The BMW E46 M3 was first launched in Germany where the first BMW E46 M3 was built. The BMW E46 M3 was first introduced in October 2000 and was produced from 2001 to 2006.
An acceleration noise from a BMW e46 engine could be caused by several things. Check the belts and pulleys to start with. Look over the engine for any spots that look like they are rubbing. Check for broken motor or transmission mounts.
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The BMW m52 has a timing chain not a timing belt. there is no maintenance on the chain it is made for the life of the engine.
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yes, but you would have to get an m3 subframe to go with it...LOTS of $$$
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The main relay switch is located near the fuse box, on your 2001 BMW E46 325i. The relay and the fuse box are located under the hood of the engine compartment.
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E46 is the chassis identification code that BMW uses internally to distinguish between its production cars. Basically the E46 was the 3-Series BMW produced between 1998-2005. This includes all the variants, displacements, and trim levels.
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That engine does not have a timing belt, it is chain driven and should last the lifetime of the vehicle.