nzpanda92 16 Report post Posted March 26, 2022 So I just took my 550i in to have its service today at the dealer, and a few things came up that needed attention. My rear shock is leaking, and the brake hoses have surface cracks. I would think both need to be repaired as soon as possible. Does anyone have any recommendations on where would be a good place to get this work done? How complex is the repair job? There are some other bits that need attention ie: alternator/AC belt replacement due which I could look at a little later. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aja540i 1906 Report post Posted March 26, 2022 How much did the dealer quote to do the work? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzpanda92 16 Report post Posted March 26, 2022 6 hours ago, aja540i said: How much did the dealer quote to do the work? Nothing yet - they’re gonna give me a quote on Monday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1680 Report post Posted March 26, 2022 Probably best to order parts the parts your yourself the are required from overseas. You can get the same parts as the dealer would use at much cheaper prices. Any reputable workshop would do the job easy. Interior trim on sides of the boot needs to be removed the access the rear shock mounts. No idea how long that takes on E61 but it should be straight forward job. Brake hose replacement is simple. Replacing just rear shock tends to show up the likely worn front struts resulting in sub optimal handling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzpanda92 16 Report post Posted March 26, 2022 1 minute ago, Eagle said: Probably best to order parts the parts your yourself the are required from overseas. You can get the same parts as the dealer would use at much cheaper prices. Any reputable workshop would do the job easy. Interior trim on sides of the boot needs to be removed the access the rear shock mounts. No idea how long that takes on E61 but it should be straight forward job. Brake hose replacement is simple. Replacing just rear shock tends to show up the likely worn front struts resulting in sub optimal handling. Sounds good - do you have a recommendation of where to purchase the parts from overseas? Also, are workshops happy to install parts that I’ve supplied? I’ve had dealings in the past where they aren’t keen, and only want to install parts that they have supplied. I did see the trim needed to be removed in the e61 - I might do that myself to save them a bit of time. Re: shocks, I’m wondering if it was the shocks misting, or if they really are leaking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1680 Report post Posted March 26, 2022 https://bimmersport.co.nz/topic/66868-where-does-everybody-buy-parts-from/ I tend to use FCPeuro but lots of other good ones to compare prices with http://bmwfans.info/parts-catalog/ - If you put your vin into that site it will give you all the correct part numbers. https://www.mdecoder.com/ - Will tell you the car options. What suspension your car is optioned with in this case. Parts depends on the workshop but a lot of the reason they aren't keen is people tend to supply to wrong parts\cheap crap. If you are supplying all the correct OE quality parts then its less likely to be an issue. Maybe a Auckland member can help you install the parts for a small fee given its an easy job? You maybe able to have to look yourself in regarding the shocks - https://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz/virms/in-service-wof-and-cof/tb-general/shock-absorbers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzpanda92 16 Report post Posted March 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Eagle said: https://bimmersport.co.nz/topic/66868-where-does-everybody-buy-parts-from/ I tend to use FCPeuro but lots of other good ones to compare prices with http://bmwfans.info/parts-catalog/ - If you put your vin into that site it will give you all the correct part numbers. https://www.mdecoder.com/ - Will tell you the car options. What suspension your car is optioned with in this case. Parts depends on the workshop but a lot of the reason they aren't keen is people tend to supply to wrong parts\cheap crap. If you are supplying all the correct OE quality parts then its less likely to be an issue. Maybe a Auckland member can help you install the parts for a small fee given its an easy job? You maybe able to have to look yourself in regarding the shocks - https://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz/virms/in-service-wof-and-cof/tb-general/shock-absorbers Sounds good - was just having a browse on FCPeuro - are those prices in NZD or USD? Looks like my car has the S704 M Sport Suspension. I'll wait to see the quote from the dealer which I'm sure will have what parts they are likely to be changing and see if I can buy those online and find someone to carry out the work. I've already fixed one of the problems (fender indicator) myself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1680 Report post Posted March 27, 2022 USD. You can add them to cart and get a shipping price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzpanda92 16 Report post Posted March 27, 2022 (edited) So got the report back today, including images of the things that need attention - keen for peoples thoughts on the suspension. Alternator Drive Belt AC Drive Rear Brake Hoses Rear Brake Hoses Rear Right Suspension (weeping) Edited March 27, 2022 by nzpanda92 added captions to images Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1680 Report post Posted March 27, 2022 Certainly not too bad. A degrease and pressure wash then driving it around would give you a better idea given you don't know how long it's been since it started Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
