Originally Posted by
Chaplian
Rebuilt the DISA and cleaned out the ICV on the Touring after work yesterday. It's idling and running a lot better/smoother now, since the O-ring on the OE DISA was shot. I forgot how awful getting those stupid clamps lose on the intake boots was.
There are still vacuum leaks, which I know is going to be the CCV, which leads me to my next conundrum. Do I want to swap over the SULEV M56 Valve Cover and eliminate the CCV, or just replace it? I honestly don't know how much longer this engine will be in the car (pricing out M54B30s and S54s), probably only 1-2 years more.
Brakes are still atrocious, front struts are basically dead, and the engine mounts are shot. On the bright side, I already have the 330i calipers and carriers sitting, just waiting for rotors and pads. Gotta replace the mechanical fan with an electric fan too...