The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

[az3579]

Which 75W-90, though? TheGL-4 Red Line 75W90 or the GL5?

GL-5.

[BMWCurves]

For those that have replaced their sway bars, any specific lubricant you used on the new bushings?

[John in VA]

For those that have replaced their sway bars, any specific lubricant you used on the new bushings?

I've used copper or silver anti-seize paste. I'm not sure if Sil-Glyde Lubricating Compound is also an option.

[BMWCurves]

Thanks!

New question: I cannot find my slim set of wrenches so I can't really tighten the end links down - I'll likely have my mechanic do it since I'm having him take a look at some other things. My question is can I drive on loose end links, or will that wreck the threads/other parts?

EDIT: I just left the end links off.

[BMWCurves]

New question: is there a separate part number for the AC compressor pulley?

[YoitsTmac]

Does anyone recommend a certain aftermarket black grill for the E46 facelift coupe

[YoitsTmac]

My auto lights come on when driving directly into sunrise. Anyone else have the same experience? They come on so randomly

[BMWCurves]

I'm doing the differential and transmission fluids today - is there a crush washer for the differential? On realoem.com it shows it as a drain plug (#5, 33117525064) with a crush washer (#6), but no part is given for #6. On ECS it lists the washer as 07119963355.



Googling the drain plug shows a washer built into the plug (?):



Also, what is the fill plug part number? From videos it seems to be the same plug. So do I need crush washers?

And same goes for the transmission plugs, do I need to replace the whole plug or can I just reuse them and replace the o-ring? I found the manual transmission drain plug part number (23117531356), which seems to be the same part number as the fill plug?

My auto lights come on when driving directly into sunrise. Anyone else have the same experience? They come on so randomly

Yeah, mine are sometimes a little funky in terms of whatever the parameters are for lights coming on in the auto setting

[san]

I'm doing the differential and transmission fluids today - is there a crush washer for the differential? On realoem.com it shows it as a drain plug (#5, 33117525064) with a crush washer (#6), but no part is given for #6. On ECS it lists the washer as 07119963355.



Googling the drain plug shows a washer built into the plug (?):



Also, what is the fill plug part number? From videos it seems to be the same plug. So do I need crush washers?

And same goes for the transmission plugs, do I need to replace the whole plug or can I just reuse them and replace the o-ring? I found the manual transmission drain plug part number (23117531356), which seems to be the same part number as the fill plug?



Yeah, mine are sometimes a little funky in terms of whatever the parameters are for lights coming on in the auto setting

Can’t help you with part numbers but I do remember not replacing the plugs or the o rings when I replaced the diff and tranny fluid. I don’t think it’s necessary but I can see why you want to replace them.


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[YoitsTmac]

Yeah you should’nt have to replace the o ring. If you feel you do, you have to buy the entire plug IIRC


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