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Replying to: gmonkies (Jan 05, 2008 2:51 am) http://www.amazon.com/BMW-E46-Service-Manual-1999-2005/dp/0837612772 What's a euro valve? Power steering hose is easy (usually) but $$$. BMW power steering hose prices, for the pressure side at least, are really expensive for a quality item. Return lines don't cost too much, maybe $40-60 bucks. |
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Replying to: gmonkies (Jan 05, 2008 2:51 am) Likw Mr. Shiftright, I have no idea what a "euro valve" is- and I've wrenched on Bimmers since 1982. And yes the Bentley Manual is the best E46 service resource. are the hose press fitted or just tighten by clamps like a honda? Depends on the hose. If the hoses are leaking at the power steering fluid reservoir you can usually fix the problem by removing the crimped on clamps and replacing them with regular worm gear clamps. Other hoses have threaded fittings and if one of those is leaking you will have to either buy a new one from the dealer or else remove it and have a local heavy equipment shop make up a replacement. You may need a flange or crowfoot wrench to reach some of the PS fittings. dealer wants over $1500 parts/labor Join the BMW Car Club of America. That will get you discounts at lots of dealers and independent shops. Local chapter members can point you to the best places for parts and service; sometimes the hot tip is the local dealer, other times it isn't. |
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Thank you all for helping me with my questions. The euro valve is a valve that seperates the air and the oil is what the dealer told me. I guess I will have to call the dealer back and ask for part number or something to figure out what it is.
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Replying to: gmonkies (Jan 05, 2008 4:16 pm) Are they referring to the oil separator- part #1 as shown in this diagram?
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Replying to: roadburner (Jan 05, 2008 8:49 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 06, 2008 10:57 am) It's function is the same as a PCV valve, only "improved" by German ingenuity! 
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Replying to: roadburner (Jan 06, 2008 8:24 pm) Well....okay I guess.
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 06, 2008 8:53 pm) Ironically, the GM piece of pipe also costs $113 - $3 for the pipe and $110 for retiree pension plans. 
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Thank you Mr. Shiftright and Roadburner. I finally spoke to the dealer that did the inspection. The euro valve is the oil seperator. I just order the bentley repair manual so hopefully I can replace it myself and save some $$$. It seems pretty easy to replace according to the diagram. I have been playing and modifying honda/acura for the last 9 years but yet I am still a little nervous with my m3. It almost feels like the first time I tore my honda apart. I guess is because I have waited 8 years to finally get my dream car. Or maybe BMW seems more complex than a honda. But if I am going to take the e46 m3 to the track along with my honda, I need to learn to service it myself also. Should there be anything I should watch out for while replacing the oil seperator? Anything I should check when I finished to make sure I did it right?
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Replying to: gmonkies (Jan 07, 2008 11:58 am) If you have sound DIY skills and follow the Bentley manual you shouldn't have a problem. And if you are a BMW Car Club member you have access to several technical advisors as well.
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