BMW 3 E46 - 24 quick tips on what to check - where to look, what to listen to and what to ask the seller when viewing a used car for sale. Advantages and disadvantages, typical faults. More: http://fb.com/rozmowyoautach / zmianyoautach [email protected] Engine and gearbox 1. You probably won't see any cracks in the head indicating overheating, but at least check the coolant level in the expansion tank. Before and after the test drive; The viscous fan clutch and the liquid pump break down; There are leaks from the leaky radiator, from the expansion tank and from the lines. 2. Uneven idling, dimming and rattling may indicate problems with Vanos, but not necessarily :-). 3. Look for large leaks - all seals are leaking, especially valve seals, oil filter bases and under the valve cover. 4. Diesels - damage to the flaps in the intake manifolds and failures of the pulley on the crankshaft occur. 5. First and second gear synchronizers break down in manual gearboxes in more powerful engines. 6. General Motors automatic gearboxes do not withstand the power of larger engines and especially chip tuning. They also often have problems with reverse gear. Check carefully how the gears change, whether there is no jerking when starting and stopping. 7. Listen to the differential to see if it is howling and look for play in the drive system (flexible drive shaft connector or its support). 8. Damaged head gaskets may occur - in heavily used cars. 9. In the M3, up to 2003, there were problems with crankshaft bearings. Bodywork / corrosion 10. Rust primarily attacks the edges of doors and fenders, the rear hatch, hood and sills. Also look under the battery. 11. Check the rear subframe mounts in particular. 12. It was long believed that the corrosion problem was eliminated during the facelift. However, this happens in younger cars, mainly in sedans and coupes. Suspension, brakes, steering system 13. Cracking suspension springs (at the rear); 14. Knocking from the front suspension may indicate worn front wishbone pins - you can't replace just the pins, you have to replace the entire wishbone; 15. The power steering pump is not durable, which is manifested by a howling sound. 16. Check the steering wheel play in the zero position. The rack and pinion is delicate and often requires regeneration; It may also be the steering rods. Others 17. In a coupe, be sure to check the door seals. 18. Diagnosing with Delphi computers is not enough in many situations, INPA will be much better. 19. If it's an expensive and well-maintained model, check if the VIN records the same version and equipment 20. Problems with electric window control or central locking indicate a damaged comfort module. 21. Air conditioning, radio and between-the-clock screens sometimes lose pixels 22. If the airbag indicator light is on, we have a damaged passenger presence mat. ó 23. With automatic air conditioning, it's worth checking if the zone control works (legs, window, etc.). It may not change anything when the control is transferred from another car. 24. Note that the coupe and cabriolet underwent a facelift in the fall of 2002 and not in 2001, like the sedan and touring. #ConversationsAboutCars #BriefButGesto #WhereToLook #WhatToListenTo #WhatToAsk #BMW #BMW3 #BMWE46 #M3 #330i #325i #320i #318i #316i #330d #325d #320d #318d #cars #tests #cartests #cars #cartests #whatToCheck #typicalFaults #disadvantagesAndAdvantages Thanks to Rafał from the Blogomotive channel for permission to use his video materials. • This is how I will test your cars (V#69) • 18-inch Borbet Y rims for BMW E46 ... • Gruchot (V#77) • BMW E46 323i (1998) from the bottom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYSj4... • TRAILER: Apologist of gravel drift Video materials with the Creative Commons license with the right to use come from the films: Ícones • Um Som Inigualável - BMW M3 E46 JP Performance • JP Performance - The End BMW M3... DZIKI Team • BMW E46 328CI Topasblau 2000 FOR SALE... Photos come from the addresses: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/722862