Does 325e have idler arm?

[JennsBeamer]

Hi,

New person here. I just got my e30 last week and a friend of a friend told me about this forum.

I have a bumpy shake that happens over big bumps in the road. Makes the steering wheel wobble just a little bit. I took it back to the dealer where I got it. I thought it was maybe a ball joint - I know a little about cars, my uncle is a Toyota Tech.

The dealer's mechanic, who I am not sure I trust, said it was an idler arm. I did some searching and I could not find a parts palce that sells an idler arm, which leads me to believe there isnt one on this car.

Can one of you guys help me?

From searching, I saw I need a bentley - ordered one from Amazon, but until then I need your help!

Thx,

Jenn

[BimmerTom]

First off, Welcome and congrats on the new purchase!

I'd have to say you might want to find a new mechanic. E30's have rack and pinion steering, so no idler arms. The 5 series of the same era did have idler arms, but that makes no difference in your case.

As for a shimmy over bumps.... I'd check for worn/blown struts, worn control arm bushings, worn tie rods or balljoints.

Good luck!

Tom

[Jparkr]

ask some the the E30 folks in your town who they take their cars to (if anyone) if you dont do the work yourself like alot of us then a good mechanic is like a god to you.

[PeaveyBassist]

I'll be down by Cincy in about 2 weeks or so and I might be able to stop by and take a looksy if you would like. I will be delivering wheels/tires to DaveCN who lives just south of cincy in KY.

Will

[JennsBeamer]

i didnt think it had an idler arm. I knew that guy seemed a little shady. My uncle is helping me do the timing belt soon and he said he'd check out the suspension. He thinks maybe a tie rod or the steering rack might be it - that or ball joints.

[Sean]

Sounds like you got the right idea - check that stuff. Could be control arm bushings too. Could be lots of parts down there, actually. Check em all!

[JennsBeamer]

Sounds like you got the right idea - check that stuff. Could be control arm bushings too. Could be lots of parts down there, actually. Check em all!

Ok- will do!

Thanks!