The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

My engine mounts are shot but I don't notice any vibration or anything. My trans mounts are destroyed and causing a clunk.

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Originally Posted by cakM3

Guess I need to consider replacing both my motor mounts and tranny mounts sometime.... I'm sure they are OE but I haven't had any vibration issues with my ZHP.... what do you think BP? You've driven it...

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At your mileage I would replace them. Rubber gets old and cracks. Then the mounts leak out the fluid inside of them and break apart.

As far as trans mounts, old ones will be squashed when you look at them. That results in the transmission sitting at an angle.

100k is what I would run on mounts. I did it on both of my zhps and noticed that they were already asking to be replaced. With the OE M3 engine and trans mounts, the car is much nicer to drive. Engine moves less and the shifter from the stiffer mounts feels much better at least to me.

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Originally Posted by Vas

At your mileage I would replace them. Rubber gets old and cracks. Then the mounts leak out the fluid inside of them and break apart.

As far as trans mounts, old ones will be squashed when you look at them. That results in the transmission sitting at an angle.

100k is what I would run on mounts. I did it on both of my zhps and noticed that they were already asking to be replaced. With the OE M3 engine and trans mounts, the car is much nicer to drive. Engine moves less and the shifter from the stiffer mounts feels much better at least to me.

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I'm at 205k with original mounts.

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Originally Posted by ELCID86

Come help me do mine!


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Sure thing. It wasn't bad to replace them.

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Originally Posted by danewilson77

I'm at 205k with original mounts.

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Come drive in California for a week, we'll fix that for Ya.

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Originally Posted by stephenkirsh

Come drive in California for a week, we'll fix that for Ya.

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After seeing so many pictures on here I have noticed that most people have the non-projector fog lights. Is this for looks or just the way they were bought? I have projector fogs and like the way they look plus they have a nice light out put


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Originally Posted by hcbeck2689

After seeing so many pictures on here I have noticed that most people have the non-projector fog lights. Is this for looks or just the way they were bought? I have projector fogs and like the way they look plus they have a nice light out put


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They came with just reflector type housings. My PO installed projectors but I went back for the OEM look. Plus in my case the projector output was pretty poor.


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Ok, so all ZHP's came with reflector housings?


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Originally Posted by hcbeck2689

Ok, so all ZHP's came with reflector housings?


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Yup, believe so.


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Yea all 330s except for a few early ones have the same fogs.

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Originally Posted by stephenkirsh

Yea all 330s except for a few early ones have the same fogs.

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I have a 2003. Everything on my car was original to my knowledge when I bought it. Except for the OEM xenons that the mechanic I bought it from replaced with halogens because of the burnt bulbs.

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it's not, none of the e46s came with projectors for fogs.

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Originally Posted by hcbeck2689

Ok, so all ZHP's came with reflector housings?


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Halogen is OE.
Projectors are aftermarket.

Will any E46 end link fit our cars?

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Originally Posted by NorCal-Dimitri

Will any E46 end link fit our cars?

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If suspension is stock, yes.

Not sure what you mean by "any" though.

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What should I put on the the bolts I use to tighten my exhaust on? Locktight? Anti-seize?


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After how many miles does the yellow oil level light come on -

1) if ccv is blocked
2) under normal conditions


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Originally Posted by danewilson77

If suspension is stock, yes.

Not sure what you mean by "any" though.

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I mean as far as E46 M3, 325ci, 323i, 330xi, etc. Just wondering if they all fit each other.

Thanks!

San, I don't think it's mileage based at all, but rather is entirely dependent on the oil level detected by the sensor.

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Originally Posted by san

After how many miles does the yellow oil level light come on -

1) if ccv is blocked
2) under normal conditions


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Originally Posted by Just_George

San, I don't think it's mileage based at all, but rather is entirely dependent on the oil level detected by the sensor.

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Yup. You'd burn more if CCV was getting clogged. Turns on when it gets close to a quart low.

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Originally Posted by alexandre

Yup. You'd burn more if CCV was getting clogged. Turns on when it gets close to a quart low.

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Or if it's like mine, the yellow oil light comes on intermittently because it's probably faulty since my oil sits right at the "full" mark on the dipstick.

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Originally Posted by Just_George

San, I don't think it's mileage based at all, but rather is entirely dependent on the oil level detected by the sensor.

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Yup. You'd burn more if CCV was getting clogged. Turns on when it gets close to a quart low.

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Originally Posted by BMWCurves

Or if it's like mine, the yellow oil light comes on intermittently because it's probably faulty since my oil sits right at the "full" mark on the dipstick.

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Ok, so when do I check for the oil level? Immediately after I turn the engine off? Or a minute or two after turning the engine off? Or when the engine is cold?


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Originally Posted by san

Ok, so when do I check for the oil level? Immediately after I turn the engine off? Or a minute or two after turning the engine off? Or when the engine is cold?


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10-50 minutes after shutting car off.

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Originally Posted by danewilson77

10-50 minutes after shutting car off.

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What he said (needless to say....he's Dane, after all!) You want the oil to be hot, or at least warm, then give it enough time to drain completely back into the pan before checking. Now aren't you glad you have a dipstick instead of having to rely on a sensor that may or may not be working? :thumbup

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Originally Posted by danewilson77

10-50 minutes after shutting car off.

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Originally Posted by Just_George

What he said (needless to say....he's Dane, after all!) You want the oil to be hot, or at least warm, then give it enough time to drain completely back into the pan before checking. Now aren't you glad you have a dipstick instead of having to rely on a sensor that may or may not be working? :thumbup

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Thanks Dane and Dave...

Yup, that is one of the reason I like the E46 platform...


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Originally Posted by danewilson77

10-50 minutes after shutting car off.

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Or you wait for light :shifty

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Originally Posted by alexandre

Or you wait for light :shifty

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I usually wait for the car to stall. Is that bad?

I'm planning on doing a cooling/power steering refresh this weekend. On the cooling refresh: I have an A/T. Does anyone know if the A/T thermostat that sits in the expansion tank/mounting plate "clips in" or is simply held in by the pressure between the expansion thank and the plate? I haven't found a DIY thread yet that shows exactly how to install this part.

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^ Ahh... I always forget about the BavAuto blogs/video. Thanks!! :roundel

I've ordered Z4M FCABs and once I swap out all the suspension components I plan to get an alignment. Is there anything I should tell the indy shop that's doing the alignment beyond that the FCABs will have added caster? Does anyone know what the acceptable added caster should be post-alignment?

He'll most likely figure the caster can come into spec as my guy did.

Here is where mine ended up.

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And Colin's

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Originally Posted by BMWCurves

I've ordered Z4M FCABs and once I swap out all the suspension components I plan to get an alignment. Is there anything I should tell the indy shop that's doing the alignment beyond that the FCABs will have added caster? Does anyone know what the acceptable added caster should be post-alignment?

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Yea I didn't tell my shop, but they're really good about upgrading e46 non-m bushings to M ones, so they're used to it.

That was the exact info I was looking for, thank you both!

Today I bought r134a refrigerant (without stop leak) and a pressure gauge to recharge my A/C system but now Im seeing forum posts warning users to just take it to a shop to get the system recharged instead of doing a DIY. Has anyone here recharged their A/C? I understand you can break the compressor but is it really that risky?