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Are these reps? I didnt think style 67 came in this size and offset?

https://www.schmiedmann.com/

Yea, avoid fenix - especially when a failure in the cooling system can cost you alot more damage to other things if not noticed in time.

It didn't come on when i jumped the sensor. I swapped in a spare fan that had a working module. I think on my other spare fans I must have cooked the modules by running 12v to them to test? Or they were already dead, but that seems unlikey.

Okay so I fixed it. Thanks for everyones input and help. Turns out it was a dead module on the fan housing. I have four of these fans and the modules seem to be dead on three of them, so I wonder if I killed them when I sent 12v directly to them to test them. They all work from a direct 12v, but dont run when connected to the car. Lucky the fourth one works (I didn't test that one with direct 12v) so car is driveable again. So my next question is where do I find new modules, or can they be repaired?

I will check waterpump as I have a spare. I bridged the connecters to the temp switch and fan didnt come on.

My e46 wagon (babara) overheated in traffic the other day and I have traced the problem back to the electric fan not coming on. When I send 12volts to it directly it runs fine so I know the fan is good, but it is not being turned on by the car when the temp goes up. I also have spare known working fans that work directly on 12volts, but also don't turn on when in the car. I've checked the big 50amp fuse and its fine, and I've checked continuity on the wire from the fan power connector back to the ecu and it is good with no breaks. I've replaced the radiator temperature sensor in the bottom rad hose with a known working one but still no luck. The ac doesnt blow cold and I presume its related? No codes have shown up on the dash. Anyone have any idea what it could be - its doing my head in.

Who sells the genuine filters in nz apart from the dealer?

https://www.willtheyfit.com/

Autolign are awesome. They really know their stuff.

Both the alpina V8 and V8s engines were less powerful than the s62 in the M5 anyway, and they didnt rev as high. M5 for me.

e46 m3 gtr.

As the title says, Castrol edge 5w30 is $45.49 for 5litres at the moment https://www.supercheapauto.co.nz/p/castrol-castrol-edge-engine-oil---5w-30-5-litre/299206.html?cgid=catalogue-onsale#segment=1&page=1 They seem to do this once a year, and I stock up. I don't work for Supacheap.

How do you like the powerflex bushings? I use them too.

Those diffusers and brake cooling plates look cool

Be interested in hearing if it feels different to drive.

This ^^^

Loving the pics and the videos - very creative. Can you tell us more about the m62b44 - is it just a junkyard motor or was it rebuilt? Any preventative maintenance done on it like chain guides? Any mods? If its 100% stock it sounds pretty amazing for a stocker.

Time to get a pair of crappy 18x8s just so you pass wof lol.

What engine?

That damage on the lower cover is scary. Was the chain rattling about so much it was rubbing against it?

If you are pricing up parts, alot of us import from overseas as the dealer prices here are crazy. I use schmeidmann.com and alot of others use fcpeuro.com. Just make sure you make each order total below $400nzd so you dont have to pay any gst or customs taxes.

Have you explored other options instead of re anodizing? Can they be polished, or chemically cleaned?

Sounds great. Always happy for you to see my project, and would love to see yours. Gavin is an absolute genius, so it will be interesting to see what improvements he gets.

Kia ora Jacob. Yes, definitely get the correct coolant, as the other stuff can be damaging to some of the bmw's aluminium parts. Trans coolers have been known to fail from using the wrong coolant, which instantly lunches your trans, and fills your engine with milkshake. As for shocks, in my experience the bmw stock shocks dont last long. You also want to replace them in pairs. Personally I would be going for decent aftermarket shocks like koni or bilstein as they do make a difference. With your high kms I would check the rear ones too. With the car safely jacked up (use jackstands to be safe) unbolt the lower bolt that holds the bottom of the rear shock to the hub. Then just compress it by hand to see just how munted they are. Welcome to the e46 life.