Is this a problem??

[borgpj]

Check out the split rubber on my upper strut mount.  Both sides are similar.  Is this something to worry about or no big deal?

[halboyles]

Not a big deal unless you don't like a large dent in your hood when the rubber completely gives way.  That is in very bad condition.  It needs to be replaced immediately.

Edited February 24, 2019 by halboyles

[jimk]

The weight of the front end of the car is on these 2 stretched mounts.

Buy two dust caps tor them while you are at it.  There are ball bearings in there.

Edited February 24, 2019 by jimk

[Mike G]

I have two used ones in decent shape that you can have for the cost of shipping if you don’t want to pony up for new right now. 

[irdave]

Yes, replace them.  Last time this came up didn't we conclude that no one had actually ever had them break through?

 

Side benefit of replacing them- steering will be much lighter / easier.  And pay attention to how they come apart, there are a couple of washers / spacers in there.

[halboyles]

20 minutes ago, irdave said:

no one had actually ever had them break through

 

At almost any event where many '02s gather you can find at least one that shows the telltale bumps in the hood.

[irdave]

1 minute ago, halboyles said:

 

At almost any event where many '02s gather you can find at least one that shows the telltale bumps in the hood.

 

No kidding.  Yeah, change them.  Blunt has them in stock.  So does Ground Control... :sideways sneaky eyes with a smile emoji:

[jimk]

32 minutes ago, irdave said:

Last time this came up didn't we conclude that no one had actually ever had them break through?

They don't break thru because the upper spring pocket (BMW definition) moves up and will grind away on the heads of the bolts holding the mount to the fender.  Most assured the OP's are grinding.

[wegweiser]

You can get aftermarket ones (we reluctantly sell them) for about $25.00 each or Genuine BMW ones for $112.00 each. I've had mixed results with the aftermarket ones, so I chose the genuine BMW ones on my own car. (it's not a fun job and I don't want to do it twice - EVER!) If you're in this deep, you might want to put new ones in, instead of used parts - though the offer above for free used parts is a super generous one!

 

Part number 31 33 1 110 195. 

Ones with longer studs (if you chose to use a strut bar someday later, or if you want to keep the USA only aluminum spacers under the inner fender) are part number 31 33 1 112 644. 

 

Hope this helps!

[FunElan]

You'll notice a biiiiiiig difference in handling when you change them out. But go slow over bumps...I think the combination of 17 year old me flying over speed dips and storing my car outside has made mine wear every 2-4 years. 

[02Les]

2 hours ago, wegweiser said:

 

Ones with longer studs (if you chose to use a strut bar someday later, or if you want to keep the USA only aluminum spacers under the inner fender) are part number 31 33 1 112 644. 

 

Hope this helps!

 

31 33 1 112 644 also on some Euros including my RHD Touring.

[adawil2002]

Get new ones with short studs from bimmer.com or sales@blunttech.com

Edited February 25, 2019 by adawil2002

[irdave]

I don't know- I usually have pretty good luck with aftermarket ones.  They're not usually 25 clams though...

 

[TobyB]

Eh, those look fine to me...  merely a flesh wound.

 

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