On my 4.6 one is just forward and below the windscreen washer tank the other is just behind the headlight in line with first one Drivers side

Was fiddling with the heater controls yesterday and had set them on 22c but no heat came out. Used diagnostics and found that the heater valves didn’t open to 25c however the interior temperature was showing as 23c. Is the opening temperature somehow linked be module/computer as to what temperature ...

They must have been ready to give up for some time and just needed that last pothole to finish them off. To be fair I have had a rattle/knock for some time and put it down to the drop link IMG_0649.jpeg
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The wheel is much more central now but needs an alignment and the ...

The MEYLE top mounts have arrived and I will hopefully get them fitted this week. The intermittent wipers are fixed by removing the relay and taking the cover off and using a mixture of sand paper and the wife’s nail file to clean up the contacts. I like these cheap fixes.

Last week I headed of to Blackburn in the Alpina and got as far as Manchester j21 before the car decided it had had enough and spluttered to a stop. As I always carry my diagnostics the problem turned out to be the crankshaft sensor. AA picked the car up and said they would relay it back to my house ...

As I kept the whole DSP set up already fitted my sound hasn’t changed at all. I think the DSP is fine although my hearing is poor and I’m aware that people in the know say it’s pretty crap sound by today’s standards. As for head units, I have Xtrons in the x5 and Eonon in the Alpina they both look ...

Well,been on a long run and all the viton seals are doing a wonderful job. However the system has found the next weak spot, the coolant pump housing seal/gasket, very minor but nonetheless irritating. So I’m going to get the 80c stat and do both while I’m there. Hopefully this will put the coolant ...

I’m not greatly knowledgeable on tyres but when you look at the stats that go with tyres ie noise wet grip dry grip the Accerlera are always up there and sometimes better than something twice the price.

Yes I have, 85c but I should really have opted for the 80c. Will still show 100c at idle, traffic jams etc. 93/97c on open road.

Thanks for the info, although I’m pretty much sorted now but handy to know.

I’ve finally done the "o" rings. They don’t include the 2 rings that mount the g/b thermostat nor the seal (cone shaped) for the thermostat heater housing. Can’t find that seal anywhere for sale neither can the Americans the other 2 aer available from BMW but expensive. Of course I chucked the the ...

I looked that up and there is one listed for the e53 but at almost £800 seems a tad expensive.and that’ll for the basic model. If I had that sort of money to throw at my 23 yo car I’m sure I could think of something to try and make it last a bit longer. But everyone to their own taste. To answer ...

I was going to share when I got the amp back and working in the car. I didn’t need the upgrade as I have an android unit fitted which has more stuff on it than I will ever use. If the guy does a good job he’ll be getting 2 e46 amps both with the same fault. ie work for 10 minutes then off comes back ...

I contacted cartronics and would obviously need to send it to them and diagnostics is £150 and then they tell you what needs fixed. So I’ve sent it elsewhere. If it’s completely knackered and not fixable they will send it back if you want it for £13. ATM they have found faults and are awaiting parts.

Just thought I’d put up some pics of the wear after 33k miles on the Goodyear f1 tyres on 22" rims. I now have the original wheels fitted and am amazed at the difference in ride quality. Or perhaps how much my back has deteriorated in the last 10 years. I’ll probably sell the 22’s as with the ...