The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

[nextelbuddy]

need to order new grommets, clips and clamps for the sedan door side molding trim.

found the parts on real oem but cant remember how many i need for each door. I want all new clips and grommets for all 4 doors. numbers 4, 5 and 6 in the image.

does anyone know how many there are in total?

[704sw]

Does anyone know the difference between the 140mm and 180mm starter? Or how to know which one I need? They’re both listed as compatible with the car.

[NYRhockey]

Let's hope that was the correct diagnosis for you!

Me too! He said something about putting some sort of dye in the oil and that if i see any oil on the ground to bring it back in and they'll be able to trace it but was confident i'd have no issues.

Last summer i had a lot of water getting into the car and i mentioned a couple weeks ago i had condensation in the headlights so when i took it in for the oil leak i told them about possible clogged drains and they found all of air conditioning, front cowl and sunroof drains clogged, so they cleared them and now my headlights no longer get any condensation

[Newjack]

Does anyone know the difference between the 140mm and 180mm starter? Or how to know which one I need? They’re both listed as compatible with the car.

Looks to be about a 40mm difference.

[NYRhockey]

Very cool you found a shop like that.

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Yea, i am very happy. They did a similar thing a couple weeks ago when i brought in my wife's Jeep because it is having starting issues where it fires up but then sometimes shuts right back down, so i have to wait a couple seconds, cycle through the run/acc/off modes then fire it up again. I thought it was the spark plugs (103K on it) and mentioned it to them but they said it was not the plugs as they were in good shape and could not replicate the problem (of course when it's at the shop it's fine, fking cars) but that after looking it over they thought it was the fuel relay pump (or something like that) for which i had done a recall in the past, so suggested i take it to the dealer for a current recall i need done and have them look at the fuel relay while it's there.

While i wish they had found the problem, i was happy they didn't try to make me change other things and only got charged half hr of labor.

[704sw]

Looks to be about a 40mm difference.

Thanks, Rob.

[san]

Looks to be about a 40mm difference.

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[Newjack]

Thanks, Rob.

LOL sorry I couldn't help it

Maybe they switched to a different manufacturer later on in the E46 cycle? They did some weird stuff with the alternator that I remember Johnmadd having to deal with when his failed.

[stephenkirsh]

Update on the leak:

Dropped it at the shop last night for the dreaded oil pan gasket leak that 3 different shops over the past year+ had told me was the cause, quoted between $800-$1,100, but got a call in the afternoon saying the gasket was fine, just that the oil pan bolts to the timing cover were leaking, so they removed and sealed them, topped me off for the .4 quarts i was low and that i was good to go, all for $66 + tax.
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Is this a common problem with the bolts? Were they just not tightened fully?


I might need to do my oil pan gasket this year. Looking for tips.

[Sockethead]

You'll need an engine support bar. Other than that, it can be done with common hand tools.