Powerflex Polybushing My BMW E60! *CRAZY TRANSFORMATION*
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- In this video I completely transform my BMW E60 5 series by swapping out the rear subframe bushes for a set of Powerflex polybushes.
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Do you ever start a job a think
" why the fu** did I start this " 🙈... Great detailed video keep them up 👍
All the time lol!
Bit late to this post. But i just started this exact job, in the prose's off getting the old ones out. Why the fu** did i start this! 😂
I had this issue on my e92. I even used a go pro to see what the subframe was doing like you did. I took the easy route and got the powerflex inserts installed which really helped. The beauty of the inserts is you don’t have to drop the subframe as much and they are a lot easier to fit as you’re not taking the old ones out.
I done my E91 a couple of months ago and also changed to Whiteline ARBs front and rear....IF you're thinking of doing that too, just a note to advise that it's much harder, the back end kicks out so much easier (whether you like that sort of thing or not) so may not be to everyone's taste. I'd also changed the rear diff bush too whilst the diff was dropped, which could be the "cluncking"
Diff bush is fine mate, would have replaced it if I did remove the diff but I didn’t👍🏻
Buy a pipercross replacement air filter...my advice for any e60 owner...I know it’s not relevant here but just thought I’d share my experience you won’t be disappointed it’s slightly conical and allows the engine to breathe like it’s had a lozenge
I already have a K&N panel filter mate
Hi George, highly interesting video. Would have been awesome if you had also filmed the movement of your subframe after you had replaced the bushings. But anyway, as said good video and many thanks.
No movement lol
Clunk during high torque suggests a drivetrain issue. Have you checked your diff-to-subframe bushes? Those poly bushes saved you having to get the subframe in a press as well. Still think an upgrade too far on a BMW though.
Diff bushes are fine, they're solid
Mate love your judgement of speed, doing around 70-80mph seems like 30mph right? 😂! Love the video though!
Thinking of sticking these on my Golf GTI…. This video sold it!
Did they make the car more louder in the cabin, I hear they can make more road noise
I am facing the same issues with clunking noise coming out the rear end when engaging/disengaging gears....have the car booked for a check up this week so hope there is nothing related to the DIFF or prop-shaft.
Excellent job, as always, George.
Peace
Let me know how you get on👍🏻
@@GeorgeAustersI also have a very small clonking noise on/off the throttle in the lower gears. In addition, I also have a separate what sound like backlash clonk that occurs only when engaging drive abruptly in the lower gears (or its only noticable then). It could be Diff, but those are cheap and plentiful to swap if necessary.
The backlash sound is not that concerning imo, the other clonk you guys are also exhibiting is of more interest though. I have checked all bushes on mine and cannot see any obvious reason for it. I think the issue is either DMF or Guibo, but more likely DMF in my case as I feel engaging the clutch causes a small jerk on both up and down gear changes, u less the clutch is released very very slowly.
Would be interesting to know if you guys have a new LUK DMF in your cars and are still exhibiting a similar knock to what's described.
How did we manage any driveway spannering before these incredible battery rattle guns?
Hi George, very nice video as always, I admire you efforts to make all of those videos. 🤗
About the cluncking noise - you should consider checking the output shafts. I cannot hear very well through the video, but I have almost the same problem on my 535d as you do. And the main suspect is indeed the output shafts.
Thanks mate👍🏻
Did you ever solve the clunk ?
May I commend you on the condition of the underside of your car. And I appreciate you showing video footage whilst underneath a car. It's not the airiest of environments to work in!
We need to know what the clunk is George :-) my x3 is clunking like a bag of spanner’s. Sounds like it could be drive shafts, diff or where prop connects to diff??? It’s driving me crazy, literally :-)
Will be getting on it once the E46 is done mate👍🏻
Well done doing it yourself! I've done this modification on both my previous E92 335i and current M235i both with Whiteline KDT917 bushes and thoroughly recommend it! Car is just so loose otherwise. Tried powerflex inserts for a bit but not as good as the full bush replacement.
Did you have the yellow or black inserts on your M235 ?
@@vollcare4076 I had yellow power flex inserts
Super cool George i m coing to do this before an eventual big problème thanks very helpfull 👍👍👍
No problem David!
If you descover the clunk can you do a vif ad my.e60 makes it
Of course mate
Hi George. Just wanted to ask what the part number is? There so many different bushes I’m lost lol
Please help!
There is a diagram on the Powerflex website mate. You can also contact them directly and they’ll be happy to help you out with part numbers👍🏻
Hello! What sizes do you use for the tires from the style172 rims? Thank you!
Great video George always enjoy watching!!!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks bud👍🏻
Ever find out what was making the klonking sound?
/Regards
Yes
@@GeorgeAusters what is it ? I have the same on my 2006 325i ! Thanks !
@@GeorgeAusters great answer. 😂👌🏼🏁
Hi, will you tell me if I had an oil leak in the car ... today I made a remap with the laptop, they even did a Carbon clean but there is no difference in power The man told me that the oil leak is a problem, so it doesn't matter is that so ...? Thank you
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I did all the PF bushes on my e46 estate, they were great around town but long distance it does gets a little uncomfortable.
Did you just do subframe of or all rear, I am thinking of just subframe of but afraid of noise increasing
@@bauerjack1978 No, just the suspension arms. They also do a kit for the rear diff and I left the subframe ones alone.
Nice video. You should do this for the 130i aswell, its also good to stiffen the anti-roll bushes and install m3 front lower control arms as in factory form the 1 series can understeer a bit
I probably will at some point but the engine and brakes need overhauling first before starting on the performance mods👍🏻
The clunking noise could be the prop shaft carrier bearing. Mine rubbles in first and second gear. The more worn out it is the more rubble you get.
Replaced carrier bearing already mate
Great video man. Top drawer
Awesome man, thanks, plan on doing this. Is it a good idea to set bushings on fire next †o gallons of flammable hydrocarbons?
That’s why I used the heat shield on the tank👍🏻
Check your flex disk (guibo) if you have the clunk or it may be the diff clunking.
Already done Guibo👍🏻
So did it remove the dreaded knocking noise you mentioned in a previous vid??
Did you watch the video? Lol
Will you put harder strong blocks on the front trap?
What do you mean?
@@GeorgeAusters Sorry, I asked a stupid question, it's not a fiat
😋😋
Amazing job - brave man - was it the the rear drop links? Aka the rear anti-roll bar links?
Where are you from I have a E46 330ci and would like you to go over her
Coventry
Great insight mate - Did you consider installing the black version of these? Im thinking to get these for my m240... I believe theyre more track focussed but might be even better ride quality to reduce the floaty feeling when on it.
I would only install the black series on a track car to be honest as they are extremely stiff
Doing it all to both my e60s
Good luck!
@@GeorgeAusters do you know the sizing in the front and rear sway with dynamic drive and is it different for a lci and pre lci?
question. Why did you not sawzall the top rim of the bushing then use a bearing press cup to pull the bushing out? might have been easier. or not. i'll try it on my e46 and report back.
Don’t have a sawzall
Good video! Appreciate if you do 0-100kmh before and after sprint booster or pedal box as not much video on the actual 0-100km/h.
If you can get a sprint booster out to me then i'll gladly do it!
I have a haunch your clunk is from the ns driveshaft. When it's spinning off the ground it looks like there is a notching as it rotates. 🤔
Surely there would be a constant clunk as it spins if it was the drive shaft?
Awesome video! Do you have to remove the outer sleeve in order to install the powerflex bush?
Yes you do
Carrier bearing?
I'm doing these on my 1 series soon, I'm an apprentice mechanic so doing it on the ramps, can't decide wether i should completely remove the subframe or just lower it like this? any advice george? i am also kind of in need of my subframe to be cleaned up and painted but any advice is helpful. cheers!
If you’re painting it then fully remove it
@@GeorgeAusters cheers mate. Probably best idea
Great viewing! I'm getting someone to do these on my E61... beyond me. Is it worth replacing anything else while they're in there?
Thanks in advance ☺
Bryce.
Depends what they are removing to do it, I would recommend replacing the trailing arm bushes too.
@@GeorgeAusters thanks man, they'll be removing all that you did, drive shaft, exhaust, etc. Replacing the 4 vertically mounted subframe bushes with Powerflex (all oem number 33316770826?) May look at trailing arm bushes next time... wish I could DIY but I'm limited with time and space. How long do you reckon this should take the workshop tech to do?
@@BryceBrown1 Took me a full day but should be much quicker on a lift
Or making a tool to remove it also works
Yes but you need a BIG cup to allow the bushes to go into
I love Powerflex products but expensive and high delivery cost to Korea. I envy U to get touch them easily in UK.
Back lash in the transmission or diff that noise.
May be getting my diff refurbished👍🏻
Another cracking and detailed vlog George...!
Cheers Brett!
Great vid
What are the brakes that you have installed?
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hi pal, yes pollys are F.A.B.... as regards your knock on the rear of the car i can confirm what you nee to do to eliminate the knock.its simple....buy some red grease i used the red rubber grease on mine jack rear up undo the prop shaft at the rear diff once you got them separated red grease the rear of prop flange and red grease the now exposed diff flange where they couple up together,refit the prop and enjoy a knock free ride.."".oh prior to removing the prop make a clear mark on prop to rear diff flange for realignment"""its a common issue
I’ve already removed my propshaft and replaced the center support bearing and guibo👍🏻
@@GeorgeAusters hi i wasn't on about the guibo doughnut..... at the rear most of the prop where it connects to the rear diff flange held together by 6 e' bolts in between there you need to apply this red grease. did you grease this before you reconnected the prop? its often over looked
Great video George.
Your camera work and commentary are spot on - comprehensive.
Detail and explanation at every step 10/10!
Much appreciated as always mate!
Mate I wish you were near me. I could get some help and advice from you.
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I tryed to order that part but there is a lot of sizes... Can you help me.. Its an 525d 2004
E60 or E39?
@@GeorgeAusters e60
I'm not ordering powerflex because it's to expensive. But I'm seeing some lemforder ones.
Link is in the description for the exact part numbers you need then👍🏻
Fronts and back ones are the same size?
fancy doing mine lol
Hi George, I now have these on my E61... feels great!
Question, is it just me or does the car sit a bit higher with these? If so, will it settle?
FYI had heavier ST Suspensions sway bars fitted a while back, fantastic!
I can't remember but mine doesn't look like it sits high
@@GeorgeAusters thanks man. It's probabably up 15mm, hopefully may settle but being the wagon there's always air suspension adjustment.
nice
Did you ever fit these type of bushes to your front control arms?
Was no need to mate
@@GeorgeAusters hi lad what about comfort driving, this bushes are more stiff. Any vibration comes for a chassis?
BRILLIANT VIDEO THAT
Subframe Bushes😂
That drill was going the wrong way round wasnt it ?
Hahaha it could have been, regardless though.. HEAT is the way to do it👍🏻
@@GeorgeAusters haha, yes it is mate done that trick many times such a life safer. Cant remember what else you have checked but like you said could be the diff mounts or could be the engine/gearbox mounts. Actually doesn't the prop on the E60 have a CV joint or something similar ?
Engine mounts are fine, gearbox mount is new and diff mounts are solid👍🏻
@@GeorgeAusters mmm ok , cant you put the go pro under there in different areas of the car and replicate the noise to pin point its general location as i know noises can echo making you thing its elsewhere.
Super shiny
With all due respect and appreciation for making this video, using open flame next to plastic fuel tank and pipes is lunacy. Never ever do this, but if you do need to apply heat, use a heat gun instead.
It's why I used a heatshield, not sure if you saw it or not
@@GeorgeAusters I did and it really changes nothing. This is how really bad accidents happen. Ask any professional mechanic and they will tell you the same. All it takes are some fuel vapors and kaboom.
Even when just Mig welding nowhere near fuel lines you should always have someone watch the opposite side with a wet sponge or towel. Unless it's just a bare metal shell.
Seriously.
People watch this video and think using a blow torch is perfectly ok. It is about the most dangerous thing to do. Right after not jacking the car up securely and crawling underneath (yours was safe and secure).
@@jackdoe3889 You won't ignite diesel fuel vapours
@@GeorgeAusters This is not a put down. I genuinely appreciate the effort you put into giving advice to others
However you demonstrated a very dangerous method which others may follow, hopefully not resulting in a serious accident. I find it disappointing that you refuse to acknowledge this, implying you yourself are not willing to learn from others
Like I said, don't take my word for it. Instead ask professional mechanics and amend your video accordingly.
I had the same clunking noise with an e60 and it turned out to be the driveshaft. Put a new one in and the noise was gone 👍🏻
Driveshaft or propshaft?
Driveshaft or propshaft?
George Austers driveshaft
Which one did you replace? Wouldn’t a driveshaft issue cause a constant click as it rotates?
George Austers theoretically yes but it wasn’t clicking all the time
👍🏼
Nice video but I'd change the "video, another video" intro line now.
Haha
1 minute ago ! Wow....
You’re fast!
I heared and seen they mess up the rides feeling...
Haha not a chance
@@GeorgeAusters you should use oem only not afermarket crap
@@zoebalbaert2136 Lol WTF :D