Uhh... I was going to ask about half of that.
Type: Posts; User: Scott ZHP
Uhh... I was going to ask about half of that.
Never thought I'd be posting this but, it's time to part with my ZHP. Some details...
03 Sedan, 6MT, Silvergrey/Altantara, 98k miles, I'm in Eastern PA, 45miles north of Phila.
Produced 3/03, I...
Still looking for these? I have a set, similar condition, the lens is loose but still attached. Genuine Hella/BMW, not DEPOs.
No worries. Good luck with the search; a sub 50k 6-speed will be like The Holy Grail.
So I'm in the Northeast, considering a sale. My kid can't decide if he wants it or not:
03 ZHP Sedan - KM03638
Silver Grey / Black Alcantara
84k miles
6 MT (newish knob)
Sunroof
Black...
Washed it. Haven't driven it in months.
I see Smolck is back. Welcome :)
I have that transmission in my 01 X5 (E53). I've changed fluid and filter twice; once at about 80k and again at about 155k. I use Valvoline MaxLife Dex/Merc. Still shifts like the day I bought it...
Should have mentioned, I also have an X5 with the M54, and the guys at XOutpost (X5 board) are interested as well.
Emailed them and offered to buy 50 Viton gaskets, figuring we could probably scrounge up that many among us.
They said they were buying several hundred at a time and they were selling well, and my...
Viton is stable, probably at least 5 years.
I'll email Andy and inquire about minimum order quantity for a one-off run. I'm in for three or four, and I'd pay $25ea, instead of $20 they were...
I emailed them to inquire...
"Scott - The Viton gasket supplier discontinued those and we have not found another supplier.
Andrew P Douglas"
Well, crap. :(
I've used silicone sealant/adhesive to "glue" mine back on. I think the pressure of the door closing is what's breaking the bond. I cleaned both surfaces with acetone and then closed the door and...
I'm not a fan of RTV/silicone. Seen way too many cases where guys glob it on too thick and then pieces break off.
My go-to sealant on everything that touches oil or fuel is either Hondabond, or...
Yep.
Bought a re-wrapped leather/perf 4-spoke with M tri-stitch for my E53 from a seller in Poland. In a word, it's perfect:
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Be careful what you wish for.
I have two vehicles insured as "classics". You generally purchase an agreed value, which is fine. But that policy comes with some pretty serious restrictions. For...
Check the intake boot; especially the little elbow that feeds the idle control valve.
DIY thing, and not much is visible as it dissolves it; the oil is pretty dark though. I use this stuff (or BG's "109") every third oil change, mostly to keep the rings unstuck. If you can see...
Bunch of minor stuff...
1. Lubricated the chirping blower fan motor with Triflow. It's nice and quiet, all speeds. PITA to get to.
2. Clean charcoal cabin filter and filter housing.
3....
Just replaced my battery as well.
As some of you know, I live about 10 miles from the Deka/East Penn Manufacturing plant. They make batteries under a dozen different labels and have a factory...
Very first thing I'd do is inspect the oil filter and the engine oil, assuming it hasn't already been done. If you've spun a rod bearing, you'll probably know it.
Another tip for the crowd that tackles this from the top:
The intake mounts to 9 studs up top and a large angled stud on the engine block from below. The bottom of the intake has an oval hole...
Just turned 82k. Barely broken in.
All back together; not too bad, but not something I want to do anytime soon, lol.
Intake off, starter bolts backed out. The alignment pin is not cooperating. Soaking in PBBlaster, will drift it out tomorrow, have to chauffeur kids tonight.
Tip to get at the starter bolts from...
As mentioned above, Modine is the original supplier.