e36 parts & maintenance

[affan66]

c-square. the right side fuel pump is about that price. The left side fuel pump is much cheaper.
Note that there are two fuel pumps on the E36. One on the left (passenger side), one on the right (driver side). I paid RM630 for the right side fuel pump last year which I could have gotten around RM500 if not for a konked fuel pump on Merdeka Day.

 

[c-square]

Originally posted by affan66@Mar 17 2005, 11:29 PM
c-square. the right side fuel pump is about that price. The left side fuel pump is much cheaper.
Note that there are two fuel pumps on the E36. One on the left (passenger side), one on the right (driver side). I paid RM630 for the right side fuel pump last year which I could have gotten around RM500 if not for a konked fuel pump on Merdeka Day.

thanx for the clarification. k:

 

[samms]

My recent maintenance cost..
defects: engine difficult to start with and starter noisy/rough sound..

1. replace fuel pump for rm550
2. replace starter motor for rm585 (ol one repaired so many times)
3. replace brake lite switch for rm68
4. labour for rm 160

Before that, my ride was grounded for the whole week of CNY.. the engine started beautifully but could not maintained idle rpm.. after that found out the ICV has failed.. replace ICV with used one for rm400 (inclusive of diagnostic cost )..

Now things work perfectly..

 

[affan66]

BMW = break my wallet.

Pirelli Dragons, 225/45/17 all four. RM550/each Lim Tayar Setapak.
Also changed the valves, added nitros (nitrogen gas) and balancing.
Feels lighter when cornering than my previous F1 GSD-3(German). Must run-in first.

 

[e21jbk]

Noticed few drips of oil on the floor and decide to have it checked,

Converter Oil seal, RM 65
Flywheel Oil seal RM85,
Auto Trans Oil RM217,
Coupling RM115,
Labour RM250.

 

[vincent]

normal servicing


1. air filter rm68
2. oil filter rm35
3.service charge rm60
4. oil magnatec rm 78


total spend rm241.00

any comment i feel is abit expensive do you all think so.... any more option where to service

 

[BlueMixWhite]

Did my service recently...

Caltex Fully Syn...RM158
Oil filter................RM 38
Repair Leaking....RM 98
Labour................RM 68
Total ...................RM 362

Next day when to wash the car engine....huge problem started. Car kept on stalling....when air con is turn on.

Went to repair....... RM10.
Just using the comp to diagnose the problem and he change my clock light bulb for me too.

The previous owner sent it for inspection 2 last year, the bill came out to be close to RM4K at AB.

 

[vincent]

wah quite cheap la do so many things yet the labour is only 68.then mine service is expensive

 

[NumberTWO]

Vincent, if you are looking to just change oil/filter/sparks and pay less than 60, u can try DU tyres @ uptown..same row as Telekom DU..

 

[Donald]

Si fu, please advice on my bill, is it expensive? I spend almost 6K in 3 month since I got the car on Dec 04.



Get on 9/12/04
- Tyre change 9/12/04
Falken 215-45-17 ST115
RM 360 /pc
- Chamber Adjust RM 45
- Alignment RM 40
105000 KM

- Tyre Change 22/01/05
Falken 225-45-17 ST115
RM 420 / pc
110000 KM

AC Schnitzer Pedel RM 200
Tint Film RM 550

lubricant change on 1/2/05
KM 110840
Caltex Engine Oil RM 159 x 2
Oil Filter RM 35
Workmanship RM 40
Total RM 393

26-2-05 Services
1. Steering Rack R. Kit RM 255
2. Side Rod RM 332
2. Ball Joint - Long RM170
2. Ball Joint - Short RM124
1. Inlet Pressure Valve RM 331
1. Oil Sump Gasket RM 91
1. Filter Casing Gasket RM31
2. Steering Boot RM 51
2. Stabelizer Bush RM 66
1. Engine Mounting - Used RM 50
2. Stabelizer Rod RM 80
2. Exhaust O-Ring RM 39
1. P. Steering Oil RM 15
1. Pop Shart - Used RM 680
1. Wheel Alignment RM 25
1. Vane Pump - Used RM 350
1. To pump Bushes RM 80
1. Labour Charge RM 450
1. ACon Filter RM 65
TOTAL RM 3285

 

[vincent]

thanks number two

 

[Lee36328]

donald,

ur journey is just beginning...

set aside another 10-15k more to be safe...

 

[flash]

Originally posted by Lee36328@Apr 1 2005, 06:42 AM
donald,

ur journey is just beginning...

set aside another 10-15k more to be safe...

And your car will be just as good as new... shit, I have just about that much to go too with my babe... :beaten:

 

[Donald]

Lee,

Will do that, thanks.

 

[affan66]

today.
Jurid Brake pads (Front). RM170. Labor FOC.

 

[ACS325i]

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

 

[Lee36328]

Donald,

looks like u got a good low mileage machine there. treat it right and it will reward u immensely... neglect it, and it will bite u when u least expect it...

However, don't be unduly concerned... once you get ur 328 up to par, it actually costs very little to maintain it. I've gone for a few months without needing to do anything abt the car, and i actually started missing going to the workshop...

Just to share with you my experience, my 328 really came ALIVE after i fitted the lowered springs and performance shock absorbers, together with the front and back anti roll bars.... it totally removed the body roll during tight corners, enabling me to push it harder and harder... but watch out for that unpredictable tail! (understeer followed by snap oversteer)... Conti Sports Contact II also helped tremendously... delicious grip which squeals sexily when you challenge it by steadily increasing the turning angle.

By procuring this machine, you are embarking on a relationship with a seductive, demanding ($$$), but ultimately very SATISFYING sexy beast.... but that sexy butt likes to wiggle... careful... suggest u try it out at our Sepang track day this Apr 16...

Flash, u've got a very well maintained baby already... but since u've got such a high standard, gotta spend some dough to fulfill it... but it's worth it... after all, you get a couple of extra cubic capacity FREE by the previous owner (wink)...

 

[flash]

Originally posted by Lee36328@Apr 3 2005, 02:58 PM
Donald,

looks like u got a good low mileage machine there. treat it right and it will reward u immensely... neglect it, and it will bite u when u least expect it...

However, don't be unduly concerned... once you get ur 328 up to par, it actually costs very little to maintain it. I've gone for a few months without needing to do anything abt the car, and i actually started missing going to the workshop...

Just to share with you my experience, my 328 really came ALIVE after i fitted the lowered springs and performance shock absorbers, together with the front and back anti roll bars.... it totally removed the body roll during tight corners, enabling me to push it harder and harder... but watch out for that unpredictable tail! (understeer followed by snap oversteer)... Conti Sports Contact II also helped tremendously... delicious grip which squeals sexily when you challenge it by steadily increasing the turning angle.

By procuring this machine, you are embarking on a relationship with a seductive, demanding ($$$), but ultimately very SATISFYING sexy beast.... but that sexy butt likes to wiggle... careful... suggest u try it out at our Sepang track day this Apr 16...

Flash, u've got a very well maintained baby already... but since u've got such a high standard, gotta spend some dough to fulfill it... but it's worth it... after all, you get a couple of extra cubic capacity FREE by the previous owner (wink)...

Thanks bro lee... but last week my babe decided to be a little horny again. The horn kept blaring on and on... thank got I did not become a road rage victim...

Anyway, my mechanic had taken my steering wheel and horn assembly apart and serviced the whole bloody thing. Now no problem... FOC. k:

Watch this space... rims on the agenda. I have got to control the happy tail. Getting a bit hairy in the wet. :beaten:

 

[wildz]

Hi all, this is my first post here. Just wondering if anyone can direct me to the best outlet to get new centrebox's for my E36. Seems that it's busted and making some noises but most people have directly me back to Auto Bavaria to get it. Have tried Jaafar in Sunway but they don't have any stock. Can someone help me out by telling me whereelse I can get it and how much should it cost? I know I will need 2 of it.

Also, can I check with anyone where to also get the original bulbs for my taillights? I've recently changed the bulbs but since I'm not using the originals I constantly get the taillight failure message. Any advice here on what bulbs should I use and how much do they cost.

Thanks for any help. Appreciate all the info I can get.

 

[Oris318]

Dear All,

The damages to my bill were as follows:

1. ATF Flush and Fluid Change = RM209
2. Engine Oil (5 litres) = RM150
3. Oil Filter = RM35
4. Spark Plugs = RM65
5. Battery = RM230
6. Power Steering Rack =RM1,350
7. Power Steering Fluid = RM35
8. Labour = RM70

Total Damage = RM2,144 :cry:

I am quite new to all these, and need advise from you experts. After I have replaced the power steering rack, does the steering suppose to be tight at the current moment? It's very tight (need to manoeuvre with 2 hands) when exiting from parking lot. Please advise..... Thanks in advance..