Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Jan-11-2013, 09:07:30 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 286
Re: AutoEnginuity VANOS test?
I didn't know there was an actual test - I just used the datalogging functions to plot my timing to make sure everything was correct.
This is a video of the data points you should look out for...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Jan-03-2013, 09:13:42 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 1,876
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Dec-12-2012, 03:48:54 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 232
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Aug-23-2012, 05:02:11 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 2,456
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Aug-23-2012, 04:00:21 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 2,456
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Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted
Sun, Aug-19-2012, 10:05:53 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 231
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Forum: M3 Track: Racing and DE
Sun, Aug-19-2012, 09:58:42 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 742
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Forum: M3 Track: Racing and DE
Fri, Jul-20-2012, 05:05:42 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,342
Re: Tire Chunking/Auto-X
Until I get 18's, star specs are out of the question since the largest size they make is an 18. Love to get RS3's as well, but load ratings for the ones in 19 are a little low.
Looks like I...
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Forum: M3 Track: Racing and DE
Fri, Jul-20-2012, 12:05:00 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,342
Re: Tire Chunking/Auto-X
Damn, I need to go to have more camber dialed in and revisit the marking issue, but I need to replace my tie rods first. They mentioned them to me last time.
The PSS's are positional, not...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Jul-19-2012, 11:51:45 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 555
Re: Strange starting problem...
Fairly straight forward. Pop off your back seat (just pull forward and up) and undo the bolts that cover your fuel pump. It took about 15 minutes.
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Forum: M3 Track: Racing and DE
Tue, Jul-17-2012, 08:32:41 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,342
Re: Tire Chunking/Auto-X
Thanks for the input all, I'll see how -3.0 does as far as tire wear. I only had the tires for about 4 months and ~5000 street/highway miles at -2.25, but there wasn't any noticeable inside tire...
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Forum: M3 Track: Racing and DE
Tue, Jul-17-2012, 03:54:33 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,342
Re: Tire Chunking/Auto-X
Your street setup is -3 with 0 toe? Wow. Where do you go for your alignments? It was Clarence Brown who told me my plates shifted whenever they loosened them and they could not make accurate...
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Forum: M3 Track: Racing and DE
Tue, Jul-17-2012, 03:39:01 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,342
Re: Tire Chunking/Auto-X
I was hoping you'd chime in! Yes, I am running at Qualcomm with the SCCA. What were you doing to change your camber? Alignment shop, or did you have markings on your plates/tie rods? And what...
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Forum: M3 Track: Racing and DE
Sun, Jul-15-2012, 09:19:26 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,342
Re: Tire Chunking/Auto-X
Thanks for the replies folks! :thumbsup2:
My understanding is that elevated tire pressure decreases the amount of rollover onto the outer edges of the tires? Yes, you would increase the contact...
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Forum: M3 Track: Racing and DE
Sun, Jul-15-2012, 05:42:40 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,342
Tire Chunking/Auto-X
Hoping I could get some insight as to what's going on here.
I'm running Michelin PSS's, before this set I was running PS2's and had the same problem. I'm destroying the outside edge of my front...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Jul-06-2012, 11:13:16 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 7,058
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, May-30-2012, 05:33:59 PM
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Replies: 95
Views: 8,064
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Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted
Wed, Apr-25-2012, 04:03:10 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 842
Re: real gruppe m ram air filter
This has been covered before, but the serial number on the GruppeM intakes aren't actually serial numbers, they're model numbers. Every single one has the same "serial number" stamped on it.
Src:...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Apr-12-2012, 06:06:22 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,367
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Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted
Thu, Mar-29-2012, 04:32:50 PM
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Replies: 363
Views: 26,948
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Mar-15-2012, 09:50:50 PM
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Replies: 114
Views: 6,049
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Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted
Mon, Feb-20-2012, 04:21:07 PM
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Replies: 188
Views: 9,829
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Jan-30-2012, 07:16:20 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 754
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Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted
Tue, Jan-17-2012, 08:15:43 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 987
Re: A Pillars
Yup. If you tear the cloth off when it starts to peel, that's what's underneath.
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Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted
Tue, Jan-17-2012, 04:32:14 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 987
Re: A Pillars
They don't match because its missing the cloth that goes over it. Looks like a good set for someone looking to re-wrap or go the alcantara route!
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Jan-13-2012, 04:06:27 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,581
Re: Sheared OEM Waterpump.
Had mine last about 120k miles too, changed out it pre-emptively while overhauling cooling system. Bearings had very little play.
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Sep-12-2011, 04:22:02 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,063
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Sep-08-2011, 09:23:43 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 877
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Sep-08-2011, 12:11:06 AM
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Replies: 81
Views: 4,163
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Sep-07-2011, 03:37:22 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 7,807
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sun, Sep-04-2011, 08:11:41 AM
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Replies: 481
Views: 54,285
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Sep-02-2011, 04:54:20 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 7,807
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Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted
Wed, Aug-31-2011, 07:50:31 PM
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Replies: 825
Views: 80,764
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Aug-26-2011, 06:13:34 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,811
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Aug-24-2011, 11:26:14 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,881
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Aug-23-2011, 04:15:58 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,540
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Aug-18-2011, 03:37:57 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,861
Re: Do I need to replace my Clutch?
It's a considerable amount of work. I don't think anyone without access to a lift can do it in any reasonable amount of time.
Took me about 5 days on the garage floor on jack stands. But this...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Aug-04-2011, 06:12:41 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,068
Re: Powerflex RTAB lifespan question
I installed mine back in 2007 and have since put about 60k miles on them, I took them out this past weekend to diagnose a noise I was having (it ended up being the spring seat, I have AST 4100's).
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Jul-27-2011, 04:04:28 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 762
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Jul-27-2011, 03:24:32 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 762
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Jul-19-2011, 11:55:22 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,097
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Jul-06-2011, 09:47:41 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,099
Re: Door panel clips/rivets
They are slightly different in size too (the part that hooks onto the panel). I asked my parts guy where they went and the diagram wasn't very clear.
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Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted
Wed, Jun-29-2011, 06:45:04 PM
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Replies: 1,491
Views: 141,033
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Forum: M3 Track: Racing and DE
Tue, Jun-28-2011, 09:47:41 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 624
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Jun-28-2011, 04:21:53 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,128
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Jun-24-2011, 01:15:44 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 395
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Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted
Thu, Jun-23-2011, 05:58:49 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 3,304
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Jun-23-2011, 04:00:09 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,706
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Jun-21-2011, 11:15:38 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 6,573
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Jun-21-2011, 04:04:59 PM
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Replies: 310
Views: 20,718
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Jun-20-2011, 08:28:08 PM
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Replies: 310
Views: 20,718
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Jun-20-2011, 03:42:32 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 5,878
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Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted
Fri, Jun-17-2011, 05:54:11 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 6,014
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Jun-17-2011, 05:48:39 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 5,878
Re: MK4 Navi computer DVD problem
I don't think you can replace just the motor itself (nor would it really be worth the trouble). I got a new DVD drive unit (what you see there in the photo with the four screws circled) for ~125ish...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Jun-15-2011, 04:06:09 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 5,878
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sat, Jun-11-2011, 06:46:50 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 5,906
Re: Replacing my vanos this weekend
Here's the thing. The full range of motion of the cam itself is say, 70 degrees.
It's not necessarily the VANOS actuator/pistons that need to be installed "fully retarded", it doesn't matter...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Jun-10-2011, 11:17:14 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 5,906
Re: Replacing my vanos this weekend
That's not a percentage, its in units of degrees. And it was off by 10 degrees (70, where it expected 60), which still falls within the range of mechanical motion. (I believe for the inlet side, the...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Jun-10-2011, 10:34:57 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 5,906
Re: Replacing my vanos this weekend
mmmm - your VANOS can't "over adjust" because those sprockets have a fixed amount of movement, they'll simply have a shorter range of adjustment.
OP - good luck! You'll be fine as long as you...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Jun-10-2011, 09:46:48 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 5,906
Re: Replacing my vanos this weekend
I couldn't get enough clearance to disconnect the sprockets from the VANOS unless I loosened the springs that are friction-torqued onto the cam gears. Loosening those 6 bolts throws off your VANOS...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Jun-10-2011, 08:13:46 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 5,906
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, May-30-2011, 07:53:53 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 279
Gauge cluster needles fading?
I've noticed the needles on my speedo/tach were fading a bit unevenly (compared to the rest of them, the orange is very faded and spotty). Anyone ever replace these, or come up with a solution?
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, May-26-2011, 04:40:16 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,287
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, May-24-2011, 08:35:12 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,034
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Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted
Tue, May-17-2011, 02:06:26 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 830
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Forum: Pacific
Thu, May-12-2011, 07:04:31 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 465
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, May-10-2011, 05:23:26 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,335
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, May-09-2011, 04:39:14 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 978
Re: Gauging Clutch Life Left
I pulled mine at 93k and still had 70% life left in it - its the other components around it that won't last as long (I had to replace my throwout bearing).
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, May-06-2011, 10:04:25 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,386
Re: Found a leak during my header install - HELP!
The rear main seal IS a clutch job - the clutch/flywheel have to come off for you to have access to it. You should plan to replace those items as well, as this is a pretty labor intensive process.
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, May-04-2011, 08:09:39 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 407
Re: Having trouble with the tranny...
Well, unless you had it aligned it wouldn't get far enough for the bolts to reach for you to do this.
Def. get the alignment tool - I had to order mine separately from the clutch kit from Turner.
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, May-04-2011, 03:55:16 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 407
Re: Having trouble with the tranny...
how far does it get? can you get it far enough engaged to where you can use the transmission bolts (the torx bolts) to slowly mate the transmission back onto the motor?
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Forum: Member Photos and Videos
Sat, Apr-23-2011, 05:27:36 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,667
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Apr-21-2011, 08:41:47 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 4,608
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Apr-19-2011, 09:23:35 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 801
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Apr-19-2011, 06:27:36 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 801
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Forum: WTB - Want to Buy (Beta)
Mon, Apr-18-2011, 04:47:00 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,345
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Apr-18-2011, 04:00:05 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 2,681
Re: Dropped a shim
Flushing the oil at this point isn't going to help - its shaped in such a way that there is a pocket in the front by the timing chain, so if the shim is indeed there, then it'd never magically jump...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Apr-18-2011, 12:06:06 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 2,681
Re: Dropped a shim
Yes, the timing chain goes all the way into the oil pan (I once dropped a small wrench in there, because I like to punish myself).
I wouldn't dare start that motor until you find it.
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Apr-14-2011, 09:22:21 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 716
Re: HELP!!! Drop nut in the bay
hahaha, awesome. I ended up dropping the oil pan :raspberry:
anyway, OP - it's likely that it's sitting on top of the thrust plate (the metal plate, where your oil drain plug is). Take the...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Apr-14-2011, 05:10:39 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 716
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Apr-13-2011, 04:22:28 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 551
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Apr-13-2011, 05:53:39 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 551
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Apr-13-2011, 04:42:41 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,912
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Apr-12-2011, 10:57:15 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 1,622
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Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted
Mon, Apr-11-2011, 05:43:54 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 4,424
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sat, Apr-09-2011, 06:47:06 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,066
Re: New coilovers noise
Clunking over bumps? I'd double check the the nut that secures the piston to the top mount/camber plate, like Prit suggested. It being even slightly loose can cause clunking over bumps.
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Apr-07-2011, 06:50:27 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 3,095
Re: And another vanos bites the dust...
well, you could sit here and speculate, and hear all kinds of wild, unsubstantiated diagnoses, or you could take your car to the dealer where they might actually be able to tell you what they think...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Apr-05-2011, 04:03:28 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,882
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Forum: Parts for Sale/Wanted
Sun, Apr-03-2011, 04:21:04 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,642
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Sat, Apr-02-2011, 07:13:23 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,050
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Forum: Faults, Fixes and DIY
Fri, Mar-25-2011, 05:43:15 PM
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Replies: 704
Views: 169,918
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Mar-23-2011, 10:20:21 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 885
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Mar-22-2011, 01:59:48 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,819
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Mar-18-2011, 09:38:15 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,026
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Mon, Mar-07-2011, 10:45:12 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 650
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Mar-02-2011, 04:13:34 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 994
Re: E46 m3 clutch?
Yes, it was hard. But I had an SMG to deal with, which required another $500 worth of software.
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Tue, Mar-01-2011, 06:00:35 PM
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Replies: 57
Views: 6,352
Re: 07 z4m seats in 04 m3 vert
So it appears the seat pan in the Z4M Sport Seat is the same as the E46 M3's. I wonder if the seat back frame is a direct swap. This way we'd retain our factory seat rails.
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Feb-25-2011, 09:27:08 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,420
Re: VANOS and Cam Timing Tool Question
I've removed the caps as quickly as a few hours after I last ran the motor (to not burn myself on hot oil) with zero problems.
+1 on not having heard anything about the new bolts, yet.
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Fri, Feb-25-2011, 03:52:52 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,420
Re: VANOS and Cam Timing Tool Question
I never figured it out. But I have since removed and reinstalled the VANOS (without disturbing the timing) and checked with the setting tool (130) and did not require any more tolerance or play in...
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Thu, Feb-24-2011, 01:58:36 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 2,334
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Forum: E46 M3 (2001-2006)
Wed, Feb-23-2011, 09:18:26 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 5,878
Re: MK4 Navi computer DVD problem
Four pins? Mine is held in the drunk with four 8mm bolts.
I had the same problem - tried replacing the laser on the dvd drive, but had problems w/the motor spinning the disc - so, I've ordered a...
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