Hello everyone, I need help finding posts about this (I'm sure it's been asked) but cannot seem to find my exact question using the advanced search. Can someone point me to the right post or reply below? Bought an 03' M3 Vert yesterday (so stoked!) with 180k miles (SMG). Rod bearings were done...

Hello E46 Fanatics 🙋‍♂️ Here is a DIY video tutorial about replacing glow plugs on a BMW M47N engine, 318D and 320D in European market. This 4 cylinder diesel engine can be found in 318D and 320D e46 models from 2001 to 2005 (European Market only if i'm not mistaking?) and also in X3's 2.0D up...

Hello everyone Our first post here on E46Fanatics We decided to share a tutorial video on how to replace and bleed the cooling system on a M47N engine, which can be found in 318 and 320 diesels from 2001 to 2005 4 cylinders diesel need some attention too ! 😛 See you soon, greetings from France

What's up everyone. I'm replacing most of the engine hoses in my wife's 2001 manual 330ci coupe. #1 & #2 in the picture are plastic hoses. Do these even need to be changed? I have the intake manifold off so if I'm going to change them, then now is the time. I also can't find a part # for hose...

Hi All, I'm new to the forum, I'm trying to recondition my steering wheel for my e46 BMW M3. There is quite a bit of wear on the paint of the cover and the alcantara is worn down to a rubbery finish. Buy a new wheel is quite $$$$ any thoughts on vendors who can do a good refinishing job? I'm...

Hey guys soo Im looking into replacing my hood because itll be cheaper then going to the collision center for dents. Soo far ive found some in price ranges of 550 down too 300 . Ive found one thats about 290 but it says it fits 2003-06 bmw 3 series. Im wondering if it will fit properly or will...

Someone broke into my car (06 330Ci) on Saturday night. Fortunately the waited until after the storms had passed, so there is no water damage to the interior. Unfortunately, I need a new top, and the insurance deductible stings a bit. I have an appointment with the insurance adjuster tomorrow...

I've got a 2002 325i. Vandals broke the rear passenger window, so after cleanup I recovered the red clip and installed it on the new window. I removed the lower inside trim and lower outside weatherseal but I still can't figure out how to maneuver the window to go inside the tracks on each side...

Hi guys, I just finished uploading a video of my spark plug replacement process. While I filmed it on my E39, it's virtually the same process on the E46. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9pdVTRxcPU I used OE plugs, PN: 12120037607

Hello fellow fanatics! Just now changing my secondary air pump hose and I'm checking to see if it's working (ie checking to see if the valve needs replacement as well). I connected the new hose to the valve part and blew through it while the car was running but I wasn't able to push any air...

I just ordered a new emblem for my e46 from Amazon for about $30. After it didn't fit on the trunk (hood and trunk are different sizes, silly me) I decided to call the stealer to see if they had any in stock and for how much. I was shocked to hear that BMW has a warranty for their emblems and...

Hey guys I recently bought my first BMW and it is a 2000 323i sedan but the car was spun out and the hood was bent in. I just bought a new hood off of another bmw 323i that was for parts but can't seem to find any DIY's on how to replace the old hood with the new one. If anyone knows either how...

Hi all, After 5+ year the OEM battery in my 2008 335i gave up (Temp here has been in single-digit didn't help either). So after searching around the various forums I finally figured out the aftermarket direct replacement will be the H8-AGM type and wanted to share my experience for public...

I was rear ended a while back and the pretensioner fired as well as the battery safety cable. I have replaced the battery cable but am wondering if anyone has a walk thru or knows of one for replacing the seat belt pretensioner on the driver's side of an E46. Do I have to take the seat out...

Hi Any suggestion to where I can find good quality aftermarket replacement covers? I contacted Umnitza and they have no stock of the replacement lens. Thanks!

Hello, I just purchased a 2001 e46 325i, 5 speed, I want to replace the cluster will a automatic e46 cluster work with my 5 speed car? Also, I live in New York City, in Riverdale/Spuyten Duvil area, if there are any nearby fanatics would love to learn from your enthusiasm and expereience...

I need to replace my front grille on my 2003 330ci. But not just the grille i also need to replace the black plastic pieces that the grill clips onto. Does anybody know what the name for those pieces or where I can find them?

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I've heard that the water pump needs to be changed, cooling system, etc. (due to cheapness) asap, no matter the miles - for prevention. Is this true? -What parts should be replaced from the get-go? -Anyone have issues with the head gasket?

Hey so long story short, I am unable to take out my corner light on the passenger side :thumbdwn:. My lenses are getting pretty beat and I'd love to buy replacements, but seeing as I can't take out the one corner light am I just S.O.L. on changing it? Or is it possible to get the lens off...