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Forum: Forced Induction Forum Sponsored by Active Autowerke Today, 07:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 385
Posted By paraklas
Well, I had the LF20 on my Apr. 2001 engine, when...

Well, I had the LF20 on my Apr. 2001 engine, when I changed engines with one from Oct. 2003, I re-used the same pump till it failed, then I replaced it with the same LF20 from turner. I believe you...
Forum: Forced Induction Forum Sponsored by Active Autowerke Yesterday, 11:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 385
Posted By paraklas
My PS reservoir is no hotter than the rest of the...

My PS reservoir is no hotter than the rest of the engine and I haven't got any power steering issues, perhaps you are just unlucky and the PS pump is on its way to go?
Forum: DIY: Do It Yourself 05-13-2013, 01:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,937
Posted By paraklas
The OEM are not rebuildable. The ones I have are...

The OEM are not rebuildable. The ones I have are from hotchkis, they're supposed to be stiffer with a better balljoint, unfortunately crap rubber boot, which I had to replace to avoid damaging the...
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-11-2013, 03:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 463
Posted By paraklas
Yes, if the bolts are stripped, you can remove...

Yes, if the bolts are stripped, you can remove the entire shock absorber that the bumper bar is bolted on. Remove the inner plastic cover in the trunk, 4 or 5 philips screws and some push/lock pins....
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-10-2013, 01:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 242
Posted By paraklas
Broke as in what? split in half? then you might...

Broke as in what? split in half? then you might need more than just a new block
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-10-2013, 01:13 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,667
Posted By paraklas
My fuel pump died? :D OP that is also a...

My fuel pump died? :D

OP that is also a symptom of bad exhaust/intake camshaft sensor
Forum: Driveline, Engine & DME Tuning 05-10-2013, 06:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 141
Posted By paraklas
I think it would help a lot better if you cleaned...

I think it would help a lot better if you cleaned the engine, allowed it to dry, then pour water again to spot the leak. The hard hose is plastic and as mentioned you need to take the intake manifold...
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-09-2013, 06:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 184
Posted By paraklas
Does it say that it works with BMW? I've seen a...

Does it say that it works with BMW? I've seen a lot of ELM327 but they have specific vehicles that they work on. i.e. my ELM327 BT works on mine but doesn't work on the Toyota or Land Rover (both...
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-09-2013, 06:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 242
Posted By paraklas
If you're open to more suggestions, what about...

If you're open to more suggestions, what about Zimmermann rotors? They come with anti-corrosion coat as well, I have them and I'm very happy with how they perform.

(no bleeding is required when...
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-09-2013, 05:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 258
Posted By paraklas
Valve cover cover is held by 2 nuts ...

Valve cover cover is held by 2 nuts
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Forum: General E46 Forum 05-08-2013, 02:44 AM
Replies: 224
Views: 4,560
Posted By paraklas
April 2001 - my E46 left the factory 2004 -...

April 2001 - my E46 left the factory
2004 - Factory installed WP died, genuine unit installed by dealer, dealer didn't specify reason for fail
2006 - Installed new genuine BMW pump with composite...
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-06-2013, 04:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 606
Posted By paraklas
My trunk works regardless if in gear or not. On...

My trunk works regardless if in gear or not. On my Ford Fiesta though, I have to put it in neutral AND pull the handbrake in order for the trunk to work
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-06-2013, 04:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 280
Posted By paraklas
Nobody knows that such things exist here, most...

Nobody knows that such things exist here, most E46 here are beaten to death either by youngsters who get them for looks without any maintenance or come already beaten from UK, nobody cares unless the...
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-06-2013, 04:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 280
Posted By paraklas
Did you get the new joints under warranty?

Did you get the new joints under warranty?
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-06-2013, 03:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 280
Posted By paraklas
The full set of the ball joints is around $120,...

The full set of the ball joints is around $120, depending of Meyle providing a replacement at least for the 2 outer ones, the cost may go down. Still cheaper than getting new arms. As soon as I get...
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-05-2013, 05:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 280
Posted By paraklas
I've sent them an e-mail through their contact...

I've sent them an e-mail through their contact form hopefully they will get back. I was looking for something like a "success story" here, to see if it's really worth doing this. Obviously I'm not...
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-05-2013, 01:51 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,199
Posted By paraklas
More info on the LSD? Ship them at my place, will...

More info on the LSD? Ship them at my place, will send them to US, $300-$350 via Fedex, UPS, DHL, with the added taxes though it's not going to be <$1000
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-05-2013, 01:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 280
Posted By paraklas
Meyle Ball Joint gone bad. Anybody successfully replaced them?

After 6 years of real road abuse the front left Meyle ball joint has gone bad. I assume it is the one that attaches to the steering knuckle, due to the fact that if I grab the wheel from 1 & 7...
Forum: Suspension & Braking 05-05-2013, 03:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 207
Posted By paraklas
There has been just another documented diaphragm...

There has been just another documented diaphragm failure creating the hishhhh sound after thorough searching here. Upon complete failure, the brake assist stops, making the pedal very hard to press....
Forum: Suspension & Braking 05-04-2013, 08:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 207
Posted By paraklas
After a long day testing, I confirmed the hoses...

After a long day testing, I confirmed the hoses from the intake mani up to brake cylinder are ok. Leak comes from inside the brake cylinder. It seems as if the brake booster diaphragm has failed,...
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-04-2013, 04:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 133
Posted By paraklas
Also, where is the actuator that regulates bottom...

Also, where is the actuator that regulates bottom vents located?

Thanks!
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-04-2013, 04:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 133
Posted By paraklas
Found a small plastic gear on the driver floor, lost feet air supply

Title sums up everything. I took the lower steering cover out to replace a broken clip and that gear with a small housing just fell on the floormat. I cannot find out from where it has dropped.
...
Forum: Suspension & Braking 05-03-2013, 02:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 207
Posted By paraklas
I haven't done any work to the car, it started...

I haven't done any work to the car, it started all of a sudden. There is no brake fluid leak, neither I'm low on brake fluid. The sound comes from the actual brake booster area, this is a RHD...
Forum: Suspension & Braking 05-03-2013, 12:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 207
Posted By paraklas
Brake master cylinder issue video incl.

A few days ago I noticed a hisshing sound coming after some tracing from the brake cylinder. It sounds as air leaking from somewhere. The leak stops if I press the brake pedal even slightly. Doesnt...
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-02-2013, 07:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 459
Posted By paraklas
I'm from the lucky ones that still have a job,...

I'm from the lucky ones that still have a job, but other than that, very pissed off at the government!

When I changed the bearings I also removed the shields and cleaned everything, surprisingly...
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