William's 330Ci ZHP Maintenance and Project Thread

[Vas]

The small top hose on the f-connector. Mine was dry and broke apart when I tried to remove it.

For Cleaner, I used CRC throttle body cleaner and intake cleaner.



Also I did replace that IACV grommet and the throttle body o-ring since I was removing those items to clean them.

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...54-11611437453

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...et-13547504729

[BMWCurves]

Fantastic, appreciate it gentleman!

As I said, this is far down the road. I plan to do a cursory inspection of my intake boots when I'm home in December since I've never actually taken the time to look at them. If something's up I'll replace them in the summer when I'm most likely moved back to Portland. Other stuff planned are the M3 trans and diff mounts along with probably doing a G.A.S. rebuild of the DISA.

And hopefully schedule a driver's side airbag in December

[Sockethead]

Don't forget the other end of that line... there is a small hose just like it where it terminates on the fuel filter... that will be in the same condition

[BMWCurves]

Where exactly?

[anandoc]

Where exactly?

The small vacuum line goes from the F-connector directly to the fuel filter pressure regulator. Mine was in a crumbly state too so I just bought some vacuum hose and replaced the bits on either end of the line. This is what you want:

https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Sit...323/ES2593473/

If you look at the following diagram, you are replacing #5

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=13_0904

Oh and if you want to replace the F-connector, you might want to go for the metallic one which will last forever (and bling!!)

https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-33...oot/ES3046177/

[ELCID86]

Don't forget the other end of that line... there is a small hose just like it where it terminates on the fuel filter... that will be in the same condition

Yes. Mine was in bad shape. It connects to the fuel filter under the drivers side.




F may not need replacing but don't ever mess with it unless you have a spare on hand. It will break!


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[BMWCurves]

So, as I posted in the random question thread (link), I've got a line on used exhaust which I believe it to be the TSE3 (and the seller says it is now that it is removed from the part out car). They're selling it for pretty cheap so I don't expect it to be perfect, but do you guys see any glaring issues or concerns from the pictures the seller sent me?

[holyc0w]

Hmm...pull the trigger before they know what hit 'em.

[Sockethead]

Looks just about perfect to me...

[BMWCurves]

I should probably add that the exhaust comes from a damaged part out car. It was a Canadian M-Sport coupe w/ 118k miles that was rear ended but it looked to be on the upper part of the bumper and trunk. I can't be sure but I don't think it damaged the exhaust, hence why I'm asking you fine gentleman. Sadly the Craigslist ad that I found it through has expired so I can't post those pics.

Hmm...pull the trigger before they know what hit 'em.

I'd like to, but I just want to do my due diligence before I take the dive

Looks just about perfect to me...

Glad to hear