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dopes anybody know how to replace the charcol filter on a 98 328 and if so is it easy and where can i get the part form i dont really want to pay a shop to do it plus it would be fun to do the work my self. all input is welcome [?|] [hatchet] [V] [screwy]
 
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Yes, you can do it urself. I'd check speedycarparts.com or bavauto.com for the part before you go to the dealership for the part. As for directions. Get yourself a repair manual from amazon.com. It will pay for itself after the first use. It's a hell of alot better than paying $75 an hour labor.
 
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i did get a manuel but it is not quite as helpful as i want but i wil look at it till it makes sense and thanx for the input. also the sites you gave me did not have the aprt i needed but really thank oyu anyways
 
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seriosly i need to know or else i will have to give in and let the shop fix my car and i really cant afford that and i wouyld much rather do it myself. its a learning experience. does anybody know what i am tlaking about and how to fix it or even where i can buy the part.
 
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Yes, I know what you are talking about, but have you even put any effort into finding the part? You've been given advice to check bavauto.com and your dealer. Have you tried doing a quick google search for what you want?? A quick google search for "328i charcoal canister filter" showed me that BMPDesign in TX (I've ordered from them before - great bimmer parts company) says they have charcoal canister filters for E46s and X5's, so I imagine they will probably have them for your E36 as well....

Give them a call to see if they have one for your car. 800-648-7278

If all else fails, call your dealer....the parts department can certainly get the part for you and can probably give you advice on how to change it.

Replacing it should be as simple as removing the charcoal canister and replacing the old filter inside it.

Now go get your part and fix it.
 
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yes i ahve cheked the sites that where mentioned and nothing showed up and i am also new to this so i am learing and thanx for the inpu ti will check the site you mentioned. so if i annoy you but everybody has to start somwhere.
 
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i looked and the bmp site does not have the e36 charcoal filter canister also i was wonmdering if going through a bmw shop and not a dealer for the part is chaeper or even a good idea. please let me know. i also googled it and nothen came up all the sites advertised it but none truely sold it.
 
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jrt67ss350 said:
A quick google search for "328i charcoal canister filter" showed me that BMPDesign in TX (I've ordered from them before - great bimmer parts company) says they have charcoal canister filters for E46s and X5's, so I imagine they will probably have them for your E36 as well....

Give them a call to see if they have one for your car. 800-648-7278
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I know the E36 charcoal filter isn't listed on their site - most of their parts aren't listed on their site. You need to call them to see if they have it.

If you don't want to call them, then just go to your dealer and have them get it for you - you'll pay more for the exact same thing, though.
 
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You always crack up awesome jokes when people misspell manual or something similar to that, all I can do is bow down in front of you.
 
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dude manuel you are a ***cing god i never would have figured that put the manul i own told me it is under the hood but this is awsome. and justin i will call them and find out but just for the heck of it where are they located casue i would prob have to wait for shipping and wait a long time for it
 
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youre the second person to call me god, the first was a lady i...nevermind.
btw, anytime dude.

i think the obdI cars had it in the engine compartment, under the maf.
 
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yeah but mine is in the trunk and if it wasnt for you i prob would have borught my car in and had the shop do it and pay a ton of money, now all i have to do is buy the part. [:D]
 
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