e36 parts & maintenance

[nando]

if my 328 use timing chain...when i have to change? anyone did?

 

[SkyEvo]

Aircond service.

Finally my turn has come. Went to have aircond cooling coil & compressor change at Bagan Ajam, Butterworth on Wed 7 April 2010. Below are total damages..

1.E36 compressor (recond) - RM 550
2.E36 cooling coil (aluminium) - RM450
3.Expansion valve - RM130
4.Receiver drier - RM135
5.Refill gas (R134a) + labour charges - RM350

TOTAL = RM1615 :stoned:

is it expensive guys?:39:

wish that I stay in KL..can go to Naidu instead :23:

 

[enkil]

Last week's routine visit to Optimum, Kayu Ara.(Ah Fai)

Service,

Own oil castrol edge 10w/60 and filter.
1. Labour - Rm60+30 for changing brake pads.
2. Rear brake pads - rm205.(texstar)
3. On order engine radiator hose top rm200, bottom rm150 due expanded oledi.

Labour inclusive of engine chemical cleaning+air filter wash and oiling and all necessary inspection. 46 point i think heheheh

Happy with the workmanship.

 

[ELnino]

Last week maintenance for my 328 :

item bought at Bavarian Auto

1. Fan Blade RM192
2. Plate Base (center) RM72
3.Oil Filter RM36
4.Spark Plug RM20x6
5. Air filter RM55
6. Brake Pad front RM240
7. BMW emblem logo RM50
8. Tool Box Screw Plug RM10
9. ATF oil RM36 x 6
10. Castrol engine oil 4 litre x 2 = RM38x2
11. Jetco Gearbox RM 1.5k including installation

 

[infinityKL]

wow ur Gb very cheap ler..

 

[ELnino]

hahaha...jetco 5 speed from halfcut bro...yaa...it is a cheap gb...if ZF...cannot get that price...a bit higher...

another item bought today :

1. Waterpump RM125
2. Thermostat RM35
3. Rubber Boot ( air hose to alternator) RM55

all at bavarian auto

 

[JMA]

hai all sifu
i need help and suggestion, my car got tapping noise at engine after i change my engine oil.. can any body explian me how to dissolve this problem.

 

[initialM]

hai all sifu
i need help and suggestion, my car got tapping noise at engine after i change my engine oil.. can any body explian me how to dissolve this problem.

Bro yr Q is very general, pls provide details ie engine & oil type (viscocity) used.
Where u did yr engine oil change?

 

[infinityKL]

not enough redlining..

 

[loafer]

hai all sifu
i need help and suggestion, my car got tapping noise at engine after i change my engine oil.. can any body explian me how to dissolve this problem.

Could be tappet noise due to the new oil being too thin.

 

[kgb]

sunflower oil is not suitable for BMW engines. Make sure source of your oils is reputable one, than double check again.

 

[ICEMAN 68]

my list of engine makeover

2009
1) weicher front strut bar
2) Racing dynamics F&R Anti roll bar
3) Bosch blower motor
4) AC expanion valve
5) AC drier
6) AC micro filter
7) Gear lever bush
8) Gear lever shifter bush
9) Gear lever shifter cover
10 ) engine mounting
11) Original Flywheel oilseal
12) Top exhaust manifold gasket
13) Bottom exhaust manifold gasket
14) Vanos gasket
15) used vanos repair kit
16) inlet gasket
17) Thermostat + O-ring
18) Oil filter Housing gasket + O-ring
19) Semy SYN engine oil 10W 40 Silver
20) Oil filter
21) Spark plug
22) Oil sum gasket
23) Water pump
24) Engine belt
25) AC belt
26) Power steering container
27) Used M52 valve cover
28) Rear pipe flange
29 ) Rear pipe gasket
30) Gear lever welding work
31) dashboard bulbs
32) Fuel hose
33) Manual 85W90 Trans fluid
34) Long shaft center bearing
35) Valve cover gasket
36) Clutch master pump
37) Clutch piping
38) used glove box
39) Brake fluid DOT 4
40) Auto dex III transmission fluid
41) R134a full re-fill
42) Pedal bush
43) Flywheel bearing
44) AC tensioner

 

[ICEMAN 68]

after the run-up 1st service 2009

1) Fully Syn Engine oil ( TOTAL ) 10W50 Gold
2) BMW original filter
3) Fan blade
4) BMW original coolant
5) Air bellow

2010 new items

1) Fully syn engine oil ( TOTAL ) 10W50 Gold
2) BMW original oil filter
3) Vanos oil pipe
4) front top mount
5) Front ABS Damper
6) Rear ABS damper
7) Rear ABS tube
8) fog lamp bulb H1 12V 55W

 

[ysoon226]

Hi guys,
My regular mechanic moved to a new workshop recently so I went to see him during my last service.
Done:-
10W40: RM96
Oil Filter: RM 38
A Pair of Front Bonnet Absober: RM170
Left side lower arm ball joint-short: RM 185
Labor: Rm30

Total:RM 519.

It's that a reasonable price? Pls give ur verdict
Thanks.

 

[kelvinjb]

Found in JB for E36 318i M43

TRW Disc Rotor : Front RM110, Rear RM 105
TRW Front Brake Pad : RM 130
TRW Rear Brake Pad : RM110

New Radiator : RM550 (Can't remember the brand)

 

[r37720]

DrG Bill

I also want to list my bill for E36 maintenance

1. 18 BBS replica RM2300
2. 4 x 912 18" tyre @ RM480 each = 1920
3. Front m tech bumber, rear M3 bumper, 2 door M3 side skirt RM2000
4. Tinted RM700
5. Boot spoiler = RM400
6. lips and splitter = RM410
7. Spray paint - yellow diamond = RM3000
8. Rear bearing @ RM85/pc x 2 + RM150 labour = RM320
9. Radiator side (plastic portion) RM220
10 Accelerator cable RM180
11. Transmission oil pls filter RM220
12 Second hand front lowered spring RM300
13. Aircond blower motor plus micro filter RM520

 

[Rainracer]

Back tracked over 40 pages but can't find info on oil pump. Just wondering any sifu has replaced their engine oil pump before? If so, how much does it cost for a new one?

 

[loafer]

Back tracked over 40 pages but can't find info on oil pump. Just wondering any sifu has replaced their engine oil pump before? If so, how much does it cost for a new one?

Are you talking about the one inside the engine? Item No.1 on the diagram in the link?

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=CD12&mospid=47447&btnr=11_1276&hg=11&fg=30

Honestly I don't know anyone who have had issues with this. The oil pump is pretty strong unit, although the one fitted into M52 engine tends to be a little weak if you ask me. M52 tend to get oil starvation hence the "tepet" sound problem. It's normal though and from what I researched it isn't actually harmful to the engine.

 

[Rainracer]

Are you talking about the one inside the engine? Item No.1 on the diagram in the link?

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=CD12&mospid=47447&btnr=11_1276&hg=11&fg=30

Honestly I don't know anyone who have had issues with this. The oil pump is pretty strong unit, although the one fitted into M52 engine tends to be a little weak if you ask me. M52 tend to get oil starvation hence the "tepet" sound problem. It's normal though and from what I researched it isn't actually harmful to the engine.

I am not too sure actually but my research on the web tells me its the item you are refering to. I'll have to recheck with my mechanic again because he told me that the engine oil pump has worn out as the oil pressure is weak. Was thinking of ordering it from Singapore but maybe I should reconsider since no Sifu has replaced this item before. Mine is a 325 so its a M50. Thanks for your feedback!

 

[loafer]

Just double confirm with your mech lor. If you need to replace it then might as well. Did you check how much the pump costs?

I'm actually trying to research to see if our engines can be retro-fitted with the M3 oil pump instead and also using the M3 oil pan. According to a friend the M3 oil pump is a stronger unit and the M3 oil pan actually has baffles in it that makes pick up of the oil easier. I'm not sure if it's worthwhile doing also since M3 parts would be more expensive.

Maybe some other sifu here can shed some light on the subject.