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    bigjae1976
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    #29

    Probably the sunroof seal. There's a tube that runs from the edge of the sunroof to the door frame. Might not be connected or something. Might need to drop the headliner.

    You could look at my car and see what you are dealing with. The headliner is out but the sunroof cassette is still in...for now.

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    • wasnt m3W
      wasnt m3W
      wasnt m3
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      #30

      I'd bet the tube came off, I've seen it on plenty of other vehicles.

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      • DrLeadFootD
        DrLeadFootD
        DrLeadFoot
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        #31

        Thanks guys!

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             @DrLeadFoot

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        • DrLeadFootD
          DrLeadFootD
          DrLeadFoot
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          #32

          Liquid Gold.

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          For the records

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               @DrLeadFoot

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          • patsbimmer1P
            patsbimmer1P
            patsbimmer1
            wrote on last edited by
            #33

            6 qts?  Tell me that's not all of it...

            2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

            07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

            97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
            95 325is *sold*
            93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

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            "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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            • DrLeadFootD
              DrLeadFootD
              DrLeadFoot
              wrote on last edited by
              #34

              It calls for 5.8 quarts

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                   @DrLeadFoot

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              • patsbimmer1P
                patsbimmer1P
                patsbimmer1
                wrote on last edited by
                #35

                Really?!?!  My 328i takes 7 qts!

                2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

                07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

                97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
                95 325is *sold*
                93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

                BMWCCA #473306

                Instagram @patsbimmer1

                AKA- HALLWAY PAT

                "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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                • DrLeadFootD
                  DrLeadFootD
                  DrLeadFoot
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #36

                  Haha so does my s52

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                       @DrLeadFoot

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                  • patsbimmer1P
                    patsbimmer1P
                    patsbimmer1
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #37

                    Reason number 263 to buy an e46 M3:  Save money on oil by buying one less quart.

                    Side note: Ignore fact that 10w60 is roughly the same price as unicorn blood.

                    2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

                    07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

                    97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
                    95 325is *sold*
                    93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

                    BMWCCA #473306

                    Instagram @patsbimmer1

                    AKA- HALLWAY PAT

                    "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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                      B C
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #38

                      Yeah the 7 qts is for the factory oil cool......

                      oh wait. 

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                      • DrLeadFootD
                        DrLeadFootD
                        DrLeadFoot
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #39

                        Welp, I'm getting a severe clunking while accelerating in 1st and banging/clunking when I let off the throttle going 30mph. Hopefully it's axels but I think the diff is to blame.

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                             @DrLeadFoot

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                          tsweers89
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                          #40

                          Never heard axles make that noise. Could be rear diff bolts, the front ones sometimes break and cause this issues. Or the diff itself could be bad. Also would want to look into the driveshaft if the diff is not found to be the issue.

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                          • DrLeadFootD
                            DrLeadFootD
                            DrLeadFoot
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #41

                            I didn't see any broken bolts or cracked anything.

                            It sounds and feels like the CSB but the diff had a little play in it and it was making some noise when I had it jacked up and was spinning the wheels like Jam Master J.

                            There has been a new vibration the past 200 miles once I hit 100mph. Anything above/below that it is fine.

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                              tsweers89
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                              #42

                              You won't see the broken bolts, they are the front ones that go into the subframe. They have updated bolts from bmw, google e46 m3 rear clunk.

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                              • DrLeadFootD
                                DrLeadFootD
                                DrLeadFoot
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #43

                                Thank you.

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                                     @DrLeadFoot

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                                • DrLeadFootD
                                  DrLeadFootD
                                  DrLeadFoot
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #44

                                  From what I'm reading about the "clunk" I believe that it isn't that. Still leaning towards the CSB. My diff might be making noise when rotating the tires due to the sloppiness of the ///M diff.

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                                       @DrLeadFoot

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                                  • DrLeadFootD
                                    DrLeadFootD
                                    DrLeadFoot
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #45

                                    http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=375693

                                    This is exactly what the noise is like.

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                                         @DrLeadFoot

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                                    • patsbimmer1P
                                      patsbimmer1P
                                      patsbimmer1
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #46

                                      I would definitely believe it's the CSB.  Mine was making HORRENDOUS noise before I replaced it to the point that I thought my diff was gone, my clutch was exploding, my drive shaft was falling out, my wheels were gonna fall off, etc.  

                                      Turns out replacing the guibo and CSB fixed it all.  I had a severe clunk when taking off from a stop, banging/ clunking on decel around 25 mph - 35 mph and a vibration between 65 mph and 75 mph.

                                      2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

                                      07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

                                      97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
                                      95 325is *sold*
                                      93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

                                      BMWCCA #473306

                                      Instagram @patsbimmer1

                                      AKA- HALLWAY PAT

                                      "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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                                      • DrLeadFootD
                                        DrLeadFootD
                                        DrLeadFoot
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #47

                                        Monday it is getting fixed. Not enough time to do it myself between life, work, softball, house maintenance and the e30.

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                                             @DrLeadFoot

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                                        • YoungCRY
                                          YoungCRY
                                          YoungCR
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #48

                                          If it sounds like someone is knocking at your trans tunnel when you push the go pedal, its a csb!

                                          Chris Young
                                          BMWCCA #458972
                                          1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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