Overhaul or change engine E46

[Ibrahim Hanif]

Wahhhh. Good to know that. i think mine might be the cause. Mine burning oil and need to top up frequent.

I can say so. No need topup in between service (10 000 km) anymore..
actually, during that time, my spark plug "pipe" was leaking badly. Maybe that thing also contributed to engine oil loss too

 

[Iceduke]

My n42 burn oil quite a lot. Is it the cause of the valve seal or both the piston ring?.

if there is no continuous white smoke then its not the piston rings. if occasional only smokey and still burning oil then its the seals...

 

[Iceduke]

Did at Pandah Indah....Albert, he is really good. Whenever realated to engine, I go to him, of course also get second opinion in Subang...I trust him more.

thanks bro...will pay him a visit and inquire. 1.4k ish is ok for the seals.

So far no more oil burning? all ok?

 

[wsonny]

Solve one problem, actually the noise come from alternator and those pulley. Change them n now had my peace of mind. I feel tat gearbox also smooth abit does it effect also.

 

[wsonny]

Now my engine need to top up engine oil after 2000km. Top up around 2liter

 

[Cupin]

if change to m3 engine with manual GB expensive or not? what is the code name of the m3 engine for e46? does the engine and GB more robust?