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    For HVAC blower motors and FSRs, which brands are people using? I thought we had a thread somewhere with OE/OEM/Genuine parts listed out and what to avoid; maybe that was old M3F??

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      Originally posted by PSUEng View Post
      For HVAC blower motors and FSRs, which brands are people using? I thought we had a thread somewhere with OE/OEM/Genuine parts listed out and what to avoid; maybe that was old M3F??
      I ordered an OE blower online from a dealer (might have been getbmwparts.com?). I have a Hella/Mahle "OEM" FSR on-hand just in case the generic made in China one I installed in an emergency decides to die.
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      "your BMW has how many miles!?"

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        Originally posted by zzyzx85 View Post

        I ordered an OE blower online from a dealer (might have been getbmwparts.com?). I have a Hella/Mahle "OEM" FSR on-hand just in case the generic made in China one I installed in an emergency decides to die.
        Seems the German made REIN FSRs are GTG. Genuine for the blower seems the best due to erratic fitment issues w/other brands.

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          I'm removing my Hard Motorsports radio delete panel and doing the OEM one with HVAC relocated underneath and I can't remember what all's needed besides the frame, delete panel. Any extra screws so forth? Click image for larger version

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            So I read some conflicting threads that confuses me. Does the rear strut reinforcement plate go above or under the body where it mounts?

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              Originally posted by simonnim View Post
              So I read some conflicting threads that confuses me. Does the rear strut reinforcement plate go above or under the body where it mounts?
              They go above, inside the trunk. https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-part...002478ecs01kt/

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              "your BMW has how many miles!?"

              2003 M3 coupe - Imolarot/Black 6 M/T - JRZ - Ground Control - Volk Racing - Karbonius - SuperSprint - Recaro - Schroth
              2007 GX470

              build/journal
              ig: @zzyzx85

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                Originally posted by PSUEng View Post

                Seems the German made REIN FSRs are GTG. Genuine for the blower seems the best due to erratic fitment issues w/other brands.
                Ended up with ACM brand, apparently made in Germany and OE per FCP; hoping this one is GTG. I'll go Genuine for the blower.

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                  Originally posted by zzyzx85 View Post

                  They go above, inside the trunk. https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-part...002478ecs01kt/

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                  Thanks!

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                    What are you guys running for fuel injector/system cleaner?
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                      Originally posted by Acarv_426 View Post
                      What are you guys running for fuel injector/system cleaner?
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                        Originally posted by Acarv_426 View Post
                        What are you guys running for fuel injector/system cleaner?
                        I've used Redline "Complete Fuel System Cleaner - Powersports" (link) in the m3. Could be placebo effect, but seemed to run smoother.

                        And I've used a few ounces of Marvel Mystery oil in my 330 when the fuel pump making strange noises. It was pretty loud (it only had 30k miles on it). Surprisingly, after 1 tank with MMO, the fuel pump sounds normal again and haven't returned after 1000 miles or so. Coincidence? Possibly.

                        YMMV.

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                          Originally posted by Tbonem3 View Post

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                            Originally posted by Will View Post

                            I've used Redline "Complete Fuel System Cleaner - Powersports" (link) in the m3. Could be placebo effect, but seemed to run smoother.

                            And I've used a few ounces of Marvel Mystery oil in my 330 when the fuel pump making strange noises. It was pretty loud (it only had 30k miles on it). Surprisingly, after 1 tank with MMO, the fuel pump sounds normal again and haven't returned after 1000 miles or so. Coincidence? Possibly.

                            YMMV.
                            Appreciate it. Thanks
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                              What is the smaller pipe that sticks out of the gas filler neck? Like, what is its purpose? Evap or something like that? I cracked the red plastic attachment while disconnecting the filler neck and I'm thinking JB-Weld unless this could cause safety hazards... so that's why I'm asking. What would happen if this leaked? Fire hazard or gas smell?


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                                Originally posted by E46m3zcp View Post
                                What is the smaller pipe that sticks out of the gas filler neck? Like, what is its purpose? Evap or something like that? I cracked the red plastic attachment while disconnecting the filler neck and I'm thinking JB-Weld unless this could cause safety hazards... so that's why I'm asking. What would happen if this leaked? Fire hazard or gas smell?


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                                It should be a sealed system. Any leak in the system will cause a strong fuel odor at a minimum.

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