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Forum: E46 Xi Forum 05-15-2013, 07:01 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,995
Posted By djbradle
Crazy vibration while idling in D or R

Seriously. You have one joint done that I haven't done and now it's hard to get rid of this car because of it! I've replaced so much now at 170k. . .




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Forum: E46 Xi Forum 05-15-2013, 06:59 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,995
Posted By djbradle
Crazy vibration while idling in D or R

So this would cause vibration at idle? My upper joint certainly has play, that knock knock when the wheel is turned side to side. It's about 150 bucks though and I wouldn't do that without doing the...
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-15-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 4,560
Posted By djbradle
Emp stewart waterpump FAIL!

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Forum: General E46 Forum 05-15-2013, 03:26 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 4,560
Posted By djbradle
Emp stewart waterpump FAIL!

Posted this link myself earlier on in the thread.


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Forum: General E46 Forum 05-14-2013, 07:47 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 4,560
Posted By djbradle
Emp stewart waterpump FAIL!

Wish I had the time to take mine out but the funny thing is it has not leaked in the past week. . . Strange


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Forum: E46 Xi Forum 05-13-2013, 06:10 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,995
Posted By djbradle
Crazy vibration while idling in D or R

I've been thinking I'd like to try the pusher fan and electric fan for the vibration cause.


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Forum: E46 Xi Forum 05-09-2013, 09:09 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 889
Posted By djbradle
Wife wants an Xi. Questions.

Imo the gm tranny is very smooth and long lasting. At 170k I can't even notice the shifts. Never a delay or a skip. Then again this is my first automatic ever so maybe my experience is a little...
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-08-2013, 08:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 170
Posted By djbradle
The complete rear axle and the rear differential...

The complete rear axle and the rear differential are the same as the 2wd version of the 325i
and 330i. So yes if your putting it in the rear.


*copied and pasted of course from some xi version...
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-08-2013, 07:58 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 4,560
Posted By djbradle
Emp stewart waterpump FAIL!

I have a hope it's just the o-ring and if it is I will give it another go around rather than change it out to the oem.


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Forum: E46 Xi Forum 05-07-2013, 04:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,159
Posted By djbradle
Changes from the standard drive version are: ...

Changes from the standard drive version are:
• A specially designed body pan with a widened transmission tunnel and modifications on
the driver's side to accept the transfer case....
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-07-2013, 02:16 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 4,560
Posted By djbradle
Indeed and I've learned my lesson from this. My...

Indeed and I've learned my lesson from this. My oe pump might still be running at this point. The shop used distilled water, not tap water. They also used bmw coolant as I've stated several times....
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-05-2013, 01:15 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 4,560
Posted By djbradle
So for members here that have experienced this...

So for members here that have experienced this like me back in the late 2011 thread by Mack89 were Mack89, Hornung418, and TxZHP04 (x2). I wonder if there are anymore here?
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-05-2013, 12:40 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 4,560
Posted By djbradle
So I'm just gonna whip this diy off myself . .why...

So I'm just gonna whip this diy off myself . .why not? So I'll use Paraklas's manual tranny diy for the waterpump + belts/tensioners and just make sure to take care of the auto fan clutch part. 4L's+...
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-03-2013, 11:18 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 4,560
Posted By djbradle
Emp stewart waterpump FAIL!

Because the first leak was so excessive internally that it eventually leaked out of the o-ring. Again, a rolled or pinched o-ring would not take 35k miles and 1.5 years to leak visible drop now would...
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-03-2013, 10:36 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 4,560
Posted By djbradle
Well, that says it all then. I drive in central...

Well, that says it all then. I drive in central MA weather that for only a few days of the year reaches 90f.
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-03-2013, 10:30 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 4,560
Posted By djbradle
First one was the bearing seal. Second one is tbd...

First one was the bearing seal. Second one is tbd at this point.
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-03-2013, 10:27 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 4,560
Posted By djbradle
And how long have you been running with it? I...

And how long have you been running with it? I missed if you have a stewart or oem.
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-03-2013, 10:22 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 4,560
Posted By djbradle
This is proper that they warranty the pump for...

This is proper that they warranty the pump for lifetime. I certainly don't argue that they should go above and beyond for all but considering unique situations such as mine ( in any industry as well)...
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-03-2013, 10:16 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 4,560
Posted By djbradle
I know, I know. This was misstated by me and...

I know, I know. This was misstated by me and corrected further on in the thread but it still needs to be cleared up. Coolant is a controversy as I well know now. The shop says they use only bmw but...
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-03-2013, 09:46 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 4,560
Posted By djbradle
Well that would be quite coincidental.

Well that would be quite coincidental.
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-03-2013, 09:40 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 4,560
Posted By djbradle
Appreciate your candor and I take back my calling...

Appreciate your candor and I take back my calling you a clown.
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-03-2013, 09:36 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 4,560
Posted By djbradle
Again, you show lack of decor and respect by your...

Again, you show lack of decor and respect by your language such as; A******, S***D***. I don't appreciate it and as many may not mind it, I' m sure some do. And great praise would do Stewart well....
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-03-2013, 09:21 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 4,560
Posted By djbradle
Not mad? You've now defamed me twice. You show a...

Not mad? You've now defamed me twice. You show a profound lack of respect.
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-03-2013, 09:20 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 4,560
Posted By djbradle
I'll find this out soon enough.

I'll find this out soon enough.
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-03-2013, 09:19 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 4,560
Posted By djbradle
As stated I don't do coolant systems. Please show...

As stated I don't do coolant systems. Please show me all your coolant colors. Mine is greenish and the shop says they used Bmw coolants. If they didn't this would be the first issue in many years and...
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