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Forum: General E46 Forum 01-13-2011, 09:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 550
Posted By CopTzrM3
I am pretty sure it is some sort of an electrical...

I am pretty sure it is some sort of an electrical connection. It looks exacly like one. Are you sure?
Forum: General E46 Forum 01-13-2011, 09:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 550
Posted By CopTzrM3
Thank you, Doug. I have isolated it to exactly...

Thank you, Doug. I have isolated it to exactly this spot using my automotive stethascope. When I put it to the left or to the right of this connection, it gets quite, but when I put in right on the...
Forum: General E46 Forum 01-13-2011, 09:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 550
Posted By CopTzrM3
Can you not see it?

Can you not see it?
Forum: General E46 Forum 01-13-2011, 01:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 550
Posted By CopTzrM3
Who can tell me what this is!?!?

The connector attached to the bottom of the intake manifold at the front (seen in the picture below. has the blue writing on it) is making an electric ticking sound. Sounds like the electric igniter...
Forum: General E46 Forum 01-13-2011, 01:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 380
Posted By CopTzrM3
Check the picture out below. I used my...

Check the picture out below. I used my stethescope to figure out what it is. It is the connector with the blue writing on it right under the front of the manifold. Any idea what this is?!...
Forum: General E46 Forum 01-12-2011, 01:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 380
Posted By CopTzrM3
Electronics "ticking noise" under int. Manifold with Key on

I searched and searched and found a number of threads related to "ticking" noises and didn't seem to come across this exact problem.

When the key is in the on position, engine not running, I can...
Forum: Suspension & Braking 09-19-2010, 12:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 755
Posted By CopTzrM3
Guys thanks for your input. As it turns out, i...

Guys thanks for your input. As it turns out, i must have not torque one of the ball joints on the linkages correctly as it got a little loose. Got it tightened correctly and it is all good!

@...
Forum: DIY: Do It Yourself 09-19-2010, 12:16 AM
Replies: 290
Views: 127,226
Posted By CopTzrM3
Thanks for this DIY. It truly took all the guess...

Thanks for this DIY. It truly took all the guess work out of this job. It really only took me about 45 to 60 minutes to get everything off. I spent most of my time cleaning all the mess that was...
Forum: Suspension & Braking 09-16-2010, 04:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 755
Posted By CopTzrM3
Angry Damn Suspension Noises Continue!!!

Hey Guys,

So far in the front end of my car I have replaced CAB's, control arms (meyle), and anti-roll bar links. Most all of my knocking/clanking sounds went away at first. I am replacing...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 09-15-2010, 09:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,876
Posted By CopTzrM3
Do you still have the 8.5 spare?

Do you still have the 8.5 spare?
Forum: General E46 Forum 09-13-2010, 12:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 939
Posted By CopTzrM3
Awesome thanks!

Awesome thanks!
Forum: General E46 Forum 09-13-2010, 11:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 939
Posted By CopTzrM3
How would I know if the inner tie-rods are bad?

How would I know if the inner tie-rods are bad?
Forum: General E46 Forum 09-13-2010, 11:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 939
Posted By CopTzrM3
Replace Whole Tie-Rod or Just The Ends???

Hey All,

I just spent the weekend going through all my front suspesion trying to get rid of all the knocking sounds from bad ball joints. So far I replaced CAB's, control arms, and sway bar links....
Forum: Pacific Northwest 09-03-2010, 12:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 888
Posted By CopTzrM3
Good advice thank you!

Good advice thank you!
Forum: Pacific Northwest 09-02-2010, 10:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 888
Posted By CopTzrM3
bump!

bump!
Forum: Pacific Northwest 08-31-2010, 11:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 888
Posted By CopTzrM3
It can be done. Trust me. :)

It can be done. Trust me. :)
Forum: Pacific Northwest 08-30-2010, 03:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 888
Posted By CopTzrM3
"DIY" mechanic shop. Need your input!

Hey Guys,

Don't post a lot on here as I am one of the people you all love that utilizes the "Search" function in a big way! But I had a quick question...

For approx. $25-$30 an hour, would you...
Forum: Suspension & Braking 08-06-2010, 04:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,380
Posted By CopTzrM3
Guys, thanks so much for the help. I am going to...

Guys, thanks so much for the help. I am going to do what Chris suggested and scuff the surfaces of the rotors and go through the bedding process. Stay tuned...
Forum: Suspension & Braking 08-05-2010, 02:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,380
Posted By CopTzrM3
Do Akebono pads suck or did I do something really wrong!?

I use this forum A LOT and have been fortunate enough to not necessitate posting by utilizing the search function as much as possible but I need some advice this time.

I just got new Akebono Euro...
Forum: Suspension and Braking 06-15-2010, 05:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 791
Posted By CopTzrM3
You still have these?

You still have these?
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