The Story of SKETCHI - 05 ZHP Sedan

[Vas]

I didn't know that you have third car. It's nice to have something big to haul things around.
Early May me and my wife went to explore Research Triangle in NC. We had a stop in Alexandria VA, but on the way back drove non stop back to Boston.
I was surprised to see that some traffic on I95 in NJ moves at 85-90 mph. It was a very cool blast and I had a chance to step on the gas for a bit-:)
Which area are you going to travel?

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Wife and I are heading south and visiting St.Augustine FL, Savannah GA, and Charleston SC

[RUS_ZHP]

Cool! Have a safe trip and enjoy the ride!

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[Vas]

Going to diy an oil pan gasket. Small o-ring is for the oil dip stick tube.

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[RUS_ZHP]

That's a fun project!!! I did it last year. It was PITA to put that o ring back. I am glad that I bought a few extra, because I damaged two o rings.

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[Vas]

Good news :Finishing up the oil pan gasket.
Bad news: Noticed the akg motorsports poly steering coupler is cracked.

Going to order just a OE replacement rubber unit.

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[Johnmadd]

Interesting.

[Vas]

Interesting.
Maybe this is why it is no longer sold

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[ZHPizza]

Good news :Finishing up the oil pan gasket.
Bad news: Noticed the akg motorsports poly steering coupler is cracked.

Going to order just a OE replacement rubber unit.

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Dang. How long have you had it in there? I'd be interested to know what AKG has to say.

[Vas]

Dang. How long have you had it in there? I'd be interested to know what AKG has to say.
Roughly 34,000 miles. Have not reached out to AKG yet.

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[Vas]

Passenger rear window regulator replacement complete.

Plastic pulley broke on the original regulator. Bought the OE BMW from fcp Euro.

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[Vas]

Mileage 159,241

Following items done:

Drain and refill trans with redline d4 atf
Drain and refill diff with redlime 75w90
Replace disa o-ring.
Replace akg steering coupler with oe bmw rubber coupler

[Vas]

Left this morning.

If any members want to meet up hit me up

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[Vas]

759 miles later Sketchi is in Florida.

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[johnrando]

Nice

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[ZHPizza]

759 miles later Sketchi is in Florida.

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That was quick!

[Vas]

Small alley with a brick road

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[Vas]

Soo far logged over 1000 miles on this road trip.

Current location is Charleston SC

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[ELCID86]

You should catch up with Rob and Kpro.


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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." - anonymous E46 fanatic

[Vas]

You should catch up with Rob and Kpro.


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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." - anonymous E46 fanatic
Wish I had time. But there was sip much to see that it was a but overwhelming.

In other news, made it home without any issues.

Also removed the Euro clear lights and put back the factory amber lights.

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[BMWCurves]

Wish I had time. But there was sip much to see that it was a but overwhelming.

In other news, made it home without any issues.

Also removed the Euro clear lights and put back the factory amber lights.

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[derbo]

I thought about going back to amber too Vas.

I still love the OE look your car got. I want to go back to 135 rims again but too cheap to buy tires for it.


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[Vas]

The factory amber lights just provide more contrast on the darker color cars I think. But Mostly I just wanted to switch up the look while keeping the OE theme with the car.

Also I made an appointment next week to have the windows tinted. I always been skeptical about tint but hopefully I won't regret it

[derbo]

The factory amber lights just provide more contrast on the darker color cars I think. But Mostly I just wanted to switch up the look while keeping the OE theme with the car.

Also I made an appointment next week to have the windows tinted. I always been skeptical about tint but hopefully I won't regret it

If you get light enough, it will be fine. IMO, high heat rejection films are the way to go. It dramatically reduces the heat inside while you are in it. I loved my 40% 3M crystalline tint in my TDI.

[holyc0w]

Black cars with clears look a bit sharper, and a bit more eye-catching.

[Vas]

If you get light enough, it will be fine. IMO, high heat rejection films are the way to go. It dramatically reduces the heat inside while you are in it. I loved my 40% 3M crystalline tint in my TDI.

I talked to a local tint shop and they recommended Suntek CXP. They also stated that the VA Laws are 50% in the front and 35% rear.

Sad part is there is no local tint places that carry 3m or llumar brand films.

[derbo]

I talked to a local tint shop and they recommended Suntek CXP. They also stated that the VA Laws are 50% in the front and 35% rear.

Sad part is there is no local tint places that carry 3m or llumar brand films.

CXP is good! I believe CIR is the equivalent of 3M Crystalline. It is mad expensive though. I think 40% all around would look great and won't attract the cops. Here in California, front 70% is legal up front and no restriction in the rear.

[Vas]

CXP is good! I believe CIR is the equivalent of 3M Crystalline. It is mad expensive though. I think 40% all around would look great and won't attract the cops. Here in California, front 70% is legal up front and no restriction in the rear.

Awesome. Moving forward with Suntek CXP in 35% all around.

[Sockethead]

You should catch up with Rob and Kpro.


It's all good. I had to go back to Jersey for a funeral over the weekend/holiday so I wasn't around anyway.
We'll catch up next time or when someone puts together a southern meet...

[BMWCurves]

Awesome. Moving forward with Suntek CXP in 35% all around.

I have Suntek Carbon and have been happy with it on two different cars. CXP is supposed to be one step up and better at reflecting heat.

[Vas]

Dropped the car off at the tint shop this evening.

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[Rookiez]

I'll be waiting for the pics! I've been wanting to put a 35% Suntek CXP as well. Reviews are expected as well [emoji14]


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[Vas]

Picked up the car yesterday from the tint shop. The installer mentioned that the car had tint at some point before in its life so he removed some old film and took his time with the install of the new film. And you can tell it is a good quality job.

As far as the actual look of the car, the 35% make the whole car look uniform now. I will try to take some pictures and share them.

[nextelbuddy]

looking forward to pictures as well. i think I would be happy with 35%, seems just the right amount for balance.

[Sockethead]

I have 15% in the back and 35% on the front windows because of the laws in NJ at the time. I like uniform much better

[Rookiez]

I had 20% tint before on a C250 and it was a bit to dark at night for my test, and yes, I had Xenons equipped on the car. I wanna try 35% now! Pictures please [emoji41]


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[Vas]

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[derbo]

LOVE IT. Im glad you went uniform. :)

Reminds me of my tint ;)

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[Rookiez]

I LIKE IT!! Alright, I need to tint mine as well!! Congrats!

[BMWCurves]

Looks good to me.

[fredo]

Car looks great. I'm considering to do the same on the wife's X3 which is jet black.

[Vas]

Thanks everyone :) Should have done it earlier but other repairs have come up on the car.

Speaking of things to fix, next up is the guibo (flexdisc) and driveshaft center support bearing (CSB).

Hopefully I won't need to get a new driveshaft.

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[BMWCurves]

Posted this is another thread, but why the need for replacement?

[Vas]

Posted this is another thread, but why the need for replacement?
When I was doing the oil pan gasket, there was visible surface cracks on the guibo. It is a huge chunk of rubber that dries out over time and cracks.

Secondly the car started to develop a driveline vibration that can be felt in 1st and 2nd gear around 2500-3000 rpm when accelerating. The vibration to me feels like it is coming from the middle of the car which is where the csb is located. At least that is my guess.

The design of the csb also incorporates rubber which is most likely is dry and cracked as well. However I can't verify this until the exhaust is removed and some of the heat shields. But if you are installing an exhaust, this is the perfect time to look at these parts.

I just didn't want to remove it, see what's wrong, put it back together and then do it all over again.

My only concern is the u-joints that can't be serviced on the driveshaft. If those go bad, the only solution is a new driveshaft since they can't be serviced.






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[BMWCurves]

Hopefully they'll solve your problem then. I understand not wanting to have to get under there twice. Shame the u-joints can't be replaced.

This is making me consider purchasing a guibo and CSB just because I'll be in there for my UUC exhaust...ugh.

[san]

Hopefully they'll solve your problem then. I understand not wanting to have to get under there twice. Shame the u-joints can't be replaced.

This is making me consider purchasing a guibo and CSB just because I'll be in there for my UUC exhaust...ugh.

At the least inspect them carefully and make sure they're not the causing the clunk


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[BMWCurves]

At the least inspect them carefully and make sure they're not the causing the clunk


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I'll definitely inspect them. I don't have a clunk or any sort of driveline vibration, but am now considering just doing them anyways since I'll have my exhaust out.

[san]

I'll definitely inspect them. I don't have a clunk or any sort of driveline vibration, but am now considering just doing them anyways since I'll have my exhaust out.

I thought you uploaded videos to try and identify the driveline clunk? Wasn't that you?


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[BMWCurves]

Good memory. That was a long time ago. I don't really notice it anymore, and chalk it up to a chattery clutch or something. Really not sure what it is, but my father's ZHP has a similar sound and it's only got 40k miles.

[Vas]

I been subscribed to this channel on YouTube and they recently posted a video of them doing a csb and guibo on a zhp project car. Worth checking out plus they are amusing.

https://youtu.be/Mp9Ffhql9T8

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[BMWCurves]

I been subscribed to this channel on YouTube and they recently posted a video of them doing a csb and guibo on a zhp project car. Worth checking out plus they are amusing.

https://youtu.be/Mp9Ffhql9T8

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I've been following these Russian(?) guys. Will save for later.

[Vas]

Started today on the csb and guibo. Pic below of the old parts.

Guibo is cracked pretty bad. Csb was torn and just barely hanging on. Bearing inside of it was dry as well


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[Vas]

New csb is installed as well as the guibo and back together it goes.

Not a terrible diy considering I didn't remove the exhaust.

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[derbo]

Impressive without exhaust removal! :)

[Vas]

Impressive without exhaust removal! :)
Man I didn't really want to remove it. Mostly because of the nuts that hold the headers to the exhaust. I knew they were going to snap and would require drilling them out.

Also took the vehicle for a drive and the vibration is now gone.

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[johnrando]

Nice!

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[daytona90t]

Great Job!

You have got to let us know what the trick is to removing the entire driveshaft without removing the exhaust. I also have an increasingly worsening driveline vibration and am planning to do a transmission filter and fluid service (auto), and replacing the guibo and CSB. My header to exhaust bolts and nuts are also really rusted and would probably have to be cut and drilled out. Not having to remove the exhaust could shave hours off of this job and also save on $$ replacing bolts, nuts, and gaskets. The pictures of your old CSB also makes me terrified that mine looks the same. The drive shaft must have real been flopping around under the car.

[Vas]

Great Job!

You have got to let us know what the trick is to removing the entire driveshaft without removing the exhaust. I also have an increasingly worsening driveline vibration and am planning to do a transmission filter and fluid service (auto), and replacing the guibo and CSB. My header to exhaust bolts and nuts are also really rusted and would probably have to be cut and drilled out. Not having to remove the exhaust could shave hours off of this job and also save on $$ replacing bolts, nuts, and gaskets. The pictures of your old CSB also makes me terrified that mine looks the same. The drive shaft must have real been flopping around under the car.

For the exhaust, I just removed it from all the hangers and dropped it down enough to be able to remove the heatshield and driveshaft. There was enough flex so I was not worried about cracking any welds.

As far as the csb, it got progressively worse over time. Pretty sure the long road trip I took just made it worse.

I was thinking to take the car to an exhaust shop and have them remove/replace the studs. Would save some time but not sure of the cost of having it done.

[Sockethead]

To get the header bolts off, you just need to heat the crap out of them until they turn red. They'll come right off.
If one of the studs break, you can press it out with a big C clamp and a socket. Theyre just pressed in. No need to drill out.
You'll get sticker shock if you buy the nuts and bolts from the dealer.., around $50 or so but the nuts are copper infused to help keep them from seizing. Use plenty of anti-seize compound and they'll come right off the next time you need to remove the exhaust system.
I used heat on both my exhaust and San's exhaust when we put my TSE3 on it. The nuts came right off. The threads were rusted off my bolts so I had to replace but San's were still in good shape so we didn't need to replace. We just put it back together with some copper based anti- seize and new gaskets and it was GTG

[san]

To get the header bolts off, you just need to heat the crap out of them until they turn red. They'll come right off.
If one of the studs break, you can press it out with a big C clamp and a socket. Theyre just pressed in. No need to drill out.
You'll get sticker shock if you buy the nuts and bolts from the dealer.., around $50 or so but the nuts are copper infused to help keep them from seizing. Use plenty of anti-seize compound and they'll come right off the next time you need to remove the exhaust system.
I used heat on both my exhaust and San's exhaust when we put my TSE3 on it. The nuts came right off. The threads were rusted off my bolts so I had to replace but San's were still in good shape so we didn't need to replace. We just put it back together with some copper based anti- seize and new gaskets and it was GTG

It's already been a year since we swapped exhausts. Time sure does fly [emoji4]


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[Sockethead]

I was thinking the same thing ;)

[BMWCurves]

To get the header bolts off, you just need to heat the crap out of them until they turn red. They'll come right off.
If one of the studs break, you can press it out with a big C clamp and a socket. Theyre just pressed in. No need to drill out.
You'll get sticker shock if you buy the nuts and bolts from the dealer.., around $50 or so but the nuts are copper infused to help keep them from seizing. Use plenty of anti-seize compound and they'll come right off the next time you need to remove the exhaust system.
I used heat on both my exhaust and San's exhaust when we put my TSE3 on it. The nuts came right off. The threads were rusted off my bolts so I had to replace but San's were still in good shape so we didn't need to replace. We just put it back together with some copper based anti- seize and new gaskets and it was GTG

What kind of torch do you use for this?

[Sockethead]

A propane torch will work but it will take longer. Propane doesn't burn as hot as other gases. You want to get the nut cherry red.

[BMWCurves]

A propane torch will work but it will take longer. Propane doesn't burn as hot as other gases. You want to get the nut cherry red.

Something like this?

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Bernzomatic-TS3500KC-Multi-Use-Torch-Kit-361479/300870607

[Johnmadd]

Something like this?

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Bernzomatic-TS3500KC-Multi-Use-Torch-Kit-361479/300870607

I have done some brazing with this one, it gets way hotter than the blue tanks.

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[Vas]

Another road trip. Love putting miles on this car.

This time it's the outer banks in North Carolina

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[nextelbuddy]

I love the outer Banks and Kitty hawk area. It's just so far away from me. An 11 hour drive.


Car looks great!

[Vas]

I love the outer Banks and Kitty hawk area. It's just so far away from me. An 11 hour drive.


Car looks great!Thanks for the compliment.

The outer banks is a great place. Not as long as a drive for you but still about 5 hours for me

But you are probably close to Destin Florida.

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[Vas]

Drivers side airbag recall completed.

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[Vas]

Vacuumed the interior.

Mileage just went over 163k

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[Vas]

Gave the car a much needed wash.

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[Vas]

10/30/2017 - Vehicle is PAID off :jump

Such a nice feeling especially 6 months ahead of schedule.

[Whammy]

10/30/2017 - Vehicle is PAID off :jump

Such a nice feeling especially 6 months ahead of schedule.

Congrats!!!!

[ELCID86]

WTG! :roundel

[BMWCurves]

10/30/2017 - Vehicle is PAID off :jump

Such a nice feeling especially 6 months ahead of schedule.

I bet! Congrats!

So now it's time to...

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?

[Vas]

I bet! Congrats!

So now it's time to...

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?Time for some maintenance and maybe some mods.

Oil change
Filters
Oxygen sensors
Coilpacks

Would really like some new wheels and to get an lsd into the spare 3.46 diff I have





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[Sockethead]

I'd move that LSD to the top of the list :)

[ELCID86]

I'd move that LSD to the top of the list :)

Yes!

[Vas]

Ordered a new windshield cowl and windshield molding from fcpeuro.

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[Whammy]

Sweet

[Vas]

Long overdue

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[Whammy]

Well done! I remember when I did mine. And I agree it was long overdue as well.

[ELCID86]

Back in Black (not faded gray...)!

[danewilson77]

Long overdue

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[Vas]

So ECStuning was offering 20% and free shipping over the weekend.

So I placed an order for a Single Mass Flywheel Conversion Kit.

Kit contents:
Single-mass flywheel
Non-Self Adjusting Clutch and pressure plate
Throw out bearing
Pressure plate bolts
Flywheel bolts

Total cost came out to be $389 which is a really good deal considering a dual mass flywheel alone is that cost. Hopefully I do not regret going to a single mass mostly cause some individuals stated there is chatter.

Any suggestions on what else to replace when I pull the transmission ?

[slater]

So ECStuning was offering 20% and free shipping over the weekend.

So I placed an order for a Single Mass Flywheel Conversion Kit.

Kit contents:
Single-mass flywheel
Non-Self Adjusting Clutch and pressure plate
Throw out bearing
Pressure plate bolts
Flywheel bolts

Total cost came out to be $389 which is a really good deal considering a dual mass flywheel alone is that cost. Hopefully I do not regret going to a single mass mostly cause some individuals stated there is chatter.

Any suggestions on what else to replace when I pull the transmission ?

$389?! which kit did you buy? even at 20% off, that's a lot cheaper than anticipated. :)

for the valeo 835101 kit - i forgot to mention in my Touring thread, but i weighed all of the kit components versus the stock stuff, and everything actually weights the same amount. maybe 0.5lb variance in the entire kit (40lbs). the flywheel is 25lbs. i doubt chatter will be an issue.

as for other things to replace - the RMS + gasket for sure, as well as the metal pivot pin (will last forever). i would absolutely rebuild the shift linkage if you haven't already (with a few upgraded components in there for longevity and better shift feel: shift fork bushings - use delrin - and the rear shift fork carrier - use poly.... you can get everything from garagistic.com), also driveshaft flex disc and CSB if you haven't already. i'm pretty sure you've done the M3 trans mounts, too?

[Vas]

$389?! which kit did you buy? even at 20% off, that's a lot cheaper than anticipated. :)

for the valeo 835101 kit - i forgot to mention in my Touring thread, but i weighed all of the kit components versus the stock stuff, and everything actually weights the same amount. maybe 0.5lb variance in the entire kit (40lbs). the flywheel is 25lbs. i doubt chatter will be an issue.

as for other things to replace - the RMS + gasket for sure, as well as the metal pivot pin (will last forever). i would absolutely rebuild the shift linkage if you haven't already (with a few upgraded components in there for longevity and better shift feel: shift fork bushings - use delrin - and the rear shift fork carrier - use poly.... you can get everything from garagistic.com), also driveshaft flex disc and CSB if you haven't already. i'm pretty sure you've done the M3 trans mounts, too?

This is the kit I bought. Pretty sure it is the correct one.

FCP Euro has it for $549 so this was a good bit cheaper.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-valeo-parts/single-mass-flywheel-conversion-kit/835101~val/

I recently did the CSB and the flex disk ( less then 5k on them ) and the M3 trans mounts have roughly 40k on them.

With the holiday season, I am trying to keep this job cost effective and not go over-board with "while I am in there I might as well replace it"

But RSM would be silly not to replace and pretty sure the plastic pin is worn. And I think I have some shifter rebuild parts stockpiled.

[slater]

cool... you got the right kit, and what a deal! nice score! :cheers

yes, RMS is silly not to do. and if you've got the shifter rebuild parts already... go for it.

one helpful thing too, is the HF trans jack i have. it wasn't expensive, and makes dropping/raising the trans safe and precise. i also used it to drop/raise the entire rear diff/suspension assembly - it's a fantastic tool.

[Vas]

Placed an order with FCP Euro for "while you are in there might as well replace parts"

Now the waiting game begins for the parts to show up.

[Sockethead]

Lol that sounds familiar

[Vas]

FedEx dropped this off today.

Also talked to a local shop that is going to let me rent a 2 post lift to do this job. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171129/e6969bac5ad1f5867a6014e9c907b6b4.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171129/e2ac90c58f000ca3f97afdff6d86fc16.jpg

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[Sockethead]

Is that the same one Peter got for his wagon?

[slater]

Is that the same one Peter got for his wagon?

yep. i weighed every component, it is the same as stock - pretty neat (although i was hoping the flywheel was a few lbs lighter...).


vas - cool about the lift, but do they have a trans jack you can use also?

[san]

There is a place in Indianapolis that rents out lifts for $80/hr. Tools are extra...


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[Vas]

Decided to weigh the parts.

Complete assembly is 40 pounds.

The shop told me $50 for the Saturday. They do supply a transmission jack but the rest of the tools I bring.
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[Sockethead]

Good to know! Thanks VAS and Peter for sharing

[ZHPizza]

Here's a long thread with reviews of the same kit [for a 5spd] that I read through the other day:

https://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=958649

[holyc0w]

I think I was in that thread before. Is that true that the chatter causes damage to the transmission?

[slater]

I think I was in that thread before. Is that true that the chatter causes damage to the transmission?

i don't know. but the stock DMF makes all sorts of noise and develops tons of play as it gets older, which i can't imagine is good for the transmission either.

[Sockethead]

I would think a little gear chatter couldn't hurt anything compared to the stress on the gears under full power...

[Vas]

stock DMF makes all sorts of noise and develops tons of play

Pretty sure this is the case with mine. It just sounds terrible.

Also if the gear rattle is significant, I will try using Redline 75w140ns gear oil and D4 Atf to reduce the noise.

[slater]

Pretty sure this is the case with mine. It just sounds terrible.

Also if the gear rattle is significant, I will try using Redline 75w140ns gear oil and D4 Atf to reduce the noise.

let me know if that helps... i'm just using fresh BMW trans fluid and it's not much better than the old fluid - although, to be honest, the old fluid came out looking pretty fresh, so there ya go. :)

[704sw]

This is the kit I bought. Pretty sure it is the correct one.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-valeo-parts/single-mass-flywheel-conversion-kit/835101~val/

But RSM would be silly not to replace and pretty sure the plastic pin is worn. And I think I have some shifter rebuild parts stockpiled.

Hi Vas, forgive my ignorance: is there anything needed other than the contents in that kit (aside from the pivot pin)? RMS and clutch are on my “next 6 months” list.

[slater]

Hi Vas, forgive my ignorance: is there anything needed other than the contents in that kit (aside from the pivot pin)? RMS and clutch are on my “next 6 months” list.

i'll answer for vas, if he doesn't mind... clutch alignment tool is the only thing (and the pivot pin).

[Vas]

Hi Vas, forgive my ignorance: is there anything needed other than the contents in that kit (aside from the pivot pin)? RMS and clutch are on my “next 6 months” list.

I probably went overboard with ordering extra parts but if I do not use them, FCP Euro will take them back.

(1) BMW Crankshaft Seal Kit - Genuine BMW 11141438274
(1) BMW Clutch Alignment Tool - LUK 4000394900
(1) BMW Clutch Fork Pivot - Genuine BMW 21511223281
(1) BMW Clutch Pivot Fork - Genuine BMW 21511223302
(1) BMW Clutch Release Arm Spring - Genuine BMW 21517570284
(2) BMW Exhaust Pipe to Manifold Gasket - Reinz 18107502346

And then this pesky seal that leaks from the shifter.

(1) BMW Shift Rod Seal - Genuine BMW 23117531360

I also have a Shifter Rebuild Kit laying around which is from ECSTuning. Currently using the Euro Shift Level Rod instead of the factory unit to reduce the throws (Same thing as the BMW Performance SSK that was available back in the day)

(1) Shifter Rebuild Kit ES#2594075



i'll answer for vas, if he doesn't mind... clutch alignment tool is the only thing (and the pivot pin).

Not at all :) Speaking of the clutch Alignment tool, hopefully I got the correct one from FCP Euro.

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-clutch-installation-tool-luk-5517

[Vas]

Man fcpeuro has some fast transit times.

Parts are here


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[Whammy]

Sweet!

[Sockethead]

Looks good! I wouldn't say you went overboard... all of those parts are wear items. When I do my clutch, I'll be replacing all that too...

[Whammy]

I will say part of me wishes I was there helping you. I've never replaced a clutch and I want to know how. That said, I remember when I did replace it. My pocketbook was in soo much pain! LOL

[derbo]

thank god you got that little pivot pin!! That reinforced metal one looks way better than the plastic OE one.

[ELCID86]

When do you plan to do the work?

[Sockethead]

Looks like I'll be doing my clutch sooner than later... bad Vibration around 2000rpm and some chatter from the flywheel... gonna be paying close attention to your progress :)

[704sw]

Looks like I'll be doing my clutch sooner than later... bad Vibration around 2000rpm and some chatter from the flywheel... gonna be paying close attention to your progress :)

And then I’m going to drive to Charleston and borrow your newfound knowledge when it’s time to do mine!

[Sockethead]

Lol sounds good!

[az3579]

Looks like I'll be doing my clutch sooner than later... bad Vibration around 2000rpm and some chatter from the flywheel... gonna be paying close attention to your progress :)

I noticed mine has a weird feel to the clutch pedal now. It's kind of like really old cars where the clutch pedals creak and feels like it needs lube, only without the creaking part. It's grabbing pretty darned high now as well, but still works like a champ. Really hoping it lasts 'till 300k... at about 287 right now. :ninja

[Vas]

thank god you got that little pivot pin!! That reinforced metal one looks way better than the plastic OE one.The one from BMW was cheaper too. It's aluminum instead of bronze.

But I can tell the platic one is work. The clutch pedal squeaks. I had sprayed lithium grease to quite it down but the noise comes back.
When do you plan to do the work?Maybe in the next week or two. It is slipping pretty good now around 3k-4k.
Looks like I'll be doing my clutch sooner than later... bad Vibration around 2000rpm and some chatter from the flywheel... gonna be paying close attention to your progress :)What are you thinking for a replacement with the supercharger ?
And then I’m going to drive to Charleston and borrow your newfound knowledge when it’s time to do mine!I am 4 hours away.
I noticed mine has a weird feel to the clutch pedal now. It's kind of like really old cars where the clutch pedals creak and feels like it needs lube, only without the creaking part. It's grabbing pretty darned high now as well, but still works like a champ. Really hoping it lasts 'till 300k... at about 287 right now. :ninjaThat is how this one is. But now it started to slip as well.

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[Sockethead]

What are you thinking for a replacement with the supercharger ?

Nothing special. Probably the same one you and Peter got

[Vas]

All the parts have arrived for the clutch job. Just need to get it done.

Also need to do an oil change and air filters. Have all the stuff as well.

Just been busy with other stuff but did manage to install the winter wheels.

The conti tires do not like the cold temps at all.

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[BMWCurves]

The conti tires do not like the cold temps at all.

Details, please. How cold is "cold temps"?

[ELCID86]

Details, please. How cold is "cold temps"?

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Calling for 2-4” of white stuff from Md to Fredericksburg along I-95 tonight into tomorrow. Might be time for Blizzaks...

[slater]

Calling for 2-4” of white stuff from Md to Fredericksburg along I-95 tonight into tomorrow. Might be time for Blizzaks...

dang, that's early for you guys. i awoke to 1" of snow this morning... first of the year. it's about -1ºC out now, but next week it's supposed to get down to -10ºC (at night). yikes - way too early for those temps!

the X3 came with a set of hankook snows... can't remember the model name now, but they are definitely the 'high-speed' snows, not the gnarly ones. i can confirm this morning that they indeed suck at braking in snow... bad enough that i want to get a set of X-Ice3's for it pronto.

[Sockethead]

It was 43 and raining here in Charleston... I feel like I'm back in Jersey. The Conti's on the MDX had flat spots this morning...

[Vas]

Details, please. How cold is "cold temps"?

After Thanksgiving the temps were high 40s and lows 30s during the night.

Flat-spot on them overnight and not as soft/sticky in the colder weather.

[BMWCurves]

After Thanksgiving the temps were high 40s and lows 30s during the night.

Flat-spot on them overnight and not as soft/sticky in the colder weather.

Huh, I’ve never gotten a flat spot on my DW’s, but they definitely lost some performance in sub-40F temps. I just chalked that up to be a summer performance tire. Are there any summer performance tires that don’t lose a moderate to significant amount of grip in those low temps?


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[san]

Huh, I’ve never gotten a flat spot on my DW’s, but they definitely lost some performance in sub-40F temps. I just chalked that up to be a summer performance tire. Are there any summer performance tires that don’t lose a moderate to significant amount of grip in those low temps?


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I’ve had conti dws 06 and I’ve never had flat spotting too. I remember many folks complaining that dws and continental tires in general are prone to flat spotting but I didn’t notice any even in freezing temps. Maybe they updated the design and stiffened the sidewalls of the dws06 vs dws, but I would imagine they would’ve done the same with the extreme contacts (dw replacement) vs dw...


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[Newjack]

It was 43 and raining here in Charleston... I feel like I'm back in Jersey. The Conti's on the MDX had flat spots this morning...

Last year when I had my Michelin Pilot all seasons, I parked my car Friday after work when it was 55+ degrees. Went into work Monday morning at 6am in sub freezing temps (it was cold the two days before driving) and I had a bad flat spot. I freaked out at first and thought I had a flat tire. Aired up my tires and still noticed the noise when I realized it was just a flat spot.

[Vas]

Huh, I’ve never gotten a flat spot on my DW’s, but they definitely lost some performance in sub-40F temps. I just chalked that up to be a summer performance tire. Are there any summer performance tires that don’t lose a moderate to significant amount of grip in those low temps?


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Good Article from Tirerack about summer tires.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=273

Cliff Note:

As ambient temperatures get colder, typically in the 40-45° Fahrenheit range, summer performance tires lose a noticeable percentage of traction as their tread compound rubber properties change from a pliable elastic to inflexible plastic

[Sockethead]

The MDX has DWS's on it and it still gets flat spots in the cold...and they are only a couple of months old. They go away within a couple of minutes

[Vas]

Found this amusing vid about a clutch replacement

Recommend watching it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VL8sS7WNSs8

[holyc0w]

Another great video :D

Didn't watch all the way, but I loved the part about the radiator fan key/tools.

[Vas]

Another great video :D

Didn't watch all the way, but I loved the part about the radiator fan key/tools.

His other videos are pretty interesting as well.

Last night I accomplished the following maintenance:

5w30 Liqui Moly Oil Change
Mann Air Filter, Cabin Filter, Oil Filter
Liqui Moly MoS2 oil additive
Liqui Moly Fuel Injection Cleaner

Mileage 167,034

Also installed the rest of the windshield cowl pieces that are on the side of the cowl. (Part # 51718208479, 51718208480, 51718232633, 51718232634) To those that are planning on replacing the cowl, highly suggest replacing these parts too since they are made from the same plastic as the cowl.

Last but not least replaced the air inbox air channel guide since the foam around it was coming apart. (Part # 13717501974)

[ZHPizza]

Last but not least replaced the air inbox air channel guide since the foam around it was coming apart. (Part # 13717501974)

bruhhh I actually just found out about the foam on this piece last night. I had never seen it before and didn't understand what the little posts were for on the intake tube. Then I searched around and found that some sweet angel made a template:

http://e46fanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1050095

[Sockethead]

Good find! I need the foam but don't want to buy that whole piece

[Vas]

bruhhh I actually just found out about the foam on this piece last night. I had never seen it before and didn't understand what the little posts were for on the intake tube. Then I searched around and found that some sweet angel made a template:

http://e46fanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1050095

Nice find. I should have did my research but just ended up buying the part. Cost was $12.99 from fcpeuro

[ELCID86]

Good find! I need the foam but don't want to buy that whole piece

It’s the only option unless you cut the foam yourself. It’s only $13 but the foam should be sold separately for @$2!

[Vas]

2005 ZHP:
Year Start: 153,090
Year End: 167,459

Total Miles Driven in 2017: 14,369

[Vas]

Small update.

Picked up a used set of AL headlights from Craigslist. Guy was selling them for $60 each so this was a steal.

Trim inside of the headlights is titanium color though but that's not a big deal

Will report back when I swap from the zkw to al

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[Vas]

Small update.

Picked up a used set of AL headlights from Craigslist. Guy was selling them for $60 each so this was a steal.

Trim inside of the headlights is titanium color though but that's not a big deal

Will report back when I swap from the zkw to al

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using TapatalkInstalled the AL headlights last night and I am not impressed with the light output. Not sure if it has to do with the headlight bulbs or the AL projector lens being cloudy.

So the headlights are back off the car and I am going to replace the lenses first with the ones I removed from the zkw lights.

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[az3579]

If the bulbs are original, that's why your light output isn't good.
New bulbs will fix that for you. I put new bulbs in the loaner AL's I got from Peter and they went from dim to perfectly bright.

[Vas]

If the bulbs are original, that's why your light output isn't good.
New bulbs will fix that for you. I put new bulbs in the loaner AL's I got from Peter and they went from dim to perfectly bright.My guess is they are original osram 66040.

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[Vas]

Moving forward. Headlight are apart.

No burn at all on the AL bowl units

Lense is not clear at all
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[Vas]

Zkw lenses are installed. Direct fitment into the bosch projector. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180122/6b8e75c40889106420bbd44edbd56fb0.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180122/8f8d22f865c2dafc9cc038067d2dc797.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180122/03bd50332a1c1b374c8f577cccf72330.jpg

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[Vas]

Headlights back together. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180122/006aa2a33239039861a0506c1a316d90.jpg

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[704sw]

Sedan envy.

[Vas]

Sedan envy.Sell coupe and get a sedan again?

Lights are back in the car and the lens swap made a nice improvement. Should have came like this from the start


However the light bulbs are now the weak point. Maybe I'll get some osram CBI or the new osram cbb.



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[Vas]

Went to the DC auto show over the weekend. Ended up driving through a snow/ice/slush storm but the car did well. Snow tires have been such a great investment.

Headlight output is greatly improved but the light bulbs do need to be replaced. You can tell that they are near the end of their lifespan.

As far as the auto show, not a bad event. Some new cars did spark an interest but most of the stuff is marketed towards the general public so no manual cars were present from BMW/Audi.

Biggest thing is car manufactures are moving towards vibrant exterior colors and ambient lighting in the door panels and dashboard. Very present in the new X3 and the new 5 series.

[RUS_ZHP]

Which bulbs brand did you end up installing?

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[Vas]

Which bulbs brand did you end up installing?

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I have not purchased any new light bulbs just yet. But currently I am using the Phillips 85112. They are about $85 for a pair

[RUS_ZHP]

Got it. My lights out on white car recently decreased and I am thinking that it can be a time to change them. Previous owner had change them 3 years ago and I don't know what is the typical life cycle of xenon bulbs.

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[Vas]

Got it. My lights out on white car recently decreased and I am thinking that it can be a time to change them. Previous owner had change them 3 years ago and I don't know what is the typical life cycle of xenon bulbs.

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Are they ZKW lights or AL?

[RUS_ZHP]

ZKW

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[Vas]

ZKW

Sent from my SM-G900V using TapatalkThe bowls on them are most likely burnt.

Take a look at them with the hid bulb removed

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[Vas]

I think I found a match to the factory headliner fabric with bm134.

What do you guys think ?

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[holyc0w]

BM1417 seems pretty close too.

[Johnmadd]

Looks like a match. Wrapping the pillars I assume?

[slater]

Looks like a match. Wrapping the pillars I assume?

probably the headliner because i can't get off me arse and ship him a sag-free headliner. ;)

i wish shipping from here didn't suck so badly. unfortunately i need a full day to both build a shipping crate and drive it to syracuse (and then back home again) to ship via greyhound.

vas.... if there's a reunion this summer/fall, i could bring it then if you're still interested. i'm bummed i missed the last one, but stuff was nuts around here with house projects.

[Vas]

BM1417 seems pretty close too.

I thought that as well but the BM3109 and BM1417 do not have foam backing to them so the fabric is thinner. Most likely used on the a/b/c pillars. BM134 and BM2008 have a 1/8" thick foam backing which is what the headiner has to give it that soft touch.


Looks like a match. Wrapping the pillars I assume?

Sorta. The headliner I ended up getting was starting to sag in some parts so there goes my plan of a direct swap. Eventually it will just get worse so I might as well just recover it in new material.

Original plan was to use Alcantara but that is expensive and then I am OCD that it would not match the pillars, visors, etc.


probably the headliner because i can't get off me arse and ship him a sag-free headliner. ;)

i wish shipping from here didn't suck so badly. unfortunately i need a full day to both build a shipping crate and drive it to syracuse (and then back home again) to ship via greyhound.

vas.... if there's a reunion this summer/fall, i could bring it then if you're still interested. i'm bummed i missed the last one, but stuff was nuts around here with house projects.

No worries Peter. I ended up getting a headliner about 2 hours from me that was almost perfect but is starting to develop some sagging around the visors and handles. The rear of it is still perfect and the images that the seller provided made it look like it was mint.

One thing I am noticing is that on the headliner, it is not the fabric that begins to fail like on the pillars. Instead it is the foam that dries out and then the fabric has nothing to adhere with to the board itself.

[fredo]

I'm not sure about BM134. I plan to do the same (headliner recover) hopefully this year. I stopped at an upholstery place close to my home (they did a great job on my MINI's headliner). The guy checked my ZHP and said "this color is not black" and he found a good match for it. But I can't remember the name.

Did you have chance to compare the colors outdoors ? That's what he did, took the samples outside and compared with the sun visor.

[slater]

No worries Peter. I ended up getting a headliner about 2 hours from me that was almost perfect but is starting to develop some sagging around the visors and handles. The rear of it is still perfect and the images that the seller provided made it look like it was mint.

One thing I am noticing is that on the headliner, it is not the fabric that begins to fail like on the pillars. Instead it is the foam that dries out and then the fabric has nothing to adhere with to the board itself.

interesting... and i'm glad you found one!

there was some BMW headliner material (with foam backing) that i found on ebay last year... i don't have it saved anymore, unfortunately - but have a look there! i think the seller was in TX, if i remember correctly. it was about $80-$90 for the amount of fabric required to do the headliner.

[Vas]

I'm not sure about BM134. I plan to do the same (headliner recover) hopefully this year. I stopped at an upholstery place close to my home (they did a great job on my MINI's headliner). The guy checked my ZHP and said "this color is not black" and he found a good match for it. But I can't remember the name.

Did you have chance to compare the colors outdoors ? That's what he did, took the samples outside and compared with the sun visor.

Good Idea actually. I will take the sample and see how it matches to some of the factory material in daylight.


interesting... and i'm glad you found one!

there was some BMW headliner material (with foam backing) that i found on ebay last year... i don't have it saved anymore, unfortunately - but have a look there! i think the seller was in TX, if i remember correctly. it was about $80-$90 for the amount of fabric required to do the headliner.

Thanks for the suggestion :)

If only real Alcantara was not $100 per yard. The e39 m5 interior looks sharp with it.

[fredo]

I found the info from the upholstery place. Color = graphite. 1/8” thickness.

[Vas]

I found the info from the upholstery place. Color = graphite. 1/8” thickness.

Hmm wonder where they are sourcing the fabric from. That color is not on the list from Veteran Company.

This place calls is Anthracite

https://www.headlinerexpress.com/import-headliners-19362012-c-449/bmw-c-449_48/bmw-oe-cloth-18th-foam-back-headliner-sold-by-the-yard-p-773.html

[Newjack]

Vas it looks like BM134 is a match. It definitely has some lines to it though. The sample has the lines running vertical, while the dome light piece has lines running horizontal. I bet if you turned the sample piece sideways they would look identical.

[Vas]

Today marks the 4 year anniversary since purchase.

[johnrando]

Happy Anniversary.

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[SaltyNC]

Today marks the 4 year anniversary since purchase.

Congrats. Well, last year was the leather anniversary, but 4 years is fruit/flowers. I guess you could always get it one of these:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Little-Tree-Air-Freshener-3pk-Strawberry/16879765

:)

Salty

[slater]

Congrats. Well, last year was the leather anniversary, but 4 years is fruit/flowers. I guess you could always get it one of these:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Little-Tree-Air-Freshener-3pk-Strawberry/16879765

:)

Salty

LOL!

[Vas]

170k on the odo.

Winters tires are coming off this week as well.

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[Newjack]

170k on the odo.

Winters tires are coming off this week as well.

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using TapatalkYou don't think it's too soon for summers?

I want to put mine back on but I'm terrified of the nasty craters and potholes in the road right now.

I dodged one by sheer luck yesterday that would have swallowed my car all the way past the front strut

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[Vas]

You don't think it's too soon for summers?

I want to put mine back on but I'm terrified of the nasty craters and potholes in the road right now.

I dodged one by sheer luck yesterday that would have swallowed my car all the way past the front strut

Sent from my Nexus 5X using TapatalkMan I been on the fence about this.

So instead I decided to retrofit the factory alarm and have some beer.

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[704sw]

Man I been on the fence about this.

So instead I decided to retrofit the factory alarm and have some beer.

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Let me know if you find the alarm’s chirp to be really quiet; I can barely hear mine. Perhaps I’m used to hearing my dad’s E60 (alarm in the rear wheel well as opposed to our car’s very tucked away location) but it’s honestly 5 times louder on the E60.

[Vas]

Let me know if you find the alarm’s chirp to be really quiet; I can barely hear mine. Perhaps I’m used to hearing my dad’s E60 (alarm in the rear wheel well as opposed to our car’s very tucked away location) but it’s honestly 5 times louder on the E60.Will do. I had to order the bracket and the clip to mount it.

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[Vas]

Bracket and clip arrived so I finished the install of the alarm and coded it using pasoft.

Now it's nice hearing when the car is locked and unlocked



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[Vas]

Pics below of the install. Pretty simple and easy diy

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[BMWCurves]

Nice work. Where is the alarm itself, the trunk? I can't tell from that last picture.

[704sw]

Nice work. Where is the alarm itself, the trunk? I can't tell from that last picture.

The actual siren is at the back of the engine bay on the firewall (go straight back from the headers). The white/grey piece goes above the battery.

[Vas]

Correct

Also the siren is pretty loud when unlocking and locking.

Maybe your siren is bad or the battery inside of it is weak.

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[Vas]

In other news, car started running rough and the ses light came on today for missfire cylinder 2.

Moved the coil to cylinder 1 and the code went there. So at least one ignition coil is dead.



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[ELCID86]

In other news, car started running rough and the ses light came on today for missfire cylinder 2.

Moved the coil to cylinder 1 and the code went there. So at least one ignition coil is dead.



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Replace them all?

[Vas]

So little bit of maintenance and repair work.

Serviced the igntion system with NGK BKR6EQUP spark plugs and Eldor Ignition coils.

Eldor is now the supplier for ignition coils instead of Bosch and Delphi fyi

Also replaced the 3 vacuum caps that plug the ports on the backside of the intake manifold.

Mileage is 170,846.

Car is now running really smooth.

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[johnrando]

Nice

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[Whammy]

Well done

[Vas]

Just hit 173k.

Things on the radar and have the parts on-hand. Just no spare time to DYI :(

Oil Change
Oil Level Sensor
CCV Overhaul
Flywheel/clutch install

[Whammy]

Get on it! :eeps

[Vas]

Mileage 173,528

Oil change kit from fcp euro using Liqui Moly 5w-30 and Mann filter.

Hella engine oil level sensor.

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[Vas]

Mileage 173,692

Full ccv replacement complete. Got it knocked out in 3 hours and this was the first one I ever did.

Went with the genuine BMW cold weather version which includes an insulated valve and 2 vent hoses and the drain hose. I also replaced the air distribution piece and the vent hose. Also the throttle body gasket and iacv grommet. Did the o2 pilot mod as well.

Of course the original system was filthy and the hoses just crumbled upon removal.



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[san]

Does the car consume oil?


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[Vas]

Does the car consume oil?


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Don't they all at this point? lol

But yes it has slight oil consuption ( added 1 quart between the 7500 mile oil-change interval. ) Hoping this had something to do with the ccv never being changed.

[Whammy]

Don't they all at this point? lol

But yes it has slight oil consuption ( added 1 quart between the 7500 mile oil-change interval. ) Hoping this had something to do with the ccv never being changed.

Hmm....I've never noticed mine consuming oil. I now want to start monitoring it. :/

[RUS_ZHP]

Mileage 173,692

Full ccv replacement complete. Got it knocked out in 3 hours and this was the first one I ever did.

Went with the genuine BMW cold weather version which includes an insulated valve and 2 vent hoses and the drain hose. I also replaced the air distribution piece and the vent hose. Also the throttle body gasket and iacv grommet. Did the o2 pilot mod as well.

Of course the original system was filthy and the hoses just crumbled upon removal.



Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using TapatalkThat was super fast Vas! How did you managed to do it in 3 hours? Did you take intake manifold out?

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[Vas]

Hmm....I've never noticed mine consuming oil. I now want to start monitoring it. :/Yeah worth keeping an eye on it on the dipstick or if your low oil level light comes on.
That was super fast Vas! How did you managed to do it in 3 hours? Did you take intake manifold out?

Sent from my SM-G900V using TapatalkNo removal of the manifold or the oil filter housing. I didn't remove the oil dipstick either since I had replaced the o-ring on the bottom when I did the oil pan gasket.

Biggest thing was not wasting time removing the old system. Just cut the hoses or break them vs trying to disconnect them.

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[RUS_ZHP]

I did the same Vas: I just cut the old hoses. I was struggling to fish, turn and snap the hose that goes between cylinders 2 and 3 I beilve. Then I see that some people are going the longer way of removing intake manifold.
I lost a lot of time with that hose and diced to remove intake manifold and go that way. That was a bit tidius, but it worked for me.
I need to learn you trick for the future

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[Vas]

I did the same Vas: I just cut the old hoses. I was struggling to fish, turn and snap the hose that goes between cylinders 2 and 3 I beilve. Then I see that some people are going the longer way of removing intake manifold.
I lost a lot of time with that hose and diced to remove intake manifold and go that way. That was a bit tidius, but it worked for me.
I need to learn you trick for the future

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The hose that goes from the valve through the intake manifold up was the most difficult one for me as well. But it was easier to route it from under the manifold up without it being connected to the valve. Once it is in the correct location, install the valve and connect the hose to it. This will require some force since this is the same hose that rotates on the connection point on the valve. Some DYI instructions stated you have to rotate the hose on the valve for it to fully seat but actually you only need to rotate and press the clip when removing it. Hope this makes sense

[RUS_ZHP]

Totally make sense Vas. Thank you for sharing you notes

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[Vas]

Totally make sense Vas. Thank you for sharing you notes

Sent from my SM-G900V using TapatalkSure thing.

Next up is the clutch job.

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[droman81]

CCV is on my to do list but I’m slightly intimidated by it. It seems like it could be more tedious than technically challenging?


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[Vas]

CCV is on my to do list but I’m slightly intimidated by it. It seems like it could be more tedious than technically challenging?


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Pretty much the case. But if you need to do the Oil Filter Housing Gasket, it will make the job slightly longer but will give more room to route the new system

If you need help, send me a pm and we can figure something out.

[ELCID86]

Nice work Vas. Your wrenching abilities Never seace to amaze me.

[Vas]

Got a new oil cap.

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[PdZHP]

Got a new oil cap. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180625/0e593eaffceec327f9d8a79c6e02eefc.jpg

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Is that from an E46 M3? Plug and play?

[Vas]

Is that from an E46 M3? Plug and play?It sure is and yeah plug and play. Got it on Amazon - part number 11121405452

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[Vas]

New windshield install is scheduled for tomorrow. Finally...

[BMWCurves]

New windshield install is scheduled for tomorrow. Finally...

Where are you having the replacement done and how did you choose them? I have a cracked windshield that I would love to replace but am not confident about the first place I looked.


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[Vas]

Got the new windshield installed.

I reached out to a mobile guy and told him what my requirements were. He was able to source a new windshield made by Sekurit who makes the OE glass for bmw. Dot 463 put the production in Bogota, Columbia.

I provided the installer with a genuine BMW windshield gasket I bought from fcpeuro.

Cost breakdown.

Gasket $35
Windshield $165
Install $70

Final cost $270

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[BMWCurves]

Nice, that's a lot less than I expected. How's the quality of the glass? I thought Pilkington was supposed to be the OEM for our cars.

[johnrando]

Awesome

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[Vas]

Nice, that's a lot less than I expected. How's the quality of the glass? I thought Pilkington was supposed to be the OEM for our cars.Quality is really good. It's a factory windshield just without the BMW logo on it. Similar to lemforder

Both manufacturers make the glass FYI

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[Whammy]

Well done Vas!

[ELCID86]

Glad you got it done and like it. I’m sure her’s was a pitted mess (at least mine was—couldn’t see at all if the sun hit it just right (wrong!)).

[Vas]

Original Phillips HID bulbs were changed out to Osram CBI. Light output has improved with a nice white light.

[Vas]

Bought some new bmw evo flat wiper blades and finally found a good deal on an E46 M3 Strut bar with all the mounting hardware.

[ZHPizza]

Bought some new bmw evo flat wiper blades and finally found a good deal on an E46 M3 Strut bar with all the mounting hardware.Evo blades are dope as long as you remembered to remove the plastic bracket on the driver's side wiper arm

[ELCID86]

Bought some new bmw evo flat wiper blades and finally found a good deal on an E46 M3 Strut bar with all the mounting hardware.

Awesome.

[Vas]

The clutch and flywheel project has begun.

Doing it part by part in the evenings and hoping to finish the job on the weekend.

First step was to get the car up high up in the air. New Esco jackstands arrived and they are really great with the flat huge platform.

I was able to remove the exhaust and the driveshaft this evening. Spent a good bit removing the exhaust nuts on the header flange without snapping any studs. Lots of heat and patience and all 4 came out. Yay.

Driveshaft removal was a breeze.

Tomorrow hope to remove the shifter assembly and begin the removal of the trans.

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[Newjack]

Nice work Vas! Keep taking pictures I'm interested to see what this job looks like

[704sw]

“All 4 came out clean.”

Whelp, you’re already a hell of a lot better off than I was the first time I dropped the exhaust.

[RUS_ZHP]

Good luck Vas. That's tough job to do while car is on jack stands.
Looking to get more updates from you

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[san]

Good luck Vas


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[Vas]

More updates.

This evening I started with the shifter. Removed the knob, disconnected the pin at the bottom of the shifter rod and out came the shifter rod. The shifter seal on top of the trans is leaking so there is a coating of gear oil. New seal will fix that issue.

Then removed the visible bolts that hold the trans to the engine. No issue there. After that removed the trans brace so the transmission could give more room for the top bolts. And then the fun begins.

The top bolts are hard to reach. I ended up removing the nuts that hold the engine mounts to the front subframe and jacking up the front if the engine to pitch the back of the trans downward. That did the trick and all the bolts were removed.

Hard part is over right? Nah. Let's wrestle with removing the trans next.

Wiggle this way, wiggle that way and no movement. Fine pry bar it is. And that separated the trans from the engine. But then it would not want to come out. Came to realize the metal plate was fused together and not letting it come apart. More frustration is setting in so took a step back to analyze the problem.

The metal plate was one issue as well as the dowel pin on the trans to the starter. Once that was resolved by some gentle prying the trans came out.

Inspection time of the clutch and other parts.

Shifter seal leaking
Clutch material is low and worn
Flywheel has massive hot spots and excessive play in it.
Platic pivot pin is worn and the arm has a groove in it.
Throwout bearing is very dry.

Took some pictures along the way. See below.

Next up is removal of the flywheel and the rear main seal. And clean up.

Enjoy guys.
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[johnrando]

Nice werk!

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[704sw]

Nice job, Vas. Sounds like you have been more successful thus far than I was.

[Vas]

Another update.

Dual mass flywheel removed
Rear main seal removed and new one installed
New single mass flywheel and clutch installed
Rebuilt shifter assembly and replaced shifter seal on the trans.

Original rear main seal was dry.

Ready to get the trans back into the car now.

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[Sockethead]

Nice progress!
Was there any play in the old flywheel like Peter had?

[Vas]

Nice progress!
Was there any play in the old flywheel like Peter had?

There sure was. Not to the extent of his but you could tell it was worn. Good riddance to the dual mass.

Also if you buy the rear main seal assembly, it comes with the plastic install tool. Makes it simple to install.

Just in case for anyone in the future needing torque specs

Rear Main Seal
10 mm bolts - 7 ft-lbs
13 mm bolts - 16 ft-lbs

Flywheel Bolts: 77ft/lb
Pressure Plate bolts: 18 ft/lb (8.8); 25 ft/lb (10.9)
Bell Housing bolts: 16 ft/lb (M8); 32 ft/lb (M10); 53 ft/lb (M12)

[Newjack]

It's always impressive to me when you guys do these kind of big jobs yourself. Really cool!

Good luck Vas and thanks for sharing this with us. I'm anxious to hear how the single mass flywheel works out for you.

[Sockethead]

Ok thanks. I have some heavy vibration and I'm pretty sure it's the flywheel. Your findings reinforce that thought. The torque specs will help too!
Is the rear main seal & tool OEM ?

[Vas]

It's always impressive to me when you guys do these kind of big jobs yourself. Really cool!

Good luck Vas and thanks for sharing this with us. I'm anxious to hear how the single mass flywheel works out for you.

Thanks Rob. With the cost of labor that was quoted, I could not justify paying it.

But I am also anxious to see how the car is with this set-up too.


Ok thanks. I have some heavy vibration and I'm pretty sure it's the flywheel. Your findings reinforce that thought. The torque specs will help too!
Is the rear main seal & tool OEM ?

There was slight vibration upon takeoff with the dual mass.

The rear main seal is BMW Crankshaft Seal Kit - Part Number 11141438274 - You can buy just the seal but the kit comes with the gasket and new bolts.

[Sockethead]

Ok good info!

[san]

Thanks Rob. With the cost of labor that was quoted, I could not justify paying it.

But I am also anxious to see how the car is with this set-up too.



There was slight vibration upon takeoff with the dual mass.

The rear main seal is BMW Crankshaft Seal Kit - Part Number 11141438274 - You can buy just the seal but the kit comes with the gasket and new bolts.

What was the quoted price?


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[ZHPizza]

Almost scary how well this install is going for you after seeing the hell that Spenser went through...knocking on wood...

What was the quoted price?


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkYou weren't asking me, but my transmission guy said it would be around $900 for him to do the install

[Newjack]

Almost scary how well this install is going for you after seeing the hell that Spenser went through...knocking on wood...
You weren't asking me, but my transmission guy said it would be around $900 for him to do the install

$900 is a steal in terms of labor. I like doing things on my own because I know without a doubt in my mind how things were installed, but I'm not as mechanically inclined as Vas is and don't trust myself enough to do something like this.

Jobs like this are way more fun with a group of buddies just shooting the shit and working together. Wish we had maintenance days outside of the Mafia meets.

[san]

Jobs like this are way more fun with a group of buddies just shooting the shit and working together. Wish we had maintenance days outside of the Mafia meets.

+1

Speaking of which, isn’t it time we plan the 2018 reunion?




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[Vas]

Ok good info!

You are planning on replacing your set-up? There is a new SACH performance clutch kit available. Might be a good option with a dual mass flywheel.


What was the quoted price?

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Lowest quote I got for just labor was around $1200. Other quotes were a couple hundred more. Parts have been roughly $700 for the conversion kit and other items.


Almost scary how well this install is going for you after seeing the hell that Spenser went through...knocking on wood...
You weren't asking me, but my transmission guy said it would be around $900 for him to do the install

Knock on wood for sure. Bet the starter will be an issue on the install.


$900 is a steal in terms of labor. I like doing things on my own because I know without a doubt in my mind how things were installed, but I'm not as mechanically inclined as Vas is and don't trust myself enough to do something like this.

Jobs like this are way more fun with a group of buddies just shooting the shit and working together. Wish we had maintenance days outside of the Mafia meets.

I think BP was quoted $500 for the install.

I do like the idea of a maintenance meet. Always wanted to attend one or the reunion.

[704sw]

+1

Speaking of which, isn’t it time we plan the 2018 reunion?




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[az3579]

Almost scary how well this install is going for you after seeing the hell that Spenser went through...knocking on wood...

I see what you did there... :shifty



Lowest quote I got for just labor was around $1200. Other quotes were a couple hundred more. Parts have been roughly $700 for the conversion kit and other items.



I think BP was quoted $500 for the install.

Yeah, mine was an absolute steal at $500. He got the job done in a total invested time of just 3 or 4 hours, and that included us BS'ing. My car did spend all day in the shop though because we found out I had to replace the clutch release arm as well since the throwout no-longer-a-bearing chewed into the metal, causing my binding clutch pedal. That killed some time as we had to order the part and I had to go pick it up from Worldpac.

[Sockethead]

You are planning on replacing your set-up? There is a new SACH performance clutch kit available. Might be a good option with a dual mass flywheel.


Yes I have to do the clutch next. The Sach performance or stock is the direction I'm going. I'm not looking for a lot of HP over 300 at the rear wheels...

[Vas]

Yeah, mine was an absolute steal at $500. He got the job done in a total invested time of just 3 or 4 hours, and that included us BS'ing. My car did spend all day in the shop though because we found out I had to replace the clutch release arm as well since the throwout no-longer-a-bearing chewed into the metal, causing my binding clutch pedal. That killed some time as we had to order the part and I had to go pick it up from Worldpac.

A lift makes things soo much faster.


Yes I have to do the clutch next. The Sach performance or stock is the direction I'm going. I'm not looking for a lot of HP over 300 at the rear wheels...

If you have any questions when you do it let me know.

[Sockethead]

Will do, Tnx!

[Vas]

Got the transmission back in. Not as bad as I thought it would be. However the upper bolts are still a pita.

Next up is shifter, driveshaft, exhaust and new trans fluid.

The end is near

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[san]

Nice work Vas.


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[ZHPizza]

Fingers crossed for finishing with no extra parts

[704sw]

Man, congrats Vas. Part of me is supremely jealous of how smoothly this is going. But the other part of me is glad I had such a hard time—it makes me feel like I’m getting to the point where I can now tackle most anything on these cars.

[san]

Man, congrats Vas. Part of me is supremely jealous of how smoothly this is going. But the other part of me is glad I had such a hard time—it makes me feel like I’m getting to the point where I can now tackle most anything on these cars.

Well you’ve already done the rear subframe bushings and clutch job, so almost anything else that is maintenance only will not be more difficult. The only other job that is bigger that I can think of right now would be an engine swap.


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[704sw]

engine swap.

Don’t give me any ideas...

[Vas]

Man, congrats Vas. Part of me is supremely jealous of how smoothly this is going. But the other part of me is glad I had such a hard time—it makes me feel like I’m getting to the point where I can now tackle most anything on these cars.

A trick that worked was looping a tow strap around the back of the trans and going up into the cabin. There I put a block of wood inside the car and looped the strap so this way the rear of the trans was able to hang on it own. Made it easier to handle it without having a jack under the trans.


Well you’ve already done the rear subframe bushings and clutch job, so almost anything else that is maintenance only will not be more difficult. The only other job that is bigger that I can think of right now would be an engine swap.

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How about installing some headers? Those look fun to remove.

[704sw]

A trick that worked was looping a tow strap around the back of the trans and going up into the cabin. There I put a block of wood inside the car and looped the strap so this way the rear of the trans was able to hang on it own. Made it easier to handle it without having a jack under the trans.



How about installing some headers? Those look fun to remove.

Smart. And as for headers...I’m not touching the studs on the side of the block. Knowing this car they’ll turn into a red dust just by breathing on them the wrong way.

[Vas]

Smart. And as for headers...I’m not touching the studs on the side of the block. Knowing this car they’ll turn into a red dust just by breathing on them the wrong way.

What did you end up doing with the 4 exhaust studs and nuts? Drill them out or beat them out?

[704sw]

What did you end up doing with the 4 exhaust studs and nuts? Drill them out or beat them out?

Paid a shop handsomely to drill them out since I needed the Magnaflow welded anyway.

[Vas]

Pic below is the Turner Polyurethane Shifter Arm Bushing installed to replace the factory rubber. Will report back on the feel after putting some miles on the car.

Speaking of it, it's back on it's wheels. Got it finished last night so first drive today. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180804/4e7a60b1fdd28708dfb06aefea4f10b5.jpg

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[RUS_ZHP]

Vas, I am amazed how fast did you do your clutch! Very cool!

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[johnrando]

Awesome

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