The E46 M3 Journal
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Thanks guys!!
Have to put in an order at the old Concours for some small stuff. Plastic connectors, washer fluid o-ring and some nuts.
I ran 5 liters of some cheap 5w-30 through it for start up. I have some bmw 10w60 oil & filter ready to go.
So excited!
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@DrLeadFoot
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Well shoot... after installing the driveshaft it hit the fan.
I didn't know that I had to adjust the pressure plate when I installed a new clutch.
Now it is grinding gears when I try to out it into R. It goes into 1 now and then.
Taking it to the dealership to finish the job.
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Gotta pull the trans.
@DrLeadFoot
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Well shoot... after installing the driveshaft it hit the fan.
I didn't know that I had to adjust the pressure plate when I installed a new clutch.
Now it is grinding gears when I try to out it into R. It goes into 1 now and then.
Taking it to the dealership to finish the job.
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Gotta pull the trans.
Wait so you installed a new clutch and pressure plate or clutch disc? If you did a whole new clutch and pressure plate you need to run through the clutch break in procedure and clutch wear point test plan as well. If you did just a clutch disc then they clutch plate would need to be reset as with all e46s its a self adjusting clutch so you need to special tool to turb back the springs when isntalling. Eitherway unfortunately this is what happens in the enthusiast world when guys think they can work on it all themselves on vehicles/systems they know nothing about. Hate to see it but I see it often.
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You own a mechanic shop right?
You really need to work on your delivery/interpersonal skills.
I speak the truth whether you want to hear it or not. This wasn't a call out to him individually, saying he cant work on cars right. This was to the bmw community as a whole. Its one thing to work on e30s and e36s but once you get into a technical system like smg or such you need to know whay your doing as you can cause serious damage if you dont. Hell if he would have drove it for awhile he could have done serious damage to the transmission.
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Here is your statement:
Wait so you installed a new clutch and pressure plate or clutch disc? If you did a whole new clutch and pressure plate you need to run through the clutch break in procedure and clutch wear point test plan as well. If you did just a clutch disc then they clutch plate would need to be reset as with all e46s its a self adjusting clutch so you need to special tool to turb back the springs when isntalling. Eitherway unfortunately this is what happens in the enthusiast world when guys think they can work on it all themselves on vehicles/systems they know nothing about. Hate to see it but I see it often.
Here is what you could have said:
Wait so you installed a new clutch and pressure plate or clutch disc? If you did a whole new clutch and pressure plate you need to run through the clutch break in procedure and clutch wear point test plan as well. If you did just a clutch disc then they clutch plate would need to be reset as with all e46s its a self adjusting clutch so you need to special tool to turb back the springs when isntalling. Eitherway unfortunately this is what happens due to bmw over engineering their cars and requiring tools and software not available to most people. Hate to see it but I see it often.
Say what you want, but if want more business don't treat people (potential customers) like morons, whether you think they are or not. I for one wouldn't come to your shop or recommend you regardless of your pricing, quality, or turn around.
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Say what you want, but if want more business don't treat people (potential customers) like morons, whether you think they are or not. I for one wouldn't come to your shop or recommend you regardless of your pricing, quality, or turn around.
This. That douchey, high-horsed response is exactly what would drive me to never give someone my business.
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This. That douchey, high-horsed response is exactly what would drive me to never give someone my business.
It's not high horse at all. I actually offered to help as I knew more then likely what the issue was which I posted up before. I am stating a fact which you can think as you please. This was not ment to be a bad statement but a true statement that's is all. I know John Moliter personally so it wasn't an attack against him. No worries on getting more business, that's one part I don't have a problem in.
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The Full Banana said:
This. That douchey, high-horsed response is exactly what would drive me to never give someone my business.
It's not high horse at all. I actually offered to help as I knew more then likely what the issue was which I posted up before. I am stating a fact which you can think as you please. This was not ment to be a bad statement but a true statement that's is all. I know John Moliter personally so it wasn't an attack against him. No worries on getting more business, that's one part I don't have a problem in.
I feel like you're hovering over waiting for the "I told you so" moment. If you were to offer basic help here and there I would recommend people to your shop and might even take my car to you when I don't have time to do the work myself.
However, by responding they way you did and sounding like you're on your high horse, the way you do time and time again, I will never refer you any business. I will thank you for reigniting the fire for me to complete the job myself.
It's spelled Molitor.
#hatersgonnahate
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@DrLeadFoot
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Two more trans bolts (the top two ones that go into the block) then the trans is out.
Then pop this in!
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@DrLeadFoot
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On the install train!
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@DrLeadFoot
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One bolt is in. I'll button the rest up soon if the rain holds off.
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@DrLeadFoot
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Is the rod joint pin closest to the trans tapered? I have the pin 1/4 of the way in and it won't budge. It rotates the gear selector shaft on the trans when I turn the SMG side.
What gives?! I've used an extension and a hammer and nothing moves.
@DrLeadFoot
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So close!
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