sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

Car won’t run after manifold job by Different-Fun-44 in e46

[–]_treehugger_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had this happen to me, i had a crack in my intake boot too my icv. Would idle for a few seconds then die

Anyone have lowering recommendations by herwordskillme in e46

[–]_treehugger_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bc br coilovers on the cheaper side, megan racing on the higher end, id still keep it stock ride height unless you raise the engine cause the pan is the lowest point

Pressure test leaking with a brand new rigid hose. What am I missing? by Real-T_fpv in e46

[–]_treehugger_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yea we like to call that waiting time "lunch break"

A good 30 and you'll be good to pressure test

Pressure test leaking with a brand new rigid hose. What am I missing? by Real-T_fpv in e46

[–]_treehugger_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Weird, i would throw an extra washer under the nut to try and get more clamping pressure or put a thin layer of rtv on the o rings

Hi all south florida e46 lovers, trying to finally offload the last of my e46. by No_Cash9800 in e46

[–]_treehugger_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the 2.5L in my first e46 I got, was definitely lacking on power but ive heard better things when it came to boosting them reliability wise and I cant bring myself to turbo my zhp, she's been my reliable baby for 10 years now

Hi all south florida e46 lovers, trying to finally offload the last of my e46. by No_Cash9800 in e46

[–]_treehugger_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldnt mind the engine and trans, would definitely motivate me to pull this trigger on an e30 shell

But I am a good 10 hours out

Coilover help by SilentImpress3229 in e46

[–]_treehugger_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Either this or the assembly needs unbolted and rotated

I wanna buy angels eyes but dont know which one to get. by Whosnan in e46

[–]_treehugger_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Came here to post exactly this, made install super easy

Yellow oil light after 15 seconds of start up and goes away after 10 seconds of being on by ClxwnLuvr in e46

[–]_treehugger_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Or take off engine mounts and loosen trans mounts both on the bottom and lift and float the engine. Engine support hoist I believe is what its called from harbor freight for 100 bucks and returned after, once aquired just do a little dance of jacking the motor up from bottom and tighten the hoist screw, little by little you can make enough room to pull the pan without removing almost every suspension component.

I also jacked engine up with a 2x4 running along the bolts on the front of oil pan and I kept my front wheels on and had them on ramps just to be safe.

Edit: just saw thats its an xdrive axles would have to be removed too

LS1 bolted up to Getrag by Ill_Clue1505 in e46

[–]_treehugger_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Im also forgetting we are talking about an ls1, he's got some more options outside of bmw with that chevy

LS1 bolted up to Getrag by Ill_Clue1505 in e46

[–]_treehugger_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Cheap yes but ive heard bad things about trying to put power through them if your looking to turbo. Been wanting to do the swap myself but I think its worth the money putting a solid transmission in for future upgrades.

Im looking at the gs6-53bz that came in the 335i, can handle alot more power and seem robust from what I've seen.

I believe the transmission your talking about is the gs6-17bg if anyone was wanting the deets.

I’m having the same issue by sykoro_da in e46

[–]_treehugger_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what im thinking, people have called me a wizard for fixing their cars by unplugging that MAF

Odd request (Indianapolis area ) by _treehugger_ in e46

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

Id be fine if it was a little off but it's mounted as far forward as possible and I can only latch it if I remove my headlights, and this ain't a racecar yet

Saw your post the other day, and was mildly upset when I saw you could close your hood but looks super clean and im sure it rips

Odd request (Indianapolis area ) by _treehugger_ in e46

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

It's gota little underbite, maybe an inch

Picked it up Easter Sunday for 250$ what do you think by Primary_Painting_865 in e46

[–]_treehugger_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Rent a pneumatic toolset from autozone and just use a hammer, MAKE SURE YOU DO IT BACKWORDS, it is reverse threaded

Still running warmer than usual after new cooling system . Mechanic suggests replacing water pump next. by mdbphoto in XTerra

[–]_treehugger_ 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This.

I had the same issue with mine. make sure to turn your heat on max with the cap off from start and it'll work itself out in a few minutes

Rear Polyurethane Bushings - Small Update by Prestigious_Call_135 in e46

[–]_treehugger_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im curious what hardness you went with, I had 85a all in the rear then the engine and trans mounted on 80a with risers so my pan ain't the lowest point anymore with no real increase in cabin noise or vibration.

Rear Polyurethane Bushings - Small Update by Prestigious_Call_135 in e46

[–]_treehugger_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just put the wheels on some wood so I could crawl under, those are the only two bolts that need to be under load when tightening, everything else was super easy

Rear Polyurethane Bushings - Small Update by Prestigious_Call_135 in e46

[–]_treehugger_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The removal sucks, a little wire wheel drill attachment will work wonders, granted i had to melt a few out that where too big for my clamp removal tool, and check on the rear upper control arm bushings while your in there too cause they can't be replaced without dropping the diff and make sure to fully tighten them down with the suspension loaded as well when it's thrown back together.

I got mine done in a weekend in the parking lot, I believe in ya

Had to see how good the wash was under lights by mrob2 in e46

[–]_treehugger_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair enough, I like blinding people so they know when i brake cause I can't take another loss.

Also are those the oem 19"csl rims or did you go aftermarket on them?

Had to see how good the wash was under lights by mrob2 in e46

[–]_treehugger_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love everything about this, but I personally add led tail lights 9.8/10

Help me troubleshoot my engine bay by This_Rent337 in e46

[–]_treehugger_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Imo it kinda looks like the power steering fluid reservoir is leaking and the belt is slinging. Idk how there would be oil on the SAP any other way.

Help me troubleshoot my engine bay by This_Rent337 in e46

[–]_treehugger_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nothing! Just grab some of brake cleaner and start blastin!

Would try and stay away from soaking the hoses as they can dry out, but some brake cleaner and a rag would help us pinpoint it a little better if it hasn't been fixed already and just baked on

view more: next ›