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Forum: General E46 Forum Today, 01:23 AM
Replies: 166
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Posted By umpersav
OP hows the maintenance on the car? With the age...

OP hows the maintenance on the car? With the age our cars are at I would hope you spent your money on all areas of maintenance before you worry about aesthetics. What good is a pimped out car that...
Forum: General E46 Forum Yesterday, 11:34 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 2,866
Posted By umpersav
I guess I'm in the minority of newer BMW owners...

I guess I'm in the minority of newer BMW owners who love the car the in it's purist form and wouldn't change that.

However my car came with mtech and 135's so I couldn't complain to begin with :)...
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-22-2013, 08:37 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,206
Posted By umpersav
+1 This is AWESOME. I'd love a set of these!

+1 This is AWESOME. I'd love a set of these!
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-22-2013, 04:16 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,206
Posted By umpersav
i read another thread on this and there was...

i read another thread on this and there was debate on whether the control arms on a ZHP would work because apparently there are extra mounting points? If it's a direct bolt on I think it would be...
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-22-2013, 11:12 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,206
Posted By umpersav
I wish I had that central jacking point. Going...

I wish I had that central jacking point. Going side to side makes me nervous
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-21-2013, 11:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 166
Posted By umpersav
nice!

nice!
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-20-2013, 11:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 293
Posted By umpersav
Would this be an easy thing to do thats...

Would this be an easy thing to do thats guaranteed to work? When you re-thread does that mean you have to use a larger bolt- (sorry I'm uneducated in machining) Because that would mean my PS pump...
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-20-2013, 10:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 293
Posted By umpersav
After reading that I'l always be paranoid... If...

After reading that I'l always be paranoid... If that ever happened I would never forgive myself for being that cheap. I guess sometimes you just have to pay for your mistakes eh?...
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-20-2013, 09:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 293
Posted By umpersav
how much would I expect to pay a welder on...

how much would I expect to pay a welder on average? I haven't done any type of welding since highschool shop class lol
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-20-2013, 09:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 293
Posted By umpersav
I think I'm going to bolt it back on and see how...

I think I'm going to bolt it back on and see how the PS pump holds, if I get any type of play (I'm sure I will but fingers crossed) I will buy a new housing. ECS has them for $285 with cap, filter,...
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-20-2013, 04:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 293
Posted By umpersav
I think i can get one for $100 but I'm not sure...

I think i can get one for $100 but I'm not sure if i want to go that route, you never know what you may get. You are right about feeling the resistance- I wasn't even turning the bolt all that hard...
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-20-2013, 03:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 293
Posted By umpersav
anyone?

anyone?
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-20-2013, 01:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 293
Posted By umpersav
cracked oil filter housing when installing PS pump

The PS pump is mounted to the car by 3 bolts, 2 longer ones and one short one (all 13mm). I couldnt remember which screw of the longer ones went on the top, I ended up screwing the longer one towards...
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-18-2013, 10:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 207
Posted By umpersav
I decided to keep it disconnected at the...

I decided to keep it disconnected at the thermostat and pin it out of the way for now.

My biggest struggle right now seems to be that I can't get the pulley holder onto one bolt on the water...
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-17-2013, 10:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 207
Posted By umpersav
Yes, I did pull the clips up. They all are up and...

Yes, I did pull the clips up. They all are up and I've disconnected the connections at the thermostat and the little one to the expansion tank.

That large one connected to the rad is not budging....
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-17-2013, 09:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 207
Posted By umpersav
I'll try using the screwdriver! Did you guys pry...

I'll try using the screwdriver! Did you guys pry away from the rad, or towards the rad? I'm nervous because I dont want to break the radiator.
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-17-2013, 08:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 207
Posted By umpersav
Upper rad hose stuck to radiator..

Semi into my DIY changing ofhg, vanos line and ps pressure hose... But I'm having trouble getting the fan nut off the water pump. Can't seem to get the pulley tool in the right orientation! I figured...
Forum: Ask a Site Sponsor 05-16-2013, 08:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 79
Posted By umpersav
Why so much to ship?

I've been looking into sourcing prices for new tie rods for my ZHP and I was planning on replacing the boots and clamps as well- man are OE boots/clamps expensive ($55/side)!

Fortunately I found...
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-16-2013, 09:02 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,455
Posted By umpersav
Bmw's are relatively cheap to maintain but costly...

Bmw's are relatively cheap to maintain but costly to repair... If that makes sense lol
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-15-2013, 03:43 PM
Replies: 486
Views: 15,440
Posted By umpersav
this makes me want to come to bimmerfest from...

this makes me want to come to bimmerfest from canada- I think maybe next year I'll drive!
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-14-2013, 09:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 573
Posted By umpersav
the light does not come on every time i shut the...

the light does not come on every time i shut the car down. Seems to be hit and miss. Should it come on when the oil level is in between MAX and MIN though? I'm planning on doing an oil change this...
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-14-2013, 01:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 573
Posted By umpersav
I measured the oil level as per BMW...

I measured the oil level as per BMW recommendations- on level ground, after 5 min of engine cool down (at operating temp). I attached a pic, not sure if the quality is there but you can clearly see...
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-14-2013, 09:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 573
Posted By umpersav
Yellow oil light upon shutdown BUT....

My dipstick level reads in between the full and min mark ( the section that represents 1 quart). Is it always supposed to read at the top? Or am I looking at a faulty sensor? I changed my VCG last...
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-13-2013, 01:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 329
Posted By umpersav
Definitely the VCG, I just replaced mine last...

Definitely the VCG, I just replaced mine last weekend- pretty darn easy,just be sure to torque properly and replace the rubber grommets for the nuts on the VC! I suggest you consider changing the...
Forum: Suspension & Braking 05-12-2013, 11:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 280
Posted By umpersav
I just bought Zimmerman Z coated rotors to go...

I just bought Zimmerman Z coated rotors to go along with jurid and textar brakes for my car. Felt like keeping it OEM, read good things about Zimmerman rotors and I think the OE brakes are pretty...
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