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    BMW E46 M3 tidy up project by Motor Confidence

    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
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