Part 2 Installing tie rods on a BMW with rack & pinion, E30, etc.

[@5150mario]

Miss these guys. R.I.P. Bavarian Autosport.

[@garzaj6518]

You sir are absolutely amazing. Step by step literally. You make a great instructor/professor. Thank you so much, saved me so much money!

[@bavarianautosport]

Thanks ... and ... glad to help!

[@davidh5395]

Well said.

[@tadeuprimo]

I'm new on BMW world and very amazed to watch this videos. I was completely frustraded without to know nothing about engine, suspension and other parts of the car. Now I have the light of this channel to guides me up though some common problems and preventive repairs. Very well done work!

[@bavarianautosport]

We're glad to help, Tadeu

[@chrisc3668]

Car ownership is subjective. Just because you had problems does not mean everyone will and that BMWs are junk. I have had such a pleasant experience with BMWs(E30,E28,E90) and will own one for the rest of my life. My 1986 325ES does not leak or burn a drop of oil. It has almost 250k miles. Most reliable car I've ever had. Of course, not mentioning how well balanced and fun it is to drive. My father also had a Alpine white 528e when I was a teen. Again, reliable and so much fun to drive.

[@carloslargaespada6051]

Love, love Bav Auto. I've been doing business with them since 93..or 94!

[@mrorganic88]

Very much like your attention to showing how to do all the little things that some just pass over, the details are very important. Thanks for your attention to the details. You have helped people that watch this.

[@deet108]

getting ready to change all three on my 04 530i. your videos are awesome in helping with doubts about working on a bmw...

[@tonyabrego494]

Call me old school but that torque wrench is awesome, thanks for all the help from your videos got my old 325e running great now

[@bavarianautosport]

Yes, Marc - if one does not "get" or "understand" the actual differences between a commodity car and one like a BMW, it can be easy to get frustrated with the extra care needed for the long run of ownership.

[@siemprebmw3284]

thanks for the great videos and all the great service . I wish all the best on your new adventure . thanks again .

[@beemerz9]

Fantastic video! I'm in the process of restoring an E30 vert and the suspension is my next endeavor. These video help immensely!

[@camaroiowaguy23]

i just bought a 97 bmw 528 last week. tire has a shimmy. i did the test you did in the video and found out its the drivers side inner tie rod. but to make sure a mechanic friend is checking in the morning for me before buying any parts. this vid definately helps thanks

[@bavarianautosport]

Glad we're able to help.

[@Zymh]

Very good and informative video, and of course very easy to understand. Two thumbs up for BavarianAuto.

[@jontansgarage]

Do you not have to grease the inner end where the boot attaches to the rack? Will any sort of moly grease work?

[@ferretypherret123]

Clear and concise instruction ,,excellent thanks..

[@shorn77777]

very interesting video. :) i have e36, and its seal is not in good shape. and the steering wheel shakes while braking. i believe it is the same work i need to do apart from my seal job. thank you very much.

[@alfreddorsey6801]

Excellent video,100 % HELPFUL.

[@aronnora474]

pleasure to listen and learn

[@AirAssaultMarc]

Stephen Raznick It is a known fact that BMWs require extra preventative maintenance. If you don't have the resources or the expertise to do your own work then you shouldn't own one. Having owned Toyota, Honda & Mazdas I absolutely agree with you on the durability of those brands. But there is a reason I own 2 BMWs. They are the ultimate driving machine & the rest don't compare! BMWs are temperamental like a hot woman at times but if you give them love & attention they'll return it ten fold!!

[@edwinromilly4645]

Thanks was informative and clear,precise etc..hes v.good at explaining..regards.ed

[@BadPandaRacing]

My boots been ripped for along time now I'm experiencing a bad hard steering issues where it won't come back and barely wants to turn its dry on the rack b4 tie rods lack of grease I'm assuming , my question is why won't the grease stay on the rack bar after I turn the wheels the grease comes off ? Wrong grease type? Its a 325i wagon

[@Reihe_sechs]

I'm changing the tie rods on my E36 323ti and I was wondering if I need to put any extra grease on the ball joint or anywhere else? I have seen people do this on other vehicles.

[@leplagesonic9267]

My 06 BMW 330i Drive me to work on time, I like your video speaking now my car might need a rack pinion.

[@sergioalvarez6603]

now that was great info

[@Alexotronic]

Correct me if I'm wrong -- You could probably use regular clamps if you don't want to buy a crimp tool. (make sure the width matches though)

[@leslieldridz1731]

Otto ... Are you able to tell me how you'd get a little cooler from BMW E30 325i?

[@Seanzilla]

Is it ever suggested to use "LockTite" on any part of the assembly -- namely the inner end piece that goes into the rack? Thanks for your help. Really appreciate the video! Thanks!! :)

[@bavarianautosport]

You can .... however, the lock plate is serving the "anti-loosen" function.

[@dmitriyt2701]

BavarianAuto I have e34 bmw 530i 1994 with very low mileage, 41000 miles, ( the car sat in the garage for very long time with previous owner), when I started driving the car I noticed pretty bad vibration around 70 m/h , I had it looked at the bmw shop, they ended up rebuilding my drive shaft. Most of vibration is gone, but some remaind, at around 65 m/h, mechanic looked at it again and said the front wheel was bent, so I replaced the wheels, but vibration remaind, I am suspecting that it's a wable, maby the tie rod (because I hear a clicking noise every time I make a tight turn when parking), don't feel like taking it to a mechanic (running out of money), I would appreciate any advice, thank you for your videos!

[@bavarianautosport]

A worn tie-rod end would not typically cause a vibration. However, if there is play, it should be replaced. Have you replaced the upper control arm (thrust arm) bushings?

[@dmitriyt2701]

I believe I had lower control arms bushings replaced (on this car I had it done at the shop, so I think it's lower ones they did), what you are saying makes sense, since the other ones wore out, the upper arms must be bad too (the car is in Las Vegas, rubber part's out here dry out quicker). Can it all so be the center link (I think that's how it's called)

[@bavarianautosport]

Similar to the tie rods, the center link (track rod, etc.) would not typically cause a vibration.

[@markjay1829]

super helpful and detailed ! thank you

[@XtaticVideo]

good tool for this clamps!

[@benherrera4334]

Great vids. Please, Keep it up. Thanks.

[@Rickyrackzz]

I have a 1995 BMW 325i . How much will a mechanic charge me to replace the rack and pinion since my steering wheel spins all the way around and sometimes gets locked like if it's not the whole rack and pinion itself , im assuming it is the whole part .

[@Jonny-dy5jg]

Does the boot and Escher come with the tie, if possible could you send me a link to the part

[@bavarianautosport]

Regular hose clamps will typically be too wide.

[@SqueezeTop]

please make a repair for the vanos oil pipe!!!!!!

[@bcocolo7]

so I understand rack and pinion no need to be replace right long you get the selling kit right

[@9291jack]

Hello, it's a pleasure! I have a question I have a BMW 325xi e46 2003 and do not know how much torque I need to tighten my tie rod end? Could you help me, please

[@bavarianautosport]

outer end = 48 ft-lb inner end - 74 ft-lb then 7 more ft-lb

[@9291jack]

+Bavarian Autosport I appreciate that you helped me this video. thank you very much for helping

[@jontansgarage]

This the same on e36's as well?

[@keithdesilvey7964]

Great video.

[@plasticman40]

Thank you for the grate info.

[@symoonstar23]

You make d work look easy.

[@juandelacruz7240]

so there is no need to torque the inner tie rod end to the rack?

[@bavarianautosport]

These do have torque values, but without a special fitting for the torque wrench, it can't be regularly torqued. We do indeed typically just tighten the inner ends to what would be about 50 ftlbs.

[@ricardoniemeyer2256]

No need to fill the ball joint with lube?

[@mustafaalsadi1214]

thank you vrey much its great video

[@aaronm.3398]

Thank you for the video

[@thearmorer5527]

RIP bavauto

[@MrJoshlemons]

thanks that did help ALOT

[@bavarianautosport]

Glad to help, Josh.

[@leslieldridz1731]

poštovani gospodine Otto...dali biste mogli da mi kažete,kako se vadi mali hladnjak iz bmw e30,325i?

[@bavarianautosport]

What do you mean by "get a little cooler"? Do you mean the air conditioning or engine cooling? What is your actual problem?

[@leslieldridz1731]

How to replace the engine cooling in cabin in the BMW 325i e30?

[@hpelsilenciohp]

something new to learn

[@bavarianautosport]

Thanks, MrZymh1

[@ninjabeatz905]

thank you

[@robertocarlosespana6511]

super

[@mv3098]

Good quality zip ties work just as well if not better.

[@P_Foot]

Of course not the side with the oil pan in the way

[@90umit]

Thanks:D

[@shadynguyen6366]

two thumbs up

[@TheBimmer23]

R.I.P.

[@mv3098]

Had a 528, it developed a head issue. Got a new 530 sport version and it blew a head gasket. BMW expects people to replace the entire cooling system around every 60K as a regular part of "preventative maintenance." That is a travesty. My 1988 Honda Civic still does not leak oil. I had to repair an oil leak on the 528, and then the 530 also started leaking oil. BMW is supposedly a premium car. Given the fact that almost everything is made out of cheap plastic I disagree. BMW makes junk.

[@ddglass7065]

Noooo

[@mv3098]

An apologist for the marque. Factually BMW's is known for making junk to the point where people will not consider owning one. They lease and then dump off the vehicle for someone else to purchase. Any car company that believes replacing the entire cooling system is regular maintenance is lying. My 1962 Impala SS in the family since new is faster in a straight line than a new M-car, and has far more panache. You can keep on deluding yourself.