Messaggero
Numerous threads in the Suspension section re: rear trailing arm bushing replacement. Some members here even have the tool for rent.Originally Posted by Prestovie
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/searc...archid=2530133
The VANOS oil pipe (hose) is ~$40-50 from the dealer (i didn't want to go with an off-brand here), and you should purchase 4 new washers. Not hard to do if you have smaller hands - just takes a bit of time.
2006 330ci ZHP - Silbergrau Metallic / Stoff Laser/Anthrazit / Alu Black Cube trim / Adaptive Xenon headlights / HK hi-fi system / heated front seats
Consigliere
Lemforder Brand z4m trailing bushings are $20 each from fcp euro.
Just need the tool and it is not a difficult diy.
Same goes for the Vanos Oil Line
His - 2004 Imola Red / Alcantara 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Her's - 2005 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Leather 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Campieri
Do the Vanos line now, that's critical. Do the bushings when you can afford it
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Capo
How often should you change oil, time-wise? When I return home the car will have only had about 1,000 miles on the oil but I changed it early last June. I have my own oil change interval set at a year in my maintenance spreadsheet, but that was sort of arbitrary since I assumed I'd be come close to the 5k mileage marker every year anyways.
Consigliere
Synthetic oil used l assume?
Long drain intervals are not terrible especially if the oil carries the correct approval rating for the vehicle. But personally I would drain it and fill new oil.
His - 2004 Imola Red / Alcantara 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Her's - 2005 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Leather 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Capo
Yes, there's currently synthetic oil in there (Mobil1 0W-40). I plan to replace it but wasn't sure if there was a general rule for age intervals in oil changes.
Consigliere
Gotcha.
Mobil 1 has a recommendation which IIRC is 15k or one year, whichever occurs first. This is for the Synthetic oil
His - 2004 Imola Red / Alcantara 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Her's - 2005 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Leather 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Messaggero
Oh that's great to hear about the prices, I'm literally broke right now so waiting on next paycheck to fix that Vanos leak. I'm going to be gone for the next week on spring break so it can wait until after that
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Enforcer
Sigh.. lost count of how many of these I've had to replace. Usually they just crack though, never seen one blown out this bad. Any ideas for reinforcing the fogs? Do the laminates really offer any protection?
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Big Earner
Damn, dude. I'm no engineer but I can't imagine the flat front of the lens helps.Sigh.. lost count of how many of these I've had to replace. Usually they just crack though, never seen one blown out this bad. Any ideas for reinforcing the fogs? Do the laminates really offer any protection?
#dailydriverlife
Laminates would give a slight buffer, and would at least hold everything together in the event of another break.
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