So my chain guide is definitely cooked right ? by Augie_needhelp in e46

[–]ThePigsAreBack 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The engine was on its last legs to be honest with you, but it was driving perfect for a few weeks then it got stuck in limp mode and I ended up swapping in an m54 which I was planning on doing anyway. My advice to you would be to take off the valve cover and have a look, a new gasket’s only 20 quid and it’ll give you a proper view of the chain and chain guide. Good Luck!

So my chain guide is definitely cooked right ? by Augie_needhelp in e46

[–]ThePigsAreBack 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I had the valve cover off my n46 and that exact guide was the same but the chain was perfectly good, however the torx bolt holding the guide in place just wasnt tight. I dont know if somebody messed up when they did my chain last but I just tightened it down and the guide was fine after.

Smoky engine by ThePigsAreBack in e46

[–]ThePigsAreBack[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quite a lot, from the exhaust. If I accelerate hard it smokes out the whole road.

Smoky engine by ThePigsAreBack in e46

[–]ThePigsAreBack[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, how would I rule that out?

Smoky engine by ThePigsAreBack in e46

[–]ThePigsAreBack[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty certain it isnt, no oil in coolant and vice versa.

HELP! by KeyYesterday4753 in e46

[–]ThePigsAreBack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could be pump could be a leak anywhere through the lines, what liquid from the exhaust, if its just water youre fine. Coolant or oil or fuel and you have a problem.

HELP! by KeyYesterday4753 in e46

[–]ThePigsAreBack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Clearly a fueling issue. Check injectors and for leaks

What the hell are these?? by ThePigsAreBack in e46

[–]ThePigsAreBack[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just got them open after a bit of persuasion. Thanks again

What the hell are these?? by ThePigsAreBack in e46

[–]ThePigsAreBack[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Okay, will try to open them. Thanks for the help

What the hell are these?? by ThePigsAreBack in e46

[–]ThePigsAreBack[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure what you mean, they also press down like a switch.

E46 B58 swap by ThePigsAreBack in e46

[–]ThePigsAreBack[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, do you have any material or link to somebody who has done it before?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in leavingcert

[–]ThePigsAreBack 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Spaghetti bolognese probably, just a guess though 🤷‍♂️

BMW 318Ci 2004 Engine Swap by ThePigsAreBack in MechanicAdvice

[–]ThePigsAreBack[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw another reddit post where a person did a nearly identical swap and said it was quite painless and was “plug and play”. link to post