Thread: What did you do to your e36 today?

  1. #16401
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    and who other than bmw owners needs a 25mm socket?
    For what? The filter cap takes a 36mm and the drain plug is 17mm.

    Gave away my BMWs, driving a VW and an Audi now.

  2. #16402
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    Alignment and inspection, only $96.
    I replaced the control arms a couple weeks ago. The steering wheel was close to straight and didn't pull to either side, so I put off the alignment.
    Glad to finally not have to worry every time I pass a cop. The inspection was a bit past due.

  3. #16403
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    The oil filter housing on my engine needs a 25mm socket or large adjustable wrench

    i was was surprised I needed that large a socket

  4. #16404
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    In Holland we do have an automatic ticketing system after 2 weeks passing your last check moment.
    Its 250 euro's. (wich is high i think). Don't you guys have that?

  5. #16405
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    You mean automatic tickets for safety & emissions inspection? We don't have that. At least not here in New York. Here we don't get ticketed unless a police officer sees it (in public usually).
    Quote Originally Posted by magnetron View Post
    In Holland we do have an automatic ticketing system after 2 weeks passing your last check moment.
    Its 250 euro's. (wich is high i think). Don't you guys have that?
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  6. #16406
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    Not my car, but over the past 2 x weeks, been working on my Dad's 97 328ci. Definitely glad I brought my Quickjack 5000 and damn I love that thing:

    Engine Mounts
    Control arms w/ bushings
    Tie Rods w/ end links
    Sway bar bushings
    Front struts
    Rear shocks w/ rsms
    All brake lines
    AC compressor w/dryer and lines
    Water pump w/ Tstat
    Intake manifold gasket/vac lines/CCV

    Now, waiting to bleed engine coolant, refill AC - all because I couldn't muscle on the control arm bushings onto the control arm (done it countless times, but the non solid e36 bushing gives too much) so i'm waiting for the tool I finally ordered....been a good, long project while I've been visiting. Car should feel great when I get it back on the road here this week!

    ***EDIT, so managed to get the control arm bushings onto the control arm with EASE this time. You can rent a bearing tool set from Autozone. One of the deep cylinders has a circular hole that is slightly bigger than the bushing and fits over the control arm. You just flip it so the butt is up against the CAB and use that to pull the bushing on...wow, very easy!
    Last edited by BMWManiac; 08-13-2018 at 12:05 PM.
    1997 Arctic Silver/Black M3
    CES Stage IV (651rwhp/615rwtq @ 24 psi)

    1999 Techno Violet/Dove M3
    Auto/Convertible and staying stock!

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    Put an m3 front bumper on, new corner marker lights and plenty more

    Last edited by cody2130; 08-14-2018 at 06:21 PM.

  8. #16408
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    4 wheel alignment
    in retrospect I should have had it checked when I got it; far enough out to chew up the rears real bad in 5000 kms

  9. #16409
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    Funny this popped up.....just got back from picking up the car from the shop for the alignment/AC recharge after all the work I did.....car was hit in the rear during their test drive. Trunk destroyed, damage to body above rear bumper.....probably totalled.
    1997 Arctic Silver/Black M3
    CES Stage IV (651rwhp/615rwtq @ 24 psi)

    1999 Techno Violet/Dove M3
    Auto/Convertible and staying stock!

  10. #16410
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    Quote Originally Posted by BMWManiac View Post
    Funny this popped up.....just got back from picking up the car from the shop for the alignment/AC recharge after all the work I did.....car was hit in the rear during their test drive. Trunk destroyed, damage to body above rear bumper.....probably totalled.
    that sucks!

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    Last edited by MauiM3Mania; 08-14-2018 at 07:51 PM. Reason: profanity

  11. #16411
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    Quote Originally Posted by LockDots View Post
    that sucks!
    Yeah, as I parked the car with the destroyed trunk into the garage, UPS drives up with the control arm bushing tool....would it have happened if I just waited?
    1997 Arctic Silver/Black M3
    CES Stage IV (651rwhp/615rwtq @ 24 psi)

    1999 Techno Violet/Dove M3
    Auto/Convertible and staying stock!

  12. #16412
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jjdcan View Post
    The oil filter housing on my engine needs a 25mm socket or large adjustable wrench

    i was was surprised I needed that large a socket
    You must get a different oil cap in Canada, no wait my car is Canadian spec and it uses a 36mm socket to get the cap off, my e46 with an m54 motor uses the same cap.

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    Last edited by jmo69; 09-11-2018 at 09:43 PM.

    Gave away my BMWs, driving a VW and an Audi now.

  13. #16413
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    Ok thanks - I mis-remembered - the 25 is the torque marking on the nut

    - - - Updated - - -

    Thanks your reply saved me buying the wrong socket

  14. #16414
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    New rear tires, rim swap

    Had some strange wear on tires that were on the car when I got it (on style 39s)
    was not planning to do new rubber till next year, but..
    had a different set of rims, so put BFG 225/40r18 on the rear pair and kept the rubber on the front pair

    alignment, balance and “new” rims and the car feels smoother

    btw, is there a market for style 39s that are showing some delamination?

    - - - Updated - - -

    Sadly, when it’s going to happen it probably will. Got hit in the rear last year - wrote off my previous convertible (non bmw) - stopped at a red light

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    Just received delivery notice for my new Momo Monte Carlo steering wheel to replace my old ratty suede one. Installing tonight and adapting the old wheel to install on my Logitech setup for some pc and xbox racing.

  16. #16416
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    Picked up my painted nose cone in #668,with headlight washers also had a preventive anti rust treatment, both inside and out, almost ready to retrofit them

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    Finally got to sorting out the Passenger Seat Occupancy sensor causing my airbag light troubles.

    The guide I followed:

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    [url=https://flic.kr/p/2acQXqU]
    Wrapped my skirts, front and rear trim under the lights, gas door and put on new rear brake pads. Lots of local shows this week so I will taking a ton of pictures

  19. #16419
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hva36 View Post
    Finally got to sorting out the Passenger Seat Occupancy sensor causing my airbag light troubles.

    The guide I followed:
    Didn't get a constant seatbelt warning on the dash from this?

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  20. #16420
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    Daily is in the shop for some warranty work, so I am driving the e36. Still need to get the ABS fixed on it, probably start on that once the daily is back running.

  21. #16421
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    Added a CD changer to the trunk - better music than radio

  22. #16422
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    Quote Originally Posted by LockDots View Post
    Didn't get a constant seatbelt warning on the dash from this?
    I have noticed that the seatbelt warning light will linger slightly longer than it normally would before this solution, although it's only a matter of 2-3 seconds then it does not come back on. So I'm happy with the outcome, but I wouldn't know better. I'm still Green when it comes to automotives.

  23. #16423
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hva36 View Post
    I have noticed that the seatbelt warning light will linger slightly longer than it normally would before this solution, although it's only a matter of 2-3 seconds then it does not come back on. So I'm happy with the outcome, but I wouldn't know better. I'm still Green when it comes to automotives.
    Not bad. I may have to do this. My passenger occupancy sensor is faulty and keeps throwing an airbag code (2-18).

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  24. #16424
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    Tan Top on the E36 is dead. Stitching is failing. I guess 8 years isn't bad considering the hell I put it through. Now I wonder if I go Tan again or Back to Black.
    Last edited by yensed; 08-21-2018 at 11:29 PM.

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    I coded out my occupancy sensors a long time ago. I also did the seat belt buckle ones because I put E46 sport seats in.
    1997 328is - Megasquirt PNP, Holset HX35, Deka 80lb injectors, SPA T3, Precision PW39 WG, Synapse Synchronic BOV, DKM Organic Twin Disc Clutch, Innovate LC-2 W/B, Mishimoto Intercooler, Mishimoto Catch Can, Mishimoto Rad, Devils Own Meth, Porsche 911 calipers with E46 M3 rotors, Corsa Exhaust

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