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E46 (1999 - 2006)
The fourth generation 3 Series (E46 chassis) was introduced in 1999 and set the standard for engineering and performance during it's years of production including being named to Car & Driver's 10 best list every one of those years! ! -- View the E46 Wiki |
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03-10-2013, 09:10 PM
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Cheap easy DIY smoke tester.
Hi all, here is my version of a M54 vacuum system smoke tester.
Built it today with stuff laying around. I could never have come up with this if it were not for this forum. Thanks all to contributors! Tools: Glue gun. Something to cut hose. Something to make holes in plastic. A source of compressed air. Parts: Plastic jar with screw on lid. 5/8 plastic elbow (i used a tee). 5/8 rubber hose. 1/4 rubber hose. Cheap cigar. 3/8 drive socket that fits cigar. Assembly instructions: Drill hole in center of lid. Drill hole in side of jar, at top. Glue together. Lol How to use: First remove air filter box and put a rubber glove over MAF. Remove hose from brake booster (be careful, the connector is plastic). Put cigar in socket, light it, screw on jar, shoot air (low pressure) into 1/4 hose at top of jar to get it really smoking good. Insert smoking end into brake booster hose. Look for leaks. And I got the famous CCV hose to dip stick leak.  A video of using it. Last edited by RainyRider; 03-10-2013 at 09:26 PM. Reason: Adding video link. 
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03-11-2013, 07:30 PM
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Love it! I was thinking about puffing away into the intake but this takes the cake. Hopefully you are t using a $20 double chateau Arturo Fuente. ;-)
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03-11-2013, 09:46 PM
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Here's another reference:
- How to make your own smoke machine (1)
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Note: Your mission, should you decide to accept it, is to add value to those threads, either by pictures or by descriptions, so the next person with the same problem stands on your shoulders. See also: E39 Bestlinks & How to easily find what you need, in seconds!
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03-11-2013, 10:36 PM
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Ahhh bluebee... I have your great write ups bookmarked! A wealth of information for sure.
Petemo... I had a good laugh with cigar store guy on how cheap i wanted to go. Looks like you did allot to your car already. Slowly doing the same. Bought mine 12/31/12.
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03-12-2013, 06:19 AM
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03-12-2013, 07:12 AM
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2003 330i TiAg Sport Pkg MODS: AA Stage I supercharger , Meyle HD FCAs w Powerflex bushings, Angel Eyes, Clear Corners/Markers w/ LEDs, LED tails, ZHP rims, Akebono pads, AUX input E46 Merit Badges: Sunroof resurrection, CCV, OFHG, VCG w/ VANOS seals, DISA, Cooling Refresh I, steering giubo, SAP seafoam, Magnetic Infandibulator (see wiki) On deck: Bilstein shocks, Meyle HD Rtabs, Rear Diff bushing. UUC SSK, clutch job eventually, Wavetrac LSD
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03-12-2013, 09:37 PM
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+1 And md 2020 works as a great parts washer. :-)
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03-13-2013, 05:22 AM
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