e36 parts & maintenance

[koryong]

Originally posted by willie@Dec 29 2004, 09:45 PM
when do we need to do an ATF flush????

There's no recommendation since BMW says it's ATF fluid is "lifelong". Anyway, my car is 8 years old and 1st time doing the flush. No difference in performance, but I personally feel better.

Regarding the timing chain, I read in the BMW mag, that some cars have gone as much as 300,000 miles before changing it. It's more important to regularly check & adjust the chain tensioner, and replace if necessary.

 

[Taipajer]

Originally posted by wang@Dec 8 2004, 09:25 AM
ATE Rear Brake Pads - RM120
Rear Sensor - RM30
Brembo Rear Disc - RM100 each

Wang,

Could u please give to me the address where u bought that stuffs. I am looking for brembo disc brake.

 

[Taipajer]

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.

 

[wang]

Originally posted by Taipajer@Jan 5 2005, 01:12 PM
Could u please give to me the address where u bought that stuffs. I am looking for brembo disc brake.

hi,i bought the disc at SS2 Bavarian Auto.
03-78756204

 

[wkwoo69]

evangel - 15k eh? Wah, might as well get a manual if mine ever goes...Sorry OT.

 

[KiNaKa]

willie @ Dec 28 2004, 08:56 PM


painted???? but then how to have the word "brembo" there???? haha..... u mean u saw plastic cover before???? where can i get them?

Brothers got sell that cover... but it was quite long time ago..

for the Wira, they might be using the Lancer EVO 3 half cut 1 le...

 

[ACS325i]

Replace coolant level sensor RM70
Labor RM15

 

[GasWombat]

/Air-cond service/



went with Naidu of Jln Gasing, PJ, and it was a 10am to 10pm job.



Total cost = RM1,590.



Here's the breakdown.



Itemised Billing wef Jan 2005
-----------------------------

1. Copper cooling coil (more durable than aluminium) = $470
2. Receiver/Dryer $190
3. Expansion valve $135
4. Original pre-cut air-cond blower sponge $160
5. air-cond belt $48
6. Dryer Bearing $49
7. Main Belt $59
6. To vacuum and top up compressor oil and gas $40
7. Change Compressor pulley bearing $58
(note: don;t believe a mechanic if he says compressor bearing can't be replaced)
8. To remove dashboard and a whole lot of other stuff to change cooling coil + misc labour $390



I was awed by the fact that the factory fitted cooling coil lasted 10 years, and was still working.....but decided to retire it and get a new one instead. Labour charge is fair since there's a whole lot of work involved and the mech and his workers need to make a decent profit.


Naidu is methodical in his work and transparent about what needs to be changed and the cost of doing so + alternatives one can try.

He also installed a new fuel filter (bought it myself from Bavarian Auto for RM33) and it makes a difference as I can feel the car is more responsive with clean fuel surging into the 325's six burners.


BTW, if anyone is interested in Treo 650 smartphone, word from the local retailers is that it will arrive on our shores before CNY, and is expected to sell for RM2,400-RM2,600. Looks like a gadget I'd like to own.

 

[NumberTWO]

""fuel filter (bought it myself from Bavarian Auto for RM33)""

damm...anyone knows if there is a difference between 325 and 328's fuel filter? I paid 75 to one of my mech..!?

 

[ICEMAN 68]

monthly oil change :- NASA II semi syn - RM 70
NASA engine treatment X2 - RM 60


early OCT 2004 - RM 130
Early NOV 2004 - RM 70
early DEC 2004 - RM 130
early JAN 2005 - RM 70
early Feb 2005 - RM 130

total spent so far = RM 530 /=

That's all i do to keep my baby smooth as SILK

 

[ozone]

Did this today.
E36 post 96 kidney grill and apron - RM 600
Labour and spray painting - foc.

 

[Daredevil]

Originally posted by ICEMAN 13@Jan 28 2005, 11:09 AM
monthly oil change :- NASA II semi syn - RM 70
NASA engine treatment X2 - RM 60


early OCT 2004 - RM 130
Early NOV 2004 - RM 70
early DEC 2004 - RM 130
early JAN 2005 - RM 70
early Feb 2005 - RM 130

total spent so far = RM 530 /=

That's all i do to keep my baby smooth as SILK

WHAT? You change your engine oil EVERY month ah????? I've heard there are pros & cons doing that.... :blink: . Then do you change your oil filter each time you change engine oil? Since your oil is only 1 month old, can the old one be re-used since it's still considered 'non-contaminated'??

 

[Vanquish]

ICE,

Changing your engine oil every 5000 km or what ? Maybe I shud try doing the same for my 3er ... That's almost 8 litres of engine oil every month ... Lovely !!!

Cheers,

 

[flash]

Originally posted by Vanquish@Jan 29 2005, 10:07 PM
ICE,

Changing your engine oil every 5000 km or what ? Maybe I shud try doing the same for my 3er ... That's almost 8 litres of engine oil every month ... Lovely !!!

Cheers,

Changing of oil every month? Even if I were to use semi-synth... it is OUCH!

ICE, you must be an OPEC member... :lol:

 

[Vanquish]

Flash-san,

Your priority list is getting shorter, ne ? Leather seats and then on to your HiFi, ne ? Velly good. Hehehehehe !!!

 

[flash]

Originally posted by Vanquish@Jan 31 2005, 12:31 PM
Flash-san,

Your priority list is getting shorter, ne ? Leather seats and then on to your HiFi, ne ? Velly good. Hehehehehe !!!

Hai ya, someone is monitoring me....

 

[c-square]

I think ICE travels a good deal every day, thus every month he may be clocking about 5000km, which is time for an oil change.

 

[ICEMAN 68]

well DD yup i've been changing my engine oil every month as mainly due to a high mileage clocking factor and also to maintain a healthy engine compression..... If you notice my lifters are going hay wire and there are several had recommended me for a TOP Overhaul but then there was this particular Sifu that told me about this matter.....

So far i've clocked 20K over upon this period to test the efficiency of this practice ... and hell it's paying off good...

as for the oil filter ,i've only changed it regularly during the first 3 months as there was lotsa carbon composits that was build up there ..... once after the 3rd month you may be able to see that ya oil filter will be clean and then you can change ya oil filter at every 2nd or 3rd oil change......

Well i'm doing this is mainly to enhance my engine durability and also to avoid a large amount of carbon building up in my engine as what they say that, BMW Engines can withstand till 10K and then only service is a pure crap... i think this formula is only for those new cars clocking about 120K ~ 150K and after that every thing will be falling apart and thats where you may be encountering one of the most famous problem ENGINE OVER HEATING due to burn gasket or the cooling system screwed up...

Try feeling the drained engine oil when you perform ya service ...how does it feels like .... like water and sand right ?? so what does it shows when you feel the sand thinggy in the oil .... that's the carbon composits and the water feeling is the voscosity that's been fully used.... ....

Note : have you notive that it only takes about 5 days or so and when you check ya dip-stick you may experince that the new engine oil that you've change is already turning BLACK !!

Note : this is only a personal experince or just my 2 cent comment....


c-sqyare :- i don't travel that much...even if i've clocked 500 km a month too i must change it no matter what ...

flash :- ke ke i'm not an o.p.e.c member but then that's my preference as to avoid visiting a mechanic always or having a break down frequenly...

Vanguish :- well it's up to individual as you may follow this method for the first 30~45 days and then later once you see a healthy engine you may then opp to 60 days or so ....

 

[Carling]

New year AngPau for my UDM:

Radiator (BEHR) - RM550
Coolant (ori) - RM25
Alternator belt (conti-Tech) - RM16
UDM plate holder - RM76
Labour - FOC cos DIY. Parts bought from BA (SS2)

Total: RM667.00

5 lit ATF (ori) + 2 pcs gasket + 1 filter + Labour = RM300
Timing sensor - RM300
Water Pump (Metal) - RM140
Seal - RM5 (??)
Termostat - RM38
Radiator cap - RM45
Coolant (ori) - RM26
Labour - RM30

Total: RM884.00

Serviced by M-Speed (USJ).

Grand Total: RM1551.00 (wow...hard..man)


Before CNY already infected wallet cancer. Got to cut cost on the Ang Pau contribution during CNY.

 

[affan66]

My turn.
Serviced at Naidu PJ (The aircond guy).

1 belt tensioner - RM120
1 set O-ring - RM10
1 compressor pulley bearing - RM59
Top up oil and AC gas - RM40
Labor - RM60

Total - RM289.

Brought car to Naidu's early morning. Stuck in PJ/Sunway/USJ jam. Removed compressor for servicing. Went to USJ with no AC. Sweating like mad. Jam like hell. @#%!#$@#$!@.

Back at Naidu's at 4pm. Raining!! Oh my.
Was it worth it? Oh yes. The aircond is realy nice now and the engine is purring when the compressor is on. Idle also spot on 700rpm.