Shawn's 04 IR/Alc/6MT Red Rehab Project

[brettbimmer]

BMW PAI installed.

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Looks great Shawn!!

Side note for you - if you are as particular as I am, I found I could brush on some silver Rustoleum paint on the two contact points where the hood latches down, and it really dresses up the engine bay. Simple and inexpensive, yet holds up great!

Come to think of it, I may have even used spray paint, but applied it from another container with a brush. I'm sure either would work fine.

Sent from my pineapple under the sea.

[BCS_ZHP]

Shawn,
Similar to Brett's suggestion, use some naval jelly to remove the rust then brush on a light coat of anti-seize, it's about the same color.
Bruce

[ELCID86]

Dan, did you hack into my dash cam?!

Thanks guys. It is pretty ugly in that picture. Will get on that asap.


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[Vas]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lb5KT0No1zc

Lol this was funny

[danewilson77]

Looks great Shawn!!

Side note for you - if you are as particular as I am, I found I could brush on some silver Rustoleum paint on the two contact points where the hood latches down, and it really dresses up the engine bay. Simple and inexpensive, yet holds up great!

Come to think of it, I may have even used spray paint, but applied it from another container with a brush. I'm sure either would work fine.

Sent from my pineapple under the sea.


Shawn,
Similar to Brett's suggestion, use some naval jelly to remove the rust then brush on a light coat of anti-seize, it's about the same color.
Bruce
I used black. Looks good.

No flame suit required!

[ELCID86]

I used black. Looks good.

No flame suit required!

That could work. Thanks.


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[fredo]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lb5KT0No1zc

Super funny ! Didn't see it the first time because I thought it was a DIY. :biggrin

[ELCID86]

Clear rears to complete the look.

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[BCS_ZHP]

I thought you were part of the amber club???

And home by noon on a Friday???

[Vas]

Thumbs up on the clears.

[NoVAphotog]

All this clear around me...must...resist...must...resist!

[illirep]

They look amazing on Imola!

[ELCID86]

I thought you were part of the amber club???

And home by noon on a Friday???

Not no more... And working from home... Long conference call that I was listening to allowed me time to do the swap!

And thanks guys.

[slater]

shawn, i have long been infatuated with ambers... but your car is making me consider those. where did you get them?

peter

[ELCID86]

Swapped with a member here Peter. I like the look on red.


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[Vas]

Imola goes very well with rcr lights.

[johnrando]

Def looks good.

[ELCID86]

Refreshed the black cube trim. I didn't like the look of Rustoleum Satin Canyon so I tried this Valspar black satin and like it.


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[NoVAphotog]

Looks awesome Shawn! Might add this to the "list" (for at least the driver's door and center console pieces)

[danewilson77]

Yeah....that looks super


"No flamesuit required"

[ELCID86]

Strainer f washer pump/Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir Grommet p/n 61667006063 installed per Daniel's recommendation. Appears to have stopped the washer reservoir leak.


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[Vas]

Mechanic ran into a bit of a snag this morning but is making progress.

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These exhaust studs are a pain.

[ELCID86]

^it gave them a bit of a challenge too. I didn't get to see the finished product.


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[ELCID86]

I thought I'd put my To Do list here:

- replace pulleys and tensioners
- VANOS seals and VCG
- O2 Sensors (pre-cat)
- Passenger Window Regulator
- headlight lenses
- PS reservoir
- Z4M FCABs
- strut bearings and spring pads
- Alignment
- front clip respray

I'm sure there is more.

[TheFinanceGuy]

Good list Shawn.

What are the long term plans with this?

[ELCID86]

Good list Shawn.

What are the long term plans with this?

Good question. I'm really not sure. I may at some point look to sell it and upgrade to one with lower miles, etc. but for now I enjoy wrenching on this rehab and driving it. And Marin (17) has started driving it a bit more which I don't mind too much considering the condition its currently in.

[Vas]

Window regulators. Man I need to do those as well.

[ELCID86]

Window regulators. Man I need to do those as well.
I have one in stock and need to do it.

[Vas]

I have one in stock and need to do it.

Just bought one for the wifes car. Hoping it will be here before the holidays. Got any tricks or tips for doing it?

[ELCID86]

Pretty straight fwd. front or back? There is a diy I think here and e46f. Be sure to have a magnetic grabber handy for the nut that holds the glass in place. Dan, how many times did I drop it?!
Does she have tint? If so be very careful moving the glass around.



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[Vas]

Its the front right regulator. No tint on the car either. Might tackle it this weekend.

[ELCID86]

Have some painters tape on hand to secure the glass. I did the zip tie method so I didn't have to completely remove the airbag. A second set of hands helps too. I'm sure you'll have it done in no time.


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[NoVAphotog]

Pretty straight fwd. front or back? There is a diy I think here and e46f. Be sure to have a magnetic grabber handy for the nut that holds the glass in place. Dan, how many times did I drop it?!
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Lol yeah that magnet came in handy for sure! Otherwise yeah, painters tape and a second set of hands. Pretty straightforward once you are in there and can see everything. Take your time with that weather proofing crap. It tears easily.

[ELCID86]

^good point I but some putty-tape stuff off amazon. You'll want something to use there to prevent leaks. And it'll be hard to remove the old when it's cold.


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[ELCID86]

CREE LED reverse lights installed.

http://www.khoalty.com/bmw-e46-cree-led-reverse-light.html

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[Johnmadd]

They look super bright, I like that.

[Vas]

I like those.

[ELCID86]

Night shots.

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[mbeckel]

Damn! Nice work Shawn! Those lights are bright

Sent from in the bushes

[cakM3]

Impressive is all I can say when looking at your daylight pics. Man are those reverse lights bright!!! Well done Shawn! :thumbsup

[ELCID86]

These were shot with my iphone 6 and not my new Fuji X-T1 either.

Thanks to BP for the advise on the CREE bulbs.

Better night shot.

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[fredo]

:like

[ELCID86]

Blizzak WS60s installed.

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[az3579]

There is lots of good content in this thread. :thumbsup

[ELCID86]

Thanks Botond. And a lot of work to do.

[johnrando]

good stuff

[ELCID86]

LCM 4.0 and Euro-faceplate installed. Triple blink and left rear enabled! (Just need to code the VIN)

[johnrando]

cool

[NoVAphotog]

LCM 4.0 and Euro-faceplate installed. Triple blink and left rear enabled! (Just need to code the VIN)

Sweet! Need to find a Euro-faceplate!

[ELCID86]

Sweet! Need to find a Euro-faceplate!

Ye you do ;-] and i just updated the VIN/Kms so tamper dot is gone. Though I also notice my washer fluid light it on. Hope the whole thing is just frozen.

[fredo]

LCM 4.0 and Euro-faceplate installed. Triple blink and left rear enabled! (Just need to code the VIN)

Left rear enabled ? Please explain.

[az3579]

Left rear enabled ? Please explain.

Rear fog light. Factory coding is set to only illuminate the driver's side rear fog.

[NoVAphotog]

LCM 4.0 and Euro-faceplate installed. Triple blink and left rear enabled! (Just need to code the VIN)


Yes, you do ;-]

Looks like we may have a coding get together soon.... :ninja

[az3579]

Looks like we may have a coding get together soon.... :ninja

I thought what we had was special... :crying

[ELCID86]

I thought what we had was special... :crying

LOL. You are still the coding guru. (until I get NCSE!)

[NoVAphotog]

LOL. You are still the coding guru. (until I get NCSE!)

And I'll leave BP Coded in my sig to honor our erotic and intimate coding session on the lovely shores of New Jersey.

[az3579]

LOL. You are still the coding guru. (until I get NCSE!)

No, Terra is the coding guru, followed by Tony. :)


And I'll leave BP Coded in my sig to honor our erotic and intimate coding session on the lovely shores of New Jersey.

http://www.quickmeme.com/img/49/49e4ff68f04d4f9f4247f9c7e2b0c6d5baa89222914702c01b 6256fa821d8489.jpg

[ELCID86]

Removed my 15mm rear spacers to avoid scraping.


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[fredo]

Waiting for updates. I remember you had a long to-do list for yesterday.

[ELCID86]

Waiting for updates. I remember you had a long to-do list for yesterday.

Not going to get to much on the car until I get back from Europe with Nolan. The ceiling waterfall set me back a little bit...


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[fredo]

... The ceiling waterfall set me back a little bit...

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I missed this incident. What happened ?

[Vas]

Europe you say ?

[ELCID86]

Europe you say ?

Nolan is studying abroad for the semester and Dad wants to make sure he gets there safely! We'll spans a few nights in London then on to Madrid.


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[Vas]

Awesome sauce

[Johnmadd]

Awesome sauce

+1

[illirep]

I missed this incident. What happened ?

+1.

Have a great trip to Europe.

[ELCID86]

I missed this incident. What happened ?

It's in the gear grinding thread. Leaking pipe...

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[danewilson77]

Damn Shawn.

The friendliest forum on the planet.

[ELCID86]

Damn Shawn.

The friendliest forum on the planet.

Yep. :-/

Needs to dry out for a few days before I can have the Sheetrock replaced and ceiling painted. There was @1/3 cup of water in my ceiling fan!


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[BCS_ZHP]

Did you ever get in touch with Andrés?

[ELCID86]

Did you ever get in touch with Andrés?

Yes. He's in TX and will call me later this week. Thanks again.


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[johnrando]

Bummer. Hope the clean up is quick. Have a great euro trip.

[NoVAphotog]

Were these the types of bulbs in your fogs?

http://www.hoen-usa.com/fog.htm

[ELCID86]

Were these the types of bulbs in your fogs?

http://www.hoen-usa.com/fog.htm

Sorry, I don't recall seeing a brand on them. Happy to look again once it warmer!

[ELCID86]

New coils and pre-cat O2 sensors @186k mi.

[anandoc]

Shawn, just curious, did you buy the O2 sensors from Amazon.com?

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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CF3WOY/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CF3WPI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

[ELCID86]

Yes, but I ended up getting two of the Bosch 17215 as they are cheaper and from what Justin H. (I think) said, they are the same as the more expensive one--and we are not sure why there are two different parts.

This made it a simple job: Oxygen Sensor Offset Puller
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00390BS7C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[anandoc]

Thanks Shawn. I too had read previously that the 17215 and 17216 are identical except for the color of the pigtails. Wanted to confirm whether that was indeed the case. Are the connectors also the same? I would have thought that the connectors might be different to make it 'dummy proof' so people don't mistakenly connect them the other way around.

I too am looking to replace my pre-cat O2 sensors this summer so wanted to be sure that I am able to order two 17215s and save a few $$ :)

Thanks.

[Hornung418]

Yes, but I ended up getting two of the Bosch 17215 as they are cheaper and from what Justin H. (I think) said, they are the same as the more expensive one--and we are not sure why there are two different parts.

This made it a simple job: Oxygen Sensor Offset Puller
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00390BS7C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Correct. One has gray heat shielding, the other has black...

[ELCID86]

^^ and they both have the same connector, etc. PNP.
And thanks for the confirmation Justin.


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[anandoc]

Perfect! Thanks for the confirmation. Now to add 2X 17215 to my list.

[ELCID86]

Here's what the OE ones looked like.

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[BADCLOWN]

Thats about what my OE ones looked like when they were pulled at 91k

[ELCID86]

I'm not sure if it was these O2 sensors or the coils (my hunch) that was making it run so rough when cold, but it runs and drives great now! I guess if I really wanted to know I would have done them one at a time... I just went to Advance Auto and cleared the SES light. I think the VANOS can wait a bit now. Next up will be the new strut top-hats and pads.

[ELCID86]

I also updated all my idler and tensioners and the P/S pulley today. I had a metal water pump one ready to install, but the PO already had one on there.

[anandoc]

I also updated all my idler and tensioners and the P/S pulley today. I had a metal water pump one ready to install, but the PO already had one on there.

Nice work! I refreshed my entire cooling system with the belts, tensioners etc last summer. I put in a metal water pump along with the ECS tuning aluminum pulley. I am guessing you have a heated garage to work on the car during the winters? Living in an apartment building, my DIY activities are sadly very limited :(

[cakM3]

Awesome progress Shawn! Glad to hear you got your issues sorted out. It was hard trying to help you troubleshoot your issues while driving up north yesterday...

[ELCID86]

Awesome progress Shawn! Glad to hear you got your issues sorted out. It was hard trying to help you troubleshoot your issues while driving up north yesterday...

Thanks to you and Botond being there for my phone-a-friend request. I think it was just an improperly seated coil.

[cakM3]

Thanks to you and Botond being there for my phone-a-friend request. I think it was just an improperly seated coil.

Great to see things work out nevertheless :thumbsup Always glad to help a friend! :)

[johnrando]

Mafia helping mafia!

[ELCID86]

Back to style 135s today!

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[brettbimmer]

Excellent! That must mean that we are officially done with snow for the early spring!!

[ELCID86]

Excellent! That must mean that we are officially done with snow for the early spring!!

Amen!


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[ELCID86]

These are going in tomorrow.

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[brettbimmer]

These are going in tomorrow.

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Going Rogue! Hopefully it goes smoothly for you.

[ELCID86]

Thanks. I was bored tonight and pulled them out. One question though. The instructions state that the bolts go down (meaning they are exposed to the elements and that they need to be tightened from under the car. Correct? Ok to do it the traditional way?

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[Vas]

That is correct. It is supposed to be with the studs down. Easier to install and never have to go back into the trunk.

[ELCID86]

Gothcha. Wilco. On the agenda for tomorrow a.m.


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[ELCID86]

No more trunk clunk! RSMs installed. Not a bad job at all. I didn't realize I'd be able to reach the bolts via the wheel well with the tire on.

Now on to front suspension and drive train fluids.


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[Vas]

What condition were the rears one ? Curious to see

[cakM3]

These are going in tomorrow.

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I so need to do this for both of my cars!!!

[ELCID86]

What condition were the rears one ? Curious to see

Pretty bad on the one side.

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[ELCID86]

I so need to do this for both of my cars!!!

Yes.


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[Vas]

Wow that mount is destroyed.

You think they might be the original ones still ?

[ELCID86]

Wow that mount is destroyed.

You think they might be the original ones still ?

Yes. Newer shocks with OE mounts I think.


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[ELCID86]

started updating the first post here with done and to be done items

[Vas]

Awesome

[ELCID86]

Thanks. I've done a lot more than I remembered! Still a lot To-Do.

[UdubBadger]

there always is. keep workin brotha

[ELCID86]

Yep. WILCO!


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[NoVAphotog]

(bump)

Plastidip strut bar pics laid across engine bay unmounted??

[ELCID86]

(bump)

Plastidip strut bar pics laid across engine bay unmounted??

LOL. Maybe when I get home.


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[fredo]

Any updates on the door you bought ?

[Vas]

Any updates on the door you bought ?
We can say that a door fits in the backset of a zhp.

[fredo]

That will do it ... for now. :biggrin

[ELCID86]

We can say that a door fits in the backset of a zhp.

Lol. Yes we can.! Botond's and mine :-) After spending all day working on my suspension yesterday and driving home on a pair of borrowed OEM coil overs, I have honey-dos today--yard work. Not sure when I'll get to the door and whether it would be easier to install the new window regulator and swap the glass (mine are tinted) on or off of the car.


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[ELCID86]

I did get the KW adjustable rear springs and Koni yellow shocks, Z4M FCABs installed. Had to put one of the FCABs in the freezer IOT get the fluid to a point where it would go onto the arm.

Also BP hooked me up with:
1) triple blink turn signals
2) tri-fecta lights
3) brake force display stage 3
4) euro rear fogs (both inner lights)
5) euro hazards
6) comfort open/comfort close
7) clown nose blinks
8) coolant temp gauge calibration



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[anandoc]

<snip> Z4M FCABs installed. Had to put one of the FCABs in the freezer IOT get the fluid to a point where it would go onto the arm.

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Shawn, the Z4M FCABs are solid rubber (no fluids inside them) - wondering how it would have helped putting them in the freezer?

[danewilson77]

Shawn, the Z4M FCABs are solid rubber (no fluids inside them) - wondering how it would have helped putting them in the freezer?
I've only ever used dish soap to get them on. I would think freezing them would shrink them.

"No flamesuit required"

[ELCID86]

We tried dishwashing liquid. One went right on. The other kept popping off. Chilling it down seemed to help. Maybe it just shrunk the rubber?


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[anandoc]

We tried dishwashing liquid. One went right on. The other kept popping off. Chilling it down seemed to help. Maybe it just shrunk the rubber?


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My theory is that when you freeze the rubber, it loses its grip (just like how summer tires lose their grip when the temperature falls) and hence it might have been easier to slip them into the arm. Good to know and thanks for sharing this tip :)

[ELCID86]

My theory is that when you freeze the rubber, it loses its grip (just like how summer tires lose their grip when the temperature falls) and hence it might have been easier to slip them into the arm. Good to know and thanks for sharing this tip :)

Makes sense and I'm glad BCS Bruce remembered it!


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[slater]

I did get the KW adjustable rear springs and Koni yellow shocks, Z4M FCABs installed. Had to put one of the FCABs in the freezer IOT get the fluid to a point where it would go onto the arm.

Also BP hooked me up with:
1) triple blink turn signals
2) tri-fecta lights
3) brake force display stage 3
4) euro rear fogs (both inner lights)
5) euro hazards
6) comfort open/comfort close
7) clown nose blinks
8) coolant temp gauge calibration




shawn, that is an awesome list and i'm looking forward to getting some of these done to mine as well (hopefully by BP, i haven't had time to buy a cable for it yet). #1 is my main want there.

so what happened with the KWs? it wasn't clear in your post what happened. :)

peter

[ELCID86]

So I bought the KWs used and turns out that one of them (at least) is blown. The struts I had on the car had at telecast one blown and it we were not able to reassemble/install them. The seller has hence PP'd me a refund and will pick up the COs in a week or so when he's up here from Richmond.
Now I need to decide what to put on it so I can give Bruce back his "demo" set ;-)
Leaning towards Koni but not sure what color!


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[danewilson77]

So I bought the KWs used and turns out that one of them (at least) is blown. The struts I had on the car had at telecast one blown and it we were not able to reassemble/install them. The seller has hence PP'd me a refund and will pick up the COs in a week or so when he's up here from Richmond.
Now I need to decide what to put on it so I can give Bruce back his "demo" set ;-)
Leaning towards Koni but not sure what color!


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KW is rebuildable. Buy a dampener.

"No flamesuit required"

[UdubBadger]

I'm with DW, send it in for a rebuild and you're good to go. Unfortunately this has happened to me buying use coilovers as well but still cheaper option most of the time.


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[slater]

I'm with DW, send it in for a rebuild and you're good to go. Unfortunately this has happened to me buying use coilovers as well but still cheaper option most of the time.


GoingHAM mobile

it sometimes is cheaper, yeah - but a major hassle.

with dampers, buying new is a good idea, plus you get a warranty!

peter

[ELCID86]

It's $165/each for the rebuild plus $50/each to replace the stuck perches. Plus shipping... I think I'll go with Koni Orange ($150/ea) or maybe Yellow ($180/ea).

[danewilson77]

So...you didn't want coilovers in the first place?

"No flamesuit required"

[ELCID86]

^Doesn't really matter now as the seller said he wanted them back and was willing to send me a fair price for them. I have Koni Yellow on the rear and will buy two Yellows for the front to match them--thanks for the advice Peter.

[Vas]

Go with the yellows. Or that koni kit with h&r springs on Tire rack.

[ELCID86]

Done. Thanks. Yellows will be here on Thursday.

[Vas]

What about the springs?

[slater]

What about the springs?

stock with yellows is supposed to be very nice. guy's running that.

H&R's are usually too low, you lose a lot of bump travel up front.

peter

[ELCID86]

What about the springs?

I'm going to try to OE springs on the front and raise the rears a bit more.

[slater]

Done. Thanks. Yellows will be here on Thursday.

awesome!

[BMWCurves]

Done. Thanks. Yellows will be here on Thursday.

I'd be interested to hear what you think after a 1-2k miles. When my OEM shocks are due, this is what I'm thinking of swapping out for.

[ELCID86]

I'd be interested to hear what you think after a 1-2k miles. When my OEM shocks are due, this is what I'm thinking of swapping out for.

Can do. (May need a prompt :))


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[ELCID86]

Found this when we removed the rear shocks. Yes that IS a piece of it on the rubber pad. Rusted thru

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[slater]

yep, saw some of that on my car recently... :) although mine broke on the first large coil.

[ELCID86]

New struts came in today from TireRack. I got them assemble and ready to install.

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[Vas]

Awesome

[ELCID86]

Awesome

Come help me install them ;-)

[BCS_ZHP]

Shawn, I'm open Sat afternoon for install. Gotta get the grass mowed in the a.m., text me and we can set up a start time.

[Vas]

Come help me install them ;-)
I would this weekend but then the wife would put me in the dog house for sure. It's our anniversary

[ELCID86]

Shawn, I'm open Sat afternoon for install. Gotta get the grass mowed in the a.m., text me and we can set up a start time.

Thanks Bruce. I have to be here to take pictures of Marin. It's prom night. I'll text you about maybe on Sun afternoon.


I would this weekend but then the wife would put me in the dog house for sure. It's our anniversary
No problem. Happy Anniversary to you and V!

[BCS_ZHP]

Shawn,
I'll be done with the lawn & chores by noon, front struts pre-assembled shouldn't take us more than 2 hours start to finish with a beer break (or two) in the middle. It's only getting it set on jack stands and then a couple of bolts.

Vas,
Bring your blushing bride to the big city, dinner on the town, hotel overnight, then you're an absolute hero. Oh darn it honey, we arrived way too early for our dinner appt, where can we hang out for a couple hours, hmmm, wonder what Bruce & Shawn are up to. I have the puppy, wives love playing with puppies & babies (no more of those here), lol. Happy anniversary!

Nruce

[slater]

New struts came in today from TireRack. I got them assemble and ready to install.

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awesome!!

[ELCID86]

Joni's installed at BCS Tuning!

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Rolled 188k on the way here

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So do the OE caps fit on these or do I go topless?

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[Vas]

Shawn,
I'll be done with the lawn & chores by noon, front struts pre-assembled shouldn't take us more than 2 hours start to finish with a beer break (or two) in the middle. It's only getting it set on jack stands and then a couple of bolts.

Vas,
Bring your blushing bride to the big city, dinner on the town, hotel overnight, then you're an absolute hero. Oh darn it honey, we arrived way too early for our dinner appt, where can we hang out for a couple hours, hmmm, wonder what Bruce & Shawn are up to. I have the puppy, wives love playing with puppies & babies (no more of those here), lol. Happy anniversary!

Nruce
Lol this made me laugh.

[ELCID86]

Strut bar mod completed by Bruce. Bar will be installed after alignment on Monday.

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[ELCID86]

Alignment complete. Caster out due to Z4M FCABs.

19444


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[Vas]

Nice. How does it drive now?

[ELCID86]

Nice. How does it drive now?

I can't tell if it is mostly in my head or not, but it felt great on the way home from F'burg on the Interstate and back roads. Very well planted. I did loosen up the struts about 1/2 turn. Rides great now.

[ELCID86]

HVAC blower motor replaced today. I may tackle the passenger door replacement and VANOS/VCG while staining the deck tomorrow (and helping Daniel paint his rear deck).

[Vas]

Nice. Wish I could join you guys

[WOLFN8TR]

KW is rebuildable. Buy a dampener.

"No flamesuit required"

I have a new KW dampener. [emoji2]

[ELCID86]

Nice. Wish I could join you guys

Come on up.

[ELCID86]

New door installed with new window regulator.

19530


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[Vas]

Looks good.

[ELCID86]

Transmission and Diff fluid swap with RedLine @188,700mi.

[ELCID86]

CDV delete.


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[ELCID86]

Oil/filter change at 189,743. Mobil1 0W-40


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[NoVAphotog]

Oil/filter change at 189,743. Mobil1 0W-40


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:thumbsup Gotta love wally world prices...

[ELCID86]

Yep. And the recent rebate. Need to restock soon.


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[ELCID86]

Just got back from a spirited drive on the twisty back roads near here. Car drives really nicely with the DISA swap. No noticed lag anywhere in the rev band. Hopefully Colin's car won't inherit one! I'm still perplexed by the while thing. And I do still intend to do the Vanos kit in the next few weeks--should do nothing but improve the torque even more.


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[Vas]

Awesome

[NoVAphotog]

And I do still intend to do the Vanos kit in the next few weeks--should do nothing but improve the torque even more.


I need to order a kit as well as plan a day for this considering Newjack's and our "test" results...and that I spend a significant amount of time in that area of the rev range.

[Newjack]

I need to order a kit as well as plan a day for this considering Newjack's and our "test" results...and that I spend a significant amount of time in that area of the rev range.
I'll help you install it. Not hard.

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[ELCID86]

So I park my car in the underground garage at work yesterday. Leave it there while I attend a Shania Twain concert. Return around 11pm start the car and immediately get Check Gas Cap and SES :-( gas cap light cleared on the hour drive home but SES is still on today. Will try to pull the code tonight.


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[Vas]

Wonder what the code is for. Let us know.

BTW in regards to the rear shock mounts you installed, how are they soo far?

[ELCID86]

Wonder what the code is for. Let us know.

BTW in regards to the rear shock mounts you installed, how are they soo far?

Will do.

So far so good. I don't think much about them... I see you ordered them. Good call.

[BCS_ZHP]

The SES code is related to you attending the concert, your car is asking, "seriously, Shania Twain"?!?!?!?!

[Vas]

I saw the pictures. Shawn was singing "that don't impress me much "

Or did you feel like a woman was the tune of the night lol

[BCS_ZHP]

I'm visualizing the old Chevy Colorado commercial, and Shawn goes to bed at 10 pm so he can't defend himself. Don't worry, we're moving away from you while you sing that song.

[Vas]

I'm visualizing the old Chevy Colorado commercial, and Shawn goes to bed at 10 pm so he can't defend himself. Don't worry, we're moving away from you while you sing that song.
Hahaha

[az3579]

The SES code is related to you attending the concert, your car is asking, "seriously, Shania Twain"?!?!?!?!


I saw the pictures. Shawn was singing "that don't impress me much "

Or did you feel like a woman was the tune of the night lol


I'm visualizing the old Chevy Colorado commercial, and Shawn goes to bed at 10 pm so he can't defend himself. Don't worry, we're moving away from you while you sing that song.


:rofl

[Hornung418]

My mom and sister were at that concert. Said it was a good time.

But seriously a good LOL moment from a friend. We don't have water in our bathroom at our garage yet, so we make Wawa runs when ya gotta go. So we go and get some food and my buddy Tyler has to go. He comes out nearly in tears from laughter, stating that as soon as he sat down, the radio blares *duh duh duh duhda duh duh* "Let's go girls!"

Now I laugh incredibly hard whenever I hear that song.

[johnrando]

The SES code is related to you attending the concert, your car is asking, "seriously, Shania Twain"?!?!?!?!

LMAO. You beat me to it, I was going to say the same thing!

[ELCID86]

Thanks guys. It was a good show. And I had to sing at least one chorus of I feel like a woman...!

Codes p0442 and p0456. I'm hoping it's the gas cap. I'll order two as I checked Colin's and the o-ring on his is cracked like mine.

20878

20879


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[ELCID86]

New front glass installed. Pilkington DOT 177 by AutoGlassNow. They also replaced the OEM cowl and 3/4 gasket/trim I supplied.


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[BMWCurves]

Nice. Did you ever figure out what those codes were?

[ELCID86]

Nice. Did you ever figure out what those codes were?

Ordered a new gas cap and am hoping for an easy fix!


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[fredo]

Besides the codes, other symptoms ? On my first e46, the SES came on. Also, at the gas station the pump stopped multiple times while filling up. One mechanic said to change the gas cap. No luck.

The dealer said it was charcoal canister, IIRC.

[ELCID86]

Besides the codes, other symptoms ? On my first e46, the SES came on. Also, at the gas station the pump stopped multiple times while filling up. One mechanic said to change the gas cap. No luck.

The dealer said it was charcoal canister, IIRC.

Running fine. I didn't know we had charcoal. ??


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[slater]

Running fine. I didn't know we had charcoal. ??


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yep, even my 1993 audi S4 had one.

peter

[ELCID86]

yep, even my 1993 audi S4 had one.

peter

Where and what is it? Air or fuel?


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[Johnmadd]

For air, mine is bypassed in my e30.

[slater]

Where and what is it? Air or fuel?


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air, yep - it's part of the evap system.

peter

[ELCID86]

Installed new gas cap and cleared codes. Hope they stay gone.


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[fredo]

Are the codes back ? Also, did u have chance to install the new speakers ?

[ELCID86]

Are the codes back ? Also, did u have chance to install the new speakers ?

Codes are back. Gas cap light, then SES. :-(

Nope on the speakers. One day soon I hope. Need to replace the passenger side mirror with one Tony sold me too.


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[ELCID86]

DDM 5k HID fog light bulbs installed. @193k miles
Source:www.ddmtuning.com

Apexcone HID Bulb, 9006, 5000K, Pair (http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/APXBULB9006.5000K.Apexcone-HID-Bulb-9006-5000K-Pair)
Bulb Type: 9006/HB4
Bulb Color: 5000K

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[Whammy]

Looks good Shawn!

[anandoc]

Looks great Shawn!

Just curious, why is there such a gap between the headlamp trims and the bumper?

[ELCID86]

Looks great Shawn!

Just curious, why is there such a gap between the headlamp trims and the bumper?

Good question. Not really sure. Probably wasn't set properly. I hope to address it when I get the front and re-sprayed.


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[ELCID86]

New Icon wiper blades.


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[TheFinanceGuy]

I need a new drivers blade. My icon blade is already worn out, however, the passengers side, which was a different brand Bosch blade (can't recall) is still working well.

[slater]

I need a new drivers blade. My icon blade is already worn out, however, the passengers side, which was a different brand Bosch blade (can't recall) is still working well.

my fairly new bosch blades are toast already. i think i put them on in the spring. and it's been a dry summer...

peter

[az3579]

my fairly new bosch blades are toast already. i think i put them on in the spring. and it's been a dry summer...

peter


I have noticed that the one time I tried the Icon blades, they wore out very quickly...

[TheFinanceGuy]

What are you using now BP?

[az3579]

What are you using now BP?

RainX Latitude. I've always used them, even with my previous car. The Icons was the first and only time I've ever deviated.

[ELCID86]

RainX Latitude. I've always used them, even with my previous car. The Icons was the first and only time I've ever deviated.

Ok. Next on my list... I wish this car still had the OE mount and I'd just go OEM rubber.


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[NoVAphotog]

Ok. Next on my list... I wish this car still had the OE mount and I'd just go OEM rubber.


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Can't you just buy the blades slash mount from the dealer / husker for cheap and reinstall?

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[ELCID86]

Can't you just buy the blades slash mount from the dealer / husker for cheap and reinstall?

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Coulda, woulda, shoulda ...


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[brettbimmer]

Can't you just buy the blades slash mount from the dealer / husker for cheap and reinstall?

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We used to be able to buy replacement blades with the two silver metal strips to work with the OEM BMW arms. Now they want you to buy the whole black arm and blade together for roughly 10 times the price. A couple years ago I was able to buy the rubber blades alone, but not sure if they still exist (if your two silver metal strips are good and intact).

[slater]

RainX Latitude. I've always used them, even with my previous car. The Icons was the first and only time I've ever deviated.

really? i tried those rainX blades once - and only once - i was so disappointed! i love their liquid products and use them on all exterior glass, but the blades were lousy.

peter

[az3579]

really? i tried those rainX blades once - and only once - i was so disappointed! i love their liquid products and use them on all exterior glass, but the blades were lousy.

peter

But were they Latitudes? The regular ones are crap.

[slater]

But were they Latitudes? The regular ones are crap.

yeah. maybe i got a bad batch.

peter

[anandoc]

We used to be able to buy replacement blades with the two silver metal strips to work with the OEM BMW arms. Now they want you to buy the whole black arm and blade together for roughly 10 times the price. A couple years ago I was able to buy the rubber blades alone, but not sure if they still exist (if your two silver metal strips are good and intact).

You can still buy just the refills. I bought them last year from a dealership in Toronto. ECS Tuning as them too:

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/Exterior/Wiper/ES169729/

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/Exterior/Wiper/ES169730/

[ELCID86]

I did buy the refills at BMW Of Fairfax, VA for Colin's car last year. I'd need to replace the OE brackets... I'll see how the Icons work. Some ppl have been happy with them.


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[ELCID86]

New headlight lenses installed today.


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[Vas]

New headlight lenses installed today.


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Big difference?

[ELCID86]

Big difference?

Getting there. More so when I get a little paint done and put in the new gloss kidneys.


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[BMWCurves]

It's the little things that add up.

[Whammy]

Big difference?

Vas I remembered when I did mine. It was night and day.

[johnrando]

It's the little things that add up.
For sure

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[ELCID86]

New grilles, headlight lenses and paint on bumpers.

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[3ZHP]

Looking Good!


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[Vas]

Nice

[NoVAphotog]

New grilles, headlight lenses and paint on bumpers.

21857


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MMMMMMMM

Need to get together for another imola photoshoot soon with all of our refreshed front ends...

Best refreshes for the new E46 ZHP owner...

1. New headlight lenses if foggy
2. Paint lower mesh grill black
3. Paint rear speaker deck black.
4. Replace A-pillars if saggy

Not necessarily in that order.

[Vas]

MMMMMMMM

Need to get together for another imola photoshoot soon with all of our refreshed front ends...

Best refreshes for the new E46 ZHP owner...

1. New headlight lenses if foggy
2. Paint lower mesh grill black
3. Paint rear speaker deck black.
4. Replace A-pillars if saggy

Not necessarily in that order.
Making me spend money

[ELCID86]

Making me spend money

LOL. Look who's talking.


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[fredo]

Haha ... Daniel, FYI I completed 1,2,3 already. Well done Shawn ! :thumbsup

[Whammy]

Well done!

[UdubBadger]

:like

[johnrando]

:like

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[ELCID86]

LSD swap. Step one--send core to MFactory.



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[NoVAphotog]

LSD swap. Step one--send core to MFactory.



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:thumbsup

[ELCID86]

One step closer to diff bushings. Got the tool today. Not real impressed with packing...

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/25/ccbb16b373e84bd26184feb4056649c5.jpg

LSD is on the way also.


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[Johnmadd]

Did you buy that tool Shawn?

[ELCID86]

Did you buy that tool Shawn?

Yes need to do by diff bushings when I install the LSD. I plan to rent it out also.


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[Sockethead]

Cool...

[NoVAphotog]

Cool...
Yeah really...

[slater]

One step closer to diff bushings. Got the tool today. Not real impressed with packing...

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/25/ccbb16b373e84bd26184feb4056649c5.jpg

LSD is on the way also.

nice, shawn! and yes - my packaging was the same. you'll forget about it when you use the tool. :)

got my pumpkin in place about 2hrs ago! will post some pics tomorrow. :)

[ELCID86]

nice, shawn! and yes - my packaging was the same. you'll forget about it when you use the tool. :)

got my pumpkin in place about 2hrs ago! will post some pics tomorrow. :)

Awesome. Thanks Peter. And will keep an eye on you're thread.


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[Johnmadd]

Yes need to do by diff bushings when I install the LSD. I plan to rent it out also.


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So, can you use it when the diff is on the car "on an e30" #winkyeye

[ELCID86]

So, can you use it when the diff is on the car "on an e30" #winkyeye

:dunno. Peter, any thoughts?


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[slater]

:dunno. Peter, any thoughts?

the tool is marketed as an 'E46 subframe mount tool' which allows you to do the subframe mounts without entirely removing the subframe - so, yes, with everything still in place.

as for doing the diff mounts while the subframe is in place? the diff would have to come out, no matter what tool you're using. but that's not a big deal. but there should be room underneath their (i'm thinking of the E46 here) to use that tool on the diff mounts with the subframe on the car. you might need to remove the support brace for the driveshaft to get enough clearance on the front side... but that's easy.

and other bushings? you could totally use this tool on the car for the rear outer upper/lower control arm bushings, and the RTABs.

[ELCID86]

Oil and filter 197,933.


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[ELCID86]

Tightened front end links nuts. Inspected front ball joints, engine and tranny mounts. Began prep work for LSD swap.


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[ELCID86]

Old diff out today.
23158

Hope to get the bushings swapped tomorrow.

LSD is anxiously awaiting install.

23159


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46f member

[Vas]

Killing it

BTW post pics of the old diff bushings. Any cracks ?

[ELCID86]

Wilco. Hopefully tomorrow night. 0500 comes early...


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46f member

[danewilson77]

Awesome Shawn.

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[Ssparrow]

Nice job! How was the process so far? This is something I'd like to do next year

[johnrando]

Sweet

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[ELCID86]

Nice job! How was the process so far? This is something I'd like to do next year

Not too bad but is tiring (I'm 52 next month...) and you need to have he right tools. Don Adolpho's ratcheting breaker bar that he got at Bimmerfest a few years back had been invaluable. My regular breaker just didn't do the trick. I did have to IM/phone a friend when I couldn't get the drive shaft and left axle to separate. Thanks to Vas and Rob I got them free--prying and whacking...

...and I have yet to get the knew one into its new home yet...


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[slater]

Not too bad but is tiring (I'm 52 next month...) and you need to have he right tools. Don Adolpho's ratcheting breaker bar that he got at Bimmerfest a few years back had been invaluable. My regular breaker just didn't do the trick. I did have to IM/phone a friend when I couldn't get the drive shaft and left axel to separate. Thanks to Vas and Rob I got them free--prying and whacking...

great stuff, shawn! i also had a minor speedbump with separating the driveshaft from the rear diff. 15min of patience with light hammer tapping and a chisel in those two grooves got it free. i wire-wheeled that end of the driveshaft and applied some anti-seize to it before it went back in. i would highly-recommend wire-wheeling every bolt as well before it goes back in!

have you used the koch tools bushing tool yet?

[ELCID86]

great stuff, shawn! i also had a minor speedbump with separating the driveshaft from the rear diff. 15min of patience with light hammer tapping and a chisel in those two grooves got it free. i wire-wheeled that end of the driveshaft and applied some anti-seize to it before it went back in. i would highly-recommend wire-wheeling every bolt as well before it goes back in!

have you used the koch tools bushing tool yet?

Thanks for those suggestions. I used some BP blaster as well which might have helped a bit, especially on the sticky axle.

I hope to look at the diff bushings tonight and give that tool a go!