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Forum: General E46 Forum 06-21-2011, 12:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,601
Posted By Arsevader
It's not overkill to change it at 30k as you'll...

It's not overkill to change it at 30k as you'll be draining the shavings from the initial break in for the gearbox when it was new.
Forum: General E46 Forum 06-21-2011, 10:52 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,382
Posted By Arsevader
Stupid suggestion, let alone the fact that sugar...

Stupid suggestion, let alone the fact that sugar doesn't dissolve in gas.
Forum: General E46 Forum 06-18-2011, 10:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,160
Posted By Arsevader
I bet that M5's regulators were fine before it...

I bet that M5's regulators were fine before it got destroyed...
Forum: General E46 Forum 06-18-2011, 09:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,175
Posted By Arsevader
5w40 is not LL01 approved it's LL98 approved. ...

5w40 is not LL01 approved it's LL98 approved.

0W40 is not 'thinner' than 5W40 anyway. Just follow the proper recos and you'll be fine. LL01. You'll obviously do what you want but you should...
Forum: General E46 Forum 06-16-2011, 08:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,416
Posted By Arsevader
Probably some jiggery pokery at the socket...

Probably some jiggery pokery at the socket factory so you had to go back. ;)
Forum: General E46 Forum 06-15-2011, 11:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,416
Posted By Arsevader
...or shear the bolt off.... :)

...or shear the bolt off.... :)
Forum: General E46 Forum 06-15-2011, 03:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,416
Posted By Arsevader
True, as did I, however if the bolt is stuck you...

True, as did I, however if the bolt is stuck you probably need more leverage than the few inches of space between the bolt and the road will allow.

The real reason not to use ratchets isn't so...
Forum: General E46 Forum 06-15-2011, 03:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,175
Posted By Arsevader
Search the millions of oil threads on this forum....

Search the millions of oil threads on this forum.

Castrol makes many many varieties of oil, that doesn't mean they are all appropriate.

Search will reveal, use Castrol Syntec 0W30, Mobil 1 0W40...
Forum: General E46 Forum 06-15-2011, 03:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,416
Posted By Arsevader
a) jack up the rear, you need all the space you...

a) jack up the rear, you need all the space you can.
b) don't use 3/8" sockets as mentioned.
c) either use a 1/2" 18mm socket with a breaker bar (not a ratchet handle) or
d) use a long handled...
Forum: General E46 Forum 06-15-2011, 03:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,175
Posted By Arsevader
Wrong weight, wrong type, wrong mechanic. ...

Wrong weight, wrong type, wrong mechanic.

Get a new mechanic. /thread
Forum: General E46 Forum 06-15-2011, 02:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,416
Posted By Arsevader
You mean to loosen? Tighty righty left...

You mean to loosen?

Tighty righty left loosy, like most other fasteners.

Left side > wrench up, pull to loosen

Right side > wrench down, pull to loosen
Forum: General E46 Forum 06-14-2011, 02:48 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,743
Posted By Arsevader
Lol, me too. I leave it there to remind me to pay...

Lol, me too. I leave it there to remind me to pay attention when driving, it doesn't matter how good of a driver you are, people will always find a way to ruin your day. Stupid idiot ran a red and I...
Forum: General E46 Forum 06-14-2011, 09:07 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,743
Posted By Arsevader
^ +1 Every kit available for the Sedan/Coupe...

^ +1

Every kit available for the Sedan/Coupe will fit the touring. There is no difference in parts.

The only difference is the extra weight at the rear which only H&R Sport springs account for....
Forum: General E46 Forum 06-13-2011, 09:59 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,743
Posted By Arsevader
02 Tourings (Canada at least) have ASC rather...

02 Tourings (Canada at least) have ASC rather than DSC.
Forum: General E46 Forum 06-12-2011, 11:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 916
Posted By Arsevader
make sure that the nuts on the end links are...

make sure that the nuts on the end links are properly tight. Any looseness at all will translate to a large clunk when moving.

My end link ball joints had maybe 1-2mm of play that ended up feeling...
Forum: General E46 Forum 06-10-2011, 10:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,051
Posted By Arsevader
Yes always use LL-01 oil.

Yes always use LL-01 oil.
Forum: Suspension & Braking 06-10-2011, 10:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 412
Posted By Arsevader
Strut > Spring pad > spring > upper spring pad >...

Strut > Spring pad > spring > upper spring pad > spring cup > washer > mount/bearing > nut.
Forum: General E46 Forum 06-10-2011, 09:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,749
Posted By Arsevader
lol yeah I remember when you bought that car and...

lol yeah I remember when you bought that car and seeing it round the corner from me with those rims.
Forum: General E46 Forum 06-01-2011, 09:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 896
Posted By Arsevader
you sure you are pushing the right way? Sounds...

you sure you are pushing the right way? Sounds silly but it's an easy mistake to make.
Forum: General E46 Forum 06-01-2011, 09:16 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,680
Posted By Arsevader
While this is good and great. To accurately...

While this is good and great. To accurately measure your mileage you need to keep records of how much gas you put in the car, miles traveled and how much gas you put in afterwards.

The level...
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-30-2011, 08:48 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,743
Posted By Arsevader
If you want to do a 330i swap then it's easier if...

If you want to do a 330i swap then it's easier if you have the later DME. But I would hardly call it a big minus.
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-30-2011, 08:44 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 7,268
Posted By Arsevader
the breaks on my whip is broke,

the breaks on my whip is broke,
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-29-2011, 08:23 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,743
Posted By Arsevader
Headlight washers are mandatory with Xenons in...

Headlight washers are mandatory with Xenons in Canada.
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-28-2011, 11:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,280
Posted By Arsevader
^ you'll never get a torque wrench in there....

^ you'll never get a torque wrench in there. Maybe a crows foot.
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-28-2011, 11:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,280
Posted By Arsevader
Not sure but the carrier is not specific to the...

Not sure but the carrier is not specific to the gearbox, it's dependent on the car.
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