The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

Sigh. K

I was able to sand and paint the top one but the bottom one is too hard to get to and looks like crap

Ever contact DrVanos about it?

Had a fun experience with aerodynamic lift at 75-80 (ish) when a flat nose RV cut in right behind me. He was a good foot off the rear bumper. Cause the car to lift and jump to the right.

Was a fun experience ��

Whoa freaky

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by PetesZ

Had a fun experience with aerodynamic lift at 75-80 (ish) when a flat nose RV cut in right behind me. He was a good foot off the rear bumper. Cause the car to lift and jump to the right.

Was a fun experience ��

---

I've never experienced that, sounds terrifying.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by ELCID86

Rob (socket head) warned me about the ones that come from Dr. Vanos. They strip them down and are prince to rust. I coated it with a clear lacquer to help prevent that. Maybe you can sand it and do the same?

---

Always wondered why mine did that. They also reverted the spring in my unit, and I chased starting issues for 2 years because of that. Found out by chance when I was replacing the entire unit with a used one w/ Beisan seals after stripping and drilling through the camshaft sensor screw.

Seems like their process as a whole needs some work.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Vas

Anyone check for play in them?

---

Replaced originals at 230k. One boot was dry and had a lot of play, other one looked like it had some life left. Replaced both "while in there" while I was doing struts and control arms.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by san

Is it ok to use BMW (shell) 5w-30 during summer and use Mobil 1 0w-40 in the winter? I both are approved by BMW, but my question is more towards should I just stick with one type/brand of oil and not switch...

---

I run 0W40 year-long in Quebec. Cheap, approved, and works perfectly fine!

Yea a few years ago Dr Vanos was having issues with their process. How long a go did you replace?

When replacing the coolant cap, is it mandatory to bleed the system?

I am swapping to GAS Radiator Coolant Cap.

No