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Forum: General E46 Forum 05-15-2013, 09:05 PM
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Posted By 325i'02
Its time to send the crickets away.

With the warm weather coming in, many DMEs get hot. And here come the crickets again. That annoying chirping sound is the the sound of your crying E-Box fan (...
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-10-2013, 09:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 438
Posted By 325i'02
Where in MD? Need a hand?

Where in MD? Need a hand?
Forum: General E46 Forum 04-20-2013, 05:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 148
Posted By 325i'02
What is this hissing noise?

This morning i noticed a hissing noise coming from around mid/rear end of the exhaust pipe. Anyone have any idea what that could be?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bv8BpdtWlns
Forum: General E46 Forum 03-30-2013, 09:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 187
Posted By 325i'02
Yep. Did mine in November as it started leaking...

Yep. Did mine in November as it started leaking from around the half moons. It was PITA to remove 10 yr old gasket but 30 mins later it came off. The inner side of the valve cover was also covered...
Forum: General E46 Forum 01-25-2013, 06:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,306
Posted By 325i'02
Your VCG has been leaking bad ( i noticed that...

Your VCG has been leaking bad ( i noticed that because i had to fix mine last weekend too and my passenger side engine bay looked just as dirty) See if some oil has leaked over the lower rad hose. ...
Forum: General E46 Forum 01-20-2013, 11:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 253
Posted By 325i'02
Thanks Stinger, These pictures are immediately...

Thanks Stinger,
These pictures are immediately after i took the cover off. Before i installed the gasket i cleaned the head surface to bright shiny silver color. There was no residue left behind on...
Forum: General E46 Forum 01-20-2013, 08:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 253
Posted By 325i'02
Bump. Anyone???

Bump. Anyone???
Forum: General E46 Forum 01-19-2013, 06:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 253
Posted By 325i'02
New VCG, Question about burnt oil

Good evening,
Today i tackled the VCG as it was creating a nasty little leak on the AC.
Got the Ghoetze gasket +15 grommets. I started prying carefully from the top front side (vanos) working...
Forum: General E46 Forum 09-22-2012, 04:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 423
Posted By 325i'02
Yes-light is not on anymore. I didnt have to do...

Yes-light is not on anymore. I didnt have to do the door/key trick. But i am just wondering how careful i should be now while braking? I have never changed rotors and pads before so not quite sure...
Forum: General E46 Forum 09-22-2012, 03:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 423
Posted By 325i'02
Yep-both are brand new. Drove it around but didnt...

Yep-both are brand new. Drove it around but didnt break hard, no squealing noise or anything. I will try it again tomorrow. thanks.
Forum: General E46 Forum 09-22-2012, 03:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 423
Posted By 325i'02
Bump.

Bump.
Forum: ///M3 Forum 09-22-2012, 01:05 AM
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Views: 1,660,295
Posted By 325i'02
Grrrrrl, one day!

Grrrrrl, one day!
Forum: General E46 Forum 09-21-2012, 10:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 423
Posted By 325i'02
How about the setting in time? I have never...

How about the setting in time? I have never changed rotors/pads previously and never went through the set-in period. I ve heard no hard braking for some time but how long?
Forum: General E46 Forum 09-21-2012, 09:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 423
Posted By 325i'02
Nice. I will try it tomorrow. How long (~1000...

Nice. I will try it tomorrow. How long (~1000 miles) is the brake in time of the pads and rotors?
Forum: General E46 Forum 09-21-2012, 09:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 423
Posted By 325i'02
New rotors/pads/sensor - light still on?

Evening,

So after my dashboard indicated its time for new pads i got me Zimmerman rotors and ceramic Akebonos. I changed the sensor as well-it was worn out. Why is the light still on though? :hmm:...
Forum: Mid Atlantic 08-30-2012, 09:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 469
Posted By 325i'02
I have read around here that it could be because...

I have read around here that it could be because of bad wiring/fuse issue. Very often it could be the sensor that goes bad and no reset tool will fix it. The best solution from safety point of...
Forum: Mid Atlantic 08-30-2012, 06:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 469
Posted By 325i'02
Anyone with an air-bag reset tool? NOVA/DC/MD???

I offer a six pack; free one-day dog walk; take care of your naughty neighbor's kid; just anything:evil:.
Just please help me reset the damn light!
Forum: General E46 Forum 08-30-2012, 05:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 251
Posted By 325i'02
Help! SES code P0128.

Guys,
I have been reading around here for this code and i see that is indication the Tstat is stuck open. However, i dont have a change in the gas mileage, which should occur if the tstat is open. ...
Forum: ///M3 Forum 08-27-2012, 05:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 469
Posted By 325i'02
Any news on this issue? I am having P0128 with...

Any news on this issue? I am having P0128 with SES but am hesitant to just replace the thermostat. Many others had issues with the sensor, rather than the Tstat. Suggestions?
Forum: General E46 Forum 08-25-2012, 01:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 925
Posted By 325i'02
Nope-sits @ 12 constant. It never starts off @...

Nope-sits @ 12 constant. It never starts off @ dead left though. It is always at the highest point of the blue section.
And there is no loss in MPG. I read somewhere tstat stuck open would kill the...
Forum: General E46 Forum 08-25-2012, 01:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 925
Posted By 325i'02
SES Code P0128 Bad Tstat or Sensor?

So the SES came in a week ago with P0128 code. I deleted it and came back the day after that. Is there a way to figure out if it is the Tstat or the sensor for it? How is the engine knowing the Tstat...
Forum: General E46 Forum 08-14-2012, 09:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 873
Posted By 325i'02
Are iridium plugs supposed to be gapped to...

Are iridium plugs supposed to be gapped to certain value?
Forum: Bavarian Soundwerks' Mobile Electronics Forum 07-30-2012, 05:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 708
Posted By 325i'02
OK, so after gettin the Metra adapter and wiring...

OK, so after gettin the Metra adapter and wiring according to the diagrams, all works fine. I also changed the front speakers with higher impedance ones. I just need to disconnect the front tweeters....
Forum: General E46 Forum 07-28-2012, 12:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,122
Posted By 325i'02
I bet tstat stuck open!

I bet tstat stuck open!
Forum: Bavarian Soundwerks' Mobile Electronics Forum 07-14-2012, 03:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 708
Posted By 325i'02
Not HK. Its the base package. So would i have to...

Not HK. Its the base package. So would i have to rip wires up now?? :(
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