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Originally Posted by khizrs
I will probbably do this job on my E92 this weekend, I've done it on an E39 before however I removed the entire from subframe.
How is access with the Subframe hanging? I am going to use new OEM bolts which require tightening using an angle gauge. Is it possible to use that?
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It felt pretty similar to our old E46M3's rod bearings.
With the subframe hanging you have pretty good access. It wasn't a deal breaker, especially with the BE bolts. Once the oil pan is out of the way you have almost perfect access.
I wouldn't use OEM bolts because of the tightening procedure, however, I used OEM bolts on my E46M with the hanging subframe method and it was a PITA. Just remember to rehearse the movement you are trying to accomplish before actually tightening.
The reason I went with OEM bolts for my E46M is that there were rumors it bent the cap out of round. Those were finally confirmed with both the E46 and E9X, so I went with BE-ARP the second time around because the OEM bolts are a PITA to tighten