The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

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Originally Posted by san

Hi guys,

Has anyone replaced the transmission linkage bushing? What are the symptoms of a bad one and at what mileage is it usually changed? Thanks!

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Yes, I have. When the bushings are worn, it's a lot easier to slip in and out of gear, and there is play in the shift linkage when moving the shifter around in the gate. Personally, the easy in/out of the shift gates really suited my lazy driving style, and when I refreshed the bushing, it was a lot harder to shift smoothly. Everyone else seems to think this is better, and it is a lot firmer now that it's been replaced. I also took this time to have the BMW Performance short shift kit installed as well.

Mileage isn't a good indicator of when to replace shift bushings (since highway miles won't wear that bushing at all). You replace them when you feel the shifting to be too sloppy.

so should we just change the name of the thread to "BP answers all random E46/ZHP questions" thread?

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Originally Posted by UdubBadger

so should we just change the name of the thread to "BP answers all random E46/ZHP questions" thread?

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Until others start to give answers before I do, I say yes. :biggrin


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Originally Posted by az3579

Yes, I have. When the bushings are worn, it's a lot easier to slip in and out of gear, and there is play in the shift linkage when moving the shifter around in the gate. Personally, the easy in/out of the shift gates really suited my lazy driving style, and when I refreshed the bushing, it was a lot harder to shift smoothly. Everyone else seems to think this is better, and it is a lot firmer now that it's been replaced. I also took this time to have the BMW Performance short shift kit installed as well.

Mileage isn't a good indicator of when to replace shift bushings (since highway miles won't wear that bushing at all). You replace them when you feel the shifting to be too sloppy.

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Thanks for the info!

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Originally Posted by san

Thanks for the info!

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Short shift kit!

So I'm sick of my washer fluid constantly leaking out of my headlight washers. How hard would it be to just do a total headlight washer delete? Anyone do it? Or I was just thinking of plugging the fluid tank where the headlight washer pump is. I haven't looked at it too much though. These things piss me off so much. (Haven't worked since I've had the car).

Also, another dumb suspension question, those of you that have adjustable damping, is it common to have the settings firmer in the front, softer in the rear? Or is it all preference?

Thanks guys!

Has anyone used the EGR block off valve thing ? It's a plate that blocks the flow of the secondary air pump system so you can remove the whole pump itself. It seems like it's a cheap alternative to replacing the whole pump.


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All preference. I rock about a 3/10 in firmness both front and rear


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Originally Posted by Ssparrow

So I'm sick of my washer fluid constantly leaking out of my headlight washers. How hard would it be to just do a total headlight washer delete? Anyone do it? Or I was just thinking of plugging the fluid tank where the headlight washer pump is. I haven't looked at it too much though. These things piss me off so much. (Haven't worked since I've had the car).

Also, another dumb suspension question, those of you that have adjustable damping, is it common to have the settings firmer in the front, softer in the rear? Or is it all preference?

Thanks guys!

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Yes. Someone here has done this mod.

BP?

"No flamesuit required"

Rofl



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