e36 parts & maintenance

[HaqimRashid]

Thank you Iceman 13.

Took the car to a mech, suspect the flywheel gasket too..:42: Have asked a friend in KL to get parts quotes for E36 service kits - Engine, Flywheel & Transmission.

will post the quotes here to compare..

Tried DIY on the rattling dash last nite. Concluded that i have to change it. - The bracket for the glove compartment has broken. Can't live with the rattling dash.. if i can, would have bought a saga long ago... hehehe..

Bro InitialM,

Will meet definately.. Need a brother to guide around. New in JB, Origin KL.

Thank you all. Appreciate it.:top:

 

[calvin3663]

Just services my E36....

Absorber Front: RM450 x 2
Absorber Rear: RM280 x 2
Linkage: RM90 x 2
Lower Arm Ball-joint (Front): RM96 x 2
Lower Arm Ball-joint (Rear): RM105 x 2
Lower Arm-bush: RM50 x 2
Steering Tie-rod: RM180 x 1

 

[calvin3663]

Forgot to mention the Workshop name...
BMWMB Auto Garage S/B [along MRR2]

 

[climenta]

Hi Guys,

I'm new to this forum and hoping that all of my elder brothers could advice me on rebuilding my E36. We just bought ourselves a bargain 95' 325 last Friday as my wife & i wanted to do this as our family project. Hopefully she doesn't scream when she see the bills. I have not checked the car throughly but here are the list of problems i have encountered so far:

Undercarriage
1. Steering Cover and Bush - Both sides
2. Lower Arm Bush - Both sides
3. Tie Rod End - Both sides
4. Engine Oil Sump Leaking
5. Gear Box Oil Sump Leaking
6. Holes in the exhaust pipes
7. Axle Oil needs replacing
8. Absorbers - All 4.

Exterior
1. Front Grill - Patah
2. Door Handle - Driver Side
3. Bodywork (Left side - Side skirt pecah, Front bonnet dented) & New Paint Job
4. All rubbers for the windows and doors

Engine Bay
1. Fuse Box Cover
2. Bonnet Cover
3. Relay for signal light - (Kaki relay dah patah)

Interior
1. OBC Display - What is the cost of one OBC unit from a Kedai Potong?
2. Air Cond Dial Panel - Can i convert using the digital from 328 model?
3. Rattling Glove Box
4. Carpets
5. Fuel gauge - sometimes it doesn't work.
6. Meter lighting (temp gauge) - gelap

From the OBC
The OBC shows the following checks:
1. Coolant Level
2. Brake Circuit
3. Washer Level

Issues:

1. The previous owner changed the coolant and engine oil before handing over the car to me. when i check, both (Washer & Coolant) are at the marked level. What's the issue here actually? is it the sensors?

2. The warning lights for the tranny went on every time i floored the throttle. After restarting the engine it will disappear. This happens everytime i floored the throttle. The warning light doesn't appear under normal driving conditions. What is the issue here? Is it the pressure regulator or because of the tranny oil leak?

I'm putting aside around 12k to rebuild the car to run in acceptable condition. Do you all think it is enough? The car is a bargain due to its condition. Also hoping that you all can recommend to me a few good and decent priced "kedai potong", part shops and mechanic in KL & JB.

Hoping to hear your comments and replies.

Hi there Haqim, welcome to the world of UDMs & also to the forum. Remember, try to focus on fixing the major issues 1st, the rest especially the aesthetics of your car can always wait. You need to settle all the issues with the undercarriage & the engine bay, then move towards the rest. Look around for bargain parts & trust me, you will come across quite a number of items. If it's a bargain, go for it coz there are many items which are already rare & difficult to find. Come join up whenever you're in KL, you need the help of friends to keep you going:top:

I started on the same journey as you to restore my ride a few years ago and my exterior still looks the same

 

[HaqimRashid]

Hi Climenta,

Thank you for the advise. I have the same intentions as well. Mechanical 1st and later moving towards the aesthetics. Have been in contact with InitialM and he has recommended a few workshop in JB - Thanks Bro. You've been really helpful.

Will be heading out to the specialist over the weekend to get the car diagnose especially the tranny. Need to have the feel on which item to work on first.

Where do you guys usually hangout in KL? It'll be great making new friends.

Thanks again.

Regards,

 

[chili e30]

anyway if anyone need stearing rack for e36 do let me know cause i have one for sell.

 

[ICEMAN 68]

anyway if anyone need stearing rack for e36 do let me know cause i have one for sell.

pls indicate you selling price plssss and some description of the rack ....TQ

 

[loafer]

Forgot to mention the Workshop name...
BMWMB Auto Garage S/B [along MRR2]

Opposite Tesco?

 

[climenta]

Hi Climenta,

Thank you for the advise. I have the same intentions as well. Mechanical 1st and later moving towards the aesthetics. Have been in contact with InitialM and he has recommended a few workshop in JB - Thanks Bro. You've been really helpful.

Will be heading out to the specialist over the weekend to get the car diagnose especially the tranny. Need to have the feel on which item to work on first.

Where do you guys usually hangout in KL? It'll be great making new friends.

Thanks again.

Regards,

Anytime bro, get my contact from InitialM when you meet up with him then you can call me if you're coming down to KL. On another note, make sure he takes you to a workshop instead of em fcukshops

 

[RCBL]

wanted to trade up to an E90 320d but work commitments caught up & got posted to d east of peninsula malaysia for 6 mths before I could sell my E36 318 (YR 1996). So send my ride to have the following done up & it jst amazes me wat little needs to be done to make her feel like a brand new car again;

1) Change Engine Ventilation Valve - RM212
2) Front Brake Pads (Ori) - RM276
3) Brake Sensor - RM30
4) Stabilizer bar rod - RM136 (per pair)
5) Engine mounting - RM270 (per pair) - best investment! Car feels like new!
6) Total Q7000 Engine Oil - RM96 - Engine runs smoother as compared to Magnatec
7) Ori Oil Filter - RM30
8) Labor - RM230 (including oil service indicator reset)

Total RM1280

Current FC: 52-55L for 460-480km (daily commute along Sprint Highway/Duta & Jln Tun Razak, so you can imagine d jam)

Will keep my gal for another 6 months before deciding next my course of action (find it really hard to part wit her)

 

[HaqimRashid]

Hi All,

Under recommendation from a fellow member, i finally sent my ride to BM Auto Garage in Permas Jaya, Johor last Saturday. A distance from where i'm staying. Small setup but clean. 8 out of 10 for hospitality.

After through diagnose of the car, i was advised to put aside about 20K ++ for rebuilding the car. increased my budget now to 22K max. List of works needed to be done as follows:

Handling

1. All rear bushing - BMW OEM parts. Also refurbishing the carriage since he has to take down everything.
2. All front bushing - BMW OEM parts.
3. New lower arms
4. New Steering Rack - BMW OEM parts. The current unit is leaking.
5. 4 Absorbers + Mounting
6. 4 New Dics and Pads
7. Axle Oil

Engine & Transmission:

1. Replace oil sum gasket
2. Replace flywheel gasket
3. Replace auto oil sum gasket + filter
4. Idling bearings
5. Cam Sensor
6. Crank Sensor
7. Coolant Sensor
8. Washer Sensor
9. Fuel Pump Sensor
10. Break Sensor
11. Transmission Oil

Cooling System
1. Water hoses
2. Coolant tank

Air Cond
1. Pipe insulation

Electronics
1. Perform checks on all Control Unit (apparently the diagnostic machine can't read any info from my baby's control unit) and ractify.

Exterior - Last
1. All rubbers (windows, doors)
2. Bodyworks
3. Paint Job (Alpine white if budget permits, if not i settle for BMW white)

Duration: 1 month.

Job starts: Today, 30th March 2010. My baby was sent yesterday evening.
Downpayment: 10K

Also, changed 2 brand new tires last saturday. Toyo C1S 225/40/18 for RM 620 a piece at a tyre shop opposite Balai Bomba Larkin. High comparing to the tyre price list in the forum.

Will key in the actual price list later on.

 

[initialM]

Haqim,

Saw yr car today at the workshop. mmmm 22k is not enuff bro if based on my "diagnostic" hehehe. But go slow bro important thing 1st.:top:

 

[deep3102]

Let the mayhem begin!! its all worth it bro~:top:

Hi All,

Under recommendation from a fellow member, i finally sent my ride to BM Auto Garage in Permas Jaya, Johor last Saturday. A distance from where i'm staying. Small setup but clean. 8 out of 10 for hospitality.

After through diagnose of the car, i was advised to put aside about 20K ++ for rebuilding the car. increased my budget now to 22K max. List of works needed to be done as follows...

 

[HaqimRashid]

Haqim,

Saw yr car today at the workshop. mmmm 22k is not enuff bro if based on my "diagnostic" hehehe. But go slow bro important thing 1st.:top:

Bro,

Any numbers won't be enough. Hehehe.. i would say, 70% - 80% of the budget would go on the mechanical & electrical..:top:

Sanjeev siap racun to get the M Bodykits.. Suka hati jer.. Hahaha..

 

[JMA]

hai haqim,

i also new in this forum, can i nkow more detail adrees where the workshop that you send bmw at johor coz i also want send my baby for services. my home at pasir gudang.haqim can i get you contact no for share infor..

Sifu initialM

I just buy 318.i e36 ringht now can u advice me where i need start to services and maintaince..problem that iget is
1) leaking at fly wheell ( what is RM)
2) leaking at hose power stearing ( what is RM)
3) leaking at oil filter block ( what is RM)
4) My streering like loose condition( cam rase longgar and not tight laa) What need to and RM
5) when i drive at bonggol-bonggol hear some noise( cam terhentak kuat) at front side it is come from my boose?? info i have change my absorber, boll join..Can you advice sifu
6) interior also have some noise when i drive at jalan lobang or bonggol.. actually what is make noise and what can i do ?
7) how i to maintain engine bay in goog condition( example monthly change engine oil.....) can u advice me

Hopeefull sifu can advice me about this matter..i need you help

 

[6622]

Broke my wallet on the 31st March 2010 :

Due to my ride tempeture slightly higher than normal:

1- New radiator (OEM): RM800.

2- New thermostat :RM80.

3- New water hose behind manifold: RM50.

4- Front Stablelizer bar bush (Lemforder) : RM40 x2: RM80.

5- Front Lower arm bush (R/L) (Lemforder) :RM80 x2 : RM160.

Labour:RM300.

Total: RM1400.

 

[initialM]

hai haqim,

i also new in this forum, can i nkow more detail adrees where the workshop that you send bmw at johor coz i also want send my baby for services. my home at pasir gudang.haqim can i get you contact no for share infor..

Sifu initialM

I just buy 318.i e36 ringht now can u advice me where i need start to services and maintaince..problem that iget is
1) leaking at fly wheell ( what is RM)
2) leaking at hose power stearing ( what is RM)
3) leaking at oil filter block ( what is RM)
4) My streering like loose condition( cam rase longgar and not tight laa) What need to and RM
5) when i drive at bonggol-bonggol hear some noise( cam terhentak kuat) at front side it is come from my boose?? info i have change my absorber, boll join..Can you advice sifu
6) interior also have some noise when i drive at jalan lobang or bonggol.. actually what is make noise and what can i do ?
7) how i to maintain engine bay in goog condition( example monthly change engine oil.....) can u advice me

Hopeefull sifu can advice me about this matter..i need you help

No need to call sifu lar I'm still learning myself. E36 318 maintenance is easy. I'll PM u my ctc & will try to help you. The workshop Haqim went is recommended by me. Congrat on yr newly bought E36. Its a good car even comparing to newer Japs model.
Only thing u should get 6 potter instead. hahaha. But never mind go wt yr budget & means. U may refer my UDM thread at showroom section on some idea on E36 318 maintenance.

 

[nando]

No need to call sifu lar I'm still learning myself. E36 318 maintenance is easy. I'll PM u my ctc & will try to help you. The workshop Haqim went is recommended by me. Congrat on yr newly bought E36. Its a good car even comparing to newer Japs model.
Only thing u should get 6 potter instead. hahaha. But never mind go wt yr budget & means. U may refer my UDM thread at showroom section on some idea on E36 318 maintenance.

where is this mech location bro...pm me also la bro..hehehe...e36 328 owner..hahaa:top:

 

[initialM]

where is this mech location bro...pm me also la bro..hehehe...e36 328 owner..hahaa:top:

300km away in JB lar hahaha

 

[nando]

kakakaka...ye lor :stupid: