E46 parts & maintenance

[Edwardpua]

Dear Sifu, just noticed this issue recently. The Engine coolant temperature reading unstabil, up and down between 2/4 to 3/4 at the panel. Anyone come across this and what to do about it. Please advice, thanks.

 

[initialM]

Most prob your thermostat problem. The best check wt good BMW mech on your cooling system to avoid more issue

 

[Edwardpua]

Noted. Tks bro. Btw Wat is d cost for thermostat?

 

[koreng]

TITAN absorbers (front) + Absorbers mounting (m3) = RM1300 + 300

TITAN is wayyyyy better than bilestien . . .he he

 

[wingzee]

TITAN absorbers (front) + Absorbers mounting (m3) = RM1300 + 300

TITAN is wayyyyy better than bilestien . . .he he

Care to share which springs did you match with the Titan?

 

[koreng]

OEM msport spring. Nice !

 

[kby88]

i'm on titan+eibach....really wanted to try titan+msport spring, but very hard to get msport spring form my e46 318i 2.0

 

[B33mEr]

i'm on titan+eibach....really wanted to try titan+msport spring, but very hard to get msport spring form my e46 318i 2.0

Maybe you can contact our vendor M.Directspares for sourcing an M-Sport spring for you :top:

 

[kby88]

naahhhh...why i didnt think about it before....
i had ordered some parts with them and currently waiting for the shipment....
should include this as well.....

Maybe you can contact our vendor M.Directspares for sourcing an M-Sport spring for you :top:

 

[koreng]

Titan + M Sport Spring = The best setup for e46. Comfy and great handling as well.

 

[kby88]

I read over the net regarding replacing to the updated/revised chain tensioner for our N42.
Anybody have done it before? seems like an easy job to replace it....
theres a youtube showing the differences...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aI0FX5di6tE

 

[anaksarawak]

Where to buy this part? The regulator for alternator

02 Voltage regulator 1 04/2002 12317512163 ENDED

 

[B33mEr]

^ Bro have you check with Bavarian Auto or Bomin?

 

[anaksarawak]

They only sell the alternator as whole :-(

 

[azmi318]

I read over the net regarding replacing to the updated/revised chain tensioner for our N42.
Anybody have done it before? seems like an easy job to replace it....
theres a youtube showing the differences...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aI0FX5di6tE

Hi kby,

It looks easy but require skills & tricks.
Cheers.

BR/

 

[beemerback]

Original water pump RM580. Car is E46 318i (2000cc) year 2004. I think this is expensive.

After checking this thread, many members here listed that the original only costs between RM350-RM380. I cannot verify the price with Bomin or Bavarian Auto as today is Sunday.

Checking with you members could be faster here, especially those of you with very recent experience changing this part.....

 

[wingzee]

BA is selling about RM350 for ori. OEM ones can go as low as RM180. Both prices are for M54B25. Don't think should differ much for your ride.

 

[beemerback]

The workshop insists that the water pump pricing for this engine is dearer (N46B20)

I would agree with wingzee if it is a M54B25.

Anyone out there using N46?

 

[kby88]

Ya, waterpump price for n42/n46 is more than those on m54...

The workshop insists that the water pump pricing for this engine is dearer (N46B20)

I would agree with wingzee if it is a M54B25.

Anyone out there using N46?

 

[beemerback]

Ya, waterpump price for n42/n46 is more than those on m54...

Tks...but do you knw by how much?