gear box service

[teo]

Hi. Guys, I have an E30 320i (auto). I need advice on the followings:-1) I need to service the gearbox 2) need to replace back wheel bearing. 3) looking for a pair of recond front foglightcould you tell me where to find good mechanic/source and cost of each item. thanks

 

[skar19]

Please post in the correct section next time. Also please introduce yourself in the newbie section.

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[teo]

Think need to service gearbox coz my back wheels very noisy when driving at high speed. Thougt it's d wheel bearing which l had replaced recently but the wow wow sound still persist. Can anybody advise wat's d problem then? Can anyone recommend good mechanic with contact in KL area.

anybody can advise whether my 320i 1991 model is using timing belt or timing chain? how often should it be replaced?

 

[E28driver]

Originally posted by teo@Jan 17 2006, 07:06 PM
Think need to service gearbox coz my back wheels very noisy when driving at high speed. Thougt it's d wheel bearing which l had replaced recently but the wow wow sound still persist.

Dude it could be your tyres.

 

[vladd_tappish]

Originally posted by teo@Jan 17 2006, 07:06 PM
Think need to service gearbox coz my back wheels very noisy when driving at high speed. Thougt it's d wheel bearing which l had replaced recently but the wow wow sound still persist. Can anybody advise wat's d problem then? Can anyone recommend good mechanic with contact in KL area.

anybody can advise whether my 320i 1991 model is using timing belt or timing chain? how often should it be replaced?

Hi miss. The 320 engine doesnt have a timing belt. I runs on a timing chain. :yes:

 

[Jules]

wow wow sound? can be due to worn diff ( got check oil or not ) or driveline issues. ( ie. worn centre bearing on prop shaft, guibo etc ) yes, bearing would be on my list too but u replaced that already.....

check those and revert with your solution.

 

[E36Turbo]

hmmm... just wondering.. could it be your rear axle ?

 

[nikazwaa]

Originally posted by vladd_tappish+Jan 18 2006, 08:39 AM-->QUOTE (vladd_tappish @ Jan 18 2006, 08:39 AM)

 

[Bmmad318i]

Originally posted by nikazwaa+Jan 18 2006, 11:07 AM-->QUOTE (nikazwaa @ Jan 18 2006, 11:07 AM)

Originally posted by vladd_tappish@Jan 18 2006, 08:39 AM

 

[Vanquish]

Originally posted by nikazwaa@Jan 18 2006, 11:07 AM

E30 with timing chain??? :blink:

Nik,

Only in JayBee, baby !!! Vladd is suffering from lack of sleep as usual. Teo, your E30 engine is still using a timing belt ... only post 95/96 E36 4 potters have engines with timing chains.

Cheers,

 

[Bmmad318i]

Originally posted by Vanquish+Jan 18 2006, 11:59 AM-->QUOTE (Vanquish @ Jan 18 2006, 11:59 AM)

 

[fabianyee]

M20 is running on timing belts.

As for the wow wow sound, it can be your rear diff.

Where are you from? PJ, KL? or somewhere outside KL. Without knowing your location, how to recommend any mechanic to you which is close by to where u live / work???

 

[nikazwaa]

Desa Pandan h34r:

 

[teo]

In KL. I am around Kg. Pandan area.

 

[Redd]

teo, unless u have a transaxle, any sound from the rear shd not be ur gearbox. so thats the good news. but if u havent done so in a long time, id recommend u go get ur ATF changed, just for preventive maintenance.

like the others have said, could be the rear diff. also could be ur tires. have u checked ur rubber?

redd

 

[jeffreyewe]

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[2cents]

Teo, u can avail yourself a better opportunity to get better diagnosis on ur vehicle problems from some of da sifus at this Friday's Official Weekly TT Meeting at Showru restaurant.
Come meet da gang for teh tarik & camaraderie! :yahoo:

 

[teo]

Hi! Guys, I had settled the problem of wow wow sound at my rear wheel. I had taken your guys advice and had a check on my tyres. The problem is resolved by changing the rear tyres. Hurray! :yahoo:

But sad to say that other problem comes. there's a warning signal 'inspection' appear at the dash board. I had asked my mechanic but he said 'tak ada apa' but the signal keeps appear. Have you guys come across this problem?

Another question. After taking over the car, I had serviced the car and the service warning sign was reset to full bar. Now the mileage is more than 5000 for about 3 months but the signal bar still at 3 green bars. Should I send my car for service? Is the signal bar can be trusted?

 

[skar19]

glad to hear that you solved the problem