I had about 112K on my 325i when my clutch started to go. If you had money, I would tell you just replace it, because it should be replaced every 80K miles or so anyway. I realize I'm obviously looking for a crack or split but it only leaks after the car has been running for about 20 minutes so that tells me it's under pressure and heat. If this is not the source of the leak, then you've done maintenance you should do anyway. Hell, the original calipers on my 23-year-old 951 are still just fine, and so are the original 33-year-old calipers on my 914. The contact stated that the vehicle was overheating. Then the next day my husband took it out at first it went into reverse so he drove it parked tried to back up the car no reverse, someone pushed the car back for him it hit another car and damaged the headlight and dented it.
So I went to add engine oil half a quart every other month and noticed the dreaded yellow sludge under the oil cap. What is usually the problem with automatic transmissions between 80-120k? In a year and a half Ive changed everything except radiator. The takata air bag was present in this model, on top of that the well known overheating issue came my way. How to fix the ac on your bmw bmw ac system repair 2 830x553. Most of the common problems don't seem too serious - mostly electronic interior related.
This will aid you in finding information. Downhill from there, the transmission eventually doesn't engage reverse at all - R. How can you determine that from a phone conversation, I wondered. It started dripping one drip per second right around the oil plug. Don't get me wrong, the M3 is fantastic, but all round the 330i is more reliable.
I think everything I said was important to figuring out my problem. Bmw 3series 20062011 problems and fixes pros and cons n52 vs bmw 323i 25l inline6 engine. There was no indication prior to this incident that there was a problem with the transmission. Make a good investment and get gaskets and hoses which arent that expensive and fix the leaks. Oil filter gasket, Power steering hoses, valve cover gasket, coolant hoses, hose that feeds oil to vanos, all that kind of stuff you see its going bad.
Hence I went and bought the car from this private owner. I can literally see a small flow draining down the side of the engine on the drivers side if I lay on my back under the car. Give the 03's, 04's and 05's time to reach 100k+ and we'll see if that is true or not. There is no steam billowing out of the exhaust and the oil looks clean and at the correct oil level. This is a safety issue and a recall is warranted. My suggestion is to do a complete cooling system refresh, and include the two pipes under the manifold. After several trips to the dealer who replaced the bulb each time which subsequently went out again after a few days, I took it to a local repair shop and he identified a loose ground wire.
Chet31 Okay I'll pull it out this weekend and give it the once over. In real life, it flat works. Downhill from there, the transmission eventually doesn't engage reverse at all - R. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated that they needed to replace the cooling fan. Having a new thermostat doesnt mean its working properly, best way is to boil water on the stove and have the t-stat tested there to see if its working or not. Come to think of it, I need to add something else to my list of broken parts.
Unacceptable, the part that failed is called the drum. E46 buyers guide read first before purchasing e46fanatics a high performance variant of the e46 chassis was designated the m3 this version had a larger more powerful engine sportier suspension a limited slip. Not to be the voice of doom and gloom, but you did ask. I'm not rich at all so I just don't want to spend a ton of money on things that eventually need it before I fix the thing that actually needs it if that makes sense. That and a whole lot more is availalble here: My car 03 330i has been fairly reliable.
There are many great examples out on the market, don't be afraid to pay more for one in better shape. You should have seen the drop in E46 M3 value in the last year!! Do you really think it can leak from the tank and somehow make it all the way to the back of the engine by the oil drain plug? To date, the car runs fine. I have had no prior problems with this vehicle and on March 28, 2010, I pulled into a parking space and when I put the car in reverse 2 minutes later - without stopping the engine the car did not move backwards. The vehicle was not repaired. I had this vehicle for a very short amount of time approximately 7 weeks time. My model would overheat at the point where the auxiliary electrical fan would not kick in to avoid overheating. In addition, the fan failed to work properly and the vehicle was running hot to the point that it could overheat.
Third, ever E46 in the world leaks. A good driver can have a clutch last 150,000+ miles, and a bad one can burn out a clutch in under 20,000 miles. I shifted into reverse gear, and nothing happened. Front shocks might go out, this is rarer though. I just dont want to spend money on one if I gotta repair them often.