I’m going to take it to dealership this week. Can someone guide how much would this repair cost and what exactly is happening here?
This is my first post I have 2020 X5.
Thanks in advance guys.
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I’m going to take it to dealership this week. Can someone guide how much would this repair cost and what exactly is happening here?
This is my first post I have 2020 X5.
Thanks in advance guys.
dublin_ice wroteThanks very much mate. Is it hydraulic fluid that’s leaking? My dealership is saying to keep driving it until the problem becomes worse and then have both arms replaced. My concern with that is wouldn’t it just drain all the fluid or is it isolated cavity with fluid in it?This is tension strut. The top issue of G05. Dealer cost is $3500+. BMW extended warranty does not cover it. BMW think this is wear and tear. FCP euro ha a video show you how to replace it. Just did mine during the weekend.
I wonder if it’s wiser to just get the dodgy one replaced now. I am not very handy with tools so I’ll have to get it done by a mechanic
B-52Gunner wroteLegend! Thank you
Powerflex refers to them as Radius Arm Bushings, they do not require replacing the entire arm, just the worn out leaky bushings. And Yes always replace both sides regardless if only one is leaking.
21X3M40 wroteThanks very much mate. Appreciate the advise. I’ve gone to BMW dealership and they’ve put in the claim for this to be done as goodwill. They might not cover the whole cost but I’ll see what they come back with.You may want to have a look at what PowerFlex offers. I run Powerflex control arm bushings on my 2 e46 cars and I have been very happy with their long Jevity and performance. On the e46 they also use oil filled bushings that wear out about every 30K miles or so. I have had the PowerFlex for over 120K miles with no problems.
Powerflex refers to them as Radius Arm Bushings, they do not require replacing the entire arm, just the worn out leaky bushings. And Yes always replace both sides regardless if only one is leaking.
B-52Gunner wroteThis or power flex? I don't own a press, so there's something to be said for ordering them with the bushings already installed.
21X3M40 wroteI don?t understand the e46 oem bushing last 30k comments. I have a e46 today since new, 22 years 200k miles. I use it on track too. Bushing last much longer than 30k. Easily 2x. E46 is a much lighter weight car than today?s bmw, much easier on suspension soft partsYou may want to have a look at what PowerFlex offers. I run Powerflex control arm bushings on my 2 e46 cars and I have been very happy with their long Jevity and performance. On the e46 they also use oil filled bushings that wear out about every 30K miles or so. I have had the PowerFlex for over 120K miles with no problems.
Powerflex refers to them as Radius Arm Bushings, they do not require replacing the entire arm, just the worn out leaky bushings. And Yes always replace both sides regardless if only one is leaking.
Now to Power flex. They are polyurethane bushing. Yes they last longer. Yes they offer more precision handing because they are a lot firmer, the catch is harsee ride. They also tend to be noisy. I have use them mainly for their handling characteristics. Not I care less about it and back to oem. Just want to point out they are not free of catch upgrade.
