E46 Part and Service Cost II

[aidilj]

Thanks guys...I have changed tires from falken to nexen to michellin ps3 to good year assy 2. So it is not the tires.

I have changed to brand new original shocks, lower arm (twice due to wrong diagnostic), and rubber pad (the rear only), still the same. So now on bilstein b8 and eibach (loving it) but would prefer H & R.

Another question bro, do you keep the tyre dimension the same between changes? Just trying to rule out that your sidewall is okay.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=47

http://www.cadillacforums.com/forum...re-tramlining-follow-up-problem-resolved.html

sorry mods to trash this thread with other discussion. please move as necessary.

 

[advocates]

Tx bro for the link. I was advised by the tiremen to change my tires. So from 225/45/18 to 225/45/17. Then they said it is the directional tires, so i changed to PS3 and with 225/45/17. then they say it is the sidewall i.e profile too low (although 225/45/17 is the recommended size for the car) so I change to 215/50/17 (dam ugly but comfortable) still the same. So now have GY Assy2 with 225/45/17. love the tires!

 

[aidilj]

Tx bro for the link. I was advised by the tiremen to change my tires. So from 225/45/18 to 225/45/17. Then they said it is the directional tires, so i changed to PS3 and with 225/45/17. then they say it is the sidewall i.e profile too low (although 225/45/17 is the recommended size for the car) so I change to 215/50/17 (dam ugly but comfortable) still the same. So now have GY Assy2 with 225/45/17. love the tires!

Bro seems that you tried a lot of combi already.. hmmph. Mine tramlines as well, currently running 225/40/18 and tyres are somewhat stretched. Planning to go wider to reduce kerbing issue and taller hoping to reduce tramlining. Cheers.

 

[advocates]

higher profile (taller) tires will reduce tramline but wider tires aggravates it.

 

[aidilj]

Yup, hoping that my plan wont cancel each other completely and still provide positive result.

 

[damontwb]

You can hardly get a new steering rack. The one purpotedly sold as new for RM3k plus is actually recond from overseas, supposedly better quality compared to the units recond locally which can u cant around RM1 k plus with three months warranty. Alternatively you can get fro chop shop around RM1k with one week warranty.

I cant give you a warranty but what I am offering is actually better than warranty albeit only for 2 weeks. If after you install the steering rack and discover that your problem is not due to your steering rack, you can return the rack to me and I will refund you, For warranty to work, you need to show it is leaking or that it is damaged within the warranty period. For my offer, if you are not happy for whatever reasons, I will just bagi balik ur money.

I got the used steering rack from the mechanic at RM1.1 k

Hi Friend and UDm fellows:

Just to share I have recently repaired recon set e90 DCS active steering rack and ABS pump in one of the reliable workshop. Thumb up. It's 1-1 exchange with 6 month warranty. Really save me tons of cost of repair steering rack. Happy satisfied with the service.

Do give me a call 012 -202-8520 if you have face the identical technical issue or need more information. More than happy to meet up and recommend the workshop

Cheers.

 

[njunaidi77]

My E46 Service bill (cut throat or not?)...

Labour

Change engibe oil and filter RM 45
Change auto transmission fliud RM 80
Reset engine and auto transmission ????? RM 80
Replace mounting plate thermostat and joint
Change coolant and bleed system RM85
Replace idler pulley and fan belt

Wash body and vacuum FOC

Parts

Engine oil F1M Semi synth 15W50 (4L) RM 100
Engine oil F1M Semi synth 15W50 (1L X2) RM 50
Oil filter RM 34
O ring (x2) RM 6
Wiper shampoo RM 10
A/C dust filter RM 81
Auto transmission fluids (8L) RM 448
Auto filter RM 63
Auto gasket RM 56
Fan belt RM 63
Thermostart RM 294
Pulley RM 105
Join RM 98
Coolant RM 50
Mounting plate RM 245
Hose RM 133

TOTAL RM 2126

 

[yohannes]

Hey bro, here's mine that was just done last week.. there are a few items for comparison I guess :

5 litres(Mobil 1)Engine Oil 5W50 MYR 270.00
Oil Filter MYR 45.00
Radiator Breather Screw MYR 10.00
4 x Spark Plugs MYR 140.00
Engine Oil Sump Gasket MYR 155.00
Dipstick Seal Ring MYR 9.00
Auto Transmission Fluid MYR 392.00
Auto Filter MYR 78.00
Auto Gasket MYR 58.00
Front Brake Disc MYR 390.00
Front Brake Pads MYR 195.00
Front Brake Sensor MYR 39.00
Labour MYR 400.00
Top Up Air Cond Gas - FOC
Diagnostic Test - FOC
Service Tax MYR 24.00
Total MYR 2,205.00

 

[njunaidi77]

Hey bro, here's mine that was just done last week.. there are a few items for comparison I guess :

5 litres(Mobil 1)Engine Oil 5W50 MYR 270.00
Oil Filter MYR 45.00
Radiator Breather Screw MYR 10.00
4 x Spark Plugs MYR 140.00
Engine Oil Sump Gasket MYR 155.00
Dipstick Seal Ring MYR 9.00
Auto Transmission Fluid MYR 392.00
Auto Filter MYR 78.00
Auto Gasket MYR 58.00
Front Brake Disc MYR 390.00
Front Brake Pads MYR 195.00
Front Brake Sensor MYR 39.00
Labour MYR 400.00
Top Up Air Cond Gas - FOC
Diagnostic Test - FOC
Service Tax MYR 24.00
Total MYR 2,205.00

Seem mine is cheaper than yours... on the filter part..

 

[Alex5522]

Ini lah org ckp pakai BMW, bikin sikit sja bill mau ribu-ribu kwn LOL.............
Anyway thnks for both of you for the information cheers...
and do enjoy your rides.

 

[initialM]

Ini lah org ckp pakai BMW, bikin sikit sja bill mau ribu-ribu kwn LOL.............
Anyway thnks for both of you for the information cheers...
and do enjoy your rides.

Other Japs car pon ribu ribu gak but no feeling

 

[njunaidi77]

Other Japs car pon ribu ribu gak but no feeling

korek...korek...korekkk...............hahaha...

 

[Crymson]

Hi guys ...

3. Service radiator and replace top part RM295.00

Hi yohannes, hope you are reading this. What/where is the top part?

 

[ichi82]

shit..i got conned la by this wsyop..

Brake pad front =210
Brake pad rear = 230
sensor=160

Buggers marked up the price like nobody business

 

[Slips]

Done today at M Speed USJ... As written in the cashbill...
1pc fanbelt (original)
1pc fanbelt bearing
1pc fanbelt tensioner
Labour
RM450

1pc oil sump gasket
1pc oil filter housing kit
Labour
RM500

2pcs power steering hose
1pc power steering filter
1btl power steering oil
Labour
RM700

2pcs engine mounting + labour
RM380

2pcs lower control arm bush + labour
RM350

Total : RM2380.00

 

[Slips]

Saw on other threads seem like for the power steering part of the fix is double the price other bros paid.... Hmm.... Anyone know bout the rest?

 

[yohannes]

Hi yohannes, hope you are reading this. What/where is the top part?

Hey bro, Sorry but to be frank I am not quite clear . I only knew they took my whole radiator out and when it came back in it looked like a new one going in..

 

[badass_ck]

Today is my first day of owning an E46. As usual, went to work early and reached office at 615 am. I noticed the oil indicator popped up after refueling my car. Decided to let it be after reading the manual as it says i still can travel not more than 50km with the indicator on but i got panicked when i saw something was leaking.

So, i drove back to my dealer's affiliated service centre. They suspected prob on the oil level sensor. In addition, they also checked the coolant compartment as the indicator was on too. They replaced the sensor and:

Oil level sensor: RM 250
To suck air from the coolant compartment: RM 80
Credit card interest charge: 2%

Total: RM 336.60 on my first day of ownership!

 

[haywire]

Suck air from coolant compartment? You mean bleeding it?

 

[badass_ck]

err? honestly, i dont know but that's what i was told.