Paul_13 212 1 Cars Posted September 30, 2016 I know it's not a Peugeot but hey! Bought a e46 330i about 2 weeks ago, 110k in the clock for a good price. Pretty impressed with quality, there are a few things that need doing but nothing major. I've changed the plugs and next up is an oil change and vanos seal service and rattle rings change. I'll get a 330i auto diff in the future as it's better gearing over standard 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul_13 212 1 Cars Posted September 30, 2016 I don't actually have any yet, I'll get some Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allanallen 528 2 Cars Posted October 1, 2016 I had a 330d for a couple of years and really liked it. Nicely put together cars, even compared to the audi I had before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul_13 212 1 Cars Posted October 1, 2016 Vanos seals turned up today, probably get round to replacing them tomorrow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul_13 212 1 Cars Posted October 2, 2016 Did the vanos seals today, pretty easy to do. These are nice cars to work on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul_13 212 1 Cars Posted October 2, 2016 Crikey, goes some now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simes 248 2 Cars Posted October 2, 2016 Nice! What I like about these cars is they are designed so well even for working on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allanallen 528 2 Cars Posted October 2, 2016 Dunno, I remember needing a 4 foot long extension on my ratchet to change a wishbone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul_13 212 1 Cars Posted October 2, 2016 You're worrying me now Going to get m-sport wishbones to get rid of the s*itty rubber bushe surrounding the bottom ball joint M3 billet uj coupling as well And some stiffer possibly lowering springs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allanallen 528 2 Cars Posted October 2, 2016 Whats the difference with m-sport wishbones then? Mine was a sport, pre m-sport (from memory). I fitted meyle HD wishbones, was pretty happy with them, I do remember reading the sports/m-sports had different geo than base models but payed little attention otherwise.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul_13 212 1 Cars Posted October 2, 2016 From what I've read the sports suspension comes with a normal ball joint (all metal) . Base model comes with a bottom ball joint encased in a rubber bushe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul_13 212 1 Cars Posted October 2, 2016 http://www.carparts4less.co.uk/suspension-arm-and-suspension-joints That might work. If you look at the lemforder wishbones and the different types Also read on a forum a quote from meyle HD saying that the deport wishbones are all metal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,657 Posted October 2, 2016 I think the rear bush gives different geometry too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan_M 66 1 Cars Posted October 6, 2016 Yep, wishbones and geometry different between non-sports and sports/MSports (same). A Coupe has sport suspension regardless of spec unless you ask for SE setup. Not 100% sure but the 330ZHP available in the States is different again taking the Sport/MSport suspension further. I've just priced up all the bushings for my Coupe including link bars, wishbones and subframe bushes using Lemforder/MeyleHD.....£580. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul_13 212 1 Cars Posted October 6, 2016 I was contemplating putting sport suspension on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simes 248 2 Cars Posted October 6, 2016 Mine is Msport, I'm glad I don't sit in the back. But I can take roundabouts nicely without it wallowing like a boat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan_M 66 1 Cars Posted October 6, 2016 The older MSport suspension is more compliant than newer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul_13 212 1 Cars Posted October 8, 2016 Tonight's job Had to enlarge these Taadaa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yeti-dj 7 Posted October 9, 2016 had a 330d msport a few years back and that stupid bushing in the steering joint was the cause of my woolly wandering steering that everyone told me was the tracking! not bad car but the replacement 335d is a world better.. enjoy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul_13 212 1 Cars Posted October 13, 2016 That's made a world of difference! Got the DISA valve repair kit on order Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul_13 212 1 Cars Posted October 15, 2016 Changed the disa flap for the i6 replacement /upgrade These are known for breaking off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,657 Posted October 15, 2016 flaps! is it a variable inlet tract? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul_13 212 1 Cars Posted October 15, 2016 Yes, clever design really Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
