e36 parts & maintenance

[infinityKL]

Which part is this bro?

the part that connects ur steering wheel to the steering rack..

pelicanparts ada gambar...

 

[enkil]

I always source my own parts and the saving is a lot. Got to know a new shop last week when i visited a RoadShow at Paramount Garden, PJ. The shop name is Global Parts Specialist S/B and i got the their contact no: 03-78773755. Look for Ah Boon , he is very helpful.

Thanks.. Will compare the prices with Bavarian Auto.

 

[enkil]

the part that connects ur steering wheel to the steering rack..

pelicanparts ada gambar...

Oic thanks... So u changed it because of too much freeplay issit? Those parts that are connected has rubber bushings rite.

 

[gtrviper]

hi guys... newbie here.... so on average how much u all spend to service a e36 6 pot?

 

[infinityKL]

aiyo, this thread in japanesse ka?

 

[enkil]

hi guys... newbie here.... so on average how much u all spend to service a e36 6 pot?

Hi, please browse thru this thread. Plenty of info inside. :top:

 

[saintdagon]

hey guys,where is mircofilter located and what is their function,i saw so many people in this thread posted that they replace their microfilter,but my mechanic told me that my 97 e36 do not have a microfilter,need advice on how often to change them too thanks guys in advance!

 

[infinityKL]

located under dashboard.. behind OBC..

 

[initialM]

hey guys,where is mircofilter located and what is their function,i saw so many people in this thread posted that they replace their microfilter,but my mechanic told me that my 97 e36 do not have a microfilter,need advice on how often to change them too thanks guys in advance!

Better change mechanic la if he doesn't know the microfilter.:listen:

 

[astroboy]

Can use this DIY guide? Its from a left hand drive though..

http://users.ids.net/~thompson/bmw/microfilter.html

 

[Prinze]

My first ever bill on my new old UDM, all done today:

From Bavarian Auto:
BMW Front Bonnet Plaque - RM 53
Back windscreen Strip Cover - RM 120 (top and sides)

Done in Mspeed:
Castrol Full Synthetic 4L and oil filter - RM 220
Air Filter (old one broken into pieces) - RM 50

Also did a thorough undercarriage and engine check some things noted that needs to be refreshed:

Oil Sump Gasket (leaking black oil)
Petrol Filter (wear and tear)
Fuel Pump
Inner Ball Joint
Outer Ball Joint
Most/all bushes
Link Rod
Side Rod
Engine Mounting
Fan Belts
Accelerator Cable
Air Hose
Water Pump
Thermostat
F & R Absorbers set (Boge)

Was quoted approximately RM 5000 +- for all the above. Thing is, they quoted RM 1600+ just for the Boger absorbers. I've check with BA and the whole set cost about RM 1000 so the workmanship itself cost RM 600? I thought that is a little steep.

I've actually went to another place to check on 2nd quote. Anyone with any comments on the above?

 

[firdaus325]

My first ever bill on my new old UDM, all done today:

From Bavarian Auto:
BMW Front Bonnet Plaque - RM 53
Back windscreen Strip Cover - RM 120 (top and sides)

Done in Mspeed:
Castrol Full Synthetic 4L and oil filter - RM 220
Air Filter (old one broken into pieces) - RM 50

Also did a thorough undercarriage and engine check some things noted that needs to be refreshed:

Oil Sump Gasket (leaking black oil){ U MEAN BLACK OIL TU MINYAK HITAM KE.. HAHAHA engine oil la bang}
Petrol Filter (wear and tear)
Fuel Pump
Inner Ball Joint
Outer Ball Joint
Most/all bushes
Link Rod
Side Rod
Engine Mounting
Fan Belts
Accelerator Cable
Air Hose
Water Pump
Thermostat
F & R Absorbers set (Boge)

Was quoted approximately RM 5000 +- for all the above. Thing is, they quoted RM 1600+ just for the Boger absorbers. I've check with BA and the whole set cost about RM 1000 so the workmanship itself cost RM 600? I thought that is a little steep.

I've actually went to another place to check on 2nd quote. Anyone with any comments on the above?[/Q

hehe... broke your wallet ist? absober replacement workmanship for all 4 side should not b more than rm300. unless other extra thing to do.anyway.. good luck

 

[erdrag00n]

Hye Guys...im newbie here...
its gr8 dat i meet up wit dis forum.

i juz bought an e36 325 1992 for 27k at 09.09.09
yerp its a second hand and it need alot of work to be done.
and as for begining i started with aircond cuz its wasnt cool even if i put to full.

Aircond Service
Workshop : Castrol Service Centre Mentakab,Insdustrial Park
Formen : Ah Pang
Job : Air Filter : 150.00
Blower Flush : 200.00
Labour Work : 50.00
Total :400.00

and after that i've service my car for raya

Castrol Semi Synthetic Oil
Air Filter
Labour :RM10
Total : RM220

After raya the problem are beginning...(hehehe..Standard lor)

My car Keep on semput n the rpm are going lower than 1, if i switch on the aircond only the rpm will go to 1.5
even after tuning (rm30) it will only last for 3 days and after that will be semput again.
and sometime if i filling my tank full, some of the fuel will flew from the bleeding pipe(is it normal?)
im a newbie, really know nothing bout bmw.need info n guide(please....)

oh yeah..
forgot to tell, my car has done a few modification before i bought it.
1) Air intake- the air filter box has been remove n change with a air intake that design for japan car
2) Radiator- the spare tank has been remove and also modified to japan car.(some can say wira type radiator)
3) exhaust- has been change to a loud one. an original exhaust but something has been remove to make it louder.

i dunno wether to trust the formen or not. but i need some info before i've done the repairing.

 

[firdaus325]

Hye Guys...im newbie here...
its gr8 dat i meet up wit dis forum.

i juz bought an e36 325 1992 for 27k at 09.09.09
yerp its a second hand and it need alot of work to be done.
and as for begining i started with aircond cuz its wasnt cool even if i put to full.

Aircond Service
Workshop : Castrol Service Centre Mentakab,Insdustrial Park
Formen : Ah Pang
Job : Air Filter : 150.00
Blower Flush : 200.00
Labour Work : 50.00
Total :400.00

and after that i've service my car for raya

Castrol Semi Synthetic Oil
Air Filter
Labour :RM10
Total : RM220

After raya the problem are beginning...(hehehe..Standard lor)

My car Keep on semput n the rpm are going lower than 1, if i switch on the aircond only the rpm will go to 1.5
even after tuning (rm30) it will only last for 3 days and after that will be semput again.
and sometime if i filling my tank full, some of the fuel will flew from the bleeding pipe(is it normal?)
im a newbie, really know nothing bout bmw.need info n guide(please....)

oh yeah..
forgot to tell, my car has done a few modification before i bought it.
1) Air intake- the air filter box has been remove n change with a air intake that design for japan car
2) Radiator- the spare tank has been remove and also modified to japan car.(some can say wira type radiator)
3) exhaust- has been change to a loud one. an original exhaust but something has been remove to make it louder.

i dunno wether to trust the formen or not. but i need some info before i've done the repairing.

huhu.. prepare for the nitemare bro... cheap car will alwaz crate problem. thats the big issue, malaysian alwayz grab the cheap 1....

anyway u can pm me. mayb some guide from me will be usefull to you. since i drive same engine.

 

[saintdagon]

Better change mechanic la if he doesn't know the microfilter.:listen:

bro is microfilter same as the aircon filter?he did change the aircon filter though for RM75

 

[infinityKL]

27.10.09

1. Water Pump (OEM BMW Group) - $445
2. Fan Top Cover - $198
3. Labour - $120

Total - $763

 

[enkil]

27.10.09

1. Water Pump (OEM BMW Group) - $445
2. Fan Top Cover - $198
3. Labour - $120

Total - $763

Bro,

Is this the one with the plastic impeller?

 

[infinityKL]

Bro,

Is this the one with the plastic impeller?

mech gave me 2 options:

BMW Group (besi) - $445
Ruvill (plastic) - $285

:top:

 

[funnyman]

would anyone be interested in parts from america? I have this diagnostic computer here that you hook up to the ecu and it reads the fault codes and basically tells you whats going on with the engine and a couple of other parts as well. ive used it on my e36 and it works like a charm. I was just wondering if anyone would be interested in such a device. also the e36 has a problem with cooling. I was wondering how you guys deal with it? i mean do you guys all just put in performance radiators or what or do something else.

to koryong: where abouts are you located mate? coz you dun wanna run all the way to sunway for a fix up when youre in hartamas or something like that you know.

 

[pharoah]

help! e36 318i AFM problem

hi all,

I've been driving my e36 around for a few months now and I loved every second of it. Then it happened.

just 2 days ago, my car suddenly started dying on me at traffic stops and yesterday it got so bad that it dies when the car is in motion. Today's the worst, the car won't even start now.

took the car to BMW specialist shop yesterday and he said that that the problem was with the AFM (Air Flow Meter). he said that i could still drive but there'll be intermittent breakdowns. I'm like "wt...."

I'm a car idiot so if anybody out there would be so kind as to advise me on:
1. where i can buy (or if anybody reading has) a AFM. 318i, 97' M43
2. is it truly an AFM problem? could it be a hole in the tubing?

i'm a car idiot, really hope you guys can advise...