m42b32 Posted May 23, 2019 Report Share Posted May 23, 2019 54 minutes ago, B C said: I think our next outing should be at Qdoba on Saturday morning Qars Qoffee and Qdoba I am 110% in for this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted May 23, 2019 Report Share Posted May 23, 2019 2 hours ago, m42b32 said: I am 110% in for this I’ll be joes -10% someones gotta even this positive shit show out B C and m42b32 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted May 24, 2019 Report Share Posted May 24, 2019 8 hours ago, B C said: I think our next outing should be at Qdoba on Saturday morning Qars Qoffee and Qdoba Don't toy with my emotions Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted May 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2019 We could meet at qdoba before the e30 picnic. Just sayin patsbimmer1 and P_Roloff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted May 24, 2019 Report Share Posted May 24, 2019 18 minutes ago, B C said: We could meet at qdoba before the e30 picnic. Just sayin That might actually convince me to go to the picnic... B C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted May 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2019 Done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted May 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 Differential oil changed. Using the $90/qt BMW Unicorn Piss seems to be worthwhile as the M-clunk and diff whine is much less noticeable. If it were any other LSD, I’d be content with Redline, but even diffsonline.com recommends SAF-XJ +FM for the M-Variable LSD I added a magnetic drain plug. I replaced the fuel filter. The old one wasn’t horrible, here is a front (upper) vs. back (lower) comparison of the filter paper. I had no idea when it was last replaced but it’s cheap, easy, and never hurts to do. While I was in there I checked and confirmed that the Clutch Delay Valve (CDV) is still in place and I will be removing that soon based on the overwhelmingly positive feedback from those who have removed it. If it sucks I can re-install it/its fully and easily reversible. I also took a nice drive through the southern Kettle on Saturday with 2 passengers, AC on, and some music playing with the aux input I installed. Good times were had. P_Roloff and Jdesign 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted June 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2019 The HDR setting on my phone turned itself up to 11 Replaced: Cabin filter, VANOS filter, AC belt up next is a fresh oil change P_Roloff, SteelBlue, m42b32 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelBlue Posted June 3, 2019 Report Share Posted June 3, 2019 Fuck, I need to get another E46 again. Do you also not have fog lights? Reason for Red Line motor oil over Mobil 1? I’m sure it’s not cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted June 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2019 Fogs are not installed. I am still not sure which look I like best. Leaning towards no fogs. The typically used 10w-60 oils are Castrol TWS, BMW/Shell TwinPower Turbo, LiquiMoly, Redline. Bimmerworld recommends Redline and I can get it locally at Pegasus or Behling if I ever need to top off. patsbimmer1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted June 3, 2019 Report Share Posted June 3, 2019 no fogs and run ducting to the brakes 😈 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted June 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2019 1,100 miles in Oil changed. Rock collection tray cleaned. Oil level sender o-ring replaced, though I think whatever small leak exists is coming from elsewhere. DrLeadFoot and m42b32 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted June 6, 2019 Report Share Posted June 6, 2019 I am very happy to see you taking good care of this car. It's come quite a long way since it was a cheap fb marketplace find last year. m42b32, Jdesign, Rekpoint and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted June 6, 2019 Report Share Posted June 6, 2019 You are incapable of not taking things apart. Nice job. B C, P_Roloff, m42b32 and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted June 7, 2019 Report Share Posted June 7, 2019 23 hours ago, patsbimmer1 said: You are incapable of not taking things apart. Nice job. I felt this one. Good work on fixing all of the little annoying stuff! patsbimmer1 and Jdesign 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted June 11, 2019 Report Share Posted June 11, 2019 I never got a good look at this thing before you drove off on Saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted June 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2019 Thanks for moving the cone for me though Jdesign 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted June 12, 2019 Report Share Posted June 12, 2019 Cough, amber tails, cough. Rekpoint, Jdesign and YoungCR 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted June 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2019 I am having, what would seem to be the beginning stages of a failing fuel pump, leaking injectors, or a cam sensor on the fritz. Occasionally the car does not fire up on first crank attempt. but always does on second attempt as if the mixture/fuel pressure is not right. I do wait for the fuel pump to finish priming before starting and that does not make a difference. I will connect the laptop tonight and see if any codes are stored. It does appear to be a common issue and I did find this posted hinting at summer blend fuel in cold temperatures. Plausible as it was chilly this morning. Quote SI B 13 01 08Fuel System & ControlJanuary 2008Technical ServiceSUBJECT:M3 S54 - Crank/No-Start on 1st Cold Start AttemptMODEL:E46 (M3) with S54SITUATIONThe customer may complain that during the first cold start, or after the vehicle has been parked for more then 6 hours, the engine would crank but not start on the first attempt. The engine will start immediately during the second cranking attempt without any running issues. The problem is currently present and reproducible in the workshop.No faults are stored in the DME control module. Testing of the fuel pressure, volume and bleed-down pressure do not detect any problems with the fuel delivery system. Also, further diagnosis of the engine electrical components (scope patterns of injectors, ignition coils, crankshaft and camshaft sensors, etc.) shows that all the systems work as designed.CAUSEGasoline fuel blends with low volatility (Reid Vapor Pressure or RVP too low for winter temperatures).Fuel volatility is defined by ASTM standards and regulated by federal and state legislation. Volatility in different geographical areas is affected by many factors, including state regulations (for example, oxygenated fuel requirements), local altitude, local temperature ranges, refinery capacity, and distribution logistics. Volatility is not related to gasoline octane rating (AKI).Shifts in fuel volatility occur during seasonal fuel changeover periods. Lower volatility summer fuel (typical range 6 - 10 psi RVP) is changed to higher volatility winter fuel (9 - 14 psi) in the fall, and then back again in the spring.A cold start situation may occur if a non-homogenous summer fuel blend is introduced into the fuel distribution system and thus the vehicle fuel tanks, when winter fuel is needed.CORRECTIONDo not replace any components.Advise the customer to refill the vehicle with a brand name TOP TIER detergent gasoline with a minimum octane rating of AKI 91. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted June 13, 2019 Report Share Posted June 13, 2019 9 minutes ago, B C said: I am having, what would seem to be the beginning stages of a failing fuel pump, leaking injectors, or a cam sensor on the fritz. Occasionally the car does not fire up on first crank attempt. but always does on second attempt as if the mixture/fuel pressure is not right. I do wait for the fuel pump to finish priming before starting and that does not make a difference. I will connect the laptop tonight and see if any codes are stored. It does appear to be a common issue and I did find this posted hinting at summer blend fuel in cold temperatures. Plausible as it was chilly this morning. Probably the head gasket. P_Roloff, B C and Jdesign 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted June 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2019 I will order 2 new head gaskets just in case the first one is defective jc43089 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted June 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2019 No start on first attempt condition happens at ~70F ambient temp which rules our the BMW TSB about the summer blend fuel at cold temps. INPA shows codes: 178 196 197 198 204 205 206 213 these are misfire and catalyst efficiency codes. Someone else’s experience with the same codes and symptoms confirms the fuel pump theory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted June 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 This morning the car fired up on first attempt rather than second but it took just slightly longer to fire up than ideal. I reset codes, reset adaptations, drove to work, everything running perfectly as usual. I checked for new codes when I got to work and there were none. I will check for fuel pressure bleed-off when I am underneath removing the CDV in the coming weeks and see if by chance the fuel filter needs to be snugged down just a little more even though I had checked for leaks pretty thoroughly after replacement. If things continue/deteriorate, my first check will be to pull the fuel pump and see if the rubber hoses on the pump are leaking before ordering a new pump. The best price I can find at the moment is Bimmerworld or Tischer for $370 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted June 14, 2019 Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 It almost sounds like it's not getting enough air. I think VF Engineering makes a centrifugal air pump that should help remedy this situation..... m42b32, suspenceful, P_Roloff and 3 others 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted June 14, 2019 Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 5 hours ago, GunMetalGrey said: It almost sounds like it's not getting enough air. I think VF Engineering makes a centrifugal air pump that should help remedy this situation..... I think he's right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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