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<blockquote data-quote="badmd" data-source="post: 22132" data-attributes="member: 4306"><p>hi guys , just like to share what happened to me over the weekend.I make it a point on checking the engine/bay once a month or when the my gut feeling tells me something is not right, especially when i'm having a 2001 yr old e46 ,manual.there was no water leaking , temp rise, or leaking oil on the floor wahtsoever, just some slightly out of tune engine sound.The coolant tank was changed 3 months ago and was ok.Took it the mech. as it was due for servicing anyway , and my hunch was right.The radiator tank had a leak at the plastic component , the metal part was ok , plus the power steering hose had a leak too. The cranky noise was due to the one of the wheel pulleys of the N43 engine ( 4 potter ) , needed ball bearing change , front disc brake pads needed change too.The main exhaust pipe and body was ok without significant rust , but the metal part holding it in place was completely gone kaput , a matter of time before it drops.Now my baby has to lie there while waiting for the radiator tank from kl to arrive tomorow, as manual ones are difficult to get by.And I am preparing to dig deep into my pockets and waiting just how much this will all add up t<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite12" alt="o_O" title="Er... what? o_O" loading="lazy" data-shortname="o_O" />therwise this babe has been with me for five years as the 2nd owner , and has not given me much problem cept for the wear and tear parts , especially the plastic components.My heart tells me I cannot , should not , will not let go of this car ( lots of personal memories and hardship with it ) , but financially it only makes sense to let go and get a younger ride ( whatever the make maybe , as long as safe and comfy ).What do you guys think ?:stupid:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="badmd, post: 22132, member: 4306"] hi guys , just like to share what happened to me over the weekend.I make it a point on checking the engine/bay once a month or when the my gut feeling tells me something is not right, especially when i'm having a 2001 yr old e46 ,manual.there was no water leaking , temp rise, or leaking oil on the floor wahtsoever, just some slightly out of tune engine sound.The coolant tank was changed 3 months ago and was ok.Took it the mech. as it was due for servicing anyway , and my hunch was right.The radiator tank had a leak at the plastic component , the metal part was ok , plus the power steering hose had a leak too. The cranky noise was due to the one of the wheel pulleys of the N43 engine ( 4 potter ) , needed ball bearing change , front disc brake pads needed change too.The main exhaust pipe and body was ok without significant rust , but the metal part holding it in place was completely gone kaput , a matter of time before it drops.Now my baby has to lie there while waiting for the radiator tank from kl to arrive tomorow, as manual ones are difficult to get by.And I am preparing to dig deep into my pockets and waiting just how much this will all add up to.Otherwise this babe has been with me for five years as the 2nd owner , and has not given me much problem cept for the wear and tear parts , especially the plastic components.My heart tells me I cannot , should not , will not let go of this car ( lots of personal memories and hardship with it ) , but financially it only makes sense to let go and get a younger ride ( whatever the make maybe , as long as safe and comfy ).What do you guys think ?:stupid: [/QUOTE]
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