Shaheenem
Active member
Hey guys
So recently acquired a 2004 E46 M3 Manual in Schwarz II
Needed a bit of TLC to get it back to showroom condition.
Recently replaced the following at my workshop but progress is slow as customers cars come first...
- New front discs and pads
- New OEM diff bush
- New clutch, release bearing, slave cylinder and pilot bearing
- New propshaft coupling
- Regassed the aircon
- Gearbox and diff oil replaced with OEM fluids
- Gearbox completely rebuilt with new seals
- Diff seals done using OEM parts
- New front left control arm fitted. Ball joint was in a bad condition
- Subframe inspected and no cracks at all
- New ZHP M5 weighted gearknob
On the engine front, she runs great. Previous owner had fitted a new crank, bearings, rings and the vanos rebuilt.
Some cosmetic stuff to sort out now. Steering wheel needs to be recovered, door seals need to be sorted (material seems to be pulling away from the rubber). Also, a bit of paint work / correction needs to be done.
Will update as I make progress. Some pics below. Not the best and she hasn't been washed in a while.
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So recently acquired a 2004 E46 M3 Manual in Schwarz II
Needed a bit of TLC to get it back to showroom condition.
Recently replaced the following at my workshop but progress is slow as customers cars come first...
- New front discs and pads
- New OEM diff bush
- New clutch, release bearing, slave cylinder and pilot bearing
- New propshaft coupling
- Regassed the aircon
- Gearbox and diff oil replaced with OEM fluids
- Gearbox completely rebuilt with new seals
- Diff seals done using OEM parts
- New front left control arm fitted. Ball joint was in a bad condition
- Subframe inspected and no cracks at all
- New ZHP M5 weighted gearknob
On the engine front, she runs great. Previous owner had fitted a new crank, bearings, rings and the vanos rebuilt.
Some cosmetic stuff to sort out now. Steering wheel needs to be recovered, door seals need to be sorted (material seems to be pulling away from the rubber). Also, a bit of paint work / correction needs to be done.
Will update as I make progress. Some pics below. Not the best and she hasn't been washed in a while.









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