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    E46 parts from OEM suppliers

    Copied from a thread on cutters for easy reference
    https://forums.m3cutters.co.uk/threa...pliers.201717/

    The thread gets edited and updated from time to time but here’s some of the stuff.

    Thought I’d help fellow Cutters out with some links to commonly-replaced parts that can be bought from the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), rather than from BMW (OE). They’re the exact same parts, just without the BMW box / logo, at much lower prices.

    I thought most people knew about this but you often see posts about buying the below parts from BMW. Note that there are some parts which the OEM does not make available other than through BMW, e.g. the M3 radiator and water pump, and of course this doesn't work for interior trim, body panels etc. For those you need to go to a dealer, and you can get 10% discount from Cotswold BMW by being a member of this forum.

    I can’t promise that these are the absolute cheapest prices out there, so do your own research as well and triple check the part numbers on RealOEM.com

    Note that BuyCarParts.co.uk, OnlineCarParts.co.uk, Autodoc.co.uk all seem to be the same platform and have frequent sales.

    Hope it helps in some way!

    Lambda probes – OEM is Bosch
    https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/bosch/1148904
    (example only – check RealOEM.com for the right part number for pre and post cat sensors banks 1 and 2 as they are different lengths / have different plugs)


    Ignition coils – OEM is Bosch
    https://www.autopartspro.co.uk/bosch-1147804


    Throttle position sensors – OEM is Hella
    https://www.autopartspro.co.uk/hella-938307
    2 on car – one on throttle actuator, another at end of throttle body rail, above oil filter housing


    Radiator fan viscous coupling – OEM is Hella / Behr
    https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/hella/949863


    Front suspension control arms – OEM is TRW / Lemforder
    https://www.mister-auto.co.uk/suspen...61JTC1366.html

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRW-Susp....aSmKMjhivKr3EA


    Fuel filter – OEM is Mahle
    https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/mahle-original/1239024


    Timing Chain Tensioner – OEM in INA
    https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/ina/9915129


    Final Stage Resistor – OEM is Febi-Bilstein
    https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/febi-bilstein/1882025

    https://www.mister-auto.co.uk/contr....a10131966.html

    Front wheel hubs, bearings and ABS reluctor rings – OEM is FAG
    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-Wheel-....c100284.m3505


    Aux belt tensioner
    https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/skf/1364554


    Adjusting pulley
    https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/skf/1364555


    Deflection pulley
    https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/skf/1364555


    Air con belt tensioner
    https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/skf/1364586


    Alternator – OEM is Valeo / Bosch (confirmed?)
    https://www.onlinecarparts.co.uk/valeo-1079973.html


    Thermostat – OEM is Wahler
    https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/wahler/1719226


    Oil level sensor – OEM is Hella
    https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/hella/937764


    Coolant / water Temp sensor – OEM is Hella
    https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/hella/10117849


    Auxiliary fan switch temp sensor – OEM unknown??
    https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/febi-bilstein/1886792
    or
    https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/hella/937900


    Clutch Slave Cylinder – OEM is FTE
    https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/fte/7820878


    Tie Rods – OEM is Lemforder
    https://www.autodoc.co.uk/lemforder/1264573

    https://www.autodoc.co.uk/lemforder/1264571


    Belt tensioner
    https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/bmw/3-...-v-ribbed-belt


    Clutch kit – OEM is LUK
    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Clutch-K....-/232414282132


    Flywheel – OEM is LUK
    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dual-Mas....-/232413994787


    Engine mount – OEM is Lemforder
    https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/bmw/3-...?sort_supplier[]=35

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lemforde....0AAOSwjDZYesMr


    Tie Rod End – OEM is Lemforder
    https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/lemforder/1256631

    https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/lemforder/1256639


    Head Gasket – OEM is Elring (confirmed??)
    https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/elring/985643


    Idle control valve – OEM is Bosch
    https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/bmw/3-...lve-air-supply


    Fuel Injectors
    https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/bosch/1150388

    Control Arm Bush (front) - thanks to "crockett" "BMW logo and numbers ground off."
    Control Arm-/Trailing Arm Bush LEMFÖRDER 27017 01
    https://www.mister-auto.co.uk/contro...527017!01.html

    Control Arm-/Trailing Arm Bush LEMFÖRDER 27016 01
    https://www.mister-auto.co.uk/contro...527016!01.html

    Accelerator pedal assembly (with sensor)
    https://www.autodoc.co.uk/vemo/12249766

    Throttle actuator
    Photos of the OE part on ECS tuning show this is made by Pierburg.
    https://www.autodoc.co.uk/pierburg/965034
    https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...r/13627840537/

    Fuel Pressure Regulator
    OEM is Pierburg
    https://www.autodoc.co.uk/pierburg/189063
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    Thanks MrH, I am sure I will make good use of the information.

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    Extremely help post. Thank you sir!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Andy View Post
    Thanks MrH, I am sure I will make good use of the information.
    Oh yeah...something to tell?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Moe View Post
    Oh yeah...something to tell?

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    I was thinking the same!

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    Well with the E36 for sale you can be sure a replacement is on the horizon!! An empty space in the garage is just not an option....... Spill the beans Andy!!

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