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      04-22-2010, 08:13 AM   #12
jragan
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Drives: 2007 Imola Red M Coupe
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You've missed several common issues:
  • Rear sway bar mounts loosen up over time.
    • Indicated by squeaking/groaning/popping from the rear (in that order of progression over time). If left unaddressed, the bolts can back themselves all the way out and the mounts can fall off. Usually affects the driver's side.
    • Solution: Re-Torque the mounting bolts. Many have replaced the OEM fastners with Nordlocks to keep the problem from coming back every 5k miles or so.
  • Front strut-to-firewall braces loosen up over time.
    • Indicated by squeaking/groaning/popping from the front (in that order of progression over time).
    • Solution: Re-Torque the strut brace nuts/bolts (Depending on the build date of your vehicle, you'll have nuts or bolts up top). This will most likely need to be repeated every 5k miles or so.
  • Windshield wiper motor starts acting sporadic while in intermittent mode.
  • BMW Assist/SOS constantly being dialed.
    • Solution: Take it to the dealer.
  • Ejector stuck inside of buffer stop units.
    • if it's stuck down, and you push it and there's zero resistance and goes in farther, then the innards of the assembly have been lost. If, however, there is resistance, it could be that the adjustment mechanism has been triggered and the pin is being held in.
    • More Detail and Picture: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1286047
    • Solution: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...4#post16999814 . Also one should NEVER slam the Z4s hood or you risk damaging these parts -- Hood should be pushed down on either side after being closed enough to latch the center safety catch.
  • Wrinkles in driver's face due to joker-style perma-grin.
    • Solution: None.
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