Chronicling BSA's 330Ci SGM ZHP

[bloodspatteranalyst]

I will be doing an oil change and transmission/differential service this week.

Let me know what you think about these parts:

Rear diff bushing http://www.oembimmerparts.com/BMW_Di...6751808e46.htm

A/T service kit incl. filter http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330...its/ES2523867/

Oil service kit incl. magnetic drain plug http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330...vice/ES263047/

Differential flush kit http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330...Kit/ES2588335/

[danewilson77]

I would not get the magnetic oil drain plug.

Samsung Galaxy S5...

[bloodspatteranalyst]

I deleted the driver-side fog light because symmetry looks better to me, but I want to fix the passenger side eventually.

On the driver side, you can see all the wiring and the splash shield at the bottom of the bumper





Now, on the passenger side with the missing fog light,





And one blind shot:



No sign of a splash shield, and no sign of wiring. Keep in mind the fender on this side was replaced because of an accident. Perhaps the splash shield and wiring harness were damaged too, and removed from the car...Is there somewhere else I should be looking for the wiring harness? Where is it supposed to be coming from?

[TigerTater]

Did you do the auto trans filter change...or the diff flush?


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[bloodspatteranalyst]

I'm still waiting on a guy who's got the equipment to help me do it. Still haven't been able to get under my car, but I did do spark plugs because my car had trouble starting about 20% of the time (long 3 second cranks before starting). Now the issue is gone.

[johnrando]

I need to do this w/mine. LMK if you would be willing/able to throw my car into the trans fluid change as well... beverages/lunch of your choice if so. If not, no worries, I was going to have an Indy do it anyway.

[bloodspatteranalyst]

I need to do this w/mine. LMK if you would be willing/able to throw my car into the trans fluid change as well... beverages/lunch of your choice if so. If not, no worries, I was going to have an Indy do it anyway.

John, I'll let you know once I ask him what he thinks. It would be a favor from him, not me!

Have you considered hitting up "Your Dream Garage" in Baldwin Park. $15/hr for the jack stands, $25/hr for the lift, and they provide all the tools you need. Just throwing that out there in case you weren't aware.

[johnrando]

You know, that's not a bad idea. I kinda forgot about that.

[TigerTater]

I'm jealous of that! I would kill to be able to rent a lift sometimes!


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[bloodspatteranalyst]

I bought Gary's (WOLFN8TR) Cusco strut brace and here it is installed.





Unfortunately, I couldn't get this rivet back inside because of lack of clearance.



Definitely a noticeable difference in handling. I took my car down a curve that I go through all the time - I can now take the turn faster and with less body roll / loss of momentum. Also gives me a little peace of mind knowing that strut tower mushrooming won't be an issue for my car.

Thanks again, Gary, for the good price and quick shipping.