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E46 316i 1.8 M-Sport 1 winterbeater. Sold..

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#1 · (Edited)
Hello again everyone! My name is Antti and i am writing from the country where weather is crap all around year (Finland)

For that reason, many of us have different cars for wintertime to take all the salt, snow etc. Some of you may remember me i had E46 325i M-Sport 2 with same colour.
https://aor.kuvat.fi/kuvat/BMW+E46+325i+M-Sport+II/20160423_160028.jpg/medium


I sold it because volkswagen which i didnt like and i sold it too. Now i have opportunity to drive with this old N46 based E46. I am not fan of this engine, but at least one winter it should be ok.
2 things which i dont like, steering wheel and seats. I am trying to find cheap as possible M-Steering wheel and front sport seats with heating in good condition.

Now for this car, it has quite nice history:

  • 1 original owner 2005-2017.
  • 253000km
  • Good service history, 90% stamps from local BMW.
  • Some extra mainentance done (Vanos wheels, valvecover gasket, timing chain tensioner, valvetronic motor, oil filter housing gasket, crank timing sensor, fuel pump, expansion tank, waterpump/thermosthat, rear springs, front TCA´s, front & rear discs+pads.
  • New hood and 2 doors because seam rusts in anti-corrosion warranty
  • New headlight lenses, front bumper repainted.
  • Never crashed or damaged.
  • Completely original car
  • No smoking, animals or anything which ruins interior.

This summer plans to do:

  • Inspection 2 service
  • Front TCA rear bush replacement
  • Full machine polishing
  • Interior wash with kärcher machine
  • Sport seats, M-Sport steering wheel
  • New powersteering fluids
  • Brake fluid replacement

Factory specifications

Type code EY31
Type 316I (EUR)
E series E46 (4FL)
Series 3
Type LIM
Steering LL
Doors 4
Engine N46
Displacement 1.80
Power 85
Drive HECK
Transmission MECH
Colour MYSTICBLAU METALLIC (A07)
Upholstery STOFF JACQUARD/ANTHRAZIT (H9AT)
Prod.date 2004-05-17
Vehicle upgrades
Spare/replacement key fob Read more
Vehicle options
S1CA Selection of COP relevant vehicles
S226 Sports suspension settings
S255 Sports leather steering wheel
S320 Deleted, model lettering
S434 Interior trim finishers
S441 Smoker package
S494 Seat heating driver/passenger
S495 3-point belt and headrest, center rear
S502 Headlight cleaning system
S520 Fog lights
S650 CD player
S661 Radio BMW Business (C43)
S715 M Aerodynamics package
S785 White direction indicator lights
S818 Battery master switch
Vehicle options
S832 Battery in luggage compartment
S842 Cold-climate version
S863 Retailer Directory Europe
S885 On-board vehicle literature Swedish
S896 Daytime driving light switch
S8SP Control unit COP
S925 Dummy-SALAPA
Vehicle options
S210 Dynamic stability control
S530 Air conditioning
S548 Kilometer-calibrated speedometer
S851 Language version German



Some pics for start, much more later when work goes on..













 
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#24 ·
N42 and N46 were built by Peugoet under licence from BMW. After that, a partnership emerged and PSA got the contract to install their Prince engines into mini coopers. N42 and N46 were plagued with VVT issues and oil leaks, also the fitting of a transverse engine into a longitudinal frame means you have a vacuum pump and water pipe outlets on the back of the cylinder head right up against the firewall. When the engine is in a transverse layout these aren't an issue as they are easy to reach but install it longitudinal and now you basically have to drop the motor to access the back of the head.
 
#28 · (Edited)
Bath time

This is my weekly wash routine

-Bilt-Hamber autofoam prewash with foam lance
-Pro-Kleen Troll´s Breath de-iron fluid for wheels
-Kränzle pressure washer 60 celsius wash
-Malco verryberry wax shampoo & car pro wash mitt
-Kränzle pressure washer 60 degree wash
-Drying with Elite car care yellow big drying towel / blade for windows

Snow foam doing its job..





De-iron fluid working

 
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