Don't see a lot of posts where PS pulley hits sub-frame

John 070 · 07-13-2012, 11:54 AM

So is it really anything to be worried about? I caught the post a few days ago where the extended warranty excludes it.....and I remember seeing the TSB years ago.

Seems like all '07's and up to mid 08's are affected, yet we don't see many posts. Am I ok to hit potholes, at least at reasonable speeds?

sosas07335i · 07-13-2012, 12:40 PM

I've had this problem

Lankster · 07-13-2012, 03:32 PM

Noob question, PS pulley?

AddictedToBavarian · 07-13-2012, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lankster

Noob question, PS pulley?

Power steering

John 070 · 07-13-2012, 05:14 PM

I guess judging by the number of posts, it seems limited to a select lucky few. I've talked to some fellow car enthusiasts and they said bottom line, design flaw, no way does a motor make contact with a sub-frame aka carrier. But if it were widespread, there would be NHTSA complaints equating to a recall, which hasn't seemed to have happened. Dunno who is more slick, BMW or John Edwards, they both seem to do as they please with impunity!

ek99civic · 10-17-2012, 12:15 AM

I had to replace the pulleys under warranty because of damage. I then look the subject up here and find threads about this.
Ill be asking BMW to check the subframe next visit but should there be any specific questions or requests I should give to them?

Sethro · 12-20-2012, 08:37 AM

I just found this thread, what am I looking for on the "subframe" issue ? Doing a ton of preventative maintenance right now and wanted to check this also

Thanks
Sethro

07-13-2012, 11:54 AM	#1
John 070 Lieutenant General 1705 Rep 14,829 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	Don't see a lot of posts where PS pulley hits sub-frame So is it really anything to be worried about? I caught the post a few days ago where the extended warranty excludes it.....and I remember seeing the TSB years ago. Seems like all '07's and up to mid 08's are affected, yet we don't see many posts. Am I ok to hit potholes, at least at reasonable speeds?
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

07-13-2012, 12:40 PM	#2
sosas07335i Private 5 Rep 81 Posts Drives: 2007 335i sedan Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ny iTrader: (2)	I've had this problem
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-13-2012, 03:32 PM	#3
Lankster Sigma Alpha Epsilon 38 Rep 425 Posts Drives: 2007 335xi Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Encinitas iTrader: (1)	Noob question, PS pulley?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-13-2012, 05:14 PM	#5
John 070 Lieutenant General 1705 Rep 14,829 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	I guess judging by the number of posts, it seems limited to a select lucky few. I've talked to some fellow car enthusiasts and they said bottom line, design flaw, no way does a motor make contact with a sub-frame aka carrier. But if it were widespread, there would be NHTSA complaints equating to a recall, which hasn't seemed to have happened. Dunno who is more slick, BMW or John Edwards, they both seem to do as they please with impunity!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-17-2012, 12:15 AM	#6
ek99civic BMW Noob 1 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	I had to replace the pulleys under warranty because of damage. I then look the subject up here and find threads about this. Ill be asking BMW to check the subframe next visit but should there be any specific questions or requests I should give to them?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-20-2012, 08:37 AM	#7
Sethro Private First Class 4 Rep 122 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Flagstaff AZ United States iTrader: (3)	I just found this thread, what am I looking for on the "subframe" issue ? Doing a ton of preventative maintenance right now and wanted to check this also Thanks Sethro __________________ I repair iPhones, smartphones, Tablets and laptops www.tecrehab.com
	Appreciate 0 Quote