325_driver 422 Report post Posted September 24, 2017 Looking to buy a radiator expansion tank 2002 e46 330ci m54 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
325_driver 422 Report post Posted September 24, 2017 Part number 17117573781 I think Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agent75 37 Report post Posted September 24, 2017 I have a second had one which I replaced as a matter of course when I was putting a new engine in. It looks in perfect nick but You'd be advised to get a brand new one wouldn't you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted September 24, 2017 This guy? https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-expansion-tank-e46-oem-17137787039 Worth buying new. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allan 295 Report post Posted September 24, 2017 These expansion tanks are used in a number of bmws E83, E53, E46 except the m3 i think also get a new cap 17117639022 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
APT 195 Report post Posted September 25, 2017 I have a brand new cap and expansion tank. PM me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
325_driver 422 Report post Posted September 28, 2017 On 9/25/2017 at 11:46 AM, Gabe79 said: This guy? https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-expansion-tank-e46-oem-17137787039 Worth buying new. That's the one - FCP are quite pricey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted September 28, 2017 28 minutes ago, 325_driver said: That's the one - FCP are quite pricey Subjective, but I can accept it might be pricey as compared to some other options. I do like the idea of only buying something once though... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
325_driver 422 Report post Posted September 28, 2017 10 hours ago, Gabe79 said: Subjective, but I can accept it might be pricey as compared to some other options. I do like the idea of only buying something once though... As in I usually buy OEM off RM european in the states some where, for less. Are they based in the states too? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted September 28, 2017 2 hours ago, 325_driver said: As in I usually buy OEM off RM european in the states some where, for less. Are they based in the states too? It is US based. I find their shipping quite reasonable (and usually cheaper than other places) and while they cost a bit more, their warranty is awesome, as is their service department. Even their youtube channel is extremely informative and I've learned a lot watching it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
325_driver 422 Report post Posted September 29, 2017 1 hour ago, Gabe79 said: It is US based. I find their shipping quite reasonable (and usually cheaper than other places) and while they cost a bit more, their warranty is awesome, as is their service department. Even their youtube channel is extremely informative and I've learned a lot watching it. oh man love it when theres some youtube documentation, Some really good growth on Youtube lately for DIY which helps 1,000X when i'm doing a project and need some one to point to me the bolts rather than me spending hours finding them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted September 29, 2017 (edited) On 9/25/2017 at 0:08 PM, allan said: These expansion tanks are used in a number of bmws E83, E53, E46 except the m3 i think also get a new cap 17117639022 For the E46, I have some amazing channels I watch every night while rocking our baby to sleep. I need to make some time in my life to document the stuff I know/do/watch that'd be useful to people. For the E46, the best channel I've found is The 50s Kid I also really like ShopLifeTV. I watch them for the M54/5h19 videos and it works well for me. FCP Euro Channel and one of their now product people has his own channel The Car Life both of which I also find useful, though not as specific as the two above. Edited September 29, 2017 by Gabe79 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
325_driver 422 Report post Posted September 29, 2017 I watch 50s kid all the time, he knows exactly how to show for how-to's 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted September 29, 2017 Just now, 325_driver said: I watch 50s kid all the time, he knows exactly how to show for how-to's Seriously under-rated channel. He should have more viewers. But unlike, say, ChrisFix, he's very focused on his E46. Such good videos and I extra appreciate that it's nice and authentic. I just watched his rear main seal video and when the torque converter just spews ATF all over the place at the end... precious. "sh*t" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
325_driver 422 Report post Posted September 29, 2017 haha yeah - plenty of channels i with e46 work i see the same thing, fluid spilling over camera's happens all the time - it must be an e46 omen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
