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Project E46 330i Touring
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evnmopwr
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individj said:
LMAO/... YES> that be me. ..
Those cops annoy me.. lol And those robots timing is off wack!!!!!
Gizmo said:
Thanks bud
Shamiels BMW spares may have what im looking for. im waiting for Pics of it to confirm its correct
If i came right, by COB today, Will let you know...
So hold back a day to fetch it:ty:
evnmopwr
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Gizmo said:
Gizmo, Shamiels did not have the sensors i need.
Whenever you get a chance bru. I understand you busy
I got a quote from Agents for both sensors... 3k with a 10day waiting period from Germany. :thumbdo:
But struggling like crap to find this particular sensor.
so i may just order it from them once they confirmed my discount
evnmopwr
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Gizmo said:
hi Gizmo, Any chance you could supply me that Breakers yard's contact number??
Will see if they have them and can post
I went to 6 different Breakers here in CPT and NO ONE Has the ones i need.
A guy in PTA supposed to remove the sensors yesterday but he has not gotten back to me yet. he is charging R650 Per sensor :thumbdo: But i cant be picky right now. lol
Thanks in advance
evnmopwr
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bman said:
Thanks bman
Gizmo came through for me. He managed to get me 1 sensor.
awaiting delivery now.
Will buy the other at Agents on monday.
Will post up images soon
started the Prep work and dent removal on the Body work..
Purchased the paint, hardener, clear coat etc etc.
The plan will be to spray it mid to end march
Thanks to all for the assistance
:thumbs:
evnmopwr
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OK so managed to get the car for Wheel alignment.
Found an issue with the Rear right trailing arm. It was pretty clear that the Caster on the rear right was out. The Wheel was too far to the rear of the car. BUt figured MAYBE its just alignment. lol
Alignment confirmed that
Got second opening from Forum member and Looks like its BENT!! :bravo:
Maybe not the trailing arm itself but the hub maybe or the Parts of it that Control arm and Wishbone mounts to.
Left side is perfect, wheel is centred
Right side is clearly out
Found a guy close to my area that will give me the Rear right trailing arm for Cheap
Will collect this end of the week
Found an issue with the Rear right trailing arm. It was pretty clear that the Caster on the rear right was out. The Wheel was too far to the rear of the car. BUt figured MAYBE its just alignment. lol
Alignment confirmed that
Got second opening from Forum member and Looks like its BENT!! :bravo:
Maybe not the trailing arm itself but the hub maybe or the Parts of it that Control arm and Wishbone mounts to.
Left side is perfect, wheel is centred
Right side is clearly out
Found a guy close to my area that will give me the Rear right trailing arm for Cheap
Will collect this end of the week
evnmopwr
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Allot of thanks to GIZMO for getting me 1 of the sensors i need
Sensor i Needed ( Longer TIP with grey Plug )
Sensor i Had ( Shorter Tip with Grey plug )
During my google search, I found no side by side comparison of the Sensor i had and the sensor i needed.
So people could not tell the difference in length of the one i needed
SO HERE IS THE FIRST IMAGE SIDE BY SIDE!!!:
One on left was sensor i needed. Part Number 34521166126
One on Right was the Sensor on my Wagon. Part Number 34521164370
Was a MF to find but THANKS AGAIN GIZMO!!!
:ty:raise:
Sensor i Needed ( Longer TIP with grey Plug )
Sensor i Had ( Shorter Tip with Grey plug )
During my google search, I found no side by side comparison of the Sensor i had and the sensor i needed.
So people could not tell the difference in length of the one i needed
SO HERE IS THE FIRST IMAGE SIDE BY SIDE!!!:
One on left was sensor i needed. Part Number 34521166126
One on Right was the Sensor on my Wagon. Part Number 34521164370
Was a MF to find but THANKS AGAIN GIZMO!!!
:ty:
raise:
evnmopwr
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OK.. Sensor installed ( No DIY as there is LOADS of it online )
IT WORKS ....... kinda :roflol:
So pulling away, from stop, the needle does not work.
when i get to about 20km/h, the needle jumps up to 80km/h
it then bounces between 60-80km/h
when i get to about 60km/h+ then it all works 100% ok
NOW, I have cleaned the sensor and im 100% sure the sensor is ok
How do i know this? i may have F'ed up the Tone ring...
YES, I M##RED the CV JUST BEHIND THE TONE RING WHILE TRYING TO INSTALL THE SIDE SHAFT OUT OF ANGER AND FRUSTRATION!!!!
And yes, the ring broke loose in few places...
So i gave myself more work. Have to remove that side shaft again and replace the outer CV ( Have the orginal one fromt he broken side shaft ) and i have to remove the driver side one as i saw the CV boot is Torn open... need to replace the boot too.
While im under, going to drop the exhaust and heat shield and check the prop and Centre bearing to see if i can sort out the vibration. Otherwise it will have to go for balancing
Also installing the new front control arm bushes, Splash trays etc etc etc
IT WORKS ....... kinda :roflol:
So pulling away, from stop, the needle does not work.
when i get to about 20km/h, the needle jumps up to 80km/h
it then bounces between 60-80km/h
when i get to about 60km/h+ then it all works 100% ok
NOW, I have cleaned the sensor and im 100% sure the sensor is ok
How do i know this? i may have F'ed up the Tone ring...
YES, I M##RED the CV JUST BEHIND THE TONE RING WHILE TRYING TO INSTALL THE SIDE SHAFT OUT OF ANGER AND FRUSTRATION!!!!
And yes, the ring broke loose in few places...
So i gave myself more work. Have to remove that side shaft again and replace the outer CV ( Have the orginal one fromt he broken side shaft ) and i have to remove the driver side one as i saw the CV boot is Torn open... need to replace the boot too.
While im under, going to drop the exhaust and heat shield and check the prop and Centre bearing to see if i can sort out the vibration. Otherwise it will have to go for balancing
Also installing the new front control arm bushes, Splash trays etc etc etc
evnmopwr
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Update
few things happened since last post
I bought the new trailing arm from guy who turned out to be my cousins Friend and stays 2 doors away from my cousin.
Got a good deal on it.
Installed the new arm and ALL IS PERFECT!!!!!
The old/bent trailing arm ( Its being compared to the 325s )
One on top is the Bent one, and bottom is 325s
Notice that the Curve on the 325's is tighter???
New arm
Its installed and All lined up
Also, to address the crap i caused with the tone/ABS ring, I was too lazy to Remove the driveshafts myself so i took it to Driveshaft Centre in durbanville..
Leonard assisted me, AWESOME SERVICE...
the OUTER Cv does not look like a serviceable as the shaft had a pinch in it keeping the cv in...
So he removed the tone/abs ring from donar CV i had and fitted to mine.
he also fitted the CV boot onto the drivers side shaft and greased everything nicely
Now my Speedo works 100% ok..
Took delivery of my New Sensor from Agents, bought new shocks, Fitted the Msport Springs (front only), installed some Cree LED Spots ( waiting for the headlights ), Installed the front 330i brakes...
So there ABS lights are off, speedo works, blah blah blah blah..
NOW, i started getting a "Diff Whine" on deceleration when driving 80km/h+. only on deceleration, in any gear, and only between rev range of 1500 and 2000rpm
Was told its bearings and Parts alone will be ALLOT!!!!
So i drained the oil from the diff and i saw no metal filings.
New oil and the whine was still there..
So i managed to get a second hand 3.38 ratio 330i diff..
Installed..
this car pulls harder in 1st,2nd and 3rd.. and feels much quicker.. but that issue is sorted
installed the Control arm bushes and thats sorted
Only thing left is to Do an oil and oil filter change and install new Brake pad sensors.
Also, the prepping has started on the body work
and since im turning this wagon into a Motorsport, and its kinda unique to me, I figured it needs a fitting colour
i opted to go with Messing Metallic ( Brass Metallic ). 1 of the Individual Colours
I searched entire internet and only found 1 wagon in this colour and it looks so good
Can anyone confirm if this is the correct colour code?? (Brass metallic)
Those of you who has this color, if you could check you engine bay please???
I want to get a sample batch made this weekend and will tackle a panel and see what it looks like
few things happened since last post
I bought the new trailing arm from guy who turned out to be my cousins Friend and stays 2 doors away from my cousin.
Got a good deal on it.
Installed the new arm and ALL IS PERFECT!!!!!
The old/bent trailing arm ( Its being compared to the 325s )
One on top is the Bent one, and bottom is 325s
Notice that the Curve on the 325's is tighter???
New arm
Its installed and All lined up
Also, to address the crap i caused with the tone/ABS ring, I was too lazy to Remove the driveshafts myself so i took it to Driveshaft Centre in durbanville..
Leonard assisted me, AWESOME SERVICE...
the OUTER Cv does not look like a serviceable as the shaft had a pinch in it keeping the cv in...
So he removed the tone/abs ring from donar CV i had and fitted to mine.
he also fitted the CV boot onto the drivers side shaft and greased everything nicely
Now my Speedo works 100% ok..
Took delivery of my New Sensor from Agents, bought new shocks, Fitted the Msport Springs (front only), installed some Cree LED Spots ( waiting for the headlights ), Installed the front 330i brakes...
So there ABS lights are off, speedo works, blah blah blah blah..
NOW, i started getting a "Diff Whine" on deceleration when driving 80km/h+. only on deceleration, in any gear, and only between rev range of 1500 and 2000rpm
Was told its bearings and Parts alone will be ALLOT!!!!
So i drained the oil from the diff and i saw no metal filings.
New oil and the whine was still there..
So i managed to get a second hand 3.38 ratio 330i diff..
Installed..
this car pulls harder in 1st,2nd and 3rd.. and feels much quicker.. but that issue is sorted
installed the Control arm bushes and thats sorted
Only thing left is to Do an oil and oil filter change and install new Brake pad sensors.
Also, the prepping has started on the body work
and since im turning this wagon into a Motorsport, and its kinda unique to me, I figured it needs a fitting colour
i opted to go with Messing Metallic ( Brass Metallic ). 1 of the Individual Colours
I searched entire internet and only found 1 wagon in this colour and it looks so good
Can anyone confirm if this is the correct colour code?? (Brass metallic)
Those of you who has this color, if you could check you engine bay please???
I want to get a sample batch made this weekend and will tackle a panel and see what it looks like
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