* E46 Information Thread - Parts/Mods/DIY * - Page 3

vids_blk323Ci · 11-13-2006, 08:30 AM

is this a repost?

Gas prices in your area: http://autos.msn.com/everyday/GasStations.aspx

vids_blk323Ci · 11-27-2006, 09:22 AM

BMW Widget for your desktop...
http://widgets.yahoo.com/gallery/?author=14812

james2538 · 12-07-2006, 04:24 PM

VERY DETAILED list of links for 7 series

Most of these apply to a E46 as well or can be used as a guide.

http://www.e38.org/

djmatty · 12-07-2006, 11:35 PM

Prefacelift 323i & 328i (Sedan) Manual:

https://oc.bmwusa.com/publications/O...ual-3Sedan.pdf

element · 12-11-2006, 12:39 PM

I performed the entire inspection II I bought from Turner Motorsports over the weekend. I've been anxious about it for some time since I started compiling all of these links. Eveything went smoothly following only the information found within the links of this thread.

I had a little fight with the fuel filter, which I updated my experience in the main fuel filter link.

The car seems to rev faster and pull a tad bit harder but that could just be my self satisfaction. I know I saved at least $400-800 this weekend depending on mechanic/dealership.

The redline D4 ATF automatic/manual transmission fluid seems to be really good, the shifts are a lot smoother than they were. There is not a hint of notchiness.

There was also a good amount of metal particles in the old diff and tranny fluid, as would be in any car. Glad to have gotten that out of there.

Thanks to everyone who created all of the original links compiled in this thread and to those who are adding more.

A DIY I think the community could use is a change your waterpump DIY or general coolant system overhall DIY

-D

element · 12-11-2006, 02:27 PM

All about Brakes
http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/te...e_papers.shtml

Bleeding, Warping, Bedding

element · 12-12-2006, 03:31 PM

Water Pump Replacement
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...expansion+tank

http://tuningemotion.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2471

sidetracked3 · 12-12-2006, 03:43 PM

subscribed, GREAT info guys. This will help me out a lot.

jboat · 01-07-2007, 06:39 PM

How about a DYI to adjust the valves with the type II?

deletedpenguin · 01-07-2007, 09:04 PM

Nice work!

element · 01-09-2007, 02:33 PM

M3 Valve Adjustment
I haven't looked into the validity of this thread so don't take it for word. This should only be undertaken by someone who knows what they are doing and is comfortable removing the head. This is something I wouldn't attempt, but I'm sure there are more than a handful of legitimate wrenchers on here.

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=113415

PHARMTECH · 01-24-2007, 08:38 AM

Don't really understand all the uglyness!
Thank you for the effort!

element · 01-25-2007, 12:59 PM

Expansion tank replacement lessons
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...expansion+tank

element · 01-25-2007, 01:03 PM

Oil Level Sensor DIY
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...llow+Oil+Light

james2538 · 01-25-2007, 08:50 PM

ATF DIY
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=438667

romeo2 · 02-02-2007, 06:50 PM

requesting diy for cleaning an idle control valve

vids_blk323Ci · 02-12-2007, 03:49 PM

Ci OEM Gauge face characters are in italics
Sedan OEM Guage face characters are not
Some one post what M3 gauges look like

Blitzkrieg · 02-17-2007, 05:52 AM

could not find specific diy/instructions for removing and installing outer window trim (chrome on certain models/packages, zhp=>high gloss shadow trim, other models=>black)

vids_blk323Ci · 02-20-2007, 12:55 PM

eXcellent comparison between Halogen, HID, & LEDs. Keywords: Luxeon, Xenon, Lumens, Luminence, Lighting, Comparison, Lumileds, Flux

james2538 · 03-05-2007, 11:07 PM

Another awesome ETK clone:

http://bmwfans[/img] ** SPAM LINK BLOCKED ** Report this post to the moderators [img]

11-13-2006, 08:30 AM	#41
vids_blk323Ci • DFW • Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: DFW Posts: 2,736 My Ride: JB 323Ci • SP • PP View My Garage	is this a repost? Gas prices in your area: http://autos.msn.com/everyday/GasStations.aspx __________________ Dinan Stage I S/W \| ACS RSB \| ///M FSB \|UUC TMEs & Pulleys \|Ate Slotted Discs \| ScanGuageII \| RockyMounts MTB Carrrier \| OEM Rear Clears \| LED Euro City Lights & Rear Fogs \| Two-Tone Suede DIY \| ACS Pedals \| Bimmian Gauge Rings & M3 Face \| Smoked Frnt Corners w/ Luxeon LEDs \| EAS CF Roundels \| JLevi Ti CF trim \| Blk Suede shift/ e-brake boots \| ECS Smoked Frnt Bumper Reflectors \| DICE Duo

11-27-2006, 09:22 AM	#42
vids_blk323Ci • DFW • Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: DFW Posts: 2,736 My Ride: JB 323Ci • SP • PP View My Garage	BMW Widget for your desktop... http://widgets.yahoo.com/gallery/?author=14812 __________________ Dinan Stage I S/W \| ACS RSB \| ///M FSB \|UUC TMEs & Pulleys \|Ate Slotted Discs \| ScanGuageII \| RockyMounts MTB Carrrier \| OEM Rear Clears \| LED Euro City Lights & Rear Fogs \| Two-Tone Suede DIY \| ACS Pedals \| Bimmian Gauge Rings & M3 Face \| Smoked Frnt Corners w/ Luxeon LEDs \| EAS CF Roundels \| JLevi Ti CF trim \| Blk Suede shift/ e-brake boots \| ECS Smoked Frnt Bumper Reflectors \| DICE Duo

12-07-2006, 11:35 PM	#44
djmatty Banned Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northeastern CT, near the cows and corn Posts: 2,752 My Ride: Black '99 328i Sedan View My Garage	Prefacelift 323i & 328i (Sedan) Manual: https://oc.bmwusa.com/publications/O...ual-3Sedan.pdf Last edited by djmatty; 12-07-2006 at 11:45 PM.

12-11-2006, 12:39 PM	#45
element Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mass Posts: 130 My Ride: 02 330CI 3 Pedals View My Garage	Inspection II I performed the entire inspection II I bought from Turner Motorsports over the weekend. I've been anxious about it for some time since I started compiling all of these links. Eveything went smoothly following only the information found within the links of this thread. I had a little fight with the fuel filter, which I updated my experience in the main fuel filter link. The car seems to rev faster and pull a tad bit harder but that could just be my self satisfaction. I know I saved at least $400-800 this weekend depending on mechanic/dealership. The redline D4 ATF automatic/manual transmission fluid seems to be really good, the shifts are a lot smoother than they were. There is not a hint of notchiness. There was also a good amount of metal particles in the old diff and tranny fluid, as would be in any car. Glad to have gotten that out of there. Thanks to everyone who created all of the original links compiled in this thread and to those who are adding more. A DIY I think the community could use is a change your waterpump DIY or general coolant system overhall DIY -D

12-11-2006, 02:27 PM	#46
element Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mass Posts: 130 My Ride: 02 330CI 3 Pedals View My Garage	All about Brakes white papers All about Brakes http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/te...e_papers.shtml Bleeding, Warping, Bedding

12-07-2006, 04:24 PM	#43
james2538 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,446 My Ride: Sold View My Garage	VERY DETAILED list of links for 7 series Most of these apply to a E46 as well or can be used as a guide. http://www.e38.org/

12-12-2006, 03:31 PM	#47
element Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mass Posts: 130 My Ride: 02 330CI 3 Pedals View My Garage	Water Pump Water Pump Replacement http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...expansion+tank http://tuningemotion.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2471 Last edited by element; 12-12-2006 at 03:46 PM.

12-12-2006, 03:43 PM	#48
sidetracked3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 92 My Ride: 01 M3/4runner/T-Rex View My Garage	subscribed, GREAT info guys. This will help me out a lot.

01-07-2007, 06:39 PM	#49
jboat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NJ-GSp What Exit??? Posts: 49 My Ride: 2002 LSB E46 M3 View My Garage	How about a DYI to adjust the valves with the type II? __________________ LSBMmmm3

01-07-2007, 09:04 PM	#50
deletedpenguin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 14,100 My Ride: is gone! View My Garage	Nice work! __________________ Stefan \| American by birth, Swedish by heritage, Australian by choice. My current photo galleries.

01-09-2007, 02:33 PM	#51
element Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mass Posts: 130 My Ride: 02 330CI 3 Pedals View My Garage	Valve Adjustment M3 Valve Adjustment I haven't looked into the validity of this thread so don't take it for word. This should only be undertaken by someone who knows what they are doing and is comfortable removing the head. This is something I wouldn't attempt, but I'm sure there are more than a handful of legitimate wrenchers on here. http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=113415

01-24-2007, 08:38 AM	#52
PHARMTECH Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: So.Cal Posts: 44 My Ride: 325i View My Garage	Don't really understand all the uglyness! Thank you for the effort!

01-25-2007, 12:59 PM	#53
element Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mass Posts: 130 My Ride: 02 330CI 3 Pedals View My Garage	Expansion tank replacement lessons Expansion tank replacement lessons http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...expansion+tank

01-25-2007, 01:03 PM	#54
element Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mass Posts: 130 My Ride: 02 330CI 3 Pedals View My Garage	Oil Level Sensor DIY Oil Level Sensor DIY http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...llow+Oil+Light

01-25-2007, 08:50 PM	#55
james2538 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,446 My Ride: Sold View My Garage	ATF DIY http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=438667

02-02-2007, 06:50 PM	#56
romeo2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: san diego Posts: 10 My Ride: 2000 bmw 328ci View My Garage	requesting diy for cleaning an idle control valve

02-12-2007, 03:49 PM	#57
vids_blk323Ci • DFW • Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: DFW Posts: 2,736 My Ride: JB 323Ci • SP • PP View My Garage	Ci OEM Gauge face characters are in italics Sedan OEM Guage face characters are not Some one post what M3 gauges look like __________________ Dinan Stage I S/W \| ACS RSB \| ///M FSB \|UUC TMEs & Pulleys \|Ate Slotted Discs \| ScanGuageII \| RockyMounts MTB Carrrier \| OEM Rear Clears \| LED Euro City Lights & Rear Fogs \| Two-Tone Suede DIY \| ACS Pedals \| Bimmian Gauge Rings & M3 Face \| Smoked Frnt Corners w/ Luxeon LEDs \| EAS CF Roundels \| JLevi Ti CF trim \| Blk Suede shift/ e-brake boots \| ECS Smoked Frnt Bumper Reflectors \| DICE Duo

02-17-2007, 05:52 AM	#58
Blitzkrieg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Marino, Cali Posts: 217 My Ride: is stocker than yers View My Garage	could not find specific diy/instructions for removing and installing outer window trim (chrome on certain models/packages, zhp=>high gloss shadow trim, other models=>black) __________________ 01/2002 330i "You'll think you're either color blind or looking at a black & white movie"

02-20-2007, 12:55 PM	#59
vids_blk323Ci • DFW • Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: DFW Posts: 2,736 My Ride: JB 323Ci • SP • PP View My Garage	eXcellent comparison between Halogen, HID, & LEDs. Keywords: Luxeon, Xenon, Lumens, Luminence, Lighting, Comparison, Lumileds, Flux Attached Thumbnails __________________ Dinan Stage I S/W \| ACS RSB \| ///M FSB \|UUC TMEs & Pulleys \|Ate Slotted Discs \| ScanGuageII \| RockyMounts MTB Carrrier \| OEM Rear Clears \| LED Euro City Lights & Rear Fogs \| Two-Tone Suede DIY \| ACS Pedals \| Bimmian Gauge Rings & M3 Face \| Smoked Frnt Corners w/ Luxeon LEDs \| EAS CF Roundels \| JLevi Ti CF trim \| Blk Suede shift/ e-brake boots \| ECS Smoked Frnt Bumper Reflectors \| DICE Duo

03-05-2007, 11:07 PM	#60
james2538 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,446 My Ride: Sold View My Garage	Another awesome ETK clone: http://bmwfans[/img] SPAM LINK BLOCKED Report this post to the moderators [img]

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