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Dropping front subframe


DonP

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All my searches are turning up threads with dropping the subframe and engine, or with the engine already out. 

 

Found some cracks on the left motor mount bracket, so just wondering if I can use an engine support bar to hold the engine in place while I drop the subframe. Did this on my e30, so any reason why I can’t or shouldn’t do it the same way for the 02?

 

Thanks,

Don

73 - '02

88 - M3

88 - iX

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I used the engine support from harbor freight to hold the v10 in my M5 for about a month during the long process of replacing rod bearings. That bar was worth every penny and did zero damage to the car.

 

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Thanks guys, help and comments always appreciated. 

 

I have the engine support bar as well and it worked great on both of my e30s, just wasn’t sure about the 02, and where to hook it up, super easy on the e30 m20. 

 

Guess I need to get busy and I find some time now to do the 02!

 

Don

73 - '02

88 - M3

88 - iX

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