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Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 05-14-2013, 07:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 384
Posted By hexy27
Most common cause of these symptoms is a bad...

Most common cause of these symptoms is a bad wheel speed sensor and I believe a dead speedo usually points to the left rear wheel's sensor. There is no relation to having just changed the fuel...
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 05-03-2013, 07:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 458
Posted By hexy27
^^^^^+2.....the pickle fork from Harbor Freight...

^^^^^+2.....the pickle fork from Harbor Freight was able to break the inner ball joint free but did not do sh!t on the outer one.
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 04-10-2013, 07:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 407
Posted By hexy27
Just curious......where is the $30 version of...

Just curious......where is the $30 version of this software? I only see a version for $650

http://www.bmw-scanner.com/?page=bmw-scanner_v140&lang=eng
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 03-24-2013, 05:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 200
Posted By hexy27
Lube the new o-ring with some fresh oil and that...

Lube the new o-ring with some fresh oil and that should help ease it into position.
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 03-12-2013, 12:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 123
Posted By hexy27
I have this software and like it, but it does not...

I have this software and like it, but it does not allow for reprogramming.
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 02-21-2013, 04:40 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 906
Posted By hexy27
Read your initial post and you answer your own...

Read your initial post and you answer your own question....."The steering wheel vibrates in your hand when braking like an unbalanced wheels shakes the steering wheel." That is one sign that they...
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 02-20-2013, 09:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 906
Posted By hexy27
The ball joints in the LCA's wear over time like...

The ball joints in the LCA's wear over time like any other part. The ball joints are already pressed into the LCA and you simply change the whole assembly as one unit.
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 02-20-2013, 07:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 363
Posted By hexy27
As jonathan said, a 330 is going to be a stiffer...

As jonathan said, a 330 is going to be a stiffer ride and you will feel the road more....that is actually one of the things I love about my 330!!! Anyhow, I put on new shocks and struts this past...
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 02-20-2013, 07:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 906
Posted By hexy27
Could be the bushings, but it could also be the...

Could be the bushings, but it could also be the ball joints in the lower control arms. I had the same type vibration/shaking in the wheel so I put on a new set of LCAB's back in September hoping...
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 02-15-2013, 09:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 188
Posted By hexy27
Did you also check the license plate bulbs? ...

Did you also check the license plate bulbs? Maybe one of the sockets is bad and vibrations causing intermittent issues?
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 01-15-2013, 12:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 923
Posted By hexy27
Go to oembimmerparts.com....they sell a complete...

Go to oembimmerparts.com....they sell a complete kit for a cooling system refresh and have all the parts you need.
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 01-03-2013, 10:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 245
Posted By hexy27
no harm caused by driving w/o power steering as...

no harm caused by driving w/o power steering as long as the belt is still functioning properly and turning the water pump and alternator.
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 01-03-2013, 09:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 449
Posted By hexy27
I put in the 49DL a few months back and required...

I put in the 49DL a few months back and required zero modifications
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 12-20-2012, 11:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 241
Posted By hexy27
When the wheel well liner got ripped off it...

When the wheel well liner got ripped off it easily could have taken out the wires going to one of the horns.

Check Real OEM to get the part number for the replacement.
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 11-30-2012, 12:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 680
Posted By hexy27
Not necessarily.....the sure sign of a bad CVV is...

Not necessarily.....the sure sign of a bad CVV is when that "whoosh" sound turns more to a foghorn noise. There are tests you can perform to test yours out and directions are either in the WIKI or...
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 11-30-2012, 08:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 680
Posted By hexy27
^^^^^+1.......vacuum purge and totally normal

^^^^^+1.......vacuum purge and totally normal
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 11-08-2012, 01:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 723
Posted By hexy27
The units don't outright fail....the seals on the...

The units don't outright fail....the seals on the pistons go bad and replacing the seals brings the performance of the unit back to where it should be after a couple hundred miles break-in time. ...
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 11-08-2012, 12:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 228
Posted By hexy27
I think it is the same size as the one on the oil...

I think it is the same size as the one on the oil pan drain bolt so if you have an extra oil filter kit sitting around use that for comparison.
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 10-15-2012, 04:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 650
Posted By hexy27
You need to bleed to cooling system to get the...

You need to bleed to cooling system to get the air out. Instructions for the procedure are in the WIKI
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 10-12-2012, 12:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,381
Posted By hexy27
Sounds like it could be as simple as a dead...

Sounds like it could be as simple as a dead battery
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 10-05-2012, 10:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 446
Posted By hexy27
Pop the center pin out and that releases the...

Pop the center pin out and that releases the pressure so that the outer portion can then be removed. Once that is removed you can slide the shroud out. And yes, the fan has to come out with it at...
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 10-04-2012, 08:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 719
Posted By hexy27
Alternator can be had for $200 from...

Alternator can be had for $200 from oembimmerparts and takes less than an hour to change if you are able to turn a wrench.....that amount is INSANE!
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 10-03-2012, 11:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,099
Posted By hexy27
It just slides over the quick disconnect to...

It just slides over the quick disconnect to depress the gray plastic ring into the metal collar and push back the retaining clips inside the collar so that you can then pull off the hose. I think...
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 10-02-2012, 04:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 590
Posted By hexy27
How old is your battery? Have you had it tested?...

How old is your battery? Have you had it tested? That is usually a sign of a battery that is on its way out.....when that started happening to me I changed the battery and it solved the problem.
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 09-26-2012, 10:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 690
Posted By hexy27
I think we posted at the same time...too...

I think we posted at the same time...too funny....but I knew what you meant when I read your post.
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