I need to look into this. I could use a new front bumper and hood!
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I need to look into this. I could use a new front bumper and hood!
Shoot. It's the door speakers I need, the small 2" ones. Mine are visibly shot. I need them for the Sedan. I'm not sure it's worth buying used ones, b/c they'll likely become shot very quickly.
Here's a thought: What if the Stock HK sound system is actually amazing but nobody has refreshed the speakers with brand new ones from BMW?
Does BMW still sell the parts? Does it cost a small...
Just put everything back together. I rate this job a 6/10, where an oil change is a 2/10.
The old gasket was definitely shot and leaking.
Got the diff apart, cleaned, gasket maker put on, diff cover bolts torqued to 33 ft. lbs. Now it's sitting, I'm having a lunch break, and then I'll do the output shaft seals (properly this time). ...
These cars make fantastic toy haulers. I drifted a jetski on a trailer accidentally.
Did you wash your car with the brakes hot? It sounds like it could be warped rotors. Both my cars have that problem. You can have the rotors shaved, or replace them. You can use a dial gauge to...
I agree it sounds like blow-by. You might want to check other crankcase ventilation components like the oil separator.
I need to stop thinking in terms of BMW reality, and get back into the real world. Although BMW did discontinue the gasket, so maybe they agree.
When I draind it there was *plenty* of oil in the diff, so you're right lol. I did have a droplet at the bottom of the diff though. I think the diff didn't like towing 3k lbs, which is unfortunate...
I got the differential seals, but now I'm second guessing my initial diagnosis b/c I'm an idiot.
I think the output shafts *were* leaking, but now as I'm installing the new ones, I feel there's a...
I was looking at the Dynavin for a VW, and saw that the European version is less than half the price of the North American version
Looking for the e46 I see two options, the Dynavin 8 Premium and...
I had to do some work on the car and while I had it lifted I checked the rear, looking for a clunk I have but still wasn't able to find it.
Unfortunately the differential was leaking so much fluid...
Goddamn. This part was so difficult to find from the diagrams. YES!
Oil Filter Housing Gasket
CVV/Oil Separator
Include the hoses underneath the air intake (intake off job), and get a replacement gasket while in there.
There are some sensors you could replace,...
Firmware up to date?
Holy shit I think I found it when plugging that number into an internet search:
51717894367
Didn't match the part # exactly, but this came up and looks right.
And it looks discontinued. ...
I'm having a hell of a time finding the plastic part the front wheel arch trim mounts to, b/c mine is and always has been destroyed.
The front wheel arch trim looks like this:...
I'm suspicious of my fan. Is there a fast/easy way to see if it's starting? Turn the AC on?
Maybe the thermostat is bad.
Is your fan kicking on? I'mgetting suspicious of mine right now.
Also your power steering reservoir is nasty.
Sit. Rep.
Had to do some yard misery which required hauling about 2 tons of dirt (2 cubic yards), which I did in 1 ton increments.
Got a 5x9 u-haul and had them load it up. The trailer and car...
Damn.. I could have used these
Factory, but the OEM front struts I got came unloaded and I just sort of twisted until I felt it was usable (equally on both sides).
Is there a good guide to dial in the suspension? I know my fronts are a little bit high, but my back is also a little bit too bouncy. I think the shocks on the front need to be stiffened up...