Guest mhirsch Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Whats up fellas! My names Max just baught my second BMW, 2004 330i zhp will throw some pictures on here soon. Hate to say it but this car has been nickle and dimming me so far, replaced thermostat, CCV valve, Upper radiator hose, Wheel bearing, idlor tentioner and water pump all within a 3 month period. Im pretty michanically inclinded but dont know a whole lot about the car yet. def. like to do my own work on her though At this rate i will know the engine top to bottom in a few months. Still love the car and not quite ready to give up on it!! Anyone has any suggestions on things i might need to keep an eye on, things that are known to fail, etc. let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Welcome Max! Glad you finally made it on here as well as making it out to the ice event! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Welcome =) Watch to make sure your coolant expansion tank doesn't crack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamRod E28 Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 welcome to the e46 familynow time for you to buy 2 e28s and youll be on my level Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Hi, I may have seen you driving around, lets see a picture of the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Welcome mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkoepp Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Welcome fellow BMW lover....We all love/hate to spend money on our cars, some of us more than nickel and dimes . Make sure regular maintenance is up do date. I don't know the E46's weak points other than what Earl pointed out. They all have their weak points and it's best to know them. I have an extra ECU for each of my E28's. The solder joints tend to crack but is an easy repair at home but not on the road. Looking forward to the pictures too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Welcome, what is the other one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Laishes Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 Whats up fellas! My names Max just baught my second BMW, 2004 330i zhp will throw some pictures on here soon. Hate to say it but this car has been nickle and dimming me so far, replaced thermostat, CCV valve, Upper radiator hose, Wheel bearing, idlor tentioner and water pump all within a 3 month period. Im pretty michanically inclinded but dont know a whole lot about the car yet. def. like to do my own work on her though At this rate i will know the engine top to bottom in a few months. Still love the car and not quite ready to give up on it!! Anyone has any suggestions on things i might need to keep an eye on, things that are known to fail, etc. let me know.E46s tend to do that... I would just watch the subframe issues with the E46. If it were my car I would reinforce it. see this thread: http://www.wibimmers.com/board/index.php?/topic/1696-a-note-to-all-e46-owners/ I would replace the entiire coolant system personally if it was my car. Dunno what it is but BMW Engines and proper factory coolant parts don't seem to mix. I would also rebuild your Vanos at some point. Just google Vanos rebuild kit E46. Theres a few out there and it's been covered many times. Beisian systems and Dr.Vanos seem to be good proven kits though.http://www.beisansystems.com/http://www.drvanos.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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