So who's the Cape Town mechanical enthusiast? ;)

AdiS

Well-known member
Hey guys,

So I'm sure you can guess where this question is coming from. Quite simply, a large part of my argument that owning an e46 is feasible stems from the ability to service the car yourself.

Now, whilst I'm not a mechanic, I consider a myself an intelligent person capable of doing anything I put my mind to. Th caveat around this is that im always scared of working on cars beyond the simple stuff. This is because, unless you know how to do the procedure, there is usually some kind of pre requisite knowledge that is necessary ...little tricks, techniques... Little things which DIYs neglect to mention etc.. Which can be relatively crucial to the job being reliable. For this reason, doing stuff for the first time on my own is generally something I avoid, and prefer to seek the mentor ship of someone more experienced.

So, I guess, in a nutshell, what Im asking is who are the guys who know their stuff in CT, and hypothetically, would be kind enough to act in some sort of mentorship role with regards to maintenance. I'm so interested to learn more about the in-depth mechanics of these cars, and envious of the guys whom really know what's going on.

This is of course, all in theory, and not necessary right now. ;)

 

freerider

Honorary ///Member
definitely rick, and I would be very interested in making this a group session type of thing :)

adi, i didnt realise you were in cape town?
 

AdiS

Well-known member
freerider said:
definitely rick, and I would be very interested in making this a group session type of thing :)

adi, i didnt realise you were in cape town?

Well I will wait for Rick to reply on his own terms, but I had a feeling it would be him.

Free rider - yes I'm in cape town, where we have the sea, the moutain, and our engines perform to their full potential :D :p :p
 

Sankekur

///Member
I would also recommend getting a service/workshop manual for the e46, try and get your hands on a copy of the BMW TIS (technical instruction system)
and there is also this online version of the TIS http://tis.spaghetticoder.org/ though I have found some bit missing, they do seem to be expanding it.
And then there is google and the internet - most of the DIY's I have found were very helpful, and usually showing easier ways to do the work than is described in the TIS or manual.
 

SPIDER

New member
Diy session im in. One thing i must say wheel bearings on E46 not a DIY job
unless you have pressure tools. Had mine done yesterday at my old mechanic. He used to work on all my previous non BMW cars.
Now the spider is flying smooth and quiet again. :joy:
 

whattingh

New member
The one thing so far I learn on DIY BMW you sometime need special tools and not really get around it. Then there is tools that not really so special as you will only use them once in blue moon. ex: the fan clutch and an e39(not sure of others) have a 32mm nut. Not going to use that in many places.

 
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