Calling all high mileage xi owners (what has broken?) - Page 9

whataboutbob · 08-01-2012, 09:48 PM

152xxx rear spring an motor mount..got new tires too and an alignment..luv this car and dont know what id replae it with

EDWAGON · 01-01-2013, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by EDWAGON

Did cooling refresh
Rt cv axle again- found someone sold me a rebuilt GKN for 125
Today power steering pump

At 68k now

Fuel pump - left me stranded
Alternator replaced was overcharging
at 75 k now

Bimmerboy630 · 01-01-2013, 03:17 PM

128xxx miles nothin really other then a cv boot and axle and I messed up my clutch. That's about it

I'm in the process of replacin my clutch

Sixracer · 01-01-2013, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by srm5161

...and my passenger front window is slowly dying

+1

EDWAGON · 01-05-2013, 07:49 PM

Drivers side window regulator going.

Iggy27 · 01-05-2013, 11:11 PM

I see every one is doing their water pumps and thermostat. What's the best brand that has all medal? I keep seeing Stewart

e46alfonso · 01-05-2013, 11:29 PM

oe/oem and stewart are best.

Iggy27 · 01-06-2013, 12:04 AM

Just do I need to only by th thermostats housing? Or also the sensor too? And Stewart is a wp?

redbull 325is · 01-06-2013, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iggy27

Just do I need to only by th thermostats housing? Or also the sensor too? And Stewart is a wp?

thermostat and it's housing are all one part. stewart is an aftermarket higher displacement water pump

Iggy27 · 01-06-2013, 11:41 AM

Then what is a good thermostat? I plan on keeping the car for years to come. What brand should I go with?

Blizare · 01-06-2013, 01:27 PM

Wahler for the thermostat.

GCoop · 01-07-2013, 08:36 PM

Put me down as part of the valve cover gasket crew. ~130k and 9 years not too shabby. Probably could have replaced it a couple of thousand ago TBH.

Struts and shocks are probably next on the list.

Kubica · 01-07-2013, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blizare

Wahler for the thermostat.

I just sent back a wahler that leaked after six months. Go OE for the thermostat.

gferrer · 01-07-2013, 09:34 PM

@135K now replaced water pump, alternator, window regulator driver side rear, expansion tank.... the usual ey??

Iggy27 · 01-07-2013, 10:12 PM

Well I want a non plastic one I plan on keeping the car for a while.

EDWAGON · 01-08-2013, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kubica

I just sent back a wahler that leaked after six months. Go OE for the thermostat.

Is Behr OE? I have a new Wahler in about 12 months no issues.

SamDoe1 · 01-08-2013, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kubica

I just sent back a wahler that leaked after six months. Go OE for the thermostat.

Wahler is the OE manufacturer...

NCLee · 01-21-2013, 10:38 AM

I see a whole bunch or window regulator replacements. If your window is struggling, check this out before replacing that expensive part. It might just be one of the brittle clips holding the wire to the glass. This fix takes some time and a 3¢ cable tie (although the cable ties CAN break).
http://www.skene.org/bmw/window/index.html

I've got about 120K miles on my 2004 330xi. So far, the major things have been:

front passenger side axle (the boot had cracked, grease had fallen out, and the car was wobbling roughly under acceleration!)
valve cover gasket
oil filter housing gasket
DISA valve (the flap had cracked off)
Tube Elbow (fixed an air-related CEL, and a high-pitched whistle)
some stupid vacuum tube (fixed another air-related CEL - 10¢ of hose to replace some cracked hose)
Fuel filter (remember to clamp the RETURN line!)
Spark plugs
power steering filter change and fluid change
brake rotors & pads (hint: autohausaz.com has free shipping on those heavy things)
belts & tensioners, including conversion to hydraulic tensioner.

To do soon:
new battery - I'm happy with the 8 years I got out of the original.
Cooling system overhaul (using Bav Auto's kit part no. "E46 COOL AUTO")
transmission filter replacement and fluid change
differential fluid change
VANOS line change (because I'm still leaking oil)

So how do I know when I need to change shocks, struts, and bushings? I know nothing about those things.

01-05-2013, 07:49 PM	#165
EDWAGON Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NY Posts: 214 My Ride: 2004 325xiT View My Garage	Drivers side window regulator going. __________________

01-06-2013, 01:27 PM	#171
Blizare Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 18 My Ride: 2001 330xi View My Garage	Wahler for the thermostat. __________________ 2001 330xi 2003 530i

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GCoop Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Charlottesville VA Posts: 1,077 My Ride: '04 325xi View My Garage	Put me down as part of the valve cover gasket crew. ~130k and 9 years not too shabby. Probably could have replaced it a couple of thousand ago TBH. Struts and shocks are probably next on the list. __________________ GCoop \| F1 Autohaüs Halogen Non-Projector LED Angel Eyes Review GCoop \| Cluster Repair DIY--Clock and Odometer Knobs GCoop \| Wheel TouchUp--On The Cheap Last edited by GCoop; 01-07-2013 at 08:38 PM.

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08-01-2012, 09:48 PM	#161
whataboutbob Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: lake tahoe california Posts: 163 My Ride: 2002 325 xit... View My Garage	152xxx rear spring an motor mount..got new tires too and an alignment..luv this car and dont know what id replae it with

01-01-2013, 03:17 PM	#163
Bimmerboy630 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 51 My Ride: 2001 325xi View My Garage	128xxx miles nothin really other then a cv boot and axle and I messed up my clutch. That's about it I'm in the process of replacin my clutch

01-05-2013, 11:11 PM	#166
Iggy27 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Inkom Posts: 316 My Ride: 2003 330xi View My Garage	I see every one is doing their water pumps and thermostat. What's the best brand that has all medal? I keep seeing Stewart

01-05-2013, 11:29 PM	#167
e46alfonso Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Mass. Posts: 358 My Ride: AW 330xi manuel View My Garage	oe/oem and stewart are best.

01-06-2013, 12:04 AM	#168
Iggy27 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Inkom Posts: 316 My Ride: 2003 330xi View My Garage	Just do I need to only by th thermostats housing? Or also the sensor too? And Stewart is a wp?

01-06-2013, 11:41 AM	#170
Iggy27 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Inkom Posts: 316 My Ride: 2003 330xi View My Garage	Then what is a good thermostat? I plan on keeping the car for years to come. What brand should I go with?

01-07-2013, 09:34 PM	#174
gferrer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 91 My Ride: '91 318is/ '03 325xi View My Garage	@135K now replaced water pump, alternator, window regulator driver side rear, expansion tank.... the usual ey??

01-07-2013, 10:12 PM	#175
Iggy27 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Inkom Posts: 316 My Ride: 2003 330xi View My Garage	Well I want a non plastic one I plan on keeping the car for a while.

01-21-2013, 10:38 AM	#178
NCLee Always drops the drain plug Join Date: May 2012 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 47 My Ride: 2004 330xi View My Garage	I see a whole bunch or window regulator replacements. If your window is struggling, check this out before replacing that expensive part. It might just be one of the brittle clips holding the wire to the glass. This fix takes some time and a 3¢ cable tie (although the cable ties CAN break). http://www.skene.org/bmw/window/index.html I've got about 120K miles on my 2004 330xi. So far, the major things have been: front passenger side axle (the boot had cracked, grease had fallen out, and the car was wobbling roughly under acceleration!) valve cover gasket oil filter housing gasket DISA valve (the flap had cracked off) Tube Elbow (fixed an air-related CEL, and a high-pitched whistle) some stupid vacuum tube (fixed another air-related CEL - 10¢ of hose to replace some cracked hose) Fuel filter (remember to clamp the RETURN line!) Spark plugs power steering filter change and fluid change brake rotors & pads (hint: autohausaz.com has free shipping on those heavy things) belts & tensioners, including conversion to hydraulic tensioner. To do soon: new battery - I'm happy with the 8 years I got out of the original. Cooling system overhaul (using Bav Auto's kit part no. "E46 COOL AUTO") transmission filter replacement and fluid change differential fluid change VANOS line change (because I'm still leaking oil) So how do I know when I need to change shocks, struts, and bushings? I know nothing about those things.