I have 140k on my original radiator and hoses...
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I have 140k on my original radiator and hoses...
Radiator????....okay.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Sockethead
Hoses????......that's Russian Roulette!!
I replaced my cooling system at about 106k and didn't replace the radiator, kind of wish I did though while everything was torn apart. I'm at about 111k now and still so far so good... If I were to go back I would of replaced the radiator for piece of mind.Quote:
Originally Posted by san
Wife's zhp is at 138k and the radiator is fine
I hope you guys aren't jinxing yourselves!
Thanks for your inputs guys :thumbsup
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Dude....Quote:
Originally Posted by theothersawyer
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I assume he meant "aren't" but maybe not.Quote:
Originally Posted by san
I'm guessing radiators are good for 100k miles or more in the E46, but one of those things you might as well change while you're doing a cooling system overhaul. I'm just used to my father's radiator failing in his 540i like clockwork so I did mine at 50k due to age.
Why? The worst that is going to happen is that it will develop a crack and start to leak around the plastic end-caps. It is not going to explode.Quote:
Originally Posted by theothersawyer
But could leave you or your SO stranded. I think both mine are original.
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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - anonymous
Yep not like the coolant tank which is definitely something you want to do as preventative maintenance
I replaced the cooling system minus the radiator about 15k miles ago... Didn't opt to change the radiator back then... now that the temperatures are starting to go up, im sure il drive close to 15000 miles before the end of the year, so was trying to understand what others are doing... I could replace it for peace of mind but I don't want to replace it too early if I don't need to...Quote:
Originally Posted by BMWCurves
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You should. The upper neck on the radiator is made of plastic. I've pulled over to help someone on the side of the road who had a pinhole in that plastic. Don't be that guy. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by san
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Seems like a much less common failure on the E46 compared to the E39. I know of people with 200k+ on their stock radiators
Just fixed my terrible typo! I would never wish that on anyone!Quote:
Originally Posted by san
Ultimately, is it really worth the risk on a $140 part? A bad radiator will leave you stranded. It's a no brainer to me. :dunnoQuote:
Originally Posted by terraphantm
Haha, I was sure it was a typo...[emoji4]Quote:
Originally Posted by theothersawyer
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For the CT people here, do you know a good PDR place/guy?
I don't think that the Physicians' Desk Reference is balkanized to specific states...Quote:
Originally Posted by NYRhockey
But, if you mean Paintless Dent Removal, I would be interested as well.
Nope. With 241k miles, I stopped caring. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by NYRhockey
Me too... I just noticed a new one on the front of my hood that must of happened on the drive down to SC.... oh well....still looks great from 10 ft away
Which side do you use for on water pump pulley?
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ha, well this is actually for my other car i'm thinking of putting up for sale. the ZHP is actually in good condition dent wise.Quote:
Originally Posted by az3579
I think the first side pictured, but I usually just use the smack method.Quote:
Originally Posted by stephenkirsh
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I don't think throwing drugs at it is going to solve the problem... :shiftyQuote:
Originally Posted by danewilson77
Put the main 32/36 wrench on the nut, smack the wrench?Quote:
Originally Posted by danewilson77
Yep
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Fixed yet? That is potentially a sign of a bad clock spring.Quote:
Originally Posted by theothersawyer
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Haven't had time to mess with it! I also haven't driven it in about a week! Been super busy with 4 exams this week!
I'm having a problem with the trim piece above the radio. There is a square hole in the center that two tabs on the trim piece are supposed to mesh with. I have never gotten it to seat right since I've owned the car. I've already replaced that trim with a new one. Is there something missing in that square hole?
Square hole:
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Trim:
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...5dec067c49.jpg
What does the switch at the top of this image do? It isn't doing anything helpful like turning on lights in the engine compartment ;)
It's the switch for the hood alarm.
Thank you!
On edit-sorry meant to ask you this-the reason for the post - is it much of a battery drain ? I have to leave my hood up overnight.
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They do go bad. If you ever start having the alarm go off for no reason, disconnect it and you'll be good to go...
AFIAK it's just there: there's no indication of the alarm system being installed/activated.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sockethead
You should be ok with the hood open. The system shuts everything down after a while. I've left my hood/trunk open for weeks at a time
That's good to know. Many thanks!
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Why leave the hood open all night?
Life expectancy of front tie-rods?
Curious of this as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vas