e36 parts & maintenance

[DanPromote]

Today just changed a few more things :-

Luk clutch complete set - RM485
Change engine oil, nasa oil treatment & oil filter - RM73
Change gearbox oil 80/90w 2 litre - RM30
Change petrol filter - RM40
Gear shift oil seal - RM18
Exhaust welding (got leak near manifold causing loud engine noise) - RM30
Replace broken airflow hose - RM165
Labour charge - RM260

Total - RM1101

* Workshop - Wong Motor located in PJ.

 

[Crymson]

Is this price ok?

Front brake pad for E36 328i (Jurid): RM145

 

[MANAMOHAN]

Buy my stuff in Spore. Not sure of the brand, its original BMW. Sells for approx $200 per pair. The non-OEM, made in Germany stuff is available for about $110.00/pp.

 

[MANAMOHAN]

Originally posted by DanPromote@Nov 6 2005, 01:19 AM
My cost today (boy I'm broke this month!) :-

17in AC Scnitzer replica rims, 4x Falken 215x45x17 tyres & Eibach prokit springs for 4 pot 318i(m) - RM3200 (after trading in my ori 15in BMW rims & 90% new 15in Dunlop NCT 5 tyres)

1 x Steering tie rod - RM250
1 x Absorber link - RM85
2 x Absorber bush - RM120
1 x Lower arm, join & labour - RM150
1 x Steering cover - RM45

Total - RM3800

Dan, those replica AC rims are made where? AC claims a factory of theirs in Taiwan makes cheaper rims for our market. How are those Falken tyres holding up? Tyre shop in Klang eh?

 

[MANAMOHAN]

Originally posted by BlueMixWhite@Oct 31 2005, 08:53 AM
Got my Air Flow Sensor replace over the weekend. Cost RM600 for a recon unit, new unit was told cost about RM1600 - RM1800. Since the recon comes with 1 year warranty and goodwill after the 1 year....so decided to use the recon unit.

Hey dude, how's the air flow sensor doing? Been having some sort of air-fuel mix problem since i bought the car 3 years ago. Changed everything, O2 sensor, Air-flow sensors, fuel pump, filters, idle valve, vacuum hoses, etc, but the problem still persists. Now, my new mechanic claims the air-flow unit fitted to my car (different mechanic, a year ago) is the wrong one! New unit from S'pore around 1k. Any ideas? Who's ur mechanic?

 

[MANAMOHAN]

Originally posted by Taipajer@Jan 6 2005, 02:18 AM
All,

Before I got problem on Air Flow meter ( 318 M43). RM 300-400 from halfcutt and RM 1+++ for the new one.

One of my friend introduce me one workshop. He charge me only RM 190 (repair n servis). Untill today, I don't face again that prob.

If any one face that same prob. just let me know.

Hey Tai! Well, sad to say i've got air-flow problems that no one knows how to fix. Where's ur mechanic located?

 

[MANAMOHAN]

Originally posted by ACS325i@Apr 2 2005, 09:27 PM
Got this done today at Naidu's

Cooling Coil (aluminium) 1 x RM390
Expansion Valve 1 x RM140
Micro Filter 1 x RM60
Fan Blower Resistor 1 x RM148
Fan Blower Sponge 1 x RM168
Vacuum and top up gas RM45
O-ring set 1set x RM19
Labour RM350

Total RM1,320

Mechanic calling about 20mins later to check on how the car is ....priceless

Aircon very cold now brrrrr

Jeez... Naidu and more Naidu! Why do i hear of this air-con God after having spent a fortune on my old leaky unit which finally blew its compressor?? where exactly along Jln Gasing is his shop?

 

[MANAMOHAN]

Originally posted by donkz36@Jun 3 2005, 05:56 PM
Just in

24 Tappets - RM2037
Tappet holders - RM854
Gear change sensor - RM150
Condenser fan (used) - RM550

Total : RM3591

:cry:

Need help from you sifus, is this expensive?

Jesus Christ man!! I know this reply is late, but try S'pore. Its $26-40 per piece over there. You might want to make that trip down south...

 

[MANAMOHAN]

Originally posted by HAMMAN@Jun 23 2005, 11:01 PM
Today bill

Finally I got my ACS anti roll bar bushing front and rear :yahoo: :yahoo:

Total cost for the bushing - RM235 (PU unit)

Waiting for the shipment for about a month and add another 4/5 days for custom clearence.

Went to TAI SOON TYRE SERVICE (RECOMMENDED) to get it replaced.
Total cost - RM40

Good service and the boss very helpful. k:
If anyone looking for rims HAMANN / RACING DYNAMICS / BBS / BREYTON you can go there and look for the consultant Chin Kiat (SMG rider). I believe all the rims are original and I'm sure he can give u good price.
A guy from SPEED ZONE MOTORSPORTS recommend me to use BMC Air Filter (F1 Power Tech) for my ride. He said you can feel the different without effecting your fuel consumption. Anyone using it ?

I'm using the BMC. Cost around $360.00 and car feels slower with ridiculous whoosh from the engine at low speeds. Its ok at cruising and probably marginally better than stock air filter at high speeds... probably...I've never tried the K&N drop ins, thou.

 

[Lee36328]

Jeez... Naidu and more Naidu! Why do i hear of this air-con God after having spent a fortune on my old leaky unit which finally blew its compressor?? where exactly along Jln Gasing is his shop? [/b][/quote]
Where have u been? If you had joined this forum earlier, it would have saved u a lot of money.

O lowly disciple. The destination of thy pilgrimage is the Temple of Cold Air, where the Aircon Grandmaster Naidu practices his holy art, located behind Shell, next to EPF.

For further details, do a search of this forum.... has been discussed already...

Peace be with you,
Another Satisfied Naidu Customer k:

 

[affan66]

front absorbers (Bilstein black) RM750/pair
absorber moutning - RM180/pair
Bump stop - RM70/pair
Pedal sensor (distance sensor at brake servo) - RM180 (used) - ABS light came up. Luckily not the pump
Brake oil (ori BMW) - RM30
Labor - RM40
Total RM1240..

Oh ya.. Angel eyes too

Done at M-Speed.

 

[burn]

repair cost, 30/12/05
- new a/c fan assy RM750
- fuse RM10
- checking wiring and workmanship RM35
total RM795
problems : while driving, aircond tak sejuk, meter temperature needle going fast to the redline.
workshop : sim lim service centre, segamat

 

[c-square]

just sent my ride to M1 for service. Here's the cost:

1. Meter bulb (07 119 978 375) = RM3.20
2. Fan Belt (11 281 437 880) = RM190.00
3. Aircond belt (11 281 743 193) = RM106.00
4. Oil Fiter (11 421 432 097) = RM34.00
5. Fuel injection cleaner = RM60.00
6. Engine flush = RM60.00
7. Helix Ultra 4L = RM168.00
8. Miscellaneous = RM5.00
9. Labour RM75.00

 

[MANAMOHAN]

Thanks mate! Having some unsolvable idling problems, my mechanic is stumped. Have changed the air-flow box/sensor, idling valve, fuel pump, O2 sensor, vacuum hoses etc, but problem still persisting. Now, my mechanic (who's with Auto Bavaria), thinks it might be the control unit/ECU. I'm doomed, this aimless changing of parts is killing me. Air-con thingy will have to be put on hold, still getting my cold air for now, dude.

 

[Lee36328]

Manamohan,

you need to stop this insanity soon before you go broke or end up hating ur car. You got PM.

 

[ICEMAN 68]

as usual ...my schedular change every 45 days

Nasa GD 11 -- RM 55 /=
Nasa treatment -- RM 18 /=

labour ..FOC.

Clocking millage : 236K and still running healthy

 

[DanPromote]

Iceman,

What type of oil is Nasa GDII ? Mineral or Semi Syn?

Wow.. every 45 days change oil er? Even more often than turbo cars, is it necessary to change so often?

 

[MANAMOHAN]

Hey Lee, already gone thru all the angst...hated car, tried to sell it, tried to fix it, went broke, maxed credit cards. Car went bonkers again, took personal loans to repair car, got disowned by parents, wife threatening divorce, etc. Its still a great machine when in its element and i've been holding on. Thanks for ur PM, will see ur chap tmrow if all goes well.

mohan

 

[affan66]

manamohan,

You deserve a loyal award from BMW after going through all that.
Hang in there. I am sure it will be over soon.

 

[DanPromote]

sure no problem hope it gets sorted out.