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08-06-2009, 04:37 AM
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Stance is Gay.
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Ancaster
Posts: 3,333
Car: '06 325i
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Torn control arm balljoint boot
So I'm putting M brakes on my 328.
Managed to tear a boot on the outer ball joint while separating it from the spindle.
What are my options besides a new ball joint? I'm pretty sure I can't even replace them. (M3 control arms)
They are brand new too.
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08-06-2009, 07:45 AM
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Parts hoarding partner...
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Toronto
Posts: 3,040
Car: 325IS 87-325IC 89-IC
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I believe you may be able to change the boot by removing the clip which holds the boot in. I know e30's have this but not certain about e36. Otherwise you'll need to change the ball joint.
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08-06-2009, 07:56 AM
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4th Gear Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Newmarket, Ontario
Posts: 698
Car: Gettin One Soon
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Theres a harder boot you can buy dont remeber where ct or like xarquest i think that goes over the torn boot i had to do this on my e36 and yes you can replace the boot i just couldnt fin the oem on anywhere
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1995 E36 318is
Engine Mods: 94 M50 motor, Lightweight Flywheel, SACH clutch, UUC shifter, Electric Fan, Header and Full Exhaust, Magnaflow muffler, CAI, Racing Dynamics Chip
Exterior Mods: M3 spoiler ( Not installed yet), Projector Headlights, M3 mirrors.
Suspension Mods: Front Strut bar, Eibach spings, Billstein Struts.
Interior Mods: M3 buckets, Reverse Glow gauges, Momo steering wheel, M3 Shift Knob, M3 Headliner
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08-06-2009, 08:03 AM
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Stance is Gay.
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Ancaster
Posts: 3,333
Car: '06 325i
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Sounds good. I've also heard of using silicone rtv
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08-06-2009, 09:34 AM
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4th Gear Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Newmarket, Ontario
Posts: 698
Car: Gettin One Soon
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$Silicone it throw another boot over it and it will be as good as new¢
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1995 E36 318is
Engine Mods: 94 M50 motor, Lightweight Flywheel, SACH clutch, UUC shifter, Electric Fan, Header and Full Exhaust, Magnaflow muffler, CAI, Racing Dynamics Chip
Exterior Mods: M3 spoiler ( Not installed yet), Projector Headlights, M3 mirrors.
Suspension Mods: Front Strut bar, Eibach spings, Billstein Struts.
Interior Mods: M3 buckets, Reverse Glow gauges, Momo steering wheel, M3 Shift Knob, M3 Headliner
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08-06-2009, 10:42 AM
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3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Toronto
Posts: 315
Car: 325i, 335xi
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Check out this $4 solution from BMP: http://www.bmpdesign.com/product-exe...earch_model/38. The only problem is, after shipping and brokerage fees, it'll probably end up costing you $40! Either order something else you really want along with it or ask a friend who lives in the US to order it for you and bring it up when visiting (that's what I did for my RTAB limiters from GC ... and GC had free shipping too!).
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08-06-2009, 10:45 AM
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3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Toronto
Posts: 315
Car: 325i, 335xi
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BTW, does anyone have a good way to separate balljoints w/o breaking the boot? My pickle fork/sledgehammer approach always rips the boot apart. Is an air chisel a better way to do things?
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08-06-2009, 07:07 PM
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4th Gear Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Newmarket, Ontario
Posts: 698
Car: Gettin One Soon
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hammer
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1995 E36 318is
Engine Mods: 94 M50 motor, Lightweight Flywheel, SACH clutch, UUC shifter, Electric Fan, Header and Full Exhaust, Magnaflow muffler, CAI, Racing Dynamics Chip
Exterior Mods: M3 spoiler ( Not installed yet), Projector Headlights, M3 mirrors.
Suspension Mods: Front Strut bar, Eibach spings, Billstein Struts.
Interior Mods: M3 buckets, Reverse Glow gauges, Momo steering wheel, M3 Shift Knob, M3 Headliner
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08-06-2009, 07:09 PM
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Stance is Gay.
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Ancaster
Posts: 3,333
Car: '06 325i
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I used RTV silicone.
Haven't put it back on yet. Anyone know where I could get a boot just incase?
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