E46 Liam

I could collect them and bring them back to Auckland when I drive back up there, however this will not be until some time in March. But I don't really have anywhere down here to store them as I live in an apartment. Other option if any other members down here can help, If someone can get them picked up and cut I can package them up and fly them back to auckland with me, I fly back up there every weekend so it would not be an issue.

I may be able to help out, Im working in wellington at the moment and have my ute down here, have you got any photo of these pipes to show us what you would like done and how you would want it cut?

Yea I was looking for most of last year before I bought my one, I was trying to get a blue one as they look stunning in the sun, but I unfortunately missed out on a manual blue one which sold last year before I could get to it.

Nice criteria, same as what I used when I bought mine. Good luck on finding one, they are an awesome car.

Thanks guy for your help, I replaced the seal on saturday without any issue, We did it at my mates workshop which made it alot easier. Hardest part of the whole operation was inserting the new seal into the diff. Checked the oil too and it was still at the full mark and very clean so there was no need to add or change it.

What oil does the rear diff on an e46 m3 require? I am going to replace the seal this week and want to know what oil i should use to refill the diff?

Can the seal insert tools be eaisly sourced? Through ebay or similar?

Thanks Paul, What oil did you use to Re Fill the Diff after you had changed the seals? You mentioned in your thread about subframe cracks? Where would I look when under the car to see if there is any issues on my car in terms of this?

I perfectly happy with dirty hands. The quote was high cause they were going to drop the diff out to change the seal. You mentioned that you have to drop the shock? Where did you undo it from?

Wicked thanks Tom, so you can replace it without removing the Diff? Jerry clayton on the shore quoted me over 600 to do this which is nuts when you consider the parts only cost about $80. Im going to get my mate to help out anyway, he's mechanic so i don't see this being a major. Thanks for the instructions too.

Hi All, I have a seal on my rear diff which needs to be replaced, It is the right output seal. It is not dripping oil, but oil is defiantly seeping out. How hard is it to replace these seals? is there anything to be wary of or tricks which make the job alot easier. I have got a quote to do this work and it was Huge, so I will be carrying this work out myself over the next week or two. Just interested to see if anyone else has had to do this and what their results were.

Thanks, are you able to clear out your inbox so i can send you a message? Cheers

Agree, the most important thing it to make sure the filter is clean and doesnt leak. Honestly you are better off buying a brand new standard filter regurlarly than a K&N and keeping it for years.

Short Answer ... No, Changing the air filter is good for the engine and keeps things running nicely, but in terms of performance you will not notice anything, you may have a slightly different induction sound but that will be about it. Also depends on the condition of your old filter too, if that was clogged with dirt, sand, & bugs you car might breath a bit easier, and possibly increase your fuel economy but only slightly if any.

Hi Jono, What year is the car? also are you selling the head unit? does it work perfectly? and how much would you want for it? my volume control has gone on my head unit. Cheers, Liam