BMW E46 330dA Touring
Discussion
Mines on 230k now. There's a lot of potential for the 328, have a look through my old thread for ideas. The 330 manifold is a good move.
The first no on the battery is the week of manufacture. Many years ago BMW dealerships used to have a chart displaying the battery build date and when it should be charged (on new cars prior to delivery). Then it was abandoned and they all got a full charge with the pdi.
The first no on the battery is the week of manufacture. Many years ago BMW dealerships used to have a chart displaying the battery build date and when it should be charged (on new cars prior to delivery). Then it was abandoned and they all got a full charge with the pdi.
Edited by helix402 on Thursday 10th November 20:57
If it was a manual I'd map it but I wouldn't risk it with an auto. I've got a spare M52tu sump gasket on the shelf if you need one. Thanks for the offer re 184 bits, will drop you a message if I need any.
Just remembered I have remapped it, but only with the BMW software for the later air mass meter.
Edited by helix402 on Thursday 24th November 07:33
Just remembered I have remapped it, but only with the BMW software for the later air mass meter.
Edited by helix402 on Thursday 24th November 09:14
Bits to go on:
Rusty brackets in the bin now.
Minor eBay error, my German let me down! I thought I had a bargain from Germany for a set of H&R springs. These are the specific ones for the extra weight of the 330d Touring. It was only when I read the small print that I realised I had only ordered the fronts. With Christmas coming I can't justify buying a complete set of four now so have taken the Eibachs off the rear and put a pair of Sport rear springs on.
B8s ready for the H&R springs:
Rusty brackets in the bin now.
Minor eBay error, my German let me down! I thought I had a bargain from Germany for a set of H&R springs. These are the specific ones for the extra weight of the 330d Touring. It was only when I read the small print that I realised I had only ordered the fronts. With Christmas coming I can't justify buying a complete set of four now so have taken the Eibachs off the rear and put a pair of Sport rear springs on.
B8s ready for the H&R springs:
Edited by helix402 on Tuesday 6th December 18:30
Updated my list of changes: BMW 330dA SE Touring
BMW Individual Interior sill trims
Philips Silver Vision/Chrome Vision headlight bulbs
Clear indicator bulbs
Bilstein B8 front dampers
H+R Sport front springs
Z4 24mm front anti roll bar
Eibach 21mm rear anti roll bar
M3 rear damper top mounts
M3 rear trailing arm bushes
O/s/f Alcantara/cloth sports seat
Sport rear springs
LED interior light bulbs
LED no plate bulbs
Z3 rear top mount plates
Purple tag steering rack
Flat wiper blades
Metal no plates
X5 silver/leather gearknob
BMW Individual Interior sill trims
Philips Silver Vision/Chrome Vision headlight bulbs
Clear indicator bulbs
Bilstein B8 front dampers
H+R Sport front springs
Z4 24mm front anti roll bar
Eibach 21mm rear anti roll bar
M3 rear damper top mounts
M3 rear trailing arm bushes
O/s/f Alcantara/cloth sports seat
Sport rear springs
LED interior light bulbs
LED no plate bulbs
Z3 rear top mount plates
Purple tag steering rack
Flat wiper blades
Metal no plates
X5 silver/leather gearknob
Edited by helix402 on Thursday 15th December 21:01
TroubledSoul said:
TroubledSoul said:
Excellent thread, this has really helped me ahead of getting mine. Hope you don't mind me asking a small number of questions?
1. What size silicone hose do I need to refresh the vacuum hoses and how many are there/where are they?
2. I'm going to try the EGR delete, but if like you I find it makes things worse, did you end up purely removing and blocking the EGR vacuum hose?
3. Unless I'm mistaken, a lot of the bits such as the hose to the EGR and the Allard EGR bypass are actually listed as being 320d items but they look correct for the 184 engine to my eyes. Is this the case?
4. I've not looked into this for years, but what are the biggest OEM anti roll bars that fit?
Cheers and best of luck continuing a nice project
1. What size silicone hose do I need to refresh the vacuum hoses and how many are there/where are they?
2. I'm going to try the EGR delete, but if like you I find it makes things worse, did you end up purely removing and blocking the EGR vacuum hose?
3. Unless I'm mistaken, a lot of the bits such as the hose to the EGR and the Allard EGR bypass are actually listed as being 320d items but they look correct for the 184 engine to my eyes. Is this the case?
4. I've not looked into this for years, but what are the biggest OEM anti roll bars that fit?
Cheers and best of luck continuing a nice project
The hose connects the egr, turbo, engine mounts.
My egr is still fully connected and operational, you can bypass it by just unplugging the vacuum pipe and plugging. You can also programme the egr to operate differently (inject more or less exhaust gas) with BMW diagnostic software.
You may be right about M47 egr bits fitting, you can check on realoem if they are the same.
Re arbs, the largest front bar is 24.6 on late 4 cylinders. Compacts (320td and 325ti) have 26 front, M3s have 26.5 front or 30.8 on the CSL. I can't confirm the Compact or M3 front bars fit, I think they should. Largest rear bar is 20mm from a conv.
The easiest arb option to source and keep the price down is a 24.6 front and a 19mm rear. Watch out for some eBay sellers, they may try and sell a bar as one size when it's not.
Edited by helix402 on Wednesday 4th January 09:06
I hadn't noticed the 4 cylinder front bars were a different shape. The 24mm will definitely fit. I have B8s on the front and standard Sachs on the rear. I couldn't cope with the rear B8s, they were too firm for me. Here's an M57tu getting a new thermostat:
I haven't had B4s on my car, I've fitted them to others with no complaints.
I haven't had B4s on my car, I've fitted them to others with no complaints.
New front to rear brake lines fitted today. I had genuine BMW ones ready to go. However when I looked at the job I realised that fitting them would mean removing the fuel tank. I didn't fancy that so made new lines out of copper. I routed them over the fuel tank. It was a bit fiddly but not too bad. The trick is to lower the tank and not undo any brake pipe clamp fixing bolts, just slide the pipes in.
Also remove the n/s fuel tank cover panel under the rear seat. I cleaned up the surface rust on the floor too. I think the copper pipes will outlast Munich's finest steel! If anyone wants a pair of gen BMW pipes for a non DSC car (ASC/ASC +T only) drop me a pm.
Also remove the n/s fuel tank cover panel under the rear seat. I cleaned up the surface rust on the floor too. I think the copper pipes will outlast Munich's finest steel! If anyone wants a pair of gen BMW pipes for a non DSC car (ASC/ASC +T only) drop me a pm.
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