changed mine 2 months ago as well. Wonder if it’s caused by the bigger tires out back 285/40?
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2001 740iL Guides,chains,vanos done. Full steptronic retrofit,3:15 diff. DUDMD tune. Sport seat retrofit. Porn lights
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Nitto ZR 285/40/18 rear 245/45/18 fr. UUC springs front. Porn lights. Sport wheel
1991 735iL UUC springs front only Style 42 wheels
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Did you guys check out your battery vent hose? Area behind the wheel liner on mine had been eaten by acid/gas over the years. I ran new hose, clean up area with baking soda.
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After cleaning up the acid destruction, I routed new vent hose over and connected it to vent inside the plastic chamber of the outer fender wall.
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Luckily my liners were in decent shape. I cleaned them up and painted them.
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Last edited by cyclops2; 12-14-2017 at 04:32 PM.
1997 740iL; 5/96 build. Purchased 12/04.Off the road build project 2013 - 2021. back on road 3/2021. Became daily driver (only vehicle) 6/12/2021. Still not completed. Stay tuned as the adventure continues.
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I changed the front and rear as well as the flat pieces just behind the fronts. They were totally dry rotted and shot, really bugged me. Probably not a good use of funds given what my car really is. Yours looks nice Frankie.
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I too just received my front fender liners in the mail! Hahah... tis the season!?
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/NEW-FRONT-RI...72.m2749.l2649
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/NEW-FRONT-LE...72.m2749.l2649
Best deal I found! They arrived quick and in a good box. $70 CDN for both.
|| 1995 740i || M60B40 || DUDMD || ̶o̶r̶i̶e̶n̶t̶ ̶b̶l̶u̶e̶ Mercedes Brilliant Blue Metallic || Style 168 Wheels 1" Spacers ||
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Mine are toast too smdh
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Yea I need to replace mine aswell, well my fronts at least, the rears are ok.
TRPCHGE - '01 740i Black/Black 230k'ish - Power folding mirrors, Mk.IV Nav, 16:9, M-pars, Sport seats, Sport wheel, Steptronic, Euro rear fog switch, 2.50" X-Pipe, Shadowline, E53 4.6is Cluster, Lacewood interior, Chromeline, 3.15, Bilstein B6+H&R Stage II's. - SOLD 06/21
BSKCASE - '98 740il Arctic Silver/Black 175k'ish - Face-lifted, 3" Projectors, Shadowline, 01 Tails, Hydro Trunk, Sunshades, 750il Full interior retrofit, Sport Seats, Steptronic, Face-lift Steering Column, X5 Steering wheel, E53 4.6is Cluster, Euro E66 Piano black/Chrome Grab-handles, Chromeline, Suede Pillars/Headliner, Auto wipers/Lights, Lighted Handles interior/Exterior, Dual battery retrofit.
WIP: Custom Style 42 18x9.5" ET12, 18x10.5" ET8, 3.15 LSD Rear diff.
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