[DanMZe90]

Hi,

Over the past week my 2005 E90 330D has developed an intermittent clunk sound coming from the rear driver's side wheel area that happens over the odd bump and sometimes immediately after braking, as though something were hitting the bodywork. Handling feels a bit skitty and 'bouncy' after driving it today for a few miles. Coming back I noticed that the gap between the wheel and arch is a couple of inches lower than the other side.

Having now taken the wheel off I can see the lower part of the suspension has cracked/severed, please see attached images. What part exactly is this and how tricky for a garage to fix?

Thanks

Dan

[DanMZe90]

Actually, although I can't place the actual bit that's broken on realoem, I think it might be the subframe itself and possibly time to call it a day as they look to be quite expensive...anyone know how much they might be for a garage to fit if I can get a second hand subframe off ebay? I'm guessing a fair amount of labour involved in that....

[335i54n]

yeah, car is probably mechanically totaled especially if u go new subframe. not sure but its probably 5-10 hr labor, alignment, and likely other misc parts

[DanMZe90]

Originally Posted by 335i54n

yeah, car is probably mechanically totaled especially if u go new subframe. not sure but its probably 5-10 hr labor, alignment, and likely other misc parts

Thanks for the response, that's what I thought. I'll see what a couple of garages say and make a decision then but if it's heading towards or past a grand then I think it's scrap time...