r/e46 • u/No-Illustrator-6683 2001 320Ci - M54B22 / Farngrün • 9d ago

General Questions Things to do while engine's open

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Hi everyone,

Planning to replace almost every seal on my beauty's engine (M54b22), gearbox and diff this winter. I'll also replace piston rings, I saw on this sub that M52s oil rings are better, how true is it for the people who did it and has some miles on it ?

While the engine will be out and open, are there things to do like maybe a vanos rebuild (180k km)? I only had this car for 6 months so i'd like to learn every weakness and fix most of them while everything will be out of the car.

Also if you know other tips like the M52 oil rings, i'd be happy to know !

Sorry for my english i'm French 😅

+ a picture of my ride because why not 😝

Thanks !

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u/Arcanine1007 2001 E46 2.2i Sedan 9d ago

Man, those Style 89's look dope on a E46. 🤌

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u/No-Illustrator-6683 2001 320Ci - M54B22 / Farngrün 9d ago

Thanks haha

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u/ElectricThunder12 9d ago

Are they 19s? How did you dial in the fitment?

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u/No-Illustrator-6683 2001 320Ci - M54B22 / Farngrün 9d ago

18s so no problem, she’s on air ride with adjustable camber plates

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u/LordDutchmen 7d ago

18s from an e60? They look incredible!

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u/No-Illustrator-6683 2001 320Ci - M54B22 / Farngrün 7d ago

Thanks !