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Here is a quick GoPro compilation of my B30 project so far. I've got the front end off and started to take the suspension apart. My exhaust flange to section 1 is completely rusted, so I'll need to figure that one out next. This is my first engine swap and can't thank the community enough for...

To remind the clueless… Next item… I have Vibra-Technics Street Engine Mounts. These should actually fit all the E46s since M3 engine mounts work on non-Ms. Brand new, never installed, only opened to take pictures. Asking $280 shipped.

It has been a while since I have posted here and I was actually about to post all the suspension work I recently performed on my M3. I just completed the sub-frame reinforcement (Turner kit) along with a complete suspension part refresh front and back along with some upgraded parts (Turner front...

I have a 2000 323i bmw with the stock engine it comes with ( 153k miles on it) and I def want to make my car way more powerful and faster. I had the idea to put a m3 engine in it but i seen on lots of forums there’s other engines that I can throw in that would be 10x better and easier. I also...

Hi Everyone, My 2000 M52TU 323i started running extremely rough and stalling a few days ago. It would only stay running if I gave it a lot of gas. If I push in the clutch for example without giving it extra gas the engine will immediately die. I scanned the codes and I got: P1523 - 'A'...

Friends, I recently replaced the CVV, associated hoses, valve cover, and spark plugs. Shortly thereafter I noticed a new engine sound, sort of like a diesel engine. No dashboard lights, but it does seem to affect performance. My oil level sensor has never worked, but I check religiously...

Hoping someone has heard this noise before and can help me diagnose it. It sounds like the old retractable antenna electric motors do when the cord breaks and they keep spinning. Thanks for the help! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=um6sMjbXvtA_a_

I just finished installing the HG and studs for my turbo build. Put engine back together, and the starter solenoid just clicks when I attempt to start the car. Took it back apart and using a multimeter I found that the starter is not receiving voltage in any ignition position. It appears the 12V...

Hello dear e46 owners i have a problem whit my 2004 e46 318i (1.99l) I bought the car a year ago and boy was it full of problems first VVT was faulty now random engine stalls . So first things first when i bought the car it had engine chek light so i pluged in a scanner and it showed 8 VVT...

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Hi. Short story long, i have a friend that bought manual 2000(pre Facelift) 325 with a blown engine in which we have now transplanted the engine from an 02(facelift) Auto 330i. Before planning the swap i did some research and came to the conclusion that with the DME, EWS and key from the 330i...

Hello fanatics just want to get a bit of an input from knowledgeable people about an issue I have that does not really make any sense. To make a long story short I have a 2002 330XI stick shift with almost 200K miles on it. One cold morning as I was gently pulling out of a parking spot my car...

I recently pulled my engine wiring harness module for some refreshing as I was also pulling the intake manifold for a pass of cleaning, CCV, OFHG, Vacuum hoses, coolant system etc etc from the "I just bought a craigslist E46 task list" I am experienced with both cars and custom circuitry but...

Hey all, Very new to owning an E46 so I had some questions. I checked my oil not too long ago (just a few days or so) and the level was fine so I was a little worried when my oil level sensor light came on when I turned my car off in a parking lot at school today. Even though I know that my oil...

Hi, Time to change my oil and need some advice. Last oil I have used was the Liqui Moly Molygen 5W40. Should I stick to that? Or should I go for Red Line 15w15? I currently have a couple of leaks: Main seal and valve cover (again for the third time 14 months).

Hey guys, yeah... I bought another one This one is a pre LCI, 2003 BMW M3- sorry guys no LED tails. Its titanium silver on black and has 93,000 miles. The car is absolutely mint, and no expense was spared for maintenance. Its been dealer serviced all of its life and was enthusiast owned...

I just installed the Besian system Vanos and after a few start-ups I started getting rev bouncing on startup and I got the P14 and P102 codes. When I drive the car it idles better than before the VANOS fix but it has issues on start and also has a check engine light with those codes. It did have...

Please see link. Parting out due to Diff blown. High Mileage engine. Located near Toronto. Please email via Kijiji. https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?adId=1337665024

Don't worry. Mine was as well when I first got it 5 years ago. Since then, I've replaced every oil seal imaginable and have a squeaky clean engine. Not only is it much more enjoyable to work on, it greatly helps with PM as leaks can be more easily detected. With very little time and $$, you too...

Hi everyone, I've googled around and the only results I found for these were some vague and inconclusive descriptions from 2009, so hopefully you can help. My SES light came on (because it had been off for a week, and it missed me), and I pulled the codes on the Peake reader. 2002 M3 Coupe...