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I have now discovered that I can hear a clicking from the rear when I hit the wash button, and if I hold it down, the wiper goes. My plan is to swap the pumps, and see if that makes any difference. Sound logical? Getting the switch out to check the black/purple wire is a bit awkward as I will have t...

Which relays operate the front / rear wash?

My rear wash has packed up, wiper still works fine, but no wash, the switch doesn't even light up when I push it.

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Anyone tried them? I am thinking about getting some -35mm KW's, mainly as I am going to replace the front dampers, so might as well do the springs at the same time, and a full set of KW's are a similar price to a set of OE.

Just wanted to know how they compare?

Where would one get such shiny stainless bolts?

Is there anything more to replacing the rocker cover than just taking the old one off, replacing gasket and refitting?

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Anyone got any ideas? Having read a number of old threads, I am going to get some carb cleaner and do the TB and the ICV, and check the rubber pipework for splits - but can anyone tell me where the ICV is, and if I am barking up the wrong tree?

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Thanks, spoke to the guy who did the last oil change and just found that out. It turns out that the pattern filter did not come with the O rings, etc. and the washer used was a sump one. This was slightly too big in diameter, was not square under the bolt, and was allowing the oil to escape. Replace...

I think mine might be like that. Still a bit unclear as to which of the two washers to use under the retaining bolt.

yeah, but I have two metal ones, one is copper.

I also have the two rubber ones, but I know where those go.

Any ideas?

Any idea why there are two washers with the new oil filter?

thanks guys. i will replace the filter, o rings and the washer. it seems to be leaking from the very top, where the washes is, but hopefully if I do the lot, it will cure it. thanks for your time.

I think they are supposed to come with self adhesive backing. If yours is used, and doesn't, then I would suggest using either mirror sticky pads or thin number plate sticky pads, cut to shape.

Lol, thanks Brian!

Ok, I have had my oil changed recently, and now have a leak from the top of the filter housing. I have wiped it clean, driven for a few miles, and that is definately the source. The washer on the bolt is bent, and I can't get it centred, also the top of the housing does not seem tight enough. What s...

Real one. I don't want to get it stripped down and then not be able to reassemble.

What about the KW springs from the Zone shop, anyone tried them?

I have read through the guide, and it would appear that the only additional tools I should need are spring compressors. Is this right? In the following guide http://ee1394.com/bmw/docs/factory/repair/en/index1.htm it mentions loads of special tools? Secondly, are there any bushes / mounts that shoul...

Do any nuts, bolts, washers, etc. need to be replaced when changing the diff?

Brian, Thanks for your reply. Ok, I reckon one of my rear beam bushes is on it's way out - what else needs to be removed to change these? Finally, don't suppose you saw my other post RE: top mounts? Is there supposed to be anything other than a thin gasket between the top mount and the body? Looking...

My car is in for the diff to be changed at some point over the next few weeks, what other parts should we replace at the same time, i.e. diff mounting bush, etc? and what is likely to break / need to be replaced?

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I was also wondering - is there supposed to be some kind of rubber cover / surround for the top mount? First one I did was completely shagged, so I didn't notice, but when I did the second one I noticed that it had a rubber outer?

Brilliant, thanks.

Ok, so I am so delighted by the improvement in the car having replaced my rear dampers and top mounts, that I am considering replacing the front springs and shocks.

How complicated is this by comparison, and do I assume that I just replace the inserts?

Thanks for your help!

Ok, I should point out that my car may have taken some water up the air intake during the recent bad weather. It runs fine, except that sometimes when warm, it hunts for around 30-45sec. This isn't a big deal, it is just going from around 750 - 1100rpm, and I would like to sort it. Thanks for your h...

All back together, and aside from the fact that I forgot to reconnect the l/h speaker pod, I am delighted with the improvement. New OE dampers & top mounts, done, for less than Ã‚£100.

According to RealOEM, E30 M3 uses the same top mount as a regular E30, at least the same as my Touring.

Mind you, everyone was saying "get E46 330cd convertible ones" when they are the same as a 318ci convertible.

What a guy! I am sure there is really very little difference between the various types. I was also wondering - is there supposed to be some kind of rubber cover / surround for the top mount? First one I did was completely shagged, so I didn't notice, but when I did the second one I noticed that it h...

Hi, I am part way through replacing my top mounts, and was wondering if anyone has to hand the torques for the two top mount nuts, and for the lower bolt fixing to the hub? By the way, the info on here, for doing this is excellent - I would however suggest that if anyone is doing this, and like me a...

Thinking about buying an E46 330i later this year, anyone recommend a good forum?

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Top, top, top bloke, got the parts from a breakers, and posted them to me, great guy!

Don't you run the risk of ruining the paint underneath due to scratching?

Thanks, checked that earlier, and the level hasn't gone down enough to explain the amount of water.

Will try that, thanks.

Sorry to revive a dead thread, but at least it shows that "search" works"! I am getting water in the n/s pocket in the boot of my touring, I am guessing the boomrang part is the most likely culprit, but there is no sign of any damp other than in that pocket, and when I washed it the other day it gai...

We have to use our rear facing seat (Jane Matrix) in the front, as the rear belts aren't long enough to go around it. I don't really have any problem with it being in the front though. She goes in the back of the Honda, so it is a treat to be allowed in the front of Daddy's car. We are about to buy ...

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