The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

[slater]

I already did that myself and the benefit was super short lived. The dip came right back again. I've just learned to live with it.

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weird that my car doesn't have that dip...

[704sw]

weird that my car doesn't have that dip...

Nate has me thinking my issue might be a little more expensive than the DISA

Possibly clutch slip? I’ve had a rattle right as I’m starting to accelerate in first, which I misdiagnosed as the resonated x-pipe rubbing the exhaust bracket. Maybe the rubber between layers of the DMF flywheel are gone? I’m not sure, but I did notice a faint smell in the garage last night when I got home, which I believe is a symptom of a dying clutch.

[slater]

Nate has me thinking my issue might be a little more expensive than the DISA

Possibly clutch slip? I’ve had a rattle right as I’m starting to accelerate in first, which I misdiagnosed as the resonated x-pipe rubbing the exhaust bracket. Maybe the rubber between layers of the DMF flywheel are gone? I’m not sure, but I did notice a faint smell in the garage last night when I got home, which I believe is a symptom of a dying clutch.

based on the videos nate sent me, and the noises, i think it's your DMF. there are three rubber damping blocks in the DMF that are known to wear out, especially on blue cars. heck, they even were pretty worn on my red car. i would definitely get the valeo SMF kit - very happy with mine.

[704sw]

based on the videos nate sent me, and the noises, i think it's your DMF. there are three rubber damping blocks in the DMF that are known to wear out, especially on blue cars. heck, they even were pretty worn on my red car. i would definitely get the valeo SMF kit - very happy with mine.

Frig! So my instructor was telling me to do the clutch master cylinder and line “while I’m in there.” Thoughts? And do I need anything else aside from the Valeo kit+metal pivot pin? I’m obviously doing a rear main seal kit since it’s drippy-drippy.

Also my starter occasionally acts up, and I know it’s a hell of a lot easier to access with the tranny removed. Any chance the slipping clutch is related to the failure to start? If not, time for a Bosch from FCP. Goodbye money!

[az3579]

There is no need to do your clutch master cylinder and line... Those very rarely fail. I haven't heard of any failures of those items personally.

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[slater]

Frig! So my instructor was telling me to do the clutch master cylinder and line “while I’m in there.” Thoughts? And do I need anything else aside from the Valeo kit+metal pivot pin? I’m obviously doing a rear main seal kit since it’s drippy-drippy.

Also my starter occasionally acts up, and I know it’s a hell of a lot easier to access with the tranny removed. Any chance the slipping clutch is related to the failure to start? If not, time for a Bosch from FCP. Goodbye money!

ha. it's only money.

the valeo kit has everything you need - t/o bearing, pilot bearing (already installed in the SMF), bolts, etc... the metal pin is a nice thing to do with you're in there.

as for the clutch MC - i wouldn't bother, it's easy to do afterwards.

rear main seal - absolutely. don't bother getting the entire seal/bracket, just get the seal - it will come with the install tool, and it's cake to install.

if the DMF is wearing out, in my mind that could cause startup issues... the 'mass' that the starter engages would rotate quite a bit before the 'mass' bolted to the crank starts turning. in this regard, i think DMFs are so dumb.

[704sw]

ha. it's only money.

Sigh...

the valeo kit has everything you need - t/o bearing, pilot bearing (already installed in the SMF), bolts, etc... the metal pin is a nice thing to do with you're in there.

Do I need to replace the fork?

as for the clutch MC - i wouldn't bother, it's easy to do afterwards.

Okay cool, thanks!

rear main seal - absolutely. don't bother getting the entire seal/bracket, just get the seal - it will come with the install tool, and it's cake to install.

Do the bolts need to be replaced too? I know some are single use. And any merit to doing the front driveshaft seal while I’m there? Sorry for all the stupid questions, I’m a rookie here

if the DMF is wearing out, in my mind that could cause startup issues... the 'mass' that the starter engages would rotate quite a bit before the 'mass' bolted to the crank starts turning. in this regard, i think DMFs are so dumb.

The sound is like a small motor trying to turn over, but not doing so successfully. It doesn’t sound anything like when the X3’s starter went kaput.

[slater]

Do I need to replace the fork?

nope! just clean and lube.

Do the bolts need to be replaced too? I know some are single use. And any merit to doing the front driveshaft seal while I’m there? Sorry for all the stupid questions, I’m a rookie here

no worries, it will all make sense when you're in there.

all bolts that need to be replaced will come with the kit - so no need to source anything there.

The sound is like a small motor trying to turn over, but not doing so successfully. It doesn’t sound anything like when the X3’s starter went kaput.

can you try to record a sound clip of it?

[704sw]

can you try to record a sound clip of it?

It’s inconsistent (maybe once a week, but I expect it to be more frequent now lol), but I’ll just record each time I start up until I capture it.

I want to keep saying “dammit Peter sold me a lemon!” but that’s just life with an aging German car . At least I’m learning a hell of a lot!

[Vas]

It’s inconsistent (maybe once a week, but I expect it to be more frequent now lol), but I’ll just record each time I start up until I capture it.

I want to keep saying “dammit Peter sold me a lemon!” but that’s just life with an aging German car . At least I’m learning a hell of a lot!

Check out the project thread for sketchi. I have everything listed that I bought to replace the clutch and flywheel and rebuild the shifter assembly.

Now the weather is warm, I will be tacking this job.