e36 parts & maintenance

[Crymson]

Just collected 328i from workshop after replacing coolant reservoir and flushing. Cost me RM88.00 incldg deionised water. So total bill came to RM 338. Checked headers to find all's well, no warping [phew] at all, so I was fortunate, very fortunate.

Coolant reservoir? Is that the coolant expansion tank? How much was it?

 

[SarJeePekAi]

Coolant Expansion Tank was bought for RM150 fyi. Now to wash the car......

 

[LCP]

You lucky Penang-Kia, cheap to do it in PG cos over here in Klang Valley it costs RM30 per leg and not RM25 for all!

Fuyoh, really ah? Might as well buy a new interior trim panel if all legs are broken and need to change them all...

 

[SarJeePekAi]

Horror of Horrors!
B4 washing car I opened bonnet to check for stains and discovered that
the fan housing near the coolant expansion bottle was carcked and the bleed
valve surround was also damaged, sheeeeeeeeet!
Took it back to the workshop and showed the owner the damage. He was kool
and just called the parts supplier to send over the replacement items. Dont worry
he said, no charge for this. What a relief!
Went there at noon today and watched as mechanic replaced items, the style he used was more like a gorilla handling unripe chempadak! No sense of care nor style.... more like a fumbling rapist! Glad it was all over and now to clear up the messy stains at home,under the shade of my front porch....

 

[wednesh]

hi all....need help....i come from kedah alor star ,i m searching for a e36 sharkfin antena...but hard to get it at here...so someone here can help to find it for me???

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[megatniza]

Bro ,
Alor Star dont have "Brothers" or "One Stop" accessory store ? What about SP ?
But then again those sold by these chain are universal type , you need to do some sandpapering to fit our curves .

Good luck !

 

[Crymson]

Latest bill

8.1.08 - Bavarian AutoWorks
Spark Plug Bosch plus labor - RM129

15.1.08 - M Speed
To rectify leakages, include labor
Oil sump gasket - RM250
Oil filter housing - RM90
Valve cover gasket and 15 pcs seal - RM250
Radiator expansion tank - RM220
Fan cover (the one on top of radiator, connection to the expansion tank) - RM180
Coolant change - RM52
TOTAL - RM1042
*RM600 cheaper than what the top workshop quoted.

 

[kitwhizz]

Lads & Lasses,

This is my first posting based on maintainance and parts thread as i just got hold of my 328 not too long ago.

Impact 1

15/01/08

Purchased at BA

1.O-ring RM3.00
2.Connect Flange RM100.00
3.Profile gasket RM5.00
4.Expand Rivet RM2.00
5.BEHR Radiator RM610.00
6.Brake Pads(Textar)F RM115.00
7.Brake Pads(Jurid)R RM 95.00
8.Colant Level Sensor RM100.00
9.Anti-Freeze 1.5L RM25.00

Total = RM 1055

16/01/08

Purchased at BA

1.Oil Filter RM23.00
2.Plastic Nut RM4.00
3.Handbrake shoes RM70.00
4.Window guide Frnt RH RM165.00
5.Lock Clip RM3.00
6.Sill RDL/Black RH & LH RM140.00

Total = RM 405

18/01/08

Purchased & Serviced at MTech Auto Centre

1.CAP E/TES RM25.00
2.Radiator Bracket RM50.00
3.Air Filter RM52.00
4.Thermostat RM75.00
5.Water Pump RM185.00
6.Fan Blade RM190.00
7.Wheel Bearing RearX2 RM190.00
8.Sway Link support X2 RM150.00
9.Auto Gearbox Gasket RM42.00
10.Brake Disc(Brembo) Rear X2 RM270.00
11.Brake Disc Skimming Frnt RM60.00
12.NGK Spark Plug X6 RM90.00
13.Engine mounting X2 RM290.00
14.Gearbox mounting X2 RM90.00
15.Auto Filter RM55.00
16.Brake Sensor X2 RM56.00
17.Engine Oil(United) RM102.00
18.Auto gearbox Oil RM85.00
19.Brake Oil RM25.00
20.Axel Oil RM45.00
21.Labour RM650.00

Total = RM2777

Grand total as for today = Rm4237

All those BMW junkies here...please do comment based on the detailed pricing above.Just my taught, i feel the labour is bit too high...and im really anxious to meet you guys up. do furnish me with the information on the time and date you guys are gathering.Thanks buddies.

 

[Crymson]

Lads & Lasses,

This is my first posting based on maintainance and parts thread as i just got hold of my 328 not too long ago.

...

17.Engine Oil(United) RM102.00

I think the price about right. Btw, What is United engine oil and what it's viscosity, 10w40, 5w40?

 

[infinityKL]

Air Cond KOMPRESSOR>>>>DOWN!!!26/01/08

Labour: RM100.00
- to change a re-furbished A/C Compressor
- to renew a A/C receiver drier
- to top up A/C compressor fluid and gas

PARTS:
-A/C compressor-refurbished *3 months warranty only RM680.00
-A/C receiver drier RM125.00
-A/C compressor fluid and gas top up RM80.00
-H/Brake spring RM40.00

TOTAL: RM1025.00

The ride is pretty quiet and coooool now!!

cheers...:top:

 

[8080pbmw]

Just collected 328i from workshop after replacing coolant reservoir and flushing. Cost me RM88.00 incldg deionised water. So total bill came to RM 338. Checked headers to find all's well, no warping [phew] at all, so I was fortunate, very fortunate.

dude,
deionized water(DI water) are aggressive in nature as all it's ion have been removed by ion exchange resin. it'll attack even low grade stainless steel. don't fill with DI water!! Reverse Osmosis(RO) water is what you should fill if you want the"cleanest" inert water.
just my 2 sens.:wink:

 

[8080pbmw]

Cost Of Ownership For Year 2007 ( E36 M52B28 1997 )

• 31-Jan-07 Head Lamp Motor (used) RM70.00 + labour
• 16-May-07 Step Board Clip RM3.00 , spark plug from fellow forumer RM200.00 , labour to install spark plug RM35.00. Total: RM239.75(with tax)
• 18-May-07 Dyno run at Nothern Garage RM100.00 (group dyno)
• 5-July-07 Engine Mounting RM160.00x2, Gear Box Mounting RM48x2, Front Left Wheel House Plastic RM140.00 , Hose Clip RM4 x3, ATF 1 liter for the additional ATF cooler RM29.00, used ATF cooler from Lionel RM250.00, Belt Pulley RM85.00, Belt Tensioner Absorber RM158.00. Labour to rebuilt Alternator RM105.00, Labour to change mountings, wheel house plastic,belt pulley,alternator,2nd ATF cooler RM180.00 Total: RM1388.25(with tax)
• 13-Sept-07 Fully Synthetic Engine Oil RM140.00x2, Coolant RM17.50x2, Expansion Tank 205.00, Coolant Sensor RM110.00, Hose Clip RM3.50, Rubber Mounting RM30.00, Brake Light Bulb RM5.00x2, Oil Service + Safety Check (RM38.00)+ Labour for above RM80.00. Total: RM842.40(with tax)

• 24-Dec-07 Top up aircon gas RM45.00

Grand Total For 2007 RM 2685.40 ( not inclusive ICE upgrade:rock

 

[8080pbmw]

decided to fix the leaking radiator. first bill for 2008

• Thermostat 71 deg.C version ( existing 92 deg.C) RM48.00
• Thermostat Flange /Manifold ( decided to change as it color has faded which is a early warning sign that it may crack soon ) RM120.00
• Bottom Radiator Hose ( since new , 10 year already ) RM55.00
• Top Radiator Hose ( never change since new too ) RM48.00
• Thermostat Flange/ Manifold gasket RM6.00
• Thermostat O-ring RM5.00
• BMW Original 1.5L Coolant RM30.00
• Aircon Micro Filter RM58.00
• Labour to repair + clean radiator ( lucky only O-ring on side cover that leaks ) RM60.00
• Labout to dismantle + replace radiator, thermostat+manifold, top and bottom radiator hoses RM120.00
• wheel lock nut cover FOC

Total : RM556.00 (with tax) :top:
chat with gentleman with wide body white E39 530i + ///M5 body kit....priceless


PS: next service ATF due for chance and also to rebuilt steering rack (slight oil traces around steering colume)

 

[infinityKL]

1/02/2008 - NOISY BEARING'S

Labour: RM140.00
- to renew spark plugs 0.6
- to renew alternator roller bearing 0.8
- to renew tensioner bearing
- to renew top main alternator roller bearing

Parts:
- Beru Platinum Spark Plugs RM240.00
- Alternator Roller Bearing RM68.00
- Top Main Alternator Roller Bearing RM98.00
- Tensioner Bearring RM168.00

TOTAL: RM711.00

"gong xi fa chai"....cheers:rock:

 

[kitwhizz]

Quote:
Originally Posted by kitwhizz
Lads & Lasses,

This is my first posting based on maintainance and parts thread as i just got hold of my 328 not too long ago.

...

17.Engine Oil(United) RM102.00

I think the price about right. Btw, What is United engine oil and what it's viscosity, 10w40, 5w40?

The viscosity is 20w50.United oil is a brand of oil from USA.

 

[chairoger]

Quote:
Originally Posted by kitwhizz
Lads & Lasses,

This is my first posting based on maintainance and parts thread as i just got hold of my 328 not too long ago.

...

17.Engine Oil(United) RM102.00

I think the price about right. Btw, What is United engine oil and what it's viscosity, 10w40, 5w40?

The viscosity is 20w50.United oil is a brand of oil from USA.

So cheap ah. Normally my engine oil alone would be double of that price.

 

[SarJeePekAi]

Oy 8080,
you sure ornot? about this Deionised air?
shiver me timbers!
nearly kena pre-bypass shivers!
gonna replace with my own elken RO air
next week.
muchos gracias for the pre-nuklear warning.
enjoy the holidays & red packets.

 

[SarJeePekAi]

modem problem la,soli guys

 

[Crymson]

Ok guys, here is an update on my expenses( sorting out my documents for tax purposes):-

(1)13.4.2007(79895km)

INSPECTION 2 - servicing RM711

VANOS REPAIR KIT RM220

ABSORBERS RM1636

THERMOSTAT

FAN CLUTCH RM520

WEAR & TEAR ITEMS RM1699
MODIC RM45

LABOUR RM810
MISC RM300

TOTAL RM6062


(2) 7.5.2007 PAINTING

Total RM4013

(3) 30.5.2007 (80430km)

TOTAL RM7187.50


(4) 5.6.2007 (Brakes & Tyres)

Total RM1751

(5) 22.6.2007 (Tie Rod)

Total RM420

(6) 29.6.2007(Axle Oil Leak)

Total RM286

(7)8.9.2007(87125km)

OIL SERVICE

Total RM178.40(excl oil)

Grand Total RM334.40

(8)30.9.2007 (96017km)
Tyre Alignment & Balancing RM30

(9) 19.11.2007
Cobra Alarm Service RM20

(10)19.11.2007
Arm Rest + Installation RM 835

(11)28.11.2207
Tail Pipe Extension RM231.56

(12) 21.12.2007
Safety Check/Inspection @ AB Pg RM163.80
BMW Coolant 1.5 l RM28.64

Hi anxious

If you don't mind PM or posting. Where did you do your service? Price looks reasonable.

 

[anxious]

Crymson,

I did it in Chu Seng Auto repairs Pg. Most of the Pg guys go to him. In fact he is considered expensive here. Not much choice in Pg. He is quite reliable. My only complain was when he failed to detect the cracked cylinder head issue b4 I purchased the car when I sent it to him for inspection. Other than that I think he has done a pretty decent job for me.