LemonHunter 583 Report post Posted May 15, 2017 1 hour ago, zero said: ...my e46 is getting a m62b44... The hero we all want, and need. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted May 21, 2017 Is there a definitive way to tell, from a VIN, which auto gearbox would have been fitted to an E36 or E46? Looking to be able to tell if it would have been a Jatco or a ZF. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted May 21, 2017 23 minutes ago, gjm said: Is there a definitive way to tell, from a VIN, which auto gearbox would have been fitted to an E36 or E46? Looking to be able to tell if it would have been a Jatco or a ZF. yes , whats the car , if its a e36 will be zf for most world parts or jatco if from japan if its a e46 will be GM or ZF . whats the vin ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted May 21, 2017 1 minute ago, BM WORLD said: yes , whats the car , if its a e36 will be zf for most world parts or jatco if from japan if its a e46 will be GM or ZF . whats the vin ? JA91136 ex-Japan, so I expect it's a Jatco 'box. Possibly a 300? The reason for asking is that I've heard not-so-good things about the Jatco boxes. I'm sure it doesn't invariably apply bit something to make me cautious. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted May 21, 2017 2 minutes ago, gjm said: JA91136 ex-Japan, so I expect it's a Jatco 'box. Possibly a 300? The reason for asking is that I've heard not-so-good things about the Jatco boxes. I'm sure it doesn't invariably apply bit something to make me cautious. yes will be jatco , they seam to be jerky , some better than others , it can be fixed , they do seam to last well enough , cheap to buy , zf are so much smoother though and taller gearing , get better economy . can convert to a manual easy enough , have a kit if you need , or a replacement trans VIN WBABF42080JA91136 Type code BF42 Type 325I (EUR) E series E36 (2) Series 3 Type COUPE Steering RL Doors 2 Engine M50 Displacement 2.50 Power 141 Drive HECK Transmission AUT Colour MONTREALBLAU METALLIC (297) Upholstery LEDER CASUAL/HELLGRAU (P7TH) Prod.date 1994-08-30 Vehicle options S240 Leather steering wheel S243 Airbag for front passenger S423 Floor mats, velours S428 Warning triangle and first aid kit S481 Sports seat S494 Seat heating driver/passenger S530 Air conditioning S556 Outdoor temperature indicator S686 Antenna-Diversity S687 Radio preparation S704 M Sports suspension L807 http://bmwfans.info/parts-catalog/E36-Coupe/Europe/325i-M50/R-A/aug1994/browse/automatic_transmission/automatic_transmission_a5s300j L807 code mean jap spec NATIONAL VERSION JAPAN(means it will have the jatco) S818 Battery master switch S900 Electronic immobilizer S925 Dummy-SALAPA 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted May 21, 2017 This one would need to stay auto. Presumably fluid and a filter would help - I suspect that's typically overlooked. After that I only have theoretical experience with autoboxes. No idea if it is an issue with this car or not, yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted May 21, 2017 2 minutes ago, gjm said: This one would need to stay auto. Presumably fluid and a filter would help - I suspect that's typically overlooked. After that I only have theoretical experience with autoboxes. No idea if it is an issue with this car or not, yet. yes can help , just drive it and see how good or bad it is , worse when cold normally can be converted to a ZF auto , but will require , engine/trans loom and matching trans control unit , zf auto driveshaft etc 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted May 21, 2017 1 minute ago, BM WORLD said: yes can help , just drive it and see how good or bad it is , worse when cold normally can be converted to a ZF auto , but will require , engine/trans loom and matching trans control unit , zf auto driveshaft etc Thanks Brent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted June 6, 2017 E36 front lower control arm rear bushes - the ones in the 'lollipops'. Does the base model (318i, like ours) have an arrow on the casting to show alignment position for the bushes, in the same way the M3 does? I think it does - I think the lollipop is a common part and it is only the bush which is different. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted June 9, 2017 On 6/6/2017 at 1:14 PM, gjm said: E36 front lower control arm rear bushes - the ones in the 'lollipops'. Does the base model (318i, like ours) have an arrow on the casting to show alignment position for the bushes, in the same way the M3 does? I think it does - I think the lollipop is a common part and it is only the bush which is different. I know the 328i ones also have the alignment arrow but I'm not sure if that helps you? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted June 9, 2017 All of the lollipop type bushes have alignment marks. If they don't, buy a better brand. Solids are better, however more work is involved fitting them and locking them into position. I've done heaps over the years. Been a while though 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted June 9, 2017 2 hours ago, M3AN said: I know the 328i ones also have the alignment arrow but I'm not sure if that helps you? 1 hour ago, *Glenn* said: All of the lollipop type bushes have alignment marks. If they don't, buy a better brand. Solids are better, however more work is involved fitting them and locking them into position. I've done heaps over the years. Been a while though The bushes have the alignment marks - it was the housings I was wondering about. I think they all have marks too, regardless of what car they are intended for. I've not pressed and refit bushes for years, either! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2156 Report post Posted August 8, 2017 Can anyone recommend me an Auckland Toyota mechanic to do a swag of work on an AE101 BZ Touring 6 speed? (Glenn you interested in pulling apart an old turd?) Someone with 4AGE BT experience would be awesome, she has a gremlin or two to chase. Needs clutch, Crank seal behind clutch (im assuming), rocker gasket is leaking around dizzy, vacuum leak solved (high idle and it isnt the ICV or any external load command AFAIK), VVT isnt engaging (cam gear is noisey, it could be that or the solenoid/ecu), and I think the o2 sensor is toast (rich as hell at mid rpm WOT, could be the missing cam advance though). If its the cam gear thats toast will be the cambelt as well. CEL is clean, but its OBD1 so not particularly clever. Bought it cheap as a 2nd car to throw some k's at and abuse (and put the dog in the back!), its straight and tidy but needs TLC before having another 100k thrown at the odo. No rush on the work as it is second car, but need to keep the costs down or its point of cheap reliable car is lost haha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted August 22, 2017 E30 front lighting. Is having a twin light (two lenses on each side) set up a requirement for a WoF, or is a single light on each side, performing main and dipped duties, also appropriate? Are sidelights a requirement? (Are they what NZTA refer to as 'forward facing position lamps'?) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted August 22, 2017 Does anyone have a good video/picture guide on removing the LCM from a RHD car? I see lots of American videos, but they don't have the tight squeeze we do having it in the driver's footwell. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allan 295 Report post Posted August 22, 2017 (edited) What make and model please for a e39 http://www.lcm-repairs.co.uk/page1.html Edited August 22, 2017 by allan 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted August 22, 2017 3 hours ago, allan said: What make and model please for a e39 http://www.lcm-repairs.co.uk/page1.html Thanks for that. I had found that link, but the bit I got stuck on was actually removing the silly thing once I found it. It's in a really cramped spot! I also couldn't figure out how to disconnect two of the connectors (our of three) but I managed to remove it enough to take a picture of the unit to look for its replacement. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allan 295 Report post Posted August 22, 2017 Same on the connectors it is a pain with so many different types slide this and pull, press that, lift the flap press and pull,then twist side ways etc. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted August 22, 2017 (edited) 16 hours ago, Gabe79 said: Does anyone have a good video/picture guide on removing the LCM from a RHD car? I see lots of American videos, but they don't have the tight squeeze we do having it in the driver's footwell. Thanks! Be careful Gabe...the LCM is not plug & play on a E39 Edited August 22, 2017 by *Glenn* 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted August 22, 2017 45 minutes ago, *Glenn* said: Be careful Gabe...the LCM is not plug & play on a E39 Hi Glenn, Thanks for the heads up. I think I have done my research, in that I know how to code my VIN into the new LCM. As I understand it, I should be able to get a used one, plug it in and code my VIn to it and it'll sync mileage from the IKE. Wish me luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted August 23, 2017 3 hours ago, Gabe79 said: ...and it'll sync mileage... The highest mileage of the two right? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted August 23, 2017 4 minutes ago, M3AN said: The highest mileage of the two right? What?! My car has barely been driven! It's been in a garage since 2001, regular maintenance, only driven on weekends... it has barely 20k kilometers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted August 23, 2017 3 hours ago, Gabe79 said: What?! My car has barely been driven! It's been in a garage since 2001, regular maintenance, only driven on weekends... it has barely 20k kilometers! I get you (lol) but I was really just confirming that you knew the highest mileage in the two modules will be used, you don't get to choose. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted August 23, 2017 A tamper condition can be instigated if this isn't done properly 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted August 23, 2017 51 minutes ago, M3AN said: I get you (lol) but I was really just confirming that you knew the highest mileage in the two modules will be used, you don't get to choose. The mileage in the lcm can be coded before the VIN is matched. Prior to matching the VIN, no sync will occur and the tamper light will go on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
