incredirog Posted December 3, 2020 Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 I got my 318i for a steal as it has a problem with the ABS. Basically it locks the rear left wheel which only releases when the car is stationary. No fault codes. I’ve rebuilt the brakes to remove mechanical fault, I’ve recoded the previously replaced MK60 module to have the correct vin, bled the whole system, bled the ABS pump which fires up with reassuring force. When I noticed this the top flex hose should be in the left most connection, I’ve verified against my other E46 and obviously I’m going to correct this. My question is, before I go chucking another litre of dot4 into the car, would this have been done deliberately for any reason? to make the car driveable and mask a fault with the ABS pump, lock a rear wheel and not front? or is it just sloppy workmanship and the rear wheel is locking because it’s getting the power from the front? Either way I’ll fix it but if anyone of the 5 people who read this have an idea let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schumacher Posted December 3, 2020 Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 No need to plumb it as it is - simply poor workmanship. The markings on the unit are in German and are as follows: V = Front inlet H = Rear inlet VR = Front Right VL = Front Left HR = Rear Right HL = Rear Left So currently the rear inlet (H) is plumbed into the rear left (HL) and the rear left (HL) line is acting as the inlet. D'oh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo Posted December 3, 2020 Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 I bet either the pump failed at some point or they needed to replace the ABS pressure sensors and just threw it together without remembering how it was supposed to be. Worst case if it's masking an issue when you have a spare on the 330d! If you want to sell the 330d as a roller just remember how this pump was installed to mask the problem.. (Cough, cough - no I don't have COVID!) 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incredirog Posted December 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2020 thanks chaps, I’m going to tackle it today I’ve got a feeling it was just that, a bodge repair to make the warning lights go out. if it fixes it, my Mike Brewer style negotiation will have paid off. 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schumacher Posted December 4, 2020 Report Share Posted December 4, 2020 Mike Brewer is a knob for talking crap behind Ed's back but did you say the classic ''old aat yer 'and'' when you sealed the deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incredirog Posted December 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2020 Had it not been covid secure I would have definitely quietly said the line. All fixed that was the problem and the cure was swapping them back. Easy momo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schumacher Posted December 5, 2020 Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 Glad you got it sorted. Obviously some muppet had been working on the car previously. What did you pay for the car? Their loss is your gain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incredirog Posted December 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 got it for a grand, was up for £1450 it’s tidy if basic, no rust, ready to be molested Schumacher 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo Posted December 6, 2020 Report Share Posted December 6, 2020 Sounds like a ideal base ready for an LS V8 swap? "But it says 318 on the log book occifer!!" 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incredirog Posted December 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2020 Ah that would be sweet but beyond me, I’m all about the plug and play, the “plan” is to follow the well trodden S54 path. I can do that without too muc fabrication. But it’s years away if it ever happens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schumacher Posted December 6, 2020 Report Share Posted December 6, 2020 17 hours ago, Schumacher said: Agreed. Replace the 'N' with an 'M' or 'S' and add 20 to the number. M62 or S62 would be my choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo Posted December 6, 2020 Report Share Posted December 6, 2020 3 hours ago, Schumacher said: M62 or S62 would be my choice. The most popular conversion is the earlier 4.4l 280bhp version isn't it? Honestly don't see the point of it for 280bhp.. Only 30/40bhp more than a 330i. If you could somehow get the S62 400bhp from the E39 M5 in it, then yes!!! I remember years ago we had Blair on the forum who did work at dynotorque, he did the LS conversion on his and said he'd found the LS V8 engine was actually lighter than the S54! Hate to imagine how much heavier earlier M62s would be! 5 hours ago, incredirog said: Ah that would be sweet but beyond me, I’m all about the plug and play, the “plan” is to follow the well trodden S54 path. I can do that without too muc fabrication. But it’s years away if it ever happens! If you want plug and play - https://vorshlag-store.com/collections/bmw-e46-lsx-swap LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incredirog Posted December 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2020 I dunno the V8 rumble would be worth it for the slight increase and I imagine the torque is good, the driftworks guy has an E46 M3 with a S85 V10!! I don’t think he has to do stuff on his drive way under four axle stands though 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo Posted December 7, 2020 Report Share Posted December 7, 2020 That's Phil Morrison with his M3 V10. He's currently rebuilding it again. Blair was someone Craig at Dynotorque used to do wiring if I remember correctly. This is the one i'm talking about:https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=47&t=1042303&i=100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schumacher Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 On 06/12/2020 at 13:15, momo said: The most popular conversion is the earlier 4.4l 280bhp version isn't it? Honestly don't see the point of it for 280bhp.. Only 30/40bhp more than a 330i. If you could somehow get the S62 400bhp from the E39 M5 in it, then yes!!! I remember years ago we had Blair on the forum who did work at dynotorque, he did the LS conversion on his and said he'd found the LS V8 engine was actually lighter than the S54! Hate to imagine how much heavier earlier M62s would be! If you want plug and play - https://vorshlag-store.com/collections/bmw-e46-lsx-swap LOL I was thinking the TUB46 (342hp) or the Alpina version of the same engine (370hp). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incredirog Posted December 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 (edited) this is getting out of hand, may as well extend the nose a touch and slip an M73 in there!! for what it’s worth, which isn’t a lot, the N42 is actually the smoothest 2 litre I’ve experienced, absolutely gutless but silky smooth, I forget it’s even switched on sometimes Edited December 13, 2020 by incredirog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 Sure that's not because you're coming from a tractor engine? 🤣 incredirog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 2 hours ago, Schumacher said: I was thinking the TUB46 (342hp) or the Alpina version of the same engine (370hp). That'd be difficult to source and probably more difficult to find any parts to make it fit the E46 engine bay. LS all the way!! lol 2 hours ago, incredirog said: this is getting out of hand, may as well extend the nose a touch and slip an M73 in there!! N73!! Oh yes!! lol. It would be interesting to see if it's smoother than your 2.0ltr! 😶😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schumacher Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 I've seen a few for sale and cheaper than an S62 but both require the same work (to fit) - you can buy an off the shelf kit too. Win, win + you can call the car OEM+, haha. momo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incredirog Posted December 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 the old girl did chug a bit, more so after I ruined the exhaust with a sporty back box, perhaps I’m not giving the soundproofing enough credit here 😂 I know what’s gonna happen though, this one will eventually die and I’ll end up buying a written off 320i for £100 and doing the conversion on the drive in the pissing rain over the course of a hellish weekend in February and coming on here telling you both how underrated the 2.2 is! momo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
