E46 Part and Service Cost II

[swansonsz]

LOL, that sleepyhead would be me bro. I was on high fever (39.9 when measured later at home). Tak larat lah.
Almost fell down in Fai's office later too (not because after seeing the bill).

Haha it was you bro Seewai. Next time i will say hi bro. Nice car you have! Hope you are feeling better today bro.

 

[swansonsz]

07-01-2013
FINDINGS: When engaging bottom (feet) A/C vent at above 23degC, warm air can be felt coming through the duct. However, at lower temp than 23degC, air flow is cooler but not as cool as dashboard vent. This was tested with both dashboard & bottom vent engaged, AND ONLY bottom vent engaged. Both yield same result. In some cases where the engine is not yet warmed up, this condition is not apparent.
SOLUTION: Went to see the a/c expert, Naidu, to get his opinion, quotation and maybe setting up an appointment for a wkend fix if needed. Ended up fixing it there and then. Work started at around 5:45pm.

1. Replaced Receiver Dryer i.e. gas filter?- Taiwan made ($165)
2. Replaced Heater Water Valve - Bosch BMW Original ($428)
3. Flushed, Vacuumed, and refill air-cond compressor oil/gas ($140)
4. Labor ($90)
Total Damage = $823

Service was fast and attentive. Not too sure whether there is any improve in air-cond flow or temperature (before service, i was pretty happy with aircond "coldness"). Have to give it a few more days to see any improvement. Bottom vent seems to be slightly better but still not as cold as dashboard vent. Overall, service is commendable but not sure whether the above recommendations were necessary. FYI, my car's a/c system hasn't been services since production.

NEW FINDING: upon reaching home, after half a second the engine is switched off, there is a loud sound of some sort of valve closing coming from the center of engine. Never noticed this before. Could be a some side effect of the a/c servicing? I am not yet sure but am concerned. Will monitor for the next few days of this new finding .

28-12-2012
FINDINGS: This noise which always occur when the car's body is in twisting motion at slow pace i.e. going up/down a parking ramp, running over a bump at a slanted angle...etc. Found out the rear ARB clamps were slightly loose.
SOLUTION: Tighten loose clamp on rear stock ARB: RM20 (plus inspection on under carriage, bushings, engine bay, suspension etc. All found still ok hooray!)

 

[wingzee]

Nice sharing, swansonsz. I may have the same issue as well. How long does it take for the whole job to complete?

 

[Irelan Mjg]

Hi guys,

Wow...full of info in here, should have reg earlier. I'm with my E36 318i for 6 years and dont dare to joint BMW group coz thinking I only owned a small and old E36, 318i. Similar to E46, the car is superb. She's like a girlfriend, we love her, care her, solek kasi cantik..and i miss her already... I've sold here and i engaged with an E90 then..
Once having a BMW, u'll always want a BMW...

 

[swansonsz]

Nice sharing, swansonsz. I may have the same issue as well. How long does it take for the whole job to complete?

Bro Wingzee, just a little bit over an hour.

 

[Iceduke]

Latest damage:

ZF Power Steering Pump = RM 1,050 (bought from Suan Huat, the cheapest among the shops, even BA)
Washer fluid pump = RM 80 (vemo brand OEM?, from Bomin)

Labour = RM 300 (inclusive of the bips and bops such as clamps, AT selector seal, and other washers, Bomin)

car is much more responsive now with better pick up, perhaps the older PS pump was dragging my engine down, it mad a TAK TAK sound during idle. Now car Zooms Zooms better

 

[ibnuamzah]

Hi,

Would like to share the cost, mine is e46 318i 2.0:

radiator= RM850
plate exp. tank= RM200
thermostat at radiator= RM270
labour charge= RM80

Total= RM1400

Please comment on the price. Is it reasonable?

 

[nitedevil]

Seems like radiator and thermostat are on the high side. Last week I paid rm 155 for the thermostat

 

[anaksarawak]

Hi,

Would like to share the cost, mine is e46 318i 2.0:

radiator= RM850
plate exp. tank= RM200
thermostat at radiator= RM270
labour charge= RM80

Total= RM1400

Please comment on the price. Is it reasonable?

Did mine with lower parts cost but higher workmanship.... Total is the same

 

[jarance]

Latest damage:

ZF Power Steering Pump = RM 1,050 (bought from Suan Huat, the cheapest among the shops, even BA)
Washer fluid pump = RM 80 (vemo brand OEM?, from Bomin)

Labour = RM 300 (inclusive of the bips and bops such as clamps, AT selector seal, and other washers, Bomin)

car is much more responsive now with better pick up, perhaps the older PS pump was dragging my engine down, it mad a TAK TAK sound during idle. Now car Zooms Zooms better

The E39 power steering pump is slightly cheaper and can also be used for the E46. Direct plug and play.

 

[Iceduke]

The E39 power steering pump is slightly cheaper and can also be used for the E46. Direct plug and play.

alamak...didn't know...ish...thanks jarance....

 

[Iceduke]

Hi,

Would like to share the cost, mine is e46 318i 2.0:

radiator= RM850
plate exp. tank= RM200
thermostat at radiator= RM270
labour charge= RM80

Total= RM1400

Please comment on the price. Is it reasonable?

changed my rad for 550 (BEHR) but not termostat...labour was 100 I think.

 

[wingzee]

The E39 power steering pump is slightly cheaper and can also be used for the E46. Direct plug and play.

Is this the LUK or ZF one, jarance? Coz I think 4cyl ones using a different one compared to 6cyl?

 

[jarance]

alamak...didn't know...ish...thanks jarance....

I also did not know. The manager at BA told me that it can used. I bought and ask the workshop to install.
Being using it for almost a year now without much problem or issue.

 

[jarance]

Is this the LUK or ZF one, jarance? Coz I think 4cyl ones using a different one compared to 6cyl?

Yes it LUK.. and the pump is for E46/325i/2004. I was told that the pump is lower pressure output but I feel the steering feel is just nice.

Here is the picture of the part.

 

[jarance]

I also found that you dont have to purchase the full assemble for Aircon tensioner and water pump tensioner.

You can buy the idler pulley and retrofit to the tensioner pulley.
The tensioner cost about RM120 whereas the idler pulley cost about RM50. (Some saving there)

 

[wingzee]

Yes it LUK.. and the pump is for E46/325i/2004. I was told that the pump is lower pressure output but I feel the steering feel is just nice.

Here is the picture of the part.

Thanks for sharing, jarence. IceDuke is on N42 and apprently the PS pump is different from ours and it cost more. Got my LUK last time for RM850 only.

 

[Iceduke]

Yes it LUK.. and the pump is for E46/325i/2004. I was told that the pump is lower pressure output but I feel the steering feel is just nice.

Here is the picture of the part.

Hi Jarance,

then its not the same...N42 uses ZF thats why pricier. M54s are on LUK hence cheaper.

Thanks though

 

[wingzee]

Just replaced the items below recently. All items bought from Bavarian Auto SS2 & Maluri.

Kayser fuel/petrol filter - RM100
Bosch ignition coil - RM80
Hood sensor (for alarm) - RM55

 

[wingzee]

Did a long due replacement today as the strip been broken since day 1. Parts bought from BA SS2.

Headlight weather strip (rubber) x 2 - RM90 each side

Did some price survey for some potential preventive maintenance parts, price listed as below:

Alternator (Bosch) - RM745
Mass Airflow Sensor (MAF) - RM546
Idle Control Valve (ICV) - RM530
Camshaft Sensor - RM348