e36 parts & maintenance

[vincent]

acs 325i very good info on that . how good is your fc now ?

 

[ACS325i]

prior to overhaul FC was very bad. was averaging 360 - 370kms on a full tank based on normal daily urban driving.

after overhaul gone up to abt 420kms on a full tank but i still think that the mixture is running rich as the fumes behind the car is sometimes unbearable. h34r:

but am not sure whether the FC is ok though. It's just improved from previous usage.

 

[vincent]

ok thanks

 

[mild7]

hye guys....need some help here...
does anybody know where to duplicate the e36 car keys???
need to duplicate the keys coz only have 1 oni....hilang kalu........hancooooor.

TQ

 

[vincent]

same wit me here can anybody tell us what it prosedure and cost thanks

 

[Slide]

You can only get it done from the factory iin Germany as all our keys come with a chip in it that cannot be duplicated here.

First you have to prove to ABav that you are the rightful owner of the car.
Usually, reg card and ic will do. Then they will get your chasis number and then request for a key to be made from Germany.

Cost... around 200 i think. I forgot as i bought a couple of things.

There are three types of keys that you can get, the small slim wallet size plastic one, the usual one with the back key head and a grey one that only starts the car and does not open the glove box.

Takes 3 weeks for the key to arrive. Did mine at AB Glenmarie.

Cheers.

 

[Vanquish]

Assuming that I am planning to change the whole front and rear bushings and etc ... can anyone here list out what needs to go and a price indication for the whole works ... excluding labour of course. Been toying with this idea for a while since I have decided to keep the car for another year or two ... Ride is a 97/98 E36 328i.

Thanks fellas,

 

[Mikeong]

Originally posted by Vanquish@Aug 23 2005, 12:07 PM
Assuming that I am planning to change the whole front and rear bushings and etc ... can anyone here list out what needs to go and a price indication for the whole works ... excluding labour of course. Been toying with this idea for a while since I have decided to keep the car for another year or two ... Ride is a 97/98 E36 328i.

Thanks fellas,

Got mine done up last year. I will check the price and let you know.

 

[mild7]

Help needed guys!!!
where to find missing e36 front grill as per attached.?
and how much does it cost???
mine was missing in action.
do they sell 1 unit or per set...

 

[dvng]

is yours pre or post '96. I have 1 set pre '96, u can have it free if it fits..

 

[Crymson]

Just tried servicing behind BP station near Naidu (next to old EPF PJ). They can reset service meter.

1) Castrol Magnatec 6.5 lit (bought 2 x 4 lit)
2) Ori Oil filter
3) Labor and reset

Total = RM226

After using this engine oil, car feels better (for me slightly). Then I added X1R, felt a little better. Maybe it's just me. Overall, doesn't feel heavy anymore, smooth accelaration. Now to see if I have better FC.

Bought X1R at brother's in Kelana jaya (new building, bigger outlet) for RM68. Comes with free Petrol treatment.

 

[Oris318]

Guys,

It has been 6 months since I got my "baby", and the pleasure of driving it is totally unbelievalbe.

However, the pain of owing one is unbearable though. Here's the damages which I wanna share with you all. Here it goes

Normal Servicing and Power Steering Rack Replacement
Air Cond Belt , Automatic Gear Oil , Battery, Mobil Engine Oil x 2 Cans, Oil Filter, Power Steering Hose, Power Steering Oil X 3 Cans, Power Steering Rack, Spark Plugs x 4 pieces, Wheel Alignment, Window Rubber Casing - Driver Side
Total Damage = RM2,740

Water Tank Motor = RM205

Engine Water Leak
Water Bypass Hose, Frong Bornet Absorber x 2 Pieces, Coolant
Total Damage = RM258

Replace New Alarm = RM880

Replace Power Steering Pump
Power Steering Pump, Power Steering Oil X 2 Can, Labour to change power steering pump
Total Damage = RM674

Replace Lower Arm Joints -Front
Lower Arm Ball Joint - Front 4 Pieces, Lower Arm Bush, Front Arm Rod - Front 2 Pieces, Labour to change lower arm
Total Damage= RM839

Top Overhaul
Engine Top Set Gasket, Radiator Cover, Timing Oil Seal, Thermostat, Air-Cond Bearing, Tensioner Bearing, Oil Filter, Alternator Bearing, Cyliner Oil, Spark Plugs x 4 pieces, Labour Charges
Total Damage = RM1,619

Change Brake Pads and Shock Absorber
Brake Disc - Front x 2 Pieces, Air Filter (BOSCH), Brake Sensor - Front
Brake Pad (JURID) - Front, Shock Absorber - Rear (BOGE) X 2 Pieces, Absorber Mounting X 2 Pieces, Labour
Total Damage = RM884

Change Manifold Vent and Hose = RM323

GRAND TOTAL DAMAGES TO MY WALLET = RM8,422 :beaten: The pain for sheer driving pleasure........

 

[karki]

All this is good information... really Banyak Makan Wang one!!!

I finally got a '97 318i which has clocked close to 150km. Can anyone tell me when is the next major overhaul?
I'm also looking a 318i driver's manual, anywhere I can find one?


Thanks.

 

[ICEMAN 68]

Originally posted by karki@Sep 8 2005, 02:28 PM
All this is good information... really Banyak Makan Wang one!!!

I finally got a '97 318i which has clocked close to 150km. Can anyone tell me when is the next major overhaul?
I'm also looking a 318i driver's manual, anywhere I can find one?


Thanks.

mine is clocking at 230 and yet to do any overhaul .... what major overhaul are you talking about .... just change the engine oil regularly will do larrr ... since your's is a yr 97 318i.. maybe change the oil every 5K will do or better if it's done at 3K ....

 

[three28]

Originally posted by karki@Sep 8 2005, 10:28 PM
All this is good information... really Banyak Makan Wang one!!!

I finally got a '97 318i which has clocked close to 150km. Can anyone tell me when is the next major overhaul?
I'm also looking a 318i driver's manual, anywhere I can find one?


Thanks.

its very hard to say if your requires a overhaul at that milage .

Its more to how the car was maintained before this .

Regular oil changes do help, but imho get a mech to check the car out .

I am clocking 200k now never did an overhaul . cos the car was maintained very well. and all wear and tear was paid attention to.

hope this helps .

 

[Mikeong]

Originally posted by Oris318@Sep 8 2005, 01:30 AM
GRAND TOTAL DAMAGES TO MY WALLET = RM8,422 :beaten: The pain for sheer driving pleasure........


Priceless

 

[manjit]

Hey guyz,

There are few items on the list that i am planning to change by this month

1)Car floor mat
2)Rear absorber

Any idea where i can have it done(preferably in ipoh). If possible pls quote the pricing as well. I am planning to change the rear absorber due to senget sebelah larr. Klau jadi bilstein pun ok.

thx

 

[manjit]

yea...and more thing.

how much wud it cost to change the front lamp cover (e36). i was quoted rm400 last time from a specialist back in ipoh.

thx

 

[affan66]

break my wallet contribution:

Aircond stuffy :
Reason for fix: aircond not cold in long drives. Gas low. Found got leak
Mechanic: Naidu (PJ)

1. Aircond output hose (the black hose in the engine)- USED RM95
2. Aircond gas RM45
3. Compressor shaft seal RM80
4. Compressor O-ring RM35
5. Labor RM80
Total: RM375

Engine stuffy:
Reason for fix: Noisy belt and bearings. Close off heater (aircond still a bit hot)
1. Fan belt tensioner RM165
2. Fan belt (ori) RM150
3. Water stopper (metal) RM40
4. Radiator coolant (RM26)
5. Labor RM40
Total RM421

Phew..
Drove back today. Car feels wonderful

 

[ACS325i]

Repaired a hairline crack in thermostat housing, Replaced Expansion tank and all hoses connecting to the radiator as well as change the engine gasket

Total charge RM1232 :cry:

Balik rumah after that and only had biskut kering for lunch....