Anyone know how to fill up the convertible pump with hydraulic oil?

handson · 02-22-2010, 02:02 AM

Any pictures would be great if anyone has done this before. Mine is running low on my 325Ci convertible and I have to add some. I know the pump is in the trunk area on the drivers side but I don't know where to fill.

Thanks for helping out.

_______________

wtm2w · 02-22-2010, 12:05 PM

send me your email and ill send you the procedure in jpgs

handson · 02-22-2010, 11:07 PM

pm sent

handson · 03-02-2010, 11:37 PM

Thanks wtm2w. Awesome pictures

fast2fresh · 01-16-2012, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by handson

Thanks wtm2w. Awesome pictures

can you forward me the picture i need to know how to add fuild to my convertible top? my email is fast2fresh@yahoo.com

fast2fresh · 01-16-2012, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wtm2w

send me your email and ill send you the procedure in jpgs

Hello can you please send me pic on the procedure on how to add fuild? my email is fast2fresh@yahoo.com, thank you for your help.

klixtokw · 09-30-2012, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wtm2w

send me your email and ill send you the procedure in jpgs

WTM,
can you please send me the same pics i seem to have the same problem! I will send you my E-Mail.

egruber · 04-17-2011, 10:20 AM

I never heard of this one. How do you know it needs fluid? Where is it checked? Thanks!

tooredhots · 05-06-2011, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by egruber

I never heard of this one. How do you know it needs fluid? Where is it checked? Thanks!

Where is this container? What fluid does it take?

sakumaxp · 05-06-2011, 02:38 AM

i think you should post the pictures, and the mods can make it a sticky

alibusoul · 05-06-2011, 10:08 AM

post the pics!

E46-Cabrio · 05-06-2011, 12:39 PM

Here's the E46 Convertible Top pdf file.

Read page 6.

and online repair manual LINK

klixtokw · 09-30-2012, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E46-Cabrio

Here's the E46 Convertible Top pdf file.

Read page 6.

and online repair manual LINK

E46 PAGE 6 DOES NOT SHOW YOU HOW TO FILL IT DIRECTSYOU TO A REPAIR MANUAL. iS IT POSSIBLE TO BE ON THE LOW MARK EVEN THOUGH YOU HAVE NO LEAKS? iS THERE A WAY TO MEASURE THE PRESSURE GENERATED BY THE PUMP TO SEE IF IT MEETS THE MINIMUM? mY TOP GOES UP AND DOWN COMPLETELY AS LONG AS I HELP IT ON THE START OF LOWERING AND RAISING THEN IT WILL COMPLETE THE CYCLE COMPLETELY BUT IT SEEMS SLOW. iTS LIKE THE LOWERING OR RAISING MOTOR DO NOT DEVELOP ENOUGH FORCE TO DE THE JOB.

Manza · 05-06-2011, 04:46 PM

Thanks!

Bookedup · 05-06-2011, 06:59 PM

E-46 Cabrio, Do you know if they ever changed anything through the production year ending 2006, with regard to the manual? It appears it was produced in 2000. Thank you for posting it.

Rob

E46-Cabrio · 05-06-2011, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bookedup

E-46 Cabrio, Do you know if they ever changed anything through the production year ending 2006, with regard to the manual? It appears it was produced in 2000. Thank you for posting it.

Rob

I don't think so, all the hydraulic pumps are the same 318CI-M3, 2000-2006.

tooredhots · 05-06-2011, 09:04 PM

anyone know how full the clear container should be? My container is more than 3/4 full I am not sure how to fill it.

E46-Cabrio · 05-06-2011, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tooredhots

anyone know how full the clear container should be? My container is more than 3/4 full I am not sure how to fill it.

Only fill the container when the top is open.

egruber · 05-07-2011, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by handson

Any pictures would be great if anyone has done this before. Mine is running low on my 325Ci convertible and I have to add some. I know the pump is in the trunk area on the drivers side but I don't know where to fill.

Thanks for helping out.

_______________

My mechanic told me that unlike other fluids in the car, this system should never 'run low'. If you need fluid there is probably a leak somewhere...which will be very expensive to repair.

BillyJoelR · 05-07-2011, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by egruber

My mechanic told me that unlike other fluids in the car, this system should never 'run low'. If you need fluid there is probably a leak somewhere...which will be very expensive to repair.

This is exactly what I heard too.

02-22-2010, 02:02 AM	#1
handson Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tacoma Posts: 16 My Ride: 330 View My Garage	Anyone know how to fill up the convertible pump with hydraulic oil? Any pictures would be great if anyone has done this before. Mine is running low on my 325Ci convertible and I have to add some. I know the pump is in the trunk area on the drivers side but I don't know where to fill. Thanks for helping out. _______________

05-06-2011, 02:38 AM	#10
sakumaxp Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Diamond Bar Posts: 944 My Ride: 02 M3 convertible View My Garage	i think you should post the pictures, and the mods can make it a sticky __________________ Carbon Black Metallic SMG II Verttttt VCSL Front Bumper VCSL 1 Piece Splitter VIS GTR Hood 6K Angel Eyes VMR VB3 19's KW V2 coilovers

05-06-2011, 10:08 AM	#11
alibusoul Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fort Worth, TX - TCU Posts: 1,354 My Ride: TiAg e46 Vert View My Garage	post the pics! __________________

05-06-2011, 09:04 PM	#17
tooredhots Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: new mexico Posts: 110 My Ride: '01 325ci vert View My Garage	anyone know how full the clear container should be? My container is more than 3/4 full I am not sure how to fill it. __________________ Bone stock, style 68s FTW!

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread:

02-22-2010, 12:05 PM	#2
wtm2w Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Charlottesville VA Posts: 23 My Ride: '04 330ci ZHP View My Garage	send me your email and ill send you the procedure in jpgs

02-22-2010, 11:07 PM	#3
handson Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tacoma Posts: 16 My Ride: 330 View My Garage	pm sent

03-02-2010, 11:37 PM	#4
handson Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tacoma Posts: 16 My Ride: 330 View My Garage	Thanks wtm2w. Awesome pictures

04-17-2011, 10:20 AM	#8
egruber Registered User Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: New Jersey Posts: 135 My Ride: 2001 325 CiC View My Garage	I never heard of this one. How do you know it needs fluid? Where is it checked? Thanks!

05-06-2011, 04:46 PM	#14
Manza Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Finland Posts: 10 My Ride: E46 330Ci SMG View My Garage	Thanks!

05-06-2011, 06:59 PM	#15
Bookedup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Western Penna Posts: 171 My Ride: 06 M3 Imola Red View My Garage	E-46 Cabrio, Do you know if they ever changed anything through the production year ending 2006, with regard to the manual? It appears it was produced in 2000. Thank you for posting it. Rob