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  1. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hello all, I have an 2004 E46 318ci and I have been getting an EML light on the dash which resets when engine is turned off and on again but after a while this lead to the engine management light being on and staying on. I took it to a garage and had the codes read (about 6 of them popped up)...
  2. General BMW Discussions
    I just got a BMW 318ci and I am trying to figure out what coil overs I want to get. I have been looking at Ksport's and Eibach's. I was just wondering if anyone had opinions on which ones I should get or if there are better options out there for around $800. I am also looking into getting new...
  3. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hello guys, I have been having a bit of a nightmare with my car lately, I had to be recovered twice and car is with the garage still. I have a "crank but no start" issue, which was fixed (car worked fine for a day) and then happened again. Car was working fine and then one morning it would...
  4. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hi Guys I need some advice, my bmw 2003 convertible manual 318ci has been sat for over a year since it started mixing the engine oil into the coolant and smoking from the exhaust, yet there isnt any over heating on the temp gauge and also the engine oil is clear with no mayo etc. Ive had it...
  5. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E21
    2004 318ci 2ltr So ill keep this simple hopefully.. I have brake fluid leaking from half way down underneath my car.. Has anyone ever changed the brake lines before. Is it a big annoying job or is there an easier option..thanks for your help guys Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  6. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hi. I’m new to this forum so not sure what info u need. Anyway here goes. 2nd January intermittent starting problems. Engine turns over but does not start. Took it to a garage, they changed crankshaft sensor (after market part). Car ran for 4 months no problems. Recently however it cut out on me...
  7. General BMW Discussions
    HI, I bought this BMW 318ci Auto e46 car 2006 99,000.00 on the clock I have been to 4 individual garages as i have been blowing out blue smoke from the exhaust, I know before you say it the pistons most likely. Im using 5ltrs of oil a week its not dripping on to the ground at all. also where...
  8. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hi all, I changed the differential oil today and thought to share my experience. First of all, I discovered that my car does not have a drain hole, only a fill hole. Luckily I have a fluid extractor pump so I used that to remove the old oil - about a litre. I then topped up with a Laser...
  9. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hi to any who reads this your going to laugh ok so i had a 318ci vert ? leaking oil like hell white stuff in oil cap so pulled the head of redone valve seals seated valves new compolite top end gaskit kit in the mist of this my bro good lad put the battery on back wards and blow the central...
  10. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hello guys, I will be replacing the mechanical tensioner pulley, deflection pulley (aka idler pulley?) and the v-belt in my car. My question is about torque values. I have found that the tensioner pulley is 40Nm, but I cannot find the correct torque for the deflection pulley. I have looked...
  11. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hello people, first post and first time owner of a BMW. Nice cars, I get why you like them. Now to the point of the post. These cars are cheap as anything now and have a good base for a track car 318ci but she has very to little poke in her. How hard is it to transfer the 3.0 lump into this 318...
  12. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hi. This is a clip of my 2006 318Ci (N46) starting up cold: It doesn’t make the noise on a warm startup. It also has a tendency to idle fairly rough when cold, but I’m not sure it’s related. No warning lights or anything and the last time I had it read my mechanic didn't mention any codes...
  13. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hi everyone, I've had my 2003 318ci for 7 years but has recently developed a strange splutter, any help with this would be much appreciated! When I start the car from cold, it drives perfectly for a minute or so, then it will jerk and splutter/misfire violently for a couple of minutes and stops...
  14. Technical Guides for the E46
    Hi, I've just bought a 2006 318ci. But since buying I have found 2 issues.... 1, after around 5 miles of driving, the dashboard lights up and it goes into safe mode. It's happened a few times and in general,... I pull over, switch off the engine and then it doesn't allow me to start it again...
  15. Introductions
    Hi am new to forums, I am trying to find a Manual that covers my E46 with N46B20 engine as I want to replace the gasket on the oil sump which looks to be leaking. any one recommend the correct book. cheers, JohnD1
  16. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hi guys, I'm south-east London based and I've recently bought a BMW 318ci and after taking it to the mechanics for a vehicle check, they told me that it has the following problems: - Oil leak from rocker cover - Variable timing sensor and breather need replacing - nearside front right tyre...
  17. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Firstly, hello All, I've been looking to rebuild my vanos as it's developed that horrible rattle, my problem is I can't find anywhere that sells the replacement rings. I've looked through the forum but can't see any posts that can help due to the age of the posts, but if I've missed something...
  18. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hello all, last may I bought a 318Ci with M43 engine with a broken thermostat. Right after I fixed the thermostat the car threw a CEL so I plugged INPA in and the error was 171 (The error was in the car before I bought it but because the thermostat was broken the car never finished cold-hot...
  19. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hello all, Already posted this on another section, but probably in the wrong section as I am new to this. Hope you are all well, more than half way through the week!. I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on this issue I have been having. My 318ci Auto has been stalling...
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