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  1. Europe
    Hi, I got 318i with M43 engine, once in a while the engine knock for a few seconds (1-3s) on startup, I was thinking it could be that the one-way valve which is in the oil filter housing fails and the oil drains back to the oil pan. But I replaced that thing like 1 year back and is was alright...
  2. Europe
    Dear Everybody, I replaced almost all the water pipes in the engine compartment, except for one that connects to the stub shown in the picture (circled in red) and goes to the heater tap, one end has a connector and the other has a clamp. Can you tell me where I can find it in the ETK and what...
  3. Forced Induction
    Hey y'all I got some questions, this my first ever car and im working to tuning it, I completely repaired all the problems the engine had and it is back to normal now all stock, I wan't to add a turbo kit on it or a supercharger kit, but I don't know where to find turbo kit or if it needs a...
  4. E46 General
    Hello everyone! I am trying to convert my 316i engine to a 318i, and I have stumbled into a little problem. Where should the disa connector plug be located? I simply can't find it.
  5. E46 General
    Hi guys, I have a 98 318i m43, what can this sound be? Some say lifters or maybe chain tensioner, any advise? https://youtu.be/1DsMYVOMDTc Thanks for any help
  6. E46 General
    Hi guys. I replaced my MAF sensor today. The reasons: it was showing fault 120 in INPA, poor RPM at idle, my cruise control was switching itself off, all there may be because of bad MAF. So I purchased a second hand one and connected it to the car (BMW E46 318i M43 2000). Is there some coding...
  7. E46 General
    Hi all, I have E46 318i M43 (2000) with a faulty MAF sensor. I purchased a second hand one - BOSCH ending 262062, from a 320d car, only the sensor that I put inside my plastic housing. The issues of my MAF were low RPM at idle (~500), the cruise control did not work, slow acceleration compared...
  8. E46 General
    Hi all, I drive an E46, 318i, M43. It has the fault code P0101 since I bought it (in May...). Today I got the cruise control and a multifunction steering wheel fit to the car. It works great, very nice feature. However, I used it for about a minute from the garage I got it fitted. Then the...
  9. Electronics
    Apologies for asking a question that I know has been brought up many times. I couldn't find anything that I felt confidently answered my question/car hardware. I have a 318i touring, early 2000, m43 engine. My car does not have a BMW installed audio amplifier. Here is what I have in terms of...
  10. E46 General
    Hey guys. So I bought a 2000 BMW 318ci with the M43B19 (M43TU) engine. It's the 1.9 single cam engine. I got the car really really cheap and I was going to part it out but it really is too nice. I bought new gaskets, oil, plugs and all that and did a head gasket job. The car now runs. All dash...
  11. E46 General
    Hello guys. To keep things short. Bought a project car for cheap. I was either going to part it out or fix it. The car had a blown head gasket so I took the engine apart. I can now see a very mysterious problem. One of the oil passages that go to the top of the head has been either welded in or...
  12. E46 General
    Hi, I've posted this on another site but just wanted a bit more advice if possible. I've got an 2000 318i M43 sedan with 120k km on the clock, and have been having starting/running problems for a while. The symptoms are: Hard starting from cold, takes 5 seconds while pumping the gas pedal to...
  13. E46 General
    Hello guys, Need some help with my e46 coupe from 2000 with a m43 engine, I want to replace my pcv/ccv.. (1) I see two hoses, one water, and one air, right? Is there a small amount of water coming from that hose? (3) I can just simply take those two hoses loose from the engine and ccv with...
  14. E46 General
    Hi all - hope someone can help as am at my wit's end. Car is a 2000 318Ci M43TU (8V / 1900cc) The car had just had a new head gasket. I replaced the radiator as well and so drained, filled and bled with new coolant. I also replaced a water hose that had split that went under the intake...
  15. E46 General
    Hi All, I am new to the forums, so I apologise if this is a well known thing. :hi: All started with coolant leaks - they have been frequent for about 6 months. Everything was changed (radiator, about 4 different pipes), but there is still leak to the side of cylinder head where a pipe is...
  16. E46 General
    Hello guys, I have a E46 318i with and M43 engine. Will the following inspection kit apply to me? Thanks for the help in advance. http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-323i-M52_2.5L/Maintenance/Engine/Inspection_2/ES10357/
  17. E46 General
    2001 E46 318i ... M43B19 I've had my 318i for almost a month now. Imported it from Japan. It drove great for about 3 weeks then threw a check engine light. Around this time, the car started developing the "rough idle" problem (at traffic lights, coming to a stop, during really slow...
  18. DIY Guides
    Hey everyone, I've done a search on here and b-fest and the results are quite ambiguous to me. So I just want a little clarification - I'm in Melbourne Aus, and BMW quoted me $340 for the ATF (I need to change it as it hasn't been done since the car was bought 200000 kms ago.) the sticker is...
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