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Hello all, I purchased an almost flawless imported manual 325ci coupe that has a blown engine. I would like to swap the 330 engine into it. from what I have read, it seems like a reasonable swap. Does anyone know what engine accessories I will have to get for the 330 engine that are different...

Hey guys, I own a 2005 325Ci and I’m getting to 250k miles soon so I’m doing all kinds of preventive maintenance. I’ve already done cooling, CCV, air and vacuum hoses, etc… I can’t seem to find posts stating particular issues with the timing in this engine but I heard some catastrophic failures...

Hi guys. Just looking for a little expert advice. 2005 330xi, 160,000 miles. I'm having head gasket replaced. Car started losing coolant, running rough, and misfiring after it had been warm for a while. Leak down test confirmed HG failure between cylinder 5 and 6. Apparently previous owner...

My car is an 05 330i zhp with about 170k miles. It still has the original oxygen sensors and I’m trying to determine if it’s necessary to replace the o2 sensors as preventative maintenance. I don’t have idle issues or any check engine lights at the moment. Every other preventative maintenance...

Hello everyone, I have a 2000 328i about to replace some vanos seals at 190k miles. I was looking at the kit from Bav Auto that comes with a new valve cover gasket and all the seals. Also while Im there i will be replacing spark plugs with NGK OEMs and coil packs. Has anyone ever used Bremi...

Just bought my first BMW, 2002 330ci, and am looking for some wisdom regarding preventative maintenance. My buggy has 158k, is a five-speed and bone-stock in every way. What suggestions do you have for "must do" PM tasks? No service records beyond first inspection at dealership. Also, any...

This is my first thread so take it easy on me, if I've posted this in the wrong spot or if someone has asked this very same question some time ago, just remember I'm a noob. Anyway, given all that I've learned and have yet to learn about my car I can't seem to keep myself from thinking about...