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  • sticksdaman
    R3VLimited
    • Apr 2005
    • 2987

    #1

    Am i screwed?

    I recently replaced my oil pan, pump tie rods and steering rack after hitting an exposed manhole cover some 8 months ago. The car was sitting idle since late November. This past sunday was the first time ive had time to work on it since. Spent sunday replacing the broken damaged parts and took the car for a spin to see if everything was running right. The engine ran perfectly but something was amiss with the steering. It turned just fine but there was about an inch of play in either direction before the steering wheel would actually turn the wheels on the car. im not sure how to explain it but i popped the hood and found this(i know its a horrible camphone pic but its the best i can do) this is my u joint (i think) but this is seemingly the source of the problem. Is it supposed to look like that? Can anyone show me what it should look like and how can i fix it? Can it even be fixed? Am i screwed?

    thanks in advance
    Originally posted by ebelements
    Also, for those who don't know, negative camber is the greatest thing since sliced bread(panera). Even tire wear is for city busses and the elderly.
  • e304me
    E30 Fanatic
    • Feb 2006
    • 1374

    #2
    it looks like the crash joints broke. dont drive the car till you replace the u joint, but there may be more of a problem like a bent front subframe

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    • sticksdaman
      R3VLimited
      • Apr 2005
      • 2987

      #3
      know where i can get one?

      subframe is cool i checked it out myself when i was under there fixing everything
      Originally posted by ebelements
      Also, for those who don't know, negative camber is the greatest thing since sliced bread(panera). Even tire wear is for city busses and the elderly.

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      • sticksdaman
        R3VLimited
        • Apr 2005
        • 2987

        #4
        ttt
        Originally posted by ebelements
        Also, for those who don't know, negative camber is the greatest thing since sliced bread(panera). Even tire wear is for city busses and the elderly.

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        • cthulu703
          Wrencher
          • Oct 2004
          • 288

          #5
          Source it from a junkyard, and replace the bushing with a new one or aftermarket.

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          • e304me
            E30 Fanatic
            • Feb 2006
            • 1374

            #6
            just replace the whole joint.

            I have one i can send you for $60 shipped

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