<![CDATA[Running Thread of the Daily: 325XI]]>Picked this up from a BMW mechanic's wife.  

This picture is after getting new OEM BMW tie rods, boots and an alignment.

Caster on the drivers side is a little off.  No ball joints are physically loose but I'll probably replace them in the spring.

Before the snow was flying the rear brakes were replaced by yours truly.  All OEM BMW parts

I have an oil pan leak but that is about it for mechanical worries.  A rip in the drivers side bolster and two small spots of rust.  I'll take care of the little things as time goes on.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/topic/4191/running-thread-of-the-daily-325xiRSS for NodeWed, 16 Sep 2026 05:53:18 GMTSat, 23 Jan 2016 12:32:59 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Running Thread of the Daily: 325XI on Tue, 27 Apr 2021 09:54:05 GMT]]>Maintenance!!!!!

Slow leak in the coolant reservoir, front diff whining on decel, clunk in front suspension all addressed along with some other items! 

640660667(1).jpgGrabbed a used diff and Mike added new input and output seals.  New o-rings on the trans cooler. New serpentine belt. New locking/hazard button.  New swaybar links. "New" suede steering wheel with white label airbag. New Phillips 4300k xenon blubs. 

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/109542https://wibimmers.com/post/109542Tue, 27 Apr 2021 09:54:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Running Thread of the Daily: 325XI on Mon, 22 Mar 2021 03:00:34 GMT]]>Got an engine light for a cylinder 6 misfire.  Popped in some new plugs and swapped the cylinder 5 & 6 coils.  Fault transfered to cylinder #5 so I swapped that coil with a good used one.  Back on the road!  Have a slight coolant leak I'll be hunting down but everything else is great!

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B C said:

You take good care of your stuff. E46 are getting old enough that some of them are approaching 1 failed emissions test from being "kept" outside of Milwaukee County. she’s a keeper!

I fixed it for you.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/108496https://wibimmers.com/post/108496Mon, 21 Dec 2020 16:46:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Running Thread of the Daily: 325XI on Sun, 20 Dec 2020 18:59:40 GMT]]>You take good care of your stuff. E46 are getting old enough that some of them are approaching 1 failed emissions test from the scrap yard. she’s a keeper!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/108477https://wibimmers.com/post/108477Sun, 20 Dec 2020 18:59:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Running Thread of the Daily: 325XI on Sun, 20 Dec 2020 04:22:41 GMT]]>Trans started slipping so got it replaced with a 94k mile trans out of a 325xi. Got the starter rebuilt, new trans filter/gasket. Tensioner & idler pullies replaced.  New oil filter housing gasket and hood latches.

Mike also made the rust dissappear by the rear wheel arches.  Not bad for a napa rattle can!

Now we just need some snow!

All work done at 212k miles. 

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/108472https://wibimmers.com/post/108472Sun, 20 Dec 2020 04:22:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Running Thread of the Daily: 325XI on Sun, 20 Sep 2020 01:47:06 GMT]]>The rack doctor steering rack we replaced in 2018 blew its seals and was leaking badly. Utilized their lifetime warranty and got a new one.

Did an oil and filter change as well as a fuel pump; fuel filter and regulator.  Added e46 M3 RTABs also. All OEM BMW. 

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suspenceful said:

Which lift kit is that?

😅

Lolol

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suspenceful said:

Which lift kit is that?

😅

Ben PLS Kuhstum

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DrLeadFoot said:

New summer set up! Continental Extremecontact Sport XL tires.  18" 225/40 front, 255/35 rear. 

Which lift kit is that?

😅

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/105721https://wibimmers.com/post/105721Thu, 14 May 2020 21:44:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Running Thread of the Daily: 325XI on Sun, 10 May 2020 18:40:13 GMT]]>New summer set up! Continental Extremecontact Sport XL tires.  18" 225/40 front, 255/35 rear. 

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/105594https://wibimmers.com/post/105594Sun, 10 May 2020 18:40:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Running Thread of the Daily: 325XI on Sun, 12 Apr 2020 08:28:31 GMT]]>New summer wheels to come!  Bought these from Kerry and he was nice enough to get them powder coated.  The 4-door is going to look like a 90s Pontiac with the color matched wheels.  

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straight6pwr said:

245s, that must be some serious winter traction!

those wheels look great on an e46.

A little wider than I'd prefer but I like those wheels too!  Thanks!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/102679https://wibimmers.com/post/102679Sat, 02 Nov 2019 00:22:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Running Thread of the Daily: 325XI on Fri, 01 Nov 2019 17:26:29 GMT]]>245s, that must be some serious winter traction!

those wheels look great on an e46.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/102671https://wibimmers.com/post/102671Fri, 01 Nov 2019 17:26:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Running Thread of the Daily: 325XI on Fri, 01 Nov 2019 17:15:52 GMT]]>206,XXX miles

Got the winters tires on.  Running the 5 series wheels that I ran on the wagon last year.

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-Airbag light fixed.

-New oem BMW 325xi rear springs installed. Monster truck status renewed!

-ebrake is back up and running. 

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/102423https://wibimmers.com/post/102423Thu, 17 Oct 2019 02:12:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Running Thread of the Daily: 325XI on Mon, 14 Oct 2019 13:31:24 GMT]]>Sheeesh thats some crusty lineage.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/102317https://wibimmers.com/post/102317Mon, 14 Oct 2019 13:31:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Running Thread of the Daily: 325XI on Mon, 14 Oct 2019 12:49:43 GMT]]>Oh Wisconsin, I love just about everything about you except the salt on your roads...

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/102315https://wibimmers.com/post/102315Mon, 14 Oct 2019 12:49:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Running Thread of the Daily: 325XI on Mon, 14 Oct 2019 00:54:43 GMT]]>Took the "Four Door" back to Mike's to have him pop on some braided brake lines, fix the pass. side seat belt tensioner that is throwing an airbag light and install the ebrake hardware that I forgot to get.  Needed the 330i shoes. 

We both forgot that the hardliners for the brakes were pretty rusty.  Almost all hardlines replaced! He went around the fuel tank, with my blessing, to cut the labor time in half.  (The wagon will get the tank out line replacement soon!)

He also found the vacuum line on the fuel filter was rotted off.  Better MPGs here I come!

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B C said:

Does this car have a name?

The Four Door.  Lol

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-New OEM BMW valve cover gasket.  The old one wasn't bad but seeping a little on the front by the vanos.

-Replaced the heater valve thingy to get the heat to work!  Yay winter!

-Installed a good used condition mirror that I painted and clear coated with the Napa paint matched rattle can.  Turned out okay! 

Need to get 2 new front CV boots as the ones I feel like I just replaced are leaking from the clamp cutting into the rubber. Also need to install braided brake lines and fix the airbag seatbelt tensioner to get the warning light off.  

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/102133https://wibimmers.com/post/102133Tue, 01 Oct 2019 20:34:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Running Thread of the Daily: 325XI on Tue, 01 Oct 2019 03:10:32 GMT]]>With my previous experience swapping the halogens for xenon is it will throw a code until you turn them on, then the headlight out warning will go away. PM'd you regarding a fantastic e46 xi touring I would love to find a nice home for.

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