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No other codes? Could be any number of things. http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=897616Quote:
Originally Posted by ELCID86
If the code is the only one (like I had a couple times also on a cold morning) it could be piston ring not sealing well. I added a bottle of Lubegard to my oil and it never happened again.
Just the one. I cleared it and will see if it returns. Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave1027
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Is there a way to verify what part number my suspension is without taking off the strut?
My dad's ZSP is a good half inch lower than my car. Just about every ZSP seems to be lower than my car.
This is a 17x8.5" with a 245/40/17 tire. Quite a bit more gap in there than the ZSPs I see with OEM style 68s.
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Thoughts?
I'm far from an expert, but seems to me that the springs are the only thing that should affect that. I suppose it's possible that your car could have a 'non-standard' strut with the lower spring perch at a different position, but that seems unlikely. All that being said, I don't know how you could tell if the spring height is correct without removing it from the strut and either comparing to a correct spring or measuring it and trying to find some data that tells you what the height should be...
(fat lotta help I am, eh?!)
Springs have part numbers stamped on them.
Is it usually in the same spot? I don't have the ability to take the strut off :/
Usually yes. It is either a part number or a color stamp. Might be able to see it with the wheel removed.
Any idea where I can get information on the color stamp?
That I'm not sure. Maybe do a Google search ?
While we're on the topic of suspension. I have sachs shocks/struts in the rear. Where can I find the production date on these bad boys?
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Stephen, the Bentley manual has a page with height measurements for each suspension setup that might be helpful. It's page 300-21...if you don't have the Bentley manual, let me know and I'll try to scan it and email it to you.Quote:
Originally Posted by stephenkirsh
Ok thanks. I think my dad has one.
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Originally Posted by stephenkirsh
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/diagrams/p/y/12.png
Double check that the strut, part #1 is fully inserted into the kingpin, part #2 until it can't go any further, there will be some sort of physical stop. Kind of a long shot but worth checking.
My dad looked. Said there's no mention of zhp ride height.Quote:
Originally Posted by Just_George
I believe mine had a red stripe, but not 100% sure. Jack your car up and wipe the dust off your springs, what color is your stripe?Quote:
Originally Posted by stephenkirsh
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Originally Posted by UdubBadger
Just a tad out of my price range lol
Ok so kwv1sQuote:
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Talk to me about the E46 steering rack. How easy to go bad? Symptoms? Fixes?
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stephen, you're also running a shorter tire so the wheel 'gap' will be greater. measure ground-to-fender lip versus your dad's car and see where it's at.Quote:
Originally Posted by stephenkirsh
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We're on identical wheel and tire sizes. ZSP = sports package, incase that was causing some confusion.
Anyone?Quote:
Originally Posted by UdubBadger
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I think the way they tend to go bad is seal failure. Although I could be wrong. You'd see loss of steering atf fluid, funny noises, etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by UdubBadger
Is there a reason you ask...?
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It's also possible his springs are shot, thereby resulting in lower ride height.Quote:
Originally Posted by stephenkirsh
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So recently my car decided it would be funny to SLAM when I hit bumps. It's hard to describe, but it's as though the wheel is hitting the bump with full force every time I hit one, regardless of the severity. It is very loud; I'm wondering if perhaps my shock is toast and it is no longer absorbing bumps?? I'm really worried I'll damage something if I keep driving it like this. Has anyone else's car done this before? I do not feel anything in the steering wheel when it does this, and it's only in the front, what seems like only the right side but I can't be sure.
I took a quick peek and it doesn't seem like my swap bar bushings or CABs are damaged; everything looks fine visually. :dunno
No it just doesn't feel as tight as it should be. Haven't noticed any fluids. Probably not the rack, maybe something else?Quote:
Originally Posted by ryankokesh
Ideas?
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I'm comparing my car to every ZSP I see. Just use my dad as an example since it's the easiest. His car barely has 60k on it and has been babied. Recent inspection with no issues, too.Quote:
Originally Posted by az3579
I'll get around to checking my springs this weekend.
In that case, someone probably just put the wrong springs back in your car when they replaced them. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by stephenkirsh
Hmm, not a bad theory. Can they be measured on the car?Quote:
Originally Posted by az3579
Steering guibo perhaps?Quote:
Originally Posted by UdubBadger
There is a guibo for the steering? Where is that?
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I think he means U joint?
One of these babies:Quote:
Originally Posted by UdubBadger
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330...94703/ES52315/
Common source of steering play / slop
Hermes had a solid one for sale a while back
Yea that. I believe you can diagnose a bad one by being in a garage with the engine off and turning the wheel back and forth a small bit. Hearing a tap or clunk means it's worn out.
Can anybody else verify that?
Good stuff, I'll pick one up and have the shop put it in next time
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Looks like it is this: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...6tailrepairkitQuote:
Originally Posted by ELCID86
Here's my spring. According the first Google search result, an e46f thread, red + white = sport with auto transmission. So I guess I'm OEM.Quote:
Originally Posted by stephenkirsh
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Looking at replacing my some of my center console pieces for my birthday!...Looking online to find exactly what I want, and Im unsure what will fit as their seems to be some discrepancies in color and fitment? (maybe an optical illusion?) I want to keep it OEM with cup holders as I prefer them to the bin. Here are the links:
http://www.ecstuning.com/ES86856/ center console
http://www.ecstuning.com/ES86858/ cup holder
http://www.ecstuning.com/ES86860/ coin holder
Anyone have any input on this?
Your spring is not seated correctlyQuote:
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