[X.X.I.V]

So I have a local guy helping me out with installing a Stoptech sport kit and he sends me pics of the hubs
Im curious now.... How's everyone's eles hubs look like at 100k?

I have a 09 335 xdrive

[Needbmwpartzz]

Mine looked similar.....no biggie spray them down with some oils and that'll buff out.

[feuer]

Originally Posted by Needbmwpartzz

Mine looked similar.....no biggie spray them down with some oils and that'll buff out.

It won't buff out, that needs to be replaced. Happens on all cars driven in salt belt region that mostly go through automated car wash. Instead you need to wash your car yourself, pop the wheel cap and wash there regularly. Protect it with anti seize paste afterwards.

[Needbmwpartzz]

Originally Posted by feuer

It won't buff out, that needs to be replaced. Happens on all cars driven in salt belt region that mostly go through automated car wash. Instead you need to wash your car yourself, pop the wheel cap and wash there regularly. Protect it with anti seize paste afterwards.

Well mine did....maybe I'm better at buffing than you

[feuer]

Originally Posted by Needbmwpartzz

Well mine did....maybe I'm better at buffing than you

buff out, yes of course! can't you see that chunks are coming loose from both the haft shaft spindle and hub nut?

[X.X.I.V]

So if I see bad threds and nuts
After a good cleaning I should get that replaced soon
What am looking at in parts
Bearing
wheel nut
and axle spindle?
Would I need a shop or this could be done at home ?

[eric@helix]

That's typical. brush them off with a wire brush and put some anti seize on them and you'll be good to go.

[feuer]

Originally Posted by X.X.I.V

So if I see bad threds and nuts
After a good cleaning I should get that replaced soon
What am looking at in parts
Bearing
wheel nut
and axle spindle?
Would I need a shop or this could be done at home ?

probably just a nut, I can refer you to some affordable shops in Chicago, Edgebrook area.

[Volasko]

That is an insane amount of corrosion, I have 200k kms (125k mi) and no where near that amount. I would try and remove the axle nuts first, clean up the threads and hub with a wire brush and try a new nut. Trying to replace the entire axle, removing the hub + bearing is no small job. If you are lucky enough to get away with the above mentioned advice I would make sure you coat everything with some anti rust spray (fluid film is my best friend and spray it on everything). Damn our salty roads!

[feuer]

Originally Posted by Volasko

That is an insane amount of corrosion, I have 200k kms (125k mi) and no where near that amount.

exactly my point! he need to replace that nut asap. the half shaft spindle is made out of stronger material so little heat from a torch will take care of the rust. but the nut need to go...

[AWD Addict]

Originally Posted by Needbmwpartzz

Mine looked similar.....no biggie spray them down with some oils and that'll buff out.

You nuts?

Replace all of that please. The threads are all toast.

[Needbmwpartzz]

Originally Posted by AWD Addict

You nuts?

Replace all of that please. The threads are all toast.

Yes....but besides the point...op should take the nut/ring off clean things up down there then see what needs replacing....I just looked at the pics individually and his are in much worse condition than mine....so I retract my previous post advice.
Might need to get them looked at op.

[X.X.I.V]

Thanks for all the posts guys
I'm out of town till tomorrow but the Inde mechanic doing the brakes is cleaning one of lock nuts and will send me a pic I'll post back later today

[X.X.I.V]

So after cleaning one the worst one up a lot more you can see the nut is cracking most likely completely rusted on, pushing a screwdriver into makes it flake off some more layers to
My mechanic is saying it's not a life threatening situation to drive on it when you drop the nut (lol) the wheel will stop driving the wheel forward and you will get pulling to one side , like a flat tire.
It will eventually rust off and you will have to replace all the axels (xdrive)
My car has a warranty till may 2015 but I'm 8000 over the 100k
You guys think Bmw will good will this situation. It's obviously a defect in materials no?
Or eles my other option is to get it from a salvage yard like car-parts com

[Fundguy1]

Take it in and ask. If they won't then replace the parts and spray new ones with rustoleum.

[feuer]

Originally Posted by X.X.I.V

My car has a warranty till may 2015 but I'm 8000 over the 100k
You guys think Bmw will good will this situation. It's obviously a defect in materials no?
Or eles my other option is to get it from a salvage yard like car-parts com

BMW will not do anything, I'm sorry that this happen but like I wrote earlier is your own fault. This is neglect, to simply put it. Anyhow, send me PM, I know a guy in Skokie, IL that has this parts form a salvaged 335i