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Introduction:
This thread is for you if you just purchased your E46 3-Series and/or have more than 75,000 miles on your current cooling system on your E46 3-Series BMW.
The E46 3-Series (as well as the E36 3-Series) are known to have somewhat of a delicate...
Started by e30hijinks on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at bimmerforums):
This needs exposure because cooling system failure is the #1.
It's a guide/list w/ information.
This is not a DIY.
Related shopping results:
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Just had my 2003 Z4's oil changed at the local shop when during their inspection they discovered the plastic tank where you put in coolant was cracked. Apparently some fluid leaked out too because they said they found some residue underneath the tank....
Started by audiosonic on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at bimmerfest):
Not very long lasting) With yours for the cooling....
It is pretty well known newer BMW's have weak cooling systems(i.e.
But then again if you have the money to replace the entire cooling system especially.
Dough off you.
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Ok guys, this isn't my work. This was printed in July 2008 copy of Performance BMW which I thought might help give members a rough basic guide to what to expect to pay and what can be acheived from tuning your S54 engine.
PBMW have obviously used CA Automotive...
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at ubermpower):
Brilliant Info
2003 E46 M3 COUPE.
, 6-pot APs, Powerflex RTABs, Rogue short-shift, Depos, CDV delete .
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The E46 M3 was first introduced in March 2000 at the Geneva Motorshow (although the concept design study was seen at the Frankfurt Motorshow in 1999) with the S54 M division developed engine which once again used a 3.2 straight 6. At the time of the E...
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at ubermpower):
Excellent post Russ!
Beat you to it and Made sticky! too slow!!! Great updated Buyers Guide Russ
Top job 10/10 .
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ONLINE TIS
DIY guides for pretty much everything on the car
Part 1: What you should do to keep the car running as cheaply as possible in the long term. AKA maintenance requirements.
First, an explanation of the service interval counter on the e46 M3: ...
Started by Obioban on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at m3forum):
While they look fine from the back.
I'd suggest changing the belts at 50k miles..
Widespread on the E46.
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I don't know what 21 year old BMW you drive, but I LOVE old BMW's. E30 M3 is my dream car. My whole argument is that the sludge is brought about by 15K mile oil changes with the wrong oil. My corrado has done track days with those temps, water and oil...
Started by crrdvr6 on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at bobistheoilguy):
E46 run 188-207°F normal everyday.
Never owned one in my life.
At ~65K miles you'll be one By: crrdvr6 I have no info on a Honda .
You don't think BMW cooling systems run hotter then normal, fine.
Driving.
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So clearly there is alot of talk around cooling solutions for all the e36's out there as I've read countless threads on them, but Im having a harder time finding info in regards to e46 M3 applications.
My situation :
I have ran through the entire car ...
Started by AP3X FTW on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at bimmerforums):
Here is what I did on both and solved the problem...still running... .
Had similar problems as you...with two of my E46 M3's...
I replaced my water pump when I installed the BW radiator and oil .
Is definitely the cooling system though.
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Just like the title says, it should fit in my e46 328 no problem, was wondering how much it'd cost with an engine that has say 80k miles max.
Started by halorocka888 on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at bimmerforums):
Engine Management System with passing emissions testing (depending....
Expect to pay $4,000 - $8,000.
Cooling System
Youll probably want something beefier than the E36 today, but still not simple to source.
To have a shop fab them for you.
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Finally. Cooling system service solutions for BMW. Kits that fit your car, its needs, and your budget.
Heat-hardened hoses and plastic pipes are a nightmare in the making on high milers. But piecemeal cooling system repairs are a bad idea and a costly...
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at m3forum):
Because overheating is not cool
Is your E46 on borrowed time?.
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Is this everything I need for a complete cooling system overhaul?
+Ignore MAF and Cam, they are just for down the road
Considering it is all still original from the factory (11 years ago)
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at e46fanatics):
Preventative maintenance.
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