Just bought my 1st M3

[Coupe Turbo GP]

Hi guys as said I have just bought my 1st M3 this past Saturday. It’s a 1998 E36 M3 silver in colour.

I was very excited but over the past few days I have been noticing a few problems and now I’m getting really scared.

Problem 1: The car sounds like it has a super charger bolted on to it. It makes that sort of noise when idling or driving. What I have noticed is when I press the clutch in, the sound disappears.

Problem 2: The car sometimes makes a ticking sort of sound sometimes at low revs or idling.

Problem 3: When driving sometimes I get a high pitched squealing type of sound coming from the big air vent in the centre of the dash. It doesn’t matter what speed or rpm I’m at. It can happen whether the aircon is on or off. But I noticed when it does happen and if I put the auto de-mister on, the pitch gets higher and then disappears.

Problem 4: Sometimes if the car has been unlocked for a while and I start it. It starts and then dies immediately. What I have noticed is if I get out the car lock it and unlock again it starts and is normal again.

Other than these issues the car drives well.

Now I know the agents are going to be very expensive. Is there any reputable BMW mechanics in the Centurion area preferably or JHB? I don’t want to have to rob a bank to get the car sorted

 

[unikbarna]

Ross Duncan in Midrand by Boulders Mall is your man: :thumbs:

 

[Bevan]

Ross Duncan or Evolution 2 Motorsport in Kyalami

 

[Coupe Turbo GP]

Thanks guys. Do you guys have an address and contact numbers for these places?

And has anyone experienced these problems before?

 

[Jon328i]

change your viscus thats your 1st problem .the noise coming from the dash is just the fan can be replace at low cost . the rest needs a mac !!! call bootie

 

[Coupe Turbo GP]

change your viscus thats your 1st problem .the noise coming from the dash is just the fan can be replace at low cost . the rest needs a mac !!! call bootie

This is my 1st BMW. What is a viscus? :fencelook:

And how much is it to replace the fan?

 

[Ephraimramodike]

Call Ross Duncan on 011 805 3219 :thumbs:

 

[Bevan]

You can reach Evolution 2 on 0114661266

 

[Fordkoppie]

I think this is most likely the same car i looked at a few months ago.
Does it have Xenons, grey interior and rear PDC?

 

[Carbon]

change your viscus thats your 1st problem .the noise coming from the dash is just the fan can be replace at low cost . the rest needs a mac !!! call bootie

This is my 1st BMW. What is a viscus? :fencelook:

And how much is it to replace the fan?

He is talking about the viscous clutch that drives you radiator fan and looks like this (its right behind your radiator fan) this is an easy fix.

Replacing the blower fan for your AC is quite a job. But it can be done cheaply if you want to DIY. Here are the fans for sale on ebay (from $30 - $320 for real bmw part)
E36 M3 Blower Motors ebay

Here is a DIY guide to replacing the motor. You could do it from this for R500 easily if you want. E36 Blower relplacement DIY

Regards
Jacques

 

[Coupe Turbo GP]

I think this is most likely the same car i looked at a few months ago.
Does it have Xenons, grey interior and rear PDC?

Correct :fencelook:

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change your viscus thats your 1st problem .the noise coming from the dash is just the fan can be replace at low cost . the rest needs a mac !!! call bootie

This is my 1st BMW. What is a viscus? :fencelook:

And how much is it to replace the fan?

He is talking about the viscous clutch that drives you radiator fan and looks like this (its right behind your radiator fan) this is an easy fix.

Replacing the blower fan for your AC is quite a job. But it can be done cheaply if you want to DIY. Here are the fans for sale on ebay (from $30 - $320 for real bmw part)
E36 M3 Blower Motors ebay

Here is a DIY guide to replacing the motor. You could do it from this for R500 easily if you want. E36 Blower relplacement DIY

Regards
Jacques

So this will sort out problem 1 for sure?

 

[Carbon]

So this will sort out problem 1 for sure?

No, I can't say for sure because I need to hear it to know where the sound is coming from. It's a bit hard to diagnose a problem from a post. But it is a known problem on older e36s so it is most likely your problem.

Hope this helps.

Regards
Jacques

 

[Coupe Turbo GP]

I think this is most likely the same car i looked at a few months ago.
Does it have Xenons, grey interior and rear PDC?

Hi Fordkoppie. Did you pick up the same problems?

 

[Fordkoppie]

I think this is most likely the same car i looked at a few months ago.
Does it have Xenons, grey interior and rear PDC?

Hi Fordkoppie. Did you pick up the same problems?

Yes. And problem 1 was the gearbox on that particular car I looked at (and the dealbreaker for me)

 

[Coupe Turbo GP]

I think this is most likely the same car i looked at a few months ago.
Does it have Xenons, grey interior and rear PDC?

Hi Fordkoppie. Did you pick up the same problems?

Yes. And problem 1 was the gearbox on that particular car I looked at (and the dealbreaker for me)

So you say its a gearbox problem? :argh:

 

[ZED1]

I wont comment on any of the issues as i prob know as much you do! So rather i will concentrate on the positive and say CONGRATULATIONS on your 1st M!!! Once the issues are sorted your going to have some good times! Hope you get sorted soon:thumbs:

 

[Coupe Turbo GP]

I wont comment on any of the issues as i prob know as much you do! So rather i will concentrate on the positive and say CONGRATULATIONS on your 1st M!!! Once the issues are sorted your going to have some good times! Hope you get sorted soon:thumbs:

Thanks buddy. Just hope its not going to cost an arm and a leg to repair.

 

[MFD 187]

vtek service centre
566 ptretoria road
silverton
0128040405

speak to Vincent im sure he could help you out....

 

[Coupe Turbo GP]

vtek service centre
566 pretoria road
silverton
0128040405

speak to Vincent im sure he could help you out....

Is he a BMW specialist?

 

[hoosain]

once its sorted you gonna enjoy driving that beast trust me:thumbs: