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09-22-2006, 01:10 AM
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Name: Kistoni
Title: Member
Status: Offline
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Suva Fiji South Pacific
Your Ride: 316i '95
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Cold chisel on RTA bushing!!!
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Took the car to the steeler thinking they would do a proper job...
they admitted they did not have the right tool to pull the bushing out so used a cold chisel!! 
how much damage could have been done and to what? 
Last edited by Kistoni : 09-22-2006 at 01:13 AM.
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09-22-2006, 07:53 AM
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Name: Dudesky
Title: Run Far
Status: Offline
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Jersey City, NJ
Your Ride: E39 530iA
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Probably none, unless they stressed out the control arm bushings but that's doubtful. The trailing arm is pretty bulletproof. I'm surprised they actually got it out that cleanly. I wouldn't sweat it. FYI: not all BMW dealerships are authorized service centers with factory trained technicians.
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09-23-2006, 10:55 PM
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Name: Kistoni
Title: Member
Status: Offline
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Suva Fiji South Pacific
Your Ride: 316i '95
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Thanks Dudeski,
I think they are the authorised service center but their chief mechanic recently emigrated to New Zealand so I am not sure how well trained the other gang are. I did print out your article on replacing the rtab for them to follow and I think they got over inspired by your getto mode...
Need to replace the tie rods and will take it to another garage this time. |
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09-24-2006, 07:26 AM
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Name: Dudesky
Title: Run Far
Status: Offline
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Jersey City, NJ
Your Ride: E39 530iA
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^^^  That's a first . . you sure they were inspired, or were they laughing their asses of at how I did the job 
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