GAS DISA repair kit - group buy

[Just_George]

As we have been discussing in another thread, we're putting together a group buy from German Auto Solutions (GAS) Items of particular interest are their DISA rebuild kit and their coolant cap, although I suppose any item they offer is eligible. Their regular pricing on these items is:

DISA repair kit - $79.95 http://www.germanautosolutions.com/bmw_solutions/disa_products/m54_m52tu/m54_disa_repair_kit/product_m54_disa_repair_kit.php

Coolant cap (black only) - $34.95 http://www.germanautosolutions.com/bmw_solutions/cooling_system/12_bar_coolant_cap/product_bmw_12_bar_cap.php

Combo DISA kit/Coolant cap - $104.90

Shipping is $7.95/flat rate box, 1-3 days. If your order requires the bigger flat rate box, shipping is $14.95 (small box will accommodate 2 DISA kits or 1 combo) If our total # of orders exceeds 10, we'll get a 10% discount. If we exceed 20 orders, the discount will be 15%. 30 orders or more will get us 20% off. I'm in for two DISA kits, so we're off and running!
Note: I'm going to assume everyone needs a DISA kit for an M54 3.0l motor - if you need something else, note it!

For now, list your username and items(s) wanted. One week from now, I'll tally up the orders and we'll see what prices will be dependent on the number of orders. I'll then have everyone Paypal the money to me, place the order with GAS and provide them with the list and addresses.

Just_George (Dave) - 2 DISA repair kits

[wsmeyer]

wsmeyer (William)

1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket
1 - VANOS Seal Kit (can't hurt to ask)

[Just_George]

Don't think the vanos seal kit ($60) will be a problem - I've asked Katy to verify that. Fluorosilicone gasket adds $5.30 to price of DISA kit.

[Vas]

Current list:

1) Just_George (Dave) - 2 DISA repair kits
2) wsmeyer - 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit (can't hurt to ask)
3) Vas - 1 DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket

[BADCLOWN]

1) Just_George (Dave) - 2 DISA repair kits
2) wsmeyer - 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit (can't hurt to ask)
3) Vas - 1 DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket
4) BADCLOWN - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket

[TheFinanceGuy]

1) Just_George (Dave) - 2 DISA repair kits
2) wsmeyer - 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit (can't hurt to ask)
3) Vas - 1 DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket
4) BADCLOWN - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
5) TFG (Patrick) 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit

[Vas]

Halfway there.

[Bello-Bmw]

1) Just_George (Dave) - 2 DISA repair kits
2) wsmeyer - 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit (can't hurt to ask)
3) Vas - 1 DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket
4) BADCLOWN - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
5) TFG (Patrick) 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit
6) Bello-bmw. 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit

[wsmeyer]

Since a few of us want the VANOS kits as well maybe there's a $$ goal instead of just a number of DISA kits

[Ssparrow]

I'd be in if I can only purchase a cap, I bought my rebuild kit only a month or 2 ago

[Just_George]

The goal and discount is only based on the # of products purchased, not just DISA kits. You can buy just the cap, price is listed in the first post.

[ZHPChow]

1) Just_George (Dave) - 2 DISA repair kits
2) wsmeyer - 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit (can't hurt to ask)
3) Vas - 1 DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket
4) BADCLOWN - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
5) TFG (Patrick) 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit
6) Bello-bmw. 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit
7) ZHPChow (1) - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket

[johnrando]

Maybe not everyone reads the Maint subforum. Post a link to this thread in the "What did you do for your ...." section.

[wsmeyer]

The goal and discount is only based on the # of products purchased, not just DISA kits. You can buy just the cap, price is listed in the first post.

Perfect. If I'm understanding right we're at 11 now.

[Washburn]

2 questions:
1. Is the coolant cap a critical item? Just curious if anyone has used it...
2. Does the DISA kit with fluorosilicone gasket cost extra, compared to the $79 kit, or is it included in the regular kit? EDIT: found the answer: It's a bit extra looks like.

[Vas]

1) coolant cap is not critical however it is a lower pressure tank cap. G.A.S has an explanation on their website.

2) it is extra.

[cakM3]

George, I think setting up this group buy is an awesome thing! Katy took good care of me when I recently got my red 1.2bar radiator cap from them. I know she will take good care of everyone on this group buy :thumbsup

[stephenkirsh]

Doesn't the e30 coolant cap fit and its 1.4 bar for like $10? 17111742232

[rguti153]

I'll get the cap maybe the vanos seal kit

[Just_George]

Doesn't the e30 coolant cap fit and its 1.4 bar for like $10? 17111742232

Per the GAS website, all BMW coolant caps are 1.4 bar - their claim is that's too high, that their cap at 1.2 bar will prevent catastrophic cooling system failures. Whether or not you choose to believe that is a different story, but the caps do look nice!

[Washburn]

I thought GAS said stock is 2 bar, not 1.4


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[stephenkirsh]

M54 is 2 bar. M20 is apparently 1.4 bar. GAS is 1.2.

[wsmeyer]

For some reason I thought the E46 cap was 1.4bar but I just looked in the Bentley manual and it is 2bar.

That's a huge difference. In addition to the points I brought up in the other thread, you are drastically lowering the boiling point of the coolant. Liquids boil when their vapor pressure exceeds the atmospheric pressure. This is why water under a vacuum will boil at room temperature. Conversely, the boiling temperature will increase if you put it under pressure. I don't know what the vapor pressure of the water mixed with coolant is so I'll just have to use plain water as an example.

1bar - 212F --> typical atmospheric pressure at sea level
2bar - 248F --> pressure under OEM cap
1.2bar - 220F --> pressure under G.A.S. cap

[Imola.ZHP]

Tempting, my DISA failed at 75 or 80k, I'm closing in on 130k now.

[Washburn]

1.4bar - 228F --> pressure under G.A.S. cap

GAS cap is 1.2 bar, not 1.4


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[wsmeyer]

GAS cap is 1.2 bar, not 1.4

Fixed. Don't know why I can't get 1.4 out of my head!

[Jconlin16]

1) Just_George (Dave) - 2 DISA repair kits
2) wsmeyer - 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit (can't hurt to ask)
3) Vas - 1 DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket
4) BADCLOWN - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
5) TFG (Patrick) 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit
6) Bello-bmw. 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit
7) ZHPChow (1) - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket
8) Jconlin16 (1) - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket

[Washburn]

Please add:

WASHBURN - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket




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[jwalther]

I'm in.

1) Just_George (Dave) - 2 DISA repair kits
2) wsmeyer - 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit (can't hurt to ask)
3) Vas - 1 DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket
4) BADCLOWN - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
5) TFG (Patrick) 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit
6) Bello-bmw. 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit
7) ZHPChow (1) - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket
8) Jconlin16 (1) - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket
9) WASHBURN - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
10) jwalther - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket

[zhp05jb]

Sign me up.

1) Just_George (Dave) - 2 DISA repair kits
2) wsmeyer - 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit (can't hurt to ask)
3) Vas - 1 DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket
4) BADCLOWN - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
5) TFG (Patrick) 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit
6) Bello-bmw. 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit
7) ZHPChow (1) - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket
8) Jconlin16 (1) - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket
9) WASHBURN - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
10) jwalther - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
11) zhp05jb - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket

[Vas]

Looks like 17 items soo far. Let's hit 20 :)

[slater]

combo time...

1) Just_George (Dave) - 2 DISA repair kits
2) wsmeyer - 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit (can't hurt to ask)
3) Vas - 1 DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket
4) BADCLOWN - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
5) TFG (Patrick) 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit
6) Bello-bmw. 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit
7) ZHPChow (1) - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket
8) Jconlin16 (1) - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket
9) WASHBURN - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
10) jwalther - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
11) zhp05jb - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
12) slater - (1) Combo DISA kit/Coolant cap (black please)

[jakksfor20]

1) Just_George (Dave) - 2 DISA repair kits
2) wsmeyer - 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit (can't hurt to ask)
3) Vas - 1 DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket
4) BADCLOWN - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
5) TFG (Patrick) 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit
6) Bello-bmw. 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit
7) ZHPChow (1) - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket
8) Jconlin16 (1) - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket
9) WASHBURN - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
10) jwalther - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
11) zhp05jb - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
12) slater - (1) Combo DISA kit/Coolant cap (black please)
13) jakksfor20 - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket

[Washburn]

DO WE HAVE 20? DO WE HAVE 20? DO WE HAVE 20?
is that the number we need to place the order?

[NoVAphotog]

DO WE HAVE 20? DO WE HAVE 20? DO WE HAVE 20?
is that the number we need to place the order?
Is it 20 items or "orders?"

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[Just_George]

I see us at 16 items currently - we've already qualified for a 10% discount, if we get to 20 items the discount is 15%. Close, so close!! Daniel, we're good to go with placing the order, only question remaining is which discount we'll qualify for.

[Ssparrow]

1) Just_George (Dave) - 2 DISA repair kits
2) wsmeyer - 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit (can't hurt to ask)
3) Vas - 1 DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket
4) BADCLOWN - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
5) TFG (Patrick) 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit
6) Bello-bmw. 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit
7) ZHPChow (1) - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket
8) Jconlin16 (1) - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket
9) WASHBURN - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
10) jwalther - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
11) zhp05jb - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
12) slater - (1) Combo DISA kit/Coolant cap (black please)
13) jakksfor20 - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
14) ssparrow - (1) black coolant cap

[Washburn]

I see us at 16 items currently - we've already qualified for a 10% discount, if we get to 20 items the discount is 15%. Close, so close!! Daniel, we're good to go with placing the order, only question remaining is which discount we'll qualify for.

It has to be more than 16
There are some who ordered two items
Am i seeing that correctly ?


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[BADCLOWN]

Id say leave it going for a few more days. I'm still trying to get a buddy signed up on this site and he may want to get in on this as well

[Just_George]

Id say leave it going for a few more days. I'm still trying to get a buddy signed up on this site and he may want to get in on this as well

Intend to let it run thru the end of the week - at that point, I can ask for Paypal payments from everyone and get the order to Katy on Monday, if all goes according to plan.

Washburn, my bad - current item count looks like 18. Even better!

[Washburn]

No prob!
Eager to get this kit :)


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[NoVAphotog]

Id say leave it going for a few more days. I'm still trying to get a buddy signed up on this site and he may want to get in on this as well

Wait...who sets the timeframe? Why not just leave it going until we get the 30% discount? Isn't that a win/win for everyone, GAS gets a windfall of business and the customers get a solid discount and a solid group of folks get excellent products?

[bshovers]

So are people adding the GAS cap to orders as well?


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[Washburn]

Some people did I think, you can see on the list
I personally read a lot about it on forums and decided that other than cosmetics there's no benefit from it

We need some sort of deadline for the group buy - can't go on indefinitely without knowing how long it would take to fulfill number of orders for 30% discount... I of course don't have any authority over this, but I think it's good to have a deadline of some sort.


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[NoVAphotog]

Some people did I think, you can see on the list
I personally read a lot about it on forums and decided that other than cosmetics there's no benefit from it

We need some sort of deadline for the group buy - can't go on indefinitely without knowing how long it would take to fulfill number of orders for 30% discount... I of course don't have any authority over this, but I think it's good to have a deadline of some sort.


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Gotcha, any way to get an idea whether these would be assembled from current stock or made to order?

[Washburn]

Unfortunately I don't know
I am sure the group buy organizer will chime in soon and clarify

I'd like to know that as well
Hopefully they have enough items in stock to fulfill the order when it is submitted.


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[cakM3]

my guess is that they will be made to order.... I don't think they keep lots in stock...

[Washburn]

If that is correct it might take some time to get them after order is placed, huh?


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[cakM3]

Most likely but they are a great bunch of people to buy from. Like I said Katy will take care of everyone :thumbsup

[NoVAphotog]

If that is correct it might take some time to get them after order is placed, huh?


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This is true, but frankly, I was asking that more so in the sense that the time frame needs to be considered for Quality Assurance purposes as well as customer satisfaction. I think we would want them to focus on small batches and make sure the kits are produced correctly and given to those who are in need of replacement first and those who just have it on the list can wait a little bit longer as batches are produced, quality checked and sent out. I have absolutely no doubt the products will be excellent, but the group buy is definitely a unique setup as far as order fulfillment compared to usual practices, IMO.

[Washburn]

Well said. I agree with you.
That's exactly why I think the order needs to be placed not too late, thus allowing time for them to assure quality


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[squashman702]

1) Just_George (Dave) - 2 DISA repair kits
2) wsmeyer - 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit (can't hurt to ask)
3) Vas - 1 DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket
4) BADCLOWN - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
5) TFG (Patrick) 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit
6) Bello-bmw. 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit
7) ZHPChow (1) - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket
8) Jconlin16 (1) - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket
9) WASHBURN - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
10) jwalther - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
11) zhp05jb - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
12) slater - (1) Combo DISA kit/Coolant cap (black please)
13) jakksfor20 - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
14) ssparrow - (1) black coolant cap
15) squashman702- 1 coolant cap, DISA repair kit w/fluorosilicone gasket

[BADCLOWN]

I agree that having 30+ orders would be great but theres been a few people talking sbout their DISA being bad and needing to replace it. Those guys may need theirs a bit sooner, i personally do not. I am doing this as preventative maintenance. As far as their product quality, I already have their cap and while not installed yet the quality is there. I expect the same results with this GB. I dont think they would rush production and put out a bad product.

[Vas]

15 people so far. I'm liking this. Maybe I should get a second one.

[cakM3]

15) squashman702- 1 red coolant cap, DISA repair kit w/fluorosilicone gasket

Dave, not sure if GAS will be making any more red coolant caps. I know when I got mine, Katy told me they were shifting to just making black ones so I was led to believe that mine is one of the last ones they will make in red. Hopefully this is incorrect and they in fact will produce red coolant caps as part of the group buy :thumbsup

[Just_George]

Dave, not sure if GAS will be making any more red coolant caps. I know when I got mine, Katy told me they were shifting to just making black ones so I was led to believe that mine is one of the last ones they will make in red. Hopefully this is incorrect and they in fact will produce red coolant caps as part of the group buy :thumbsup

Charlie, I got a red one same time as you, and like you was under the understanding that GAS would no longer be making the coolant caps in red (although Katy says they've had a lot of request for them all of a sudden!) That's why, in the original post, I noted that the coolant caps would be black only.

Squashman - please let me know if you're okay with the cap in black or wish to change your order.

Regarding the timing and availability - frankly, I assumed that they would have these in stock and ready to go. I'll shoot an email to Katy asking for clarification. In the event that they do NOT have enough in stock, I'll ask for any members here that need their items ASAP to let me know so I can pass that info along to Katy and get those orders shipped first.

[ELCID86]

When I ordered mine last week, Katy said I couldn't get a red cap in the package deal :-(


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[squashman702]

Color doesn't really matter to me- I'm fine with a black cap. Red would've been nice to match the IR.

[Just_George]

So guys, one very minor fly in the ointment - I'm in Michigan, and so is GAS. Because of that, I'd have to pay our 6% sales tax on all the orders (since technically I'm ordering everything) However, if someone is willing to help (Badclown, are you out there?) I think I have a way to avoid that. I'll still collect all the money, put together the spreadsheet to send to Katy, etc....all I need is a "middleman" to actually send it all to her. I'm assuming that if that person is not in Michigan, then we avoid the sales tax.

[BADCLOWN]

I can facilitate that if need be

[Washburn]

Apologies in advance for any inconvenience:
I have decided not to participate in the Group Buy at this moment.

(A friend of mine who had bought a GAS DISA kit but unfortunately wrecked his 330i before he could install it, has agreed to sell his kit for half price (he noticed a youtube video i posted on my Facebook page about upgrading the DISA and contacted me last night - nice guy!). All I need to get from GAS now is the Fluorosilicone O-ring, as his kit has a regular one.)

Just_George: Please remove me from the list as soon as you get a chance. I PM'd you too, just to make sure.
Good luck on the GB, and wishing all of you guys happy upgrading. Again, sorry about any inconvenience this causes.

[TheFinanceGuy]

Updated List

1) Just_George (Dave) - 2 DISA repair kits
2) wsmeyer - 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit (can't hurt to ask)
3) Vas - 1 DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket
4) BADCLOWN - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
5) TFG (Patrick) 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit
6) Bello-bmw. 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit
7) ZHPChow (1) - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket
8) Jconlin16 (1) - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket
9) jwalther - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
10) zhp05jb - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
11) slater - (1) Combo DISA kit/Coolant cap (black please)
12) jakksfor20 - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
13) ssparrow - (1) black coolant cap
14) squashman702- 1 coolant cap, DISA repair kit w/fluorosilicone gasket

[Vas]

I'm ready to send funds.

[Just_George]

Will start collecting funds this weekend - need to wait until we close the deal to see if we get to a higher discount! Meanwhile, a couple of things to share from Katy: Still working on what we can do to avoid paying the Michigan 6% sales tax. I wouldn't mind myself, being in MI I kinda have to anyway, but I'm assuming the rest of you would rather not, so investigating options along those lines. Also, for reasons I don't completely understand, GAS doesn't offer the option of the fluorosilicone gasket when you buy the DISA kit/coolant cap option. I've asked her if it can be added as a separate item - will report back when I get an answer. Also, they do have a limited number of the coolant caps in red coming in very shortly. Again, they don't offer them in combination with the DISA kit, but you can buy them as a separate item for $2 more than the black cap (i.e. $36.95 rather than $34.95)

Again, a reminder - if anyone is in a hurry to get their items, let me know and I'll put you at the top of the list so your order is handled first.

Currently at 18 items - 2 more to get to 15% discount!

[Jon D]

You can add me to the list for a repair kit with gasket.


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[sillieidiot]

skipped jon d, cause he was too lazy to add himself

1) Just_George (Dave) - 2 DISA repair kits
2) wsmeyer - 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit (can't hurt to ask)
3) Vas - 1 DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket
4) BADCLOWN - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
5) TFG (Patrick) 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit
6) Bello-bmw. 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit
7) ZHPChow (1) - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket
8) Jconlin16 (1) - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket
9) jwalther - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
10) zhp05jb - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
11) slater - (1) Combo DISA kit/Coolant cap (black please)
12) jakksfor20 - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
13) ssparrow - (1) black coolant cap
14) squashman702- 1 coolant cap, DISA repair kit w/fluorosilicone gasket
15) sillieidiot - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket

[Just_George]

Jon D, do you want the kit with the 'standard' gasket, or the upgraded fluorosilicone gasket that everybody appears to prefer?

[Jon D]

Jon D, do you want the kit with the 'standard' gasket, or the upgraded fluorosilicone gasket that everybody appears to prefer?

Upgraded one sorry meant to say that


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[Just_George]

Okay, we're currently at 21 items, so 15% discount applies! I have calculated totals for everyone except Slater (need to verify shipping cost for Ontario) First thing tomorrow morning, I will send the spreadsheet to Katy to verify that everything is correct - if so, then I will post the totals and ask everyone to Paypal the money to me - PLEASE make sure to include a full name and shipping address with the payment! Hope to get that posted at lunch time tomorrow...

[Just_George]

The current list:

1) Just_George (Dave) - 2 DISA repair kits
2) wsmeyer - 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit (can't hurt to ask)
3) Vas - 1 DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket
4) BADCLOWN - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
5) TFG (Patrick) 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit
6) Bello-bmw. 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit
7) ZHPChow (1) - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket
8) Jconlin16 (1) - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket
9) jwalther - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
10) zhp05jb - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
11) slater - (1) Combo DISA kit/Coolant cap (black please)
12) jakksfor20 - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
13) ssparrow - (1) black coolant cap
14) squashman702- 1 coolant cap, DISA repair kit w/fluorosilicone gasket
15) sillieidiot - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
16) Jon D - (1) DISA repair kit w/fluorosilicone gasket

[Milano]

Hopefully not too late to add...

1) Just_George (Dave) - 2 DISA repair kits
2) wsmeyer - 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit (can't hurt to ask)
3) Vas - 1 DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket
4) BADCLOWN - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
5) TFG (Patrick) 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit
6) Bello-bmw. 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit
7) ZHPChow (1) - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket
8) Jconlin16 (1) - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket
9) jwalther - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
10) zhp05jb - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
11) slater - (1) Combo DISA kit/Coolant cap (black please)
12) jakksfor20 - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
13) ssparrow - (1) black coolant cap
14) squashman702- 1 coolant cap, DISA repair kit w/fluorosilicone gasket
15) sillieidiot - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
16) Jon D - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket
17) Milano - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket

[Just_George]

Nope, not too late...but buy is now closed! Will send the list to Katy for her to check my math - when she confirms it, I'll post the prices and a Paypal address to start collecting. Hopefully at lunchtime today...

[Just_George]

Here's the final list, with the price for each persons order. Please send payment via Paypal to JustGeorge1960@gmail.com Be sure to include your name and address for shipping purposes, and if it's not obvious, your username on this forum so I can match it up.

1) Just_George (Dave) - 2 DISA repair kits $143.87
2) wsmeyer - 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit (can't hurt to ask) $138.68 PAID
3) Vas - 1 DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket $80.41 PAID
4) BADCLOWN - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket $80.41
5) TFG (Patrick) 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit $131.41 PAID
6) Bello-bmw. 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit $131.41 PAID
7) ZHPChow (1) - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket $80.41 PAID
8) Jconlin16 (1) - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket $80.41 PAID
9) jwalther - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket $80.41
10) zhp05jb - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket $80.41 PAID
11) slater - (1) Combo DISA kit/Coolant cap (black please) $111.12 PAID
12) jakksfor20 - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket $80.41
13) ssparrow - (1) black coolant cap $37.66 PAID
14) squashman702- 1 coolant cap, DISA repair kit w/fluorosilicone gasket $107.27 PAID
15) sillieidiot - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket $80.41 PAID
16) Jon D - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket $80.41 PAID
17) Milano - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket $80.41


Edit to add: We're assuming everyone wants the DISA kit for a 3.0....if you want it for a 2.5L, please make that VERY clear when sending the payment! Thanks everybody!!

[cakM3]

congrats to everyone who made it in on this group buy! :thumbsup Thanks George for setting this group buy up!

[Vas]

Payment Just sent. I am #3 on the list.

Also sent you a PM for the address just in case.

[Ssparrow]

Payment sent! Thanks a ton!

[sillieidiot]

Here's the final list, with the price for each persons order. Please send payment via Paypal to JustGeorge1960@gmail.com Be sure to include your name and address for shipping purposes, and if it's not obvious, your username on this forum so I can match it up.

1) Just_George (Dave) - 2 DISA repair kits $143.87
2) wsmeyer - 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit (can't hurt to ask) $138.68
3) Vas - 1 DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket $80.41
4) BADCLOWN - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket $80.41
5) TFG (Patrick) 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit $131.41
6) Bello-bmw. 1 - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket and 1 - VANOS Seal Kit $131.41
7) ZHPChow (1) - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket $80.41
8) Jconlin16 (1) - DISA repair kit with fluorosilicone gasket $80.41
9) jwalther - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket $80.41
10) zhp05jb - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket $80.41
11) slater - (1) Combo DISA kit/Coolant cap (black please) $111.12
12) jakksfor20 - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket $80.41
13) ssparrow - (1) black coolant cap $37.66
14) squashman702- 1 coolant cap, DISA repair kit w/fluorosilicone gasket $107.27
15) sillieidiot - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket $80.41
16) Jon D - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket $80.41
17) Milano - (1) DISA repair kit w/ fluorosilicone gasket $80.41


Edit to add: We're assuming everyone wants the DISA kit for a 3.0....if you want it for a 2.5L, please make that VERY clear when sending the payment! Thanks everybody!!

was the shipping rate different than what you stated above? my calculation came out to $79.22 for the DISA w/ fluoro gasket ($85.25) + shipping ($7.95) - 15%.

[wsmeyer]

Doubt they discount the shipping but apparently my kit is extra special

[Just_George]

Doubt they discount the shipping but apparently my kit is extra special

No, I screwed up - your total should have been $131.48 Since you were the first to sign up, I was still playing with the spreadsheet and didn't get the formula corrected for your order. Very sorry - I'll refund the extra via Paypal tonight.

[wsmeyer]

Darn, I wanted mine to be special like my car!

[jakksfor20]

Payment sent

[Just_George]

Darn, I wanted mine to be special like my car!

Maybe I can get Katy to put a bow on yours! :santa1

[Just_George]

Okay, thanks to those of you who have sent payments. One problem - got a payment from 'Nadezhda Samoylova', but don't know what username that correlates with! Let me know, please....

[Vas]

Okay, thanks to those of you who have sent payments. One problem - got a payment from 'Nadezhda Samoylova', but don't know what username that correlates with! Let me know, please....
That's me. Check your pm.

[Just_George]

Yeah, sorry....just figured that out! :shift

[Vas]

Yeah, sorry....just figured that out! :shift
Awesome. Thanks.

[squashman702]

Payment sent, thanks for setting this up!

[Bello-Bmw]

Payment sent , thank you George.

[Jconlin16]

Payment sent, Thanks!

[Just_George]

Payment sent, Thanks!

Thanks Jeff! Paypal did not include your address for shipping - please send that to me via PM when you get a chance. Again, thanks.

[Jconlin16]

I knew I was missing something [emoji58] pm sent!

[sillieidiot]

are we sending the payments like normal? or like as a gift?

[Just_George]

Probably should be sent like normal - I had a friend that sold a bunch of stuff, had everybody pay as 'gift'. Paypal figured that out and threatened to delete his account, so best to avoid that pattern I suppose.

[sillieidiot]

payment sent

[Just_George]

BUMP! Was hoping to get the order placed first thing tomorrow morning, but can't do so until everybody has paid! I show 6 folks still needing to send their money - let's get this rolling!!

[BADCLOWN]

I'll be sending mine tomorrow, I work weekends and on top of that Easter, apologies gents

[zhp05jb]

Payment sent.

[TheFinanceGuy]

Paypal'ed the money! Sorry I missed this thread over the weekend (I wasn't really watching too much...).

[jwalther]

Just paid, and added a request for a black cap. Sorry, I hadn't checked in on this thread for awhile.

[Just_George]

Jeff, got your payment and request to add the cap - you're all set. If only we could get 'Milano' to pay, we could place the order!! Anybody know him? He hasn't responded to my PM...

[TheFinanceGuy]

Huh. Don't know him. Appears that was his last post.


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[danewilson77]

Jeff, got your payment and request to add the cap - you're all set. If only we could get 'Milano' to pay, we could place the order!! Anybody know him? He hasn't responded to my PM...
Inform him he has 24 hours to pay (or at least respond), then he misses out.

"No flamesuit required"

[Milano]

I paid!!! Sorry for the wait!

[Just_George]

We're there! Will send all the info to Katy right now, should have the 'official order' in her inbox first thing in the morning!!

[Vas]

Awesome.

[TheFinanceGuy]

I paid!!! Sorry for the wait!

Hi!!! No worries! No one knew how to get in touch with you.

[BADCLOWN]

Received the invoice from Katy @ GAS via PayPal. Just waiting on the transfer from George.

[BADCLOWN]

Money received, I will be sending money to GAS first thing in the morning.

[Just_George]

Thanks Jacob! Talked to Katy earlier today - their inventory is good and she's ready to start printing shipping labels as soon as she gets the payment! Hopefully we'll all see our product soon!

FYI, I tried my best to keep everything sorted and in order - if anybody has a problem of any kind with their order, let me know and we'll get it cleared up ASAP. Thanks everyone for your patience!!

[wsmeyer]

Thank you for setting this up!

[Vas]

Looking forward to getting mine

[johnrando]

Nice werk!

Sent from mobile

[BADCLOWN]

as of 3.46 seconds ago payment was SENT!

[TheFinanceGuy]

FANTASTIC!

Thanks everyone!

[Just_George]

Good news y'all! Got an update from Katy - all orders are on their way to the post office! I have a list of tracking #'s that I will post later tonight when I have time. Katy asked me to thank everyone for their business and tell you how much they appreciate our orders. At the same time, she has been EXTREMELY helpful, so if ever you get a chance, be sure to thank her (or tell her boss!) for the great job she did helping us out with this buy. I'm sure she'd appreciate that...

What the hell, got time now - here are the USPS tracking #'s for all the orders:

William Meyer: 9405503699300031911206
Vas: 9405503699300031914290
Jacob Ganshirt: 9405503699300031916744
Patrick O'Brien: 9405503699300031920062
Renzo Uribe: 9405503699300031922523
Kevin Chow: 9405503699300031926330
Jeff Conlin: 9405503699300031929119
Jeff Walther: 9405503699300031933451
Joono Hong: 9405503699300031936988
Peter Slater: 9405503699300031939743
Andrew Sides: 9405503699300031942170
Shawn Sparrow: 9405903699300396076174
Dave Bryant: 9405503699300031947458
Hieu Ho: 9405503699300031962338
Jon Danzig: 9405503699300031966305
Alex Casey: 9405503699300031973198

[Ssparrow]

Awesome! Excited to receive my order

[BADCLOWN]

Yup, got my shipping notification as well via email. Thanks again

[Jon D]

Thanks for the effort


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[Just_George]

Yup, got my shipping notification as well via email. Thanks again

Yeah, but you and I are the only ones she has an email address for (and she didn't send me a notification!)

[Jconlin16]

[emoji106] thanks again for organizing this!

[Just_George]

[emoji106] thanks again for organizing this!

You (and everyone else!) are quite welcome - nice to be able to do something for the group. And, talking with Katy is not without it's benefits.... :blushing

[BADCLOWN]

Ahhhh, well that I did not know. I guess since I paid with PayPal to her that she got my email address that way

[Just_George]

Actually, I sent it to her so she could send you the invoice...

[BADCLOWN]

That as well

[squashman702]

Wow, fast shipping! Thanks again for setting this up!

[Vas]

Monday delivery for me.

[BADCLOWN]

Got mine today, looks great. Construction and product quality is really nice along with packaging.

[ZHPChow]

Got mine today, too. Thanks for setting this up!

[Just_George]

Received and installed! I agree, the quality is top-notch! I see it as a win-win....I get an substantially improved product AND I get to support a local (kinda) small-business that's doing a nice job filling niche needs. I told them we might be game for a group buy on their CCV kit, if/when it's available. Don't hold your breath...:begging

[BADCLOWN]

Notice any difference with it installed, if anything at all? Just curious. I bought mine as preventative maintenance but who knows, mine might be degrading for all I know.

[Just_George]

Notice any difference with it installed, if anything at all? Just curious. I bought mine as preventative maintenance but who knows, mine might be degrading for all I know.

Oddly enough, the one I did today was a DISA valve that was put on the car just before I bought it (2010), so it's pretty new and has few miles on it, so it was in very good shape. Did it just for piece of mind... When I did the kit on the ZHP a month or so ago, that DISA valve was in BAD shape - the pin had started to work it's way out, and the bell crank had worn so much, the flapper just flopped around loosely. I also cleaned the idle control valve at that time, which was gummed up and stuck. Can't say that I notice a big difference after doing that, but I feel a lot better knowing it's fixed and I won't have to worry about it any longer.

[Ssparrow]

I did mine as PM as well. I didn't really noticed a big difference but it was a good piece of mind. Pretty sure mine was original but was still in pretty good shape aside from the oring. I'd definitely be down for a ccv group buy when (if) it ever comes out! One thing I haven't replaced on my car yet

[Vas]

Got mine today.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/11/81666af46193b51395dbbfaedbb9bf32.jpg

[ELCID86]

Get busy guys! ;-)


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[Ssparrow]

Got my cap today! Thanks for setting this up guys. [emoji106]🏼

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/13/06da690bf8f7ea9772dadbefd29136ee.jpg

[Just_George]

Purty, aren't they!

[wsmeyer]

Got my stuff today too, thanks again for setting this up!

[Vas]

Question for the people that have installed the disa rebuild kit. Have you guys been installing them into factory bmw disa units ?

I started my install today and ran into an issue. Got everything apart which was nice and easy. However upon installation, the bell crank lever does not rotate smoothly inside the housing. This is with the flap installed and without a flap. With it out together, I can barely rotate the flap with my hands.

Looking at the disa unit, I have a vaico brand one.

[wsmeyer]

If you can get your hands on a pair of calipers you could measure the shaft of old and new

[danewilson77]

Question for the people that have installed the disa rebuild kit. Have you guys been installing them into factory bmw disa units ?

I started my install today and ran into an issue. Got everything apart which was nice and easy. However upon installation, the bell crank lever does not rotate smoothly inside the housing. This is with the flap installed and without a flap. With it out together, I can barely rotate the flap with my hands.

Looking at the disa unit, I have a vaico brand one.
I installed mine into previous unit with no issues noted.

"No flamesuit required"

[Vas]

If you can get your hands on a pair of calipers you could measure the shaft of old and new
I did this already. The old one is worn but it's almost the same size.

After looking at it further, the new metal bell crank lever does not go far enough into the housing. It just bottoms out while the old bell crank lever that is plastic goes back in easy.

I pushed the metal bell crank lever further in. It did not want to rotate so I pulled it back out, it came out with the seal on it as well as the bushing that is inside the housing.

I was under the idea that the rebuild kit will work on any brand of disa

[Vas]

Here is a picture of the flaps. They are identical in size.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/13/6b2fdeff9c19c36901f1dd309cf22c38.jpg

Picture of the disa assembly

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/13/b87c80dc877c61aa7b8bfcd5cbf733ab.jpg

Empty space where the bushing, seal and bell crank lever go

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/13/d0042b7a7aa0299d5449108cee7f6fad.jpg

[Ssparrow]

Purty, aren't they!

It sure is! My OCD kicked in after I put it on and led me too detail the entire engine bay

[Just_George]

Both of the ones I did were on OEM DISA valves, and I had zero problems. It's possible that Vaico did something slightly different from the OEM...I'd call GAS and ask if they are aware of any issues with this. Sorry you're having problems...

[jwalther]

Got mine in yesterday's mail. Is there a DIY tutorial somewhere for this?

[Vas]

Both of the ones I did were on OEM DISA valves, and I had zero problems. It's possible that Vaico did something slightly different from the OEM...I'd call GAS and ask if they are aware of any issues with this. Sorry you're having problems...
Yup. I will be contacting them

[Just_George]

http://www.germanautosolutions.com/diy_tech/disa_repair_kit/m54_disa_kit_diy.php


Got mine in yesterday's mail. Is there a DIY tutorial somewhere for this?

[Vas]

Got it figured out and put together

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/14/bf81706566e9e2fcb54c3ad2ae4e42f3.jpg

[Washburn]

Cool !
It's normal for the center pin to protrude more from the top compared to the old pin I assume ?


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[gregolas]

http://www.germanautosolutions.com/diy_tech/disa_repair_kit/m54_disa_kit_diy.php

I followed this when I did mine. Pretty straight forward and I took my time with a few refreshing beverages on a Friday night. Once you get into it, it will make sense on assembly!

[Vas]

Cool !
It's normal for the center pin to protrude more from the top compared to the old pin I assume ?


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What you see protruding is actually part of the housing. The rebuild kit gets rid of the pin and is replaced with a bolt from the other side.

[Washburn]

Oh ok - thanks !


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[Jon D]

Got mine as well been traveling so showed up earlier this week.

[TWong1200]

Darn it! I missed out on this! Argh!

[gregolas]

Darn it! I missed out on this! Argh!

This. I would be interested in another group buy for a cap and VANOS kit if enough people get in on it.

[Washburn]

I would thoroughly research posts on this and other forums how ( or if) the cap can actually be a disadvantage before deciding - I read everything I could find on this thread and many other much more in depth threads at the other two forums about it and decided to keep the oem cap. It seemed like GAS could not defend their argument about the lower pressure cap being a benefit in one long thread where it got very technical and in depth - just the impression I had.
I just think it's prudent to read all those threads in bimmerfest and E46f before deciding.


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[wsmeyer]

Took mine off and was going to do it while I watched the LBGP but so clean and nothing loose so part of me is thinking if it ain't broke...

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[Just_George]

Took mine off and was going to do it while I watched the LBGP but so clean and nothing loose so part of me is thinking if it ain't broke...



One of mine was like that, relatively new and in great shape. I rebuilt it anyway - piece of mind and I won't ever have to worry about it again... Just out of curiosity, are you changing the o-ring either way?

[Vas]

Took mine off and was going to do it while I watched the LBGP but so clean and nothing loose so part of me is thinking if it ain't broke...

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Still rebuild it.

[ELCID86]

I would recommend doing it if you have the kit on hand. It will most likely fail at some point.


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