1994 325is rear subframe failure

[f1racer77]

I was driving the other day when i began hearing a loud clunking sound that orginated from the rear seat. I remember reading some where that the rear subframe mounting points can crack. Is this a common problem?? How much will it cost to fix???

 

[Kirby]

It has been know to happen on cars that have been raced heavily. Depending on how bad the damage is, it can be an easy weld or a serious reconstruction.

Have you had it looked at? Lots of things can make it go clunk - exhaust system mounts, bad shocks or shock mounts, deteriorated bushings, hehe something rolling around in the trunk.

 

[m5runner]

i have something like that going on with my car too. Georgia roads are pretty smooth and I don't really use the rear seats that much to affect the shocks and other related components. i will however check it out one of these days in the near future. mine is overheating again...i think this will make thermostat #5 or 6...I stopped counting after 3. I will keep you updated as I go

 

[f1racer77]

Actually i'm stupid, and i freaked out because the front subframe on my old VW just failed. It turn out just to be a split trailing arm bushing.