BMW E46 M3 tidy up project by Motor Confidence

[Valdelisbmw]

Long story ,but few days ago this car landed in my place and now i gonna do some tidy up to make it as better condition as possible

The list car needed after quick check up :
Steering tie rods there worn - DONE with new original BMW complete tie rod units
Manifold to exhaust system connecting bolts rusty -DONE with new original BMW gaskets and nuts
Exhaust middle section connecting bolts rusty and some already missing ,gaskets already there leaking - DONE with new BMW gaskets bolts and nuts
Back box and exhaust sytem connecting clamps ,very common to rust damage - DONE with universal and new clamps
Rear trailing arm bushes ,still original from factory ,not really very bad ,but strat to crack and too soft to do the job -DONE with new Lemforder bushes
Rear top mounts looked tired - DONE with new Lemforder mounts and new BMW top mount gaskets with new after market reinforcement plates
Rear axle hub lower and upper bushes - DONE with new Lemforder bushes
Rear tires was bold - DONE replaced with used up to year old Continentals
Wheel center caps ,some after market ones with one missing ,as they are sitting not so properly - DONE replaced with new BMW ones
Front wheels looked so misssing under front wings - DONE 17mm spacers with new bolts fitted
And all 4 wheel tracking -aligement done
Boot lid lights in need for refresh - DONE LH replaced with good SH one
Boot trim clips missing - DONE all back in their places
Power steering hoses had some oil leakage ,its very common on lot BMWs but not so serious in this time - NOW only fully cleaned for future investigation and engine under shields fully washed off of PS oil leak signs
Now mechanicaly shes nearly there
And quick wash after all this was done !


Later done :
Wiper blades - DONE new Valeo fitted
Oil constant pressure valve - DONE new BMW valve fitted
Gearbox oil - DONE ,Castrol one filled
Diff oil - DONE Castrol oil with Red line modifier filled
Fule filter - DONE new filter fitted,old one was never replaced before
Steering wheel had some wear signs so replaced with much better condition one

Still ok for service, so not gonna do any work around engine yet
Gonna check spark plugs only
Sort out few dents and small scratches
To match front wheel stance need some spacers at the back - on search
Have some front bigger brake upgrade on the shelf ,but will see later on

[Valdelisbmw]

few more photos

[Valdelisbmw]

some shoots of old parts and new ehaust gaskets,mounts and bolts

[Valdelisbmw]

And few of car it self which got this attention ,thanks for Your time !

[Chrispyfish]

Very nice, I do like these in Silver. Body looks good and straight

[Valdelisbmw]

Very nice, I do like these in Silver. Body looks good and straight

silver silver silver ,one day it was about 6-7 cars out side and all there silver .my few last cars was and is silver :hehe!: but i do like them in general

[Andy]

Love a silver E46 M3. Very nice work. There is some old banger of an E34 in that last photo


Regards,

Andy

[John_D]

Very nice!,

what do you use to clean the Power steering pipes out of interest? mine are very oily but its just a weep from the timing chain cover gasket.

[Valdelisbmw]

Very nice!,

what do you use to clean the Power steering pipes out of interest? mine are very oily but its just a weep from the timing chain cover gasket.

It's brake and part cleaner ,GSF sells in 5l cans

[318 iS Cosmos]

Looking good Valdas, great to see it getting some proper TLC.