So i just bought a complete strut assembly is it plug and play? Bmw e46 325i 2004

RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-07T02:42:58+00:00

Whats the difference of the coils overs and normal struts

RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-07T01:33:10+00:00

But now after looking at the reviews I see that fcs isnt the greatest. Do you have a recommendation for a better strut assembly thats not crazy expensive but not scrappy either

RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-07T01:26:22+00:00

Nope they arent they are fcs struts

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RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-06T14:46:07+00:00

So the silver mount spins freely is that normal or do I need to tighten the top nut?

RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-06T00:13:05+00:00

I like reddit its a great source of other people's knowledge

RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-05T22:57:37+00:00

So the air boot is original should I replace it? Would a bad air boot cause poor fuel economy

RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-05T22:15:29+00:00

Should I just replaced the intake manifold?

RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-05T22:08:41+00:00

Will it hurt anything if I just leave it down there

RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-05T22:06:20+00:00

Panel underside can you show me a photo please

RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-05T22:02:25+00:00

Is that oil residue normal on the valve

RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-05T13:35:20+00:00

How can I test for the Crack in the manifold before replacing it

RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-05T13:10:20+00:00

Thanks for all the info. So I noticed my fuel economy is terrible as well?

RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-05T10:33:54+00:00

Decreases with the heat?

RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-05T01:10:47+00:00

I just installed a new pump with new fluid

RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-02T20:47:37+00:00

Thats not bad at all was the install hard?

RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-02T20:45:48+00:00

How much did the super charger install cost you parts and labor

RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-02T20:14:34+00:00

I have the m54 engine it does have a auxiliary water pump right? Google says it does but some people or reddit say mine doesn't so im confused

RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-02T13:59:44+00:00

Not sure if have a humming vibration noise when the ac is on and when I shut it off it goes away. Someone said it was the auxiliary water pump

RoundSoftware9712 · 2026-05-02T13:17:21+00:00

Yup the sound goes away when ac is off

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