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Problems to look for when buying

Old 01-21-2014, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by bmwm750
Mishar, did you ever get anywhere with the spherical bushing idea?
Still brewing. I found parts that I may use, but I am not sure about noise transfer, sealing of a ball joint and overall improvement. I think I will first try S8 bushings (more expensive ones). They might be a bit better.
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Originally Posted by Fez2013

Let me guess 7 series? I'm an ex 745Li owner... I haven't read about anyone getting stuck, but I could have missed it.
Close, I have a 540I e39 generation. It has a nearly identical powertrain, and plenty of problems.
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Thanks for posting this instead of the normal "do a search". I agree that a new person should start with a search, but this is a really nice list. Now we can just link to this thread the next time someone asks. Well done.
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This is probably the only time I will ever find a lower price than Mishar but here is a compressor for less than $350. Now would I buy it NO!

When I was considering my suspension compressor I was going with this http://www.ebay.com/itm/550-NEW-WABCO-Audi-A8-Air-Suspension-Compressor-4E0616005-Relay-/190729244573?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c68594f9d&vxp=mtr for $550.

Mishar correct me if I am wrong but the $400 compressor are the Mercedes Benz Wabco Compressors' that you have to mod to fit in the A8's?


Originally Posted by Nick Conlon
Well I stand corrected

Still would like a link to that $400 new compressor though.
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Originally Posted by Vondera
Thanks for posting this instead of the normal "do a search".
Not normal here.
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