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Old 10-12-2007, 10:06 AM   #1
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My friends have an e46 330i in DC that's in need of some good care.

Taillight circuitry burned out and they're getting that done at a dealer.

The rest are things like a couple of belts seem to be cracking, the power steering is too heavy and needs a new something (pump?) and spark plugs. They have another car and can leave this for a week.

Any recommendations for a good indie in the area?
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Old 10-12-2007, 10:18 AM   #2
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Perhaps the steering just needs a flush.
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Old 10-12-2007, 10:22 AM   #3
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The steering needs a flush. I've found that Redline Power Steering fluid is very effective for cutting through accumulated shit.
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Old 10-12-2007, 11:28 AM   #4
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Does anyone know a good mechanic to flush steering, do plugs & belts? (He lives in NY, she in DC, it's her car and I can tell you, she's not going to do it).
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Old 10-12-2007, 11:32 AM   #5
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My friends have an e46 330i in DC that's in need of some good care.

Taillight circuitry burned out and they're getting that done at a dealer.

The rest are things like a couple of belts seem to be cracking, the power steering is too heavy and needs a new something (pump?) and spark plugs. They have another car and can leave this for a week.

Any recommendations for a good indie in the area?
There's a place in Rockville people like. Hmmm, what's it called? It might be this place. Haven't tried it yet:
http://www.bmwexcluservice.com/
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