E46 Part and Service Cost II

[anaksarawak]

Bro azeL_Inc.
There OEM Germany / Taiwan parts especially hoses / plastic parts. I choose to use only original BMW parts for reliability and peace of mind. OEM top hose is about RM160-180, Ori Oil Filter is RM35 while OEM is RM25, BMW ori coolant is RM30, BMW Super Power Fully 5-40 is RM25 per liter

Yupp inside the vacuum pump there only the o ring to be replaced and they are cheap and replacement work is easy.


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[Iceduke]

well if one is comfy with their own repairs can actually repair the o-ring itself..but mind you it took us 1 day to dismantle , change and assemble back as not ez to wiggle ones hands deep at the rear of the engine block.

total parts cost for the VP o-rings is RM15.

btw who needs a spare ? I give FOC...

 

[Iceduke]

I ve done some repair also last week, will share the details soon. But why u can replace oring for vacuum pump? Haha. I was told that vacuum pump leak, need to replace the pump, cannot change oring only. Hence changed the pump for rm600....got slaughtered? Lol

Sent from my GT-N8000

because dismantling and replacing the whole new unit is easier than removing internally...I've done this to both mine and AS's. Most mechs recommend changing entire unit coz they can earn more...

 

[azeL_Inc]

Thanx guys. Repair was done in Kuantan, as I m now in Terengganu. Not much choices of workshop that I can choose around here, that's why did it anyway, knowing that I'm gonna be overcharged. Not wanting to leave the car for repair, thus choose a place that I can conveniently go n watch the repair.

Wanted to give the workshop a chance, good to know that he s not being totally 'honest' to me.

Old vacuum pump that has been replaced, brand LUK

Old oil separator that has been replaced

Pretty happy to see no sludge at all



Sent from my GT-N8000

 

[terry8]

Looks good - no sludge - when they opened the cover for the valvetronic motor replacement - was happy it look too

 

[Iceduke]

great to see another n42 with barely a sludge at all... keep it up...change at 8k and get good oil should do the trick

 

[softmuffin]

Visit to Bomin Auto
Parts price for N42
Engine oil filter $20.00
Air Filter $60.00
Spark Plugs $80.00
Valve gasket set $150.00
Valve cover bolt seal $30.00
Cover plate $40.00
Spark Plugs pipe O-Ring $16.00

 

[anaksarawak]

Engine oil filter is cheap. Are they original?

 

[softmuffin]

Bomin quoted OEM

 

[wingzee]

These are list of part prices which I have compiled throughout the 1.5yrs of my ownership of the E46. Some parts may only be applicable for M54B25 and might subject to change by stockist. Hope this will be helpful to all E46 owners & more will contribute to the E46 community.

Engine (consumables):
--BMW oil filter RM35
--BMW Super 5W-40 - RM25/L (7L required)
--Spark plugs (NGK Laser Platinum) RM17 per pc, BKR6EQUP - RM38
--Bosch FGR7DQP RM18/Denso Iridium K20TXR

Engine:
--Valve seals RM86 (Victor-Reinz)
Full job /w parts RM850 (Albert), RM600 (Taiping)
--Fuel pump RM375
--Oil drain plug RM10
--Oil sump gasket RM55 (labour RM180)-Victor Reinz
--Fuel filter-Kaiser (13327512019) RM100
--Ignition coil (12131712219) RM80 (Bosch)
--MAF (13627566984) RM546
--ICV (13411744713) RM530
--CVV/Oil separator RM225
--Breather vent hose RM130
--Crankshaft position sensor (VDO)(12141709616*RM185)
--Camshaft sensor (intake) (Vaico/Hella)(12147539165)*RM170; RM377 (Ori BMW)
--Camshaft sensor (exhaust) (Vemo)
(12147518628)
--Camshaft O-ring (12141748398, x2, $1.20)
--DISA valve (11617502269/11617544805) RM710
--O2 sensors (Bosch)
-Pre-cat RM343 (11787503441) & RM387
(11781437586)--for fuel management
-Post-cat x 2 (11781433940)--for monitoring purpose only
--Engine mounting (Corteco) RM97 ea
--GB mounting (Lemforder) RM27 ea
--Valve cover gasket (11129070990*$38.65) RM100
--Valve cover seal grommet/seal (15pcs)
(11121437395 $ 1.05)
--Labour 60/70
--Engine full overhaul RM4k

--Alternator (12317501687)
*RM750 (90A)
*RM1400 (120A:*12317501599)
--Voltage regulator $53 (Pulsating interior lights)
--Electric fan RM880

Cooling system:
--Radiator cap RM28
--Temp sensor (Coolant) (13621433077)
--Thermostat 1 (11531437040) (Housing/Engine) RM154
--Thermostat 2 (17111437362) (Radiator/expansion tank) RM198
--Water pump (11517527910) RM310/RM115 (Saleri), RM180 (Meyle)--replace every 100-120k
--Heater/water valve (64118369805) RM450
--Bleeder screw RM11
--BMW coolant RM30
--Toyota coolant RM17

Gearbox:
--ESSO LT 71141/ZF Lifeguard5/BMW PN#*83 22 9407 807/907 RM39 per bottle (9L /w torque converter, 6.2L w/o)
--ATF filter (Filtran*24341423376) RM33
--ATF pan/sump gasket (24101423380) RM30
--Torx bolt (24101423273) $1.68ea
--Flywheel oil seal (11142249533) RM33 (normal), RM65 (Teflon /w spring)--Victor Reinz
-E46 heat exchanger (17227505826) RM322

Rear axle:
--Rear trailing arm bushing (33326770786*$26.77ea)
--Rear subframe bushes (x7: RM900)
--Rear trailing arm bushes (x10: RM1000)

Rear axle differential:
--Shaft seal (centre)*31507609535*RM36ea (1pc)
--Shaft seal /w lock ring (sides)*33107505604*RM45ea (2pcs)
--Axle oil (75w90) RM22 per L
*Last changed 191,000km (Last about 80-100k km)

--Absorbers:
-Bilstein B4 RM860 (Bomin), RM970 (First Division - 6mths warranty), RM920 (Munich Auto - 1mnth warranty)
-Bilstein B6 RM2.1k
-Bilstein B8 RM2.6k
-Koni Yellow RM2.6k (installation inclusive)
-TITAN RM2.6k (installation inclusive)
-Bump stop RM25 ea
*Front mount RM85 ea
*Rear mount RM35 ea
*Installation RM200

Control Arms:
--Meyle RM385 (First Division)
--Lemforder RM420 (BA)

Steering rack:
--Original ZF RM3.5k (Stuttgart)
--Original ZF RM2.8k (First Division)
--Recond ZF RM1.6k (3 mths warranty - trade in old)
--Recond ZF RM700 (1 mth warranty - trade in old)

Steering column:
-Steering shaft RM250/600 (Albert)

Steering joint:
--Lower joint Assy
(32306761570*$159.58) #3
RM525
--Swivel joint with *universal joint
(32306761571*$70.85) #4/5
RM310
*Labor cost RM60

Brakes:
--Brake rotors (FR) Ori BMW RM262 per pc, Lemforder/Febi RM120 per pc
--Wheel bearing RM135
--Front RH window lifter RM430
--Brake pads
Front-Textar/ATE RM100
Rear-ATE RM80
--Brake sensor RM24 (front/rear)
--Brake fluids (every 15k km) RM50 (BMW), Bosch Dot4 RM30
--Brake repair kit RM38 per side
--Headlight levelling sensor (37146784696*$85.28)
--Sensor front angle joint (37146766778/31121093958 $13.28)
--M3 solid rubber CAB RM170 (Munich Auto)
--ARB bush (front) RM68 per pair
--Tie rod-Febi (32106777503) RM170
--Lower arm-Meyle RM410/pc, Lemforder RM480/pc

Wiper refill:
--Dura Edge RM80 (Dura Tech Supplies Sdn Bhd)

Power windows:
--Window lifter switch, passenger
61316902179*RM185

Door trim:
--Door weatherstrip (rear right)
51348194697*($84.48)

Lighting (exterior):
--Inner reverse/fog lamp RM175
--Side indicators (Uno BMW) RM50

Batteries:
--Panasonic/Century/Yokohama
---DIN66 RM330/RM300/RM199
--Century Marathoner RM330
*Bosch S3 RM275
---DIN88 RM390
---DIN100 RM430

Aircond:
--Cooling coil (OEM) RM1500 (1yr warranty) /w workmanship; Ori RM1800 (3mnths warranty)
*Naidu
-Receiver dryer/pressure switch
-Expansion valve
-Vacuum top up compressor oil/gas
-1 set O ring
-Full aircond service
-Labor to remove dashboard

--GB rebuild:
-M-Scope *(RM6.1k)
->Gearbox overhaul kit, oil pump RM1.5k, solenoid switches (only few changed-RM180 per pc), ATF & auto filter, oil cooler (get air cooled one), service valve body, service torque converter, labour
->Gear selection switch (optional - RM900) -- BA selling RM530
->Rebuild torque converter (optional - RM700)

--M-Scope: RM6.5k /w recond torque converter. Others all new ZF parts. 1 year warranty (2yr warranty - 8k)

--TC rebuild RM1350, labour RM270, 2pcs manifold gasket flut RM78, ATF oil 2.5l RM120

 

[rwd]

Thanks sifu Wingzee for the great list. It definately help.. :top:

Today's investment:

BA Segambut:
Corteco Engine Mounting (Part#: 22116785583) x 2 pcs = RM200
Febi Bilstein Gearbox Mounting (Part#:22316771120) x 2 pcs = RM52

Labor = RM120

Happy with the result

 

[anaksarawak]

Rwd.. good price u got there. Thanks for sharing. I paid RM48 more for the same item (lamforder)

 

[Shahrir]

Terry, what is the symptom of failed valvetronic motor?

Thank you.

Valvetronic Motor RM 700
Labour RM 200
Tax RM 12

 

[terry8]

Terry, what is the symptom of failed valvetronic motor?

Thank you.

First the car was moving as if its on first gear even when you press the accelerator to the floor and the eml light is on. The problem goes away after you switch off the engine for awhile. Later on the same problem reoccurs more regularly and you need to switch off the engine for a longer time before the problems go away. Then if you check the error code you get error about vvt fault and something that says power limitation

 

[siva93]

OMG I never knew that maintainance is cheap man for E46. I always had this thought that e46 is expensive cause of the age? BUT! This is like Phewww.... Looks like I can buy my e46 without any worries right guys? But the thing is I would like to ask is that what would be the major things to watch out for an e46 maybe around manufactured from 02-05?

 

[Shahrir]

I tend to disagree bro Siva. Some parts I think are ridiculously priced. For instance, power steering pump (ZF) would cost you RM1180 to replace excluding all the power steering hoses. Since it is a rather 'old' car, some major parts tend to get broken thus need to be replaced. Nevertheless, I still enjoy driving it.

OMG I never knew that maintainance is cheap man for E46. I always had this thought that e46 is expensive cause of the age? BUT! This is like Phewww.... Looks like I can buy my e46 without any worries right guys? But the thing is I would like to ask is that what would be the major things to watch out for an e46 maybe around manufactured from 02-05?

 

[wingzee]

I tend to disagree bro Siva. Some parts I think are ridiculously priced. For instance, power steering pump (ZF) would cost you RM1180 to replace excluding all the power steering hoses. Since it is a rather 'old' car, some major parts tend to get broken thus need to be replaced. Nevertheless, I still enjoy driving it.

That I assume is for N42? M54's PS pump is much cheaper at RM750.

 

[terry8]

Anyway whatever series the BMW is one of the most expensive car to maintain especially in comparison to the Toyota and Hondas

 

[initialM]

Yup but driving feeling is priceless. Even merc or audi or VW can give the feeling

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[rwd]

BA Segambut. Power Steering pump pulley. RM215