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Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 05-13-2013, 06:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 158
Posted By crowz
All my bmw's started having minor front end...

All my bmw's started having minor front end noises and vibrations and such but nothing showed bad. Turned out to be the tie rod ends. Right where they meet the rack. You cant see its bad from general...
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 05-07-2013, 07:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 131
Posted By crowz
Id bet its the ignition switch. Mines doing the...

Id bet its the ignition switch. Mines doing the same thing and thats what is wrong with mine. I just turn it on and wait a minute and the cluster lights up and then it cranks. Will be changing my...
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 05-03-2013, 05:28 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 966
Posted By crowz
Names James and Ive been around here for awhile...

Names James and Ive been around here for awhile :) I used to own an isp company (internet service provider) and a few other companies. I now host large vbulletin sights like bimmerfest. I dont host...
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 04-28-2013, 10:46 AM
Replies: 450
Views: 180,225
Posted By crowz
Still going strong and getting close to 300,000....

Still going strong and getting close to 300,000. Will post pics when it rolls past 300k. Of course my wifes 97 528i may go past 300k on her stock automatic before I do since she drives more than I do...
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 04-06-2013, 09:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 140
Posted By crowz
Sounds like your tcc valve is sticking as a...

Sounds like your tcc valve is sticking as a "guess". Getting the codes pulled helps to figure out exactly what it is.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-11-2013, 07:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 827
Posted By crowz
You need to get the codes read. The error codes...

You need to get the codes read. The error codes stored will show whats causing the problem. It may be something as simple as a sticking tcc valve.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-08-2013, 11:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 827
Posted By crowz
Did a quick google for prices on rebuilt and...

Did a quick google for prices on rebuilt and ready to install valvebodies for your car. $450

The kits are much cheaper than that and a real shop will do the rebuild in place of ordering one...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-08-2013, 11:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 827
Posted By crowz
Most trans kits and I mean complete kits are $300...

Most trans kits and I mean complete kits are $300 for a full rebuild. Some run $500 or so. Rest is labor. Short of hard parts aka broken sun gears or something thats all it cost to rebuild an...
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 12-24-2012, 08:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 395
Posted By crowz
Replace the $30 tcc solenoid.

Replace the $30 tcc solenoid.
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 12-24-2012, 09:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 607
Posted By crowz
Sitting at home watching it rain and rain and...

Sitting at home watching it rain and rain and rain....

Kids all grown up so the wife and I dont really do much around this time of year like we used to.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Years !
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 12-21-2012, 08:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,622
Posted By crowz
Mine likes the factory fill. Ran into similar...

Mine likes the factory fill. Ran into similar problems when I tried redline fluid in it. So it gets texaco when I change it. Cost more but it works flawless.
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 12-09-2012, 10:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 305
Posted By crowz
Quitting when you push the pedal isnt a trans...

Quitting when you push the pedal isnt a trans problem.
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 11-30-2012, 06:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 565
Posted By crowz
My guess is you roasted the trans driving to your...

My guess is you roasted the trans driving to your parking spot. The leak is a blown front seal which in itself has nothing to do with the slipping more than likely. Get the trans built. Also dont...
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 11-20-2012, 02:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,052
Posted By crowz
I keep waiting for some fool to hit my bmw. They...

I keep waiting for some fool to hit my bmw. They are so going to be in for the surprise of their life. I refuse to deal with the other person insurance company and will sue for damages. My car no...
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 11-12-2012, 10:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 520
Posted By crowz
Congrats !

Congrats !
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 11-08-2012, 09:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,485
Posted By crowz
The most you can safely run boost wise on a non...

The most you can safely run boost wise on a non turbo stock engine is 8 to 10 psi boost. Supercharger is the better option for a non turbo motor. Turbo charged engines have lower compression to...
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 10-30-2012, 02:17 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,738
Posted By crowz
:) Im going to let them run with it for a...

:)

Im going to let them run with it for a bit then see how I fair :angel:
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 10-27-2012, 09:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,409
Posted By crowz
Except for USA models, the M52 used...

Except for USA models, the M52 used Nikasil-coated aluminium cylinders. Engines for USA, due to the higher sulfur content of fuel, instead used cast iron cylinders

E90's are the magnesium motors....
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 10-27-2012, 09:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,409
Posted By crowz
Green coolant in my bmw 323i for over ONE HUNDRED...

Green coolant in my bmw 323i for over ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND MILES (100,000).

No problems at all.

This is PROOF. Not guessing, not listening to someone that mans the phone lines selling stuff....
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 10-27-2012, 01:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,039
Posted By crowz
As far as I knew the new one uses the key for...

As far as I knew the new one uses the key for nothing but the doors. The "fob" just goes in a slot in the dash and you start it with the "start" button.

But Ive never really paid attention. The...
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 10-26-2012, 03:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 973
Posted By crowz
Ive never tried to "fix" any of mine other than...

Ive never tried to "fix" any of mine other than replacing them. But the reason I replace in place of trying to repair the unit itself is it eats the cable. The cables so mangled even if I could...
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 10-26-2012, 10:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,039
Posted By crowz
Even if the thing did work I wouldnt change to...

Even if the thing did work I wouldnt change to it. I like being able to reach in my pocket and open the door or trunk by knowing which end has the key part sticking out. Doubt that would work that...
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 10-24-2012, 10:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,355
Posted By crowz
It should have resistance. Mine felt like an...

It should have resistance. Mine felt like an idler pulley when it broke.
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 10-23-2012, 10:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 591
Posted By crowz
Darwin will catch up to them soon enough :)

Darwin will catch up to them soon enough :)
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 10-23-2012, 10:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 197
Posted By crowz
The faults he's talking about will tell you what...

The faults he's talking about will tell you what the problem is. Get the codes read at autozone or some place and find out what the real problem is.
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