E46 parts & maintenance

[Herbert]

My 328 alternator kaput, changed with new Valeo, cost me RM1550. Reasonable kah?

Now my R gear does not engage, happen 3 times alrdy since CNY. Mech suspects the sensor or relay is about to kaput? My 328 is @ workshop to find the actual problem. No malfunction sign appear. Anyone experience b4? Gear D & N no issue

I had similar "R" problem few months ago after going through heavy thunderstorm. Apparently water/moisture slipped into the connector (connecting GB to ECU that is located underneath carriage next to GB) causing "Trans Fail prog". Opened up the coneector, sprayed some WD 40 and then use diagnostic scanner to erase the error code.

 

[terry8]

My 328 alternator kaput, changed with new Valeo, cost me RM1550. Reasonable kah?

Now my R gear does not engage, happen 3 times alrdy since CNY. Mech suspects the sensor or relay is about to kaput? My 328 is @ workshop to find the actual problem. No malfunction sign appear. Anyone experience b4? Gear D & N no issue

Get a 2nd hand alternator - there is a good supplier in Puchong specialising in BMW and Mercedes parts

 

[ashabmy]

I had similar "R" problem few months ago after going through heavy thunderstorm. Apparently water/moisture slipped into the connector (connecting GB to ECU that is located underneath carriage next to GB) causing "Trans Fail prog". Opened up the coneector, sprayed some WD 40 and then use diagnostic scanner to erase the error code.

According to workshop, need to replace the solenoid, which he quoted rm600. Price reasonable kah?

 

[advocates]

According to workshop, need to replace the solenoid, which he quoted rm600. Price reasonable kah?

I had the same problem on my e39 some months back..my mechanic said if i want, I can change the solenoid but he by pass it and no more such problem thus far...(touch wood") Costs = RM0.

 

[jarance]

Anybody know where can I find the shock absorber for
E46/325I M-Sport/2004 model.

Place, contact number and Indicative price would be highly appreciate. TQVM

Found some oil stain on the absorber. I think it time to change the absorber.

or should I go for other OEM brand like bilstein, boge or sach?

 

[Herbert]

Go for Sach touring which is like M Sport. Call Suan Huat (03) 7877 3309 or Bomin (03) 6251 3613

 

[jarance]

Go for Sach touring which is like M Sport. Call Suan Huat (03) 7877 3309 or Bomin (03) 6251 3613

Thanks, will call them soon.. What about Sach Advantage? Any comment about them?

 

[haywire]

I was told the Sachs Advantage/Boge Turbo (same thing, different branding) was the direct replacement for M Sport II suspension. But they are hard to get in Malaysia. Last I called Suan Huat about them, they didnt know what I was talking about. They kept telling me they only have 'normal' Sachs.

In the end I bought them from UK. Got front Sachs Advantage with rear Boge Turbo since out of stock but its the same thing. Rear not yet installed.

Sachs Touring is the normal one I suppose.

 

[Fireuz]

Anybody know where can I find the shock absorber for
E46/325I M-Sport/2004 model.

Place, contact number and Indicative price would be highly appreciate. TQVM

Found some oil stain on the absorber. I think it time to change the absorber.

or should I go for other OEM brand like bilstein, boge or sach?

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Try contact SilverBullet, chief.. Last time I heard he wanted to sell his M-sport abs.

 

[jarance]

I was told the Sachs Advantage/Boge Turbo (same thing, different branding) was the direct replacement for M Sport II suspension. But they are hard to get in Malaysia. Last I called Suan Huat about them, they didnt know what I was talking about. They kept telling me they only have 'normal' Sachs.

In the end I bought them from UK. Got front Sachs Advantage with rear Boge Turbo since out of stock but its the same thing. Rear not yet installed.

Sachs Touring is the normal one I suppose.

I check my spec and find my suspension is M-Sport Package II - Code S338A. Look like I may have to
go for the Sach Advantage or Boge turbo. Will do more study first.

 

[jarance]

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Try contact SilverBullet, chief.. Last time I heard he wanted to sell his M-sport abs.

Thanks for the info. Is his abs new or used?

Prefer to go for the new shocks as this is one of the most part of the car.

post edit.
I have checked and found that silverbullet model 330i CI. Dont think
it will fit my 325i Saloon. (I may be wrong). Anyway, he is selling the spring
and ABS for the front and rear. Thanks anyway.

 

[Fireuz]

Thanks for the info. Is his abs new or used?

Prefer to go for the new shocks as this is one of the most part of the car.

post edit.
I have checked and found that silverbullet model 330i CI. Dont think
it will fit my 325i Saloon. (I may be wrong). Anyway, he is selling the spring
and ABS for the front and rear. Thanks anyway.

I think its used one.

 

[jarance]

Finally, got Boge equivalent for M-Sport shocks air filled.

Left right Shock Absorber - RM750 each.
Mounting RM150 each

Note : Normal Boge shock for Ee46 - RM450+, original BMW M-Sport Shock about RM1480+

Found Left side leaking oil but right side is OK. Was recommend to change both to
"balance" the ride.

 

[initialM]

Unker J,

Any difference bet standard Boge with Msport Boge. With that price can buy Bilstein B8 redy.

 

[haywire]

Finally, got Boge equivalent for M-Sport shocks air filled.

Left right Shock Absorber - RM750 each.
Mounting RM150 each

Note : Normal Boge shock for Ee46 - RM450+, original BMW M-Sport Shock about RM1480+

Found Left side leaking oil but right side is OK. Was recommend to change both to
"balance" the ride.

Do you know what type of Boge was it? And where did you get them from?

The Boge Turbo I got for the E39 is silver, the original M Sport II was also silver, I guess its different from E46.

 

[Alex5522]

I was changing mine almost 2 years ago and it cause me RM 315/pc for front only. Total L/R = RM630 From BA Maluri.

The parts no was:
31316759561 - Left
31316759562 - Right

It was Boge Automatic

 

[Alex5522]

Recent Air Compressor change due to Air conditioning suddenly no cold air yesterday while on the way to IJN and routine 8k km millage service. At the same time take the opportunity change the GB shaft seal and Oil Sum Casket due to some minor leakage at the under neath. Unfortunately time not enough for one day to complete all the job so decided to change the oil sum casket on next millage routine service at my regular two workshop at Senawang Ind Area.

Old Denso Air Compressor

Recon Denso Air Compressor - Replacement(Not enough budget for the brand new)

Auto Filter, Auto Filter Casket, Oil Sum Casket, GB Shaft seal, ZF Auto Oil, Castrol Fully Synthetic 0-40W Lub.

My Handsum Chef Mechanic with my GB down and the Shaft Seal change photos

My GM GB Tag

Auto Filter Fix

Finally the damage part on my wallet:
1) Recon Denso Air Compressor
Filter, Gas Refill, Air cond Oil and labour - RM1150.00 (Friendship Price)
2) Auto Oil Filter inclusive casket - RM 80.00
3) ZF Auto Oil x 7 Btls - RM 280.00
4) Auto Shaft Seal - RM 45.00
5) Oil Sum Casket - RM 80.00
6) Oil Filter - RM 20.00
7) Oil Seal ( For GB not sure what's name)- RM 85.00
8) Castrol Lub x 1 1.5 Btls - RM 223.50
Labour + 2 more btls - RM 310.00 (Friendship price)
Sub Total -RM 1123.50

Total Amount damage on my wallet - RM 2273.50
Kena Makan Roti Chanai 1 bulan. Anywhere would like to thanks for my two regular workshop friends


Update the left over Oil Sum Gasket change job;

To remove the Oil Sum Pan was involve quite a lot of job. Looks clean :top:

 

[QD250]

Jarance, where did you get the boge from? Pm me please. Thanks.

 

[initialM]

Jarance, where did you get the boge from? Pm me please. Thanks.

If you need bogel brand I can PM u bro :smokin:

 

[jarance]

Unker J,

Any difference bet standard Boge with Msport Boge. With that price can buy Bilstein B8 redy.

There is not much difference between MSport Boge and original BMW MSport package.

Not sure about the standard Boge as I did not fit it.