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  1. E46 General
    Hey guys. I recently got my 2004 325xi AT fixed at the mechanic. Fixed all the oil leaks, bunch of brand new suspension components, and all that. Had been using my car happily for a week and it was running better than it ever has. All of a sudden starting yesterday while driving back home, my...
  2. E46 General
    Hey guys, so I've had a bit of a nightmare. I was replacing my thermostat housing earlier on my '03 320ci and halfway through the job, as I was loosening the bolts from the T-housing, the bolt snapped. The intense rust and old age of the bolt snapped cleanly in half. A moment that turns a 1-2hr...
  3. Europe
    Hey, so I've been having trouble with my car since I bought it a year ago. Rough idle (mostly when car is warm), suddenly dies on idle or very low speeds, ticking noise (sounds like a diesel when its actually a petrol) and different fault codes. A few of the codes that I've been getting multiple...
  4. E46 General
    Hello! This is my first post. I have just purchased a 1998 318i 5spd with 120,000kms (75,000 miles) as my first BMW! I flew to the car and drove it back 8 hours, it was an awesome drive and I am loving the car despite the low power. I got back to my hometown and have had two issues already...
  5. Mid Atlantic
    Anyone in the Southwest Ohio area have some spare time to help me remount my transmission? I have a transmission jack, but it would be great to have someone with experience, the car is safely on jack stands. I will pay you happily in beer or USD. Thanks,
  6. E46 M3
    Hi all, I damaged my 03 M3's quarter panel and am looking to get fixed outside insurance (they totaled my 6spd coupe with 82k miles given an 18k valuation). I've received a quote to fix without replacing for around 3k and one that would replace for around 8k. I don't mind paying extra but...
  7. E46 General
    Hello - I've tried to do my due diligence (i.e. here: Sunshade stuck closed when Sunroof is closed) to not annoy folks (as I'm new here) and have already dug through the YouTube vids and forum posts here prior to posting a question. I have an 01' 325i wagon and the sunshade is stuck forward and...
  8. E46 General
    I have a few minor exterior rust issues on the outside of the vehicle, nothing too egregious but obvious and in need of repair. Whilst under my car doing a through inspection I spied a funky shape just behind the driver's (Left side for your RHD folks). I was under the engine when I saw it, so...
  9. E46 General
    I have a 2005 330CI ZHP convertible. No codes at the moment. I've been having rpm stutter (small misfire) at idle and on cold starts. I just replaced my fuel filter (which was indeed very bad) trying to solve the issue. This seemed to make the problem less severe but the issue still persists...
  10. E46 General
    When i turn the car to the on position, all of the lights work but the guages get stuck at the bottom and fidget a lot. The guages function normaly after a few seconds. The trip odometer and clock always reset. I have a video but i cant upload it. I have tried the guage cluster test and the...
  11. E46 General
    I "repaired" my tanin red leather seats on my e46 1999 323i sedan with colourlock kit. It's definitely not looking brand new, but I think it's better. What do you guys think ? Sharing after and before photo. Instagram - Daniel.palowski
  12. E46 Touring
    Hi all, Need to re-attach your exhaust mid hanger, and can't find the repair kit online? This is a known problem with the 320d touring exhaust - the hanger snaps off due to a faulty weld from the factory (see two links below). I had this problem, and couldn't find the OEM issued repair kit...
  13. E46 General
    2002 330ci, I bought it for $2k from a guy on the 21st with the premise of overheating likely caused by head gasket. He said New water pump, new radiator and expansion tank, new fan clutch, new intake hose, new catalytic converters (got stolen). I replaced the camshaft position sensor. No...
  14. E46 Convertible
    Hi all, In August I bought a beautiful 318 convertible M Sport package, I got it for £2k which I considered a good deal and ignored the various red flags like the lack of service history. The car has a great body, with just some micro scratches on the hood which can be buffed out and no rust...
  15. E46 General
    Here’s the short rundown. Freeway speeds between 53-70 mph when turning to the right causes pretty bad steering wheel vibration and kickback. It’s more than noticeable. if I slow down, or the degree in which I turn the wheel isn’t too pronounced, The vibration goes away. I’m not sure how to...
  16. E46 General
    Hello, I have recently done some repairs to my 2005 325Ci SULEV (M56). For background, I had a fatal transmission (ZF 5h19) failure that involved the car having it out. Naturally, as any e46 owner, I took to the toolbox and removed the trans. Finally, I got it back from the repair shop and went...
  17. E46 General
    Hi guys just recently picked up my first e46 - a 330ci to be specific! was looking to install some angel eyes, however ive come to remove the indicator to take off the headlight lens and it looks like the release to remove the indicator has snapped? literally can’t get it to budge, one side...
  18. E46 General
    Hey all, My 2004 330i <80k km slid and hit a curb, got some major damage to the suspension, steering, and wheels, nothing really to the body. Repair is coming in over $7k Canadian, which is more than I paid for the thing. Major cost being steering rack with tie rod ends costing nearly $2.5k...
  19. E46 General
    After removing my oil filter housing to repair a suspected leak, I noticed oil above the mounting surface. It appears to be coming from the head gasket. Before I dive into that big of a job, I’d like some input. The car runs fine other than the severe oil leak. The coolant and oil are not mixing.
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