hood friction struts

[m3f_joe.dyer]

I'm back after two years of absense! I now have a 99 M3 convertible. I think its bone stock except for K&N filter.



The hood struts will not hold the hood up. Local dealer wants over 90 bucks for replacements. Has anybody found a cheaper after-market replacement?



And any good ideas on how to break loose the filter bolt without damaging the aluminum housing? Its frozen. fftopic:



Joe, former owner of the 95 M3 on the cover of the July 97

[m3f_Effervescent]

I think I saw a new pair for around $25 on bimmerparts.com last week. :thumbsup:



I always just lightly tap the socket wrench with a hammer (lightly!!) when something like that happens. :nixweiss:



-Eff

[m3f_Spatula]

[QUOTE=Effervescent]I think I saw a new pair for around $25 on bimmerparts.com last week.



do you know the part number for those hood struts???



n/m i found it.. thanks

[m3f_o8OneLight8o]

I think I saw a new pair for around $25 on bimmerparts.com last week. :thumbsup:



I always just lightly tap the socket wrench with a hammer (lightly!!) when something like that happens. :nixweiss:



-Eff



also Ebay, seller has em on there for buy it now, $26!!! (sorry no link)

[m3f_wsmc831_097c0cf94a]

also Ebay, seller has em on there for buy it now, $26!!! (sorry no link)



ya, just search for e36 strut or hood...they're always up there.

[m3f_wsmc831_097c0cf94a]

I'm back after two years of absense! I now have a 99 M3 convertible. I think its bone stock except for K&N filter.



The hood struts will not hold the hood up. Local dealer wants over 90 bucks for replacements. Has anybody found a cheaper after-market replacement?



And any good ideas on how to break loose the filter bolt without damaging the aluminum housing? Its frozen. fftopic:



Joe, former owner of the 95 M3 on the cover of the July 97





oil filter housing bolt?



ya, I don't think there's anyway you can do anything about that since the threads are buried. you could try heating it up a bit with a torch, and spraying it down with a penetrating oil...then it's just using a GOOD wrench that won't round the corners, and hope for the best. should be fine, never had any problem with mine....