uhlsta 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2008 Hey guys. A mate of mine need his stabilizer bar tightened, does anyone know how much this would cost to do and if it's reasonably easy? And how much it would cost to replace if need be? Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted November 17, 2008 Hey guys. A mate of mine need his stabilizer bar tightened, does anyone know how much this would cost to do and if it's reasonably easy? And how much it would cost to replace if need be? Cheers Try this first http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....showtopic=15800 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uhlsta 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2008 Try this first http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....showtopic=15800 Sweet As! Make: BMW Model: E36 318I Year: 1992 Main colour: Blue Body style: Saloon No of seats: 5 CC rating: 1,790 Fuel type: Petrol Assembly type: Imported Built-Up Country of origin: Germany Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted November 17, 2008 Is this a WOF issue ? is there something loose or worn out ? We need more information than you have given us. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uhlsta 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2008 Yeah wof issue. They said it was loose, and need tightening! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted November 17, 2008 It would need to be checked. Your explanation still doesnt help- not specific enough. Loose could mean anything Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLLIE 26 Report post Posted November 17, 2008 They said it was loose, and need tightening!try a spanner that is the correct size - turn clockwise to tighten. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uhlsta 0 Report post Posted November 17, 2008 Haha Good Advice! I was just wondering if its gonna be a major job. That's really all my mate wanted to know?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted November 17, 2008 Glenn will know more than I do, but if it is your average stabiliser bar , it is held on by two brackets with rubber bushes and 2 linkages with rose-joints and rubber bushes, so either the brackets/bushes have failed, or more likely if it s"loose") 1 or both linkages have gone. find out which it is and buy replacement parts. Installation is DIY for anyone with a bit of mechanical knowledge. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted November 18, 2008 Yeah wof issue. They said it was loose, and need tightening! So why did they not fix it when they were there ? Or at least tell your mate how much it was to fix ?There used to be a time when you went into your local garage and if they saw your washer bottle was empty or if you had a broken bulb or something needed tightening that they would just fix it and be done with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLLIE 26 Report post Posted November 18, 2008 There used to be a time when you went into your local garage and if they saw your washer bottle was empty or if you had a broken bulb or something needed tightening that they would just fix it and be done with it.that would have been back when service station attendants pumped your gas for you and spoke english Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1rotty 40 Report post Posted November 18, 2008 So why did they not fix it when they were there ? Or at least tell your mate how much it was to fix ? There used to be a time when you went into your local garage and if they saw your washer bottle was empty or if you had a broken bulb or something needed tightening that they would just fix it and be done with it. Still do here in the heartland & only charge $35. LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
