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mbeckel
03-28-2014, 06:23 AM
Today will kick off my adventure to fix my trouble codes 2882 and 2883. Later today I'll be going to get a smoke test done. Only part that's not DIY. Updates coming soon.

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mbeckel
03-28-2014, 08:38 AM
To add to this, I have already purchased the G.A.S. Disa kit for my valve. Hoping it's only a disa issue

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derbo
03-28-2014, 10:55 AM
Hopefully that smoke test will help finding the leak!
mbeckel
03-28-2014, 02:10 PM
After testing, disa valve leaks slightly, and ccv hose is cracked. Getting new ccv hose and vacuum hoses

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TigerTater
03-28-2014, 02:35 PM
After testing, disa valve leaks slightly, and ccv hose is cracked. Getting new ccv hose and vacuum hoses

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Could do CCV delete...
mbeckel
03-28-2014, 02:48 PM
Just got out of BMW of Houston North. $273 for everything needed. Time for a steak

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mbeckel
03-28-2014, 02:57 PM
13095

Saw this little jewel when getting parts

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mbeckel
03-28-2014, 04:37 PM
13096

Seems like I should get more for almost $400

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TigerTater
03-28-2014, 05:41 PM
Yea thats about right....nothing cool, or flashy, about it...just plain ol rubber and plastic parts...that we must buy from time to time!
mbeckel
03-28-2014, 06:59 PM
Yea thats about right....nothing cool, or flashy, about it...just plain ol rubber and plastic parts...that we must buy from time to time!

Yeah true that. Tomorrow is going to be a long day.

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mbeckel
03-29-2014, 08:28 AM
13106

Tear down complete. The hoses were stiffer than a whore's heart. Now the wife is telling me that we need to get our taxes done. Gives me a chance to get a new lower intake hose as well. It was shot

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mbeckel
03-29-2014, 02:52 PM
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Completed job. Runs way better. Took roughly around 3-4 hours total for this job. Determined the disa was still strong so only resealed it before reinstalling

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NorCalZman
03-29-2014, 03:09 PM
Is this intake boot change? Clean ICV and TB? That's what I am doing next weekend
mbeckel
03-29-2014, 03:55 PM
Is this intake boot change? Clean ICV and TB? That's what I am doing next weekend

Yep that's about the long skinny of it

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mbeckel
03-29-2014, 04:13 PM
Is this intake boot change? Clean ICV and TB? That's what I am doing next weekend

I also replaced the pcv and hoses. Well worth the money. Parts from bmw costed me about $300. Total. The low end and mid range power is back.

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NorCalZman
03-29-2014, 07:57 PM
Good job with the CCV. I am not sure I have the guts for such a job.
mbeckel
03-30-2014, 07:45 AM
Good job with the CCV. I am not sure I have the guts for such a job.

You can do it! Takes a little time, but this isn't a race. The end result was well worth it.

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mbeckel
03-30-2014, 07:33 PM
13151

Found another problem yesterday while working. Had to replace that as well. Ran great following

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NorCalZman
03-30-2014, 08:15 PM
13151

Found another problem yesterday while working. Had to replace that as well. Ran great following

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That's exactly why I am doing that next weekend. I haven't looked but I have the "intake whistle" that is an indicator of a torn boot.


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danewilson77
03-31-2014, 05:12 AM
13151

Found another problem yesterday while working. Had to replace that as well. Ran great following

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ICV boot?
mbeckel
03-31-2014, 05:44 AM
ICV boot?

Yup off the lower intake boot

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mbeckel
03-31-2014, 12:13 PM
To add to this fun. Today I'm in the doctors office for my surgically repaired back. Luckily for me I've been through this more than once

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NorCalZman
03-31-2014, 12:44 PM
"surgically repaired." How did they repair it? I hear back surgery is always a hit or miss thing.
mbeckel
03-31-2014, 06:19 PM
"surgically repaired." How did they repair it? I hear back surgery is always a hit or miss thing.

Artificial disc. For the most part, raving success. Has its bad times, more good than bad.

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NorCalZman
03-31-2014, 07:39 PM
they do artificial discs now!? I have been googling stuff like that but haven't seen anything. Usually its all spinal fusion. I don't have (bad) back problems now but I was curious to see what advancements were being made.
mbeckel
04-01-2014, 04:25 AM
they do artificial discs now!? I have been googling stuff like that but haven't seen anything. Usually its all spinal fusion. I don't have (bad) back problems now but I was curious to see what advancements were being made.

They sure do. It depends on situations whether the candidate is correct for the disc or fusion. Every situation is different. I was one of the lucky ones. Only downside to the disc, is the maintaining it. It requires injections every 8 months or so.

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mbeckel
04-05-2014, 03:42 PM
Just wanted to update y'all on my back, Friday afternoon I had an injection done on the artificial disc (supposed to do it every 6-8 months) put off this injection for 2 years! Feeling pretty sore today. But things are improving

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ELCID86
04-06-2014, 06:43 AM
Just wanted to update y'all on my back, Friday afternoon I had an injection done on the artificial disc (supposed to do it every 6-8 months) put off this injection for 2 years! Feeling pretty sore today. But things are improving

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Hope you find some relief and it is lasting. I've suffered with upper and lower Back pain for decades and have had too many needles inserted into it to count. I'm relatively w/out pain now though it does flare up now and again.


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