The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

[NoVAphotog]

I don't think there really is a certain expectancy. They fail at various intervals. I personally treat it as a "replace when fails" item.

Gotcha, yeah. It was on the list of things I had from the ppi shop...ignored it since according to records it had been 20k ago, but I've been seeing a "friend" recently...the yellow oil light on shutoff...and have a strong suspicion it is leaking. Need to do more diagnosis...if it is than its only been about 20k...and 3 years.

[az3579]

I just figured since it's not something that'll leave you stranded, it doesn't require preventative maintenance. It depends on just how anal one decides to be when it comes to preventative stuff.

Personally I just leave the preventative maintenance to things that could leave me stranded.

In your case, Daniel, you know it's a problem, so I'd get it fixed.

[stephenkirsh]

Gotcha, yeah. It was on the list of things I had from the ppi shop...ignored it since according to records it had been 20k ago, but I've been seeing a "friend" recently...the yellow oil light on shutoff...and have a strong suspicion it is leaking. Need to do more diagnosis...if it is than its only been about 20k...and 3 years.

Are you seeing oil at the top of the engine?

[NoVAphotog]

Are you seeing oil at the top of the engine?

Going for drive now, checking oil upon return and will take pics. Will post in my project/maintenance thread.

[jakksfor20]

Oil light on shutoff is an indication of low oil. VCG will give you (in most cases) an indication of oil burning smell when idling because it drops on either the exhaust manifolds or the down pipes.


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[Hornung418]

Could also be the dreaded Oil Filter Housing Gasket...$6 part, 5 hours of labor.

[NoVAphotog]

Could also be the dreaded Oil Filter Housing Gasket...$6 part, 5 hours of labor.

I need to check my pulleys too...so I'll pull the airbox/fan and investigate further. I'm thinking it is the idler pulley based on what I've read, sounds like a pig squealin' at the feeding trough on cold starts under there...

[Hornung418]

I need to check my pulleys too...so I'll pull the airbox/fan and investigate further. I'm thinking it is the idler pulley based on what I've read, sounds like a pig squealin' at the feeding trough on cold starts under there...

Bahahaha

The all make that noise at some point in their life.

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[NoVAphotog]

Bahahaha

The all make that noise at some point in their life.

lol

Noise is only heard on cold starts so I'm assuming they are aren't going to fail tomorrow...I guess if they start making noise ALL the time it's time to feed the pigs (overhaul all)? Belts are in good condition.

[Hornung418]

Yeah squealing is bad if it never goes away.

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