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Originally Posted by nixter
RR SLS, leaking
Self leveling adjust rod rusted and left loose
L&R Rear pitman arm joints worn
Front center link worn
Upper control arm bushings weak
Valve cover gasket leaking- (odd one as the PO had this done a couple months ago)
Oil return tube O-rings leaking
Timing chain tensioner leaking - recommend M3 update
Rad hoses too soft
Intake air boot torn (this is patched for now)
non-mechanical-
LR window motor faulty
Driver's headrest cable requires repair
RF door lock actuator faulty
RF fog lamp cracked
I was quoted $3500 to fix everything. Seems not too bad.
Thanks guys,
Nix
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2) If you need a SLS rod, I've recently junked mine. My overal impression of both the valve and the rod are that they are crap. More rust on there than any other chassis part.It's fixed very easily to the ARB though, just a U bent threaded piece & clamp. Picture can be seen below.
1) SLS system is nice to keep, mostly for it being only one leaky shock . It's not neccesairy to replace both of them, for they have their pressure source externally unlike regular shocks. If you decide to junk SLS, have a look at my recent post on the subject :
What choice for SLS removal?
and:
SLS delete kit & Koni deal
I can recommend the Koni setup
3) Pitman arms are not to difficult a job, and not that costly. Huge steering improvement, and alignment is probably impossible with those worn.
5) replace with upgrade ( fi Powerflex) bushes while you're at it, numerous threads on this subject,lots of members can vouch for that upgrade.
6) Valve cover gasket pretty straightforward too as you know. Might have you doubting the PO's words though, but its also very possible your mechanic THINKS it's leaking because it was never cleaned after the PO changed it. Clean it first and then see if leakage returns.
8) Timing chain tensioner was bound to be replaced anyway, numerous threads and DIY instructions available under search function.
9) About the water hoses, does the mechanic mean the flow within them is bad or just that the material has gone bad?
about the non mechanical stuff, you have other threads running on those apart from headrest cable.
Good luck , it isn 't all that bad. Welcome to the world of E34 M5 maintenance & upgrade!
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