William's 330Ci ZHP Maintenance and Project Thread

[BMWCurves]

List updated as of 02/21/2022
Green = parts already purchased
Maintenance
Fluids

• Brake fluid: Flush next year (half way through two year cycle). Continue to use 1L ATE SL6-1.
• Transmission fluid: Replace in 30k miles. Currently Redline D4 ATF, but will try either Ravenol 75W-80 stuff per this thread or BMW's transmission oil (83222339219)
• Differential fluid: Replace in 30k miles. Currently Red Line 75W-90 GL5
• Power steering fluid: Overdue by a few thousand miles (30k interval) and about one year overdue for flush (five year interval). Continue to use ATF. See below regarding power steering lines.*

Mechanical items

• Power steering lines: Leak noted previously by my mechanic. Relatively sure it's the feed line (32416774215[?]), but may also be the return hose (32416796390) or suction hose (32416750155). Should also just assess if other lines/components need to be replaced.*
• Replace lower coolant hose (11531436408) at next coolant flush (82141467704) next year.
• Replace leaking oil filter housing gasket (OFHG, 11421719855): Purchased BavAuto Viton version from ECS here, since BavAuto was absorbed by ECS. Will use this guide.
• Replace soft fuel lines to/from fuel filter.
• Replace differential bushings: One of them (unclear which) was found to be cracked by BMW dealership during complementary inspection. Will purchase OEM rubber parts (front: 33176770788, rear: 33176751808).
• Adjust upper (13541438761) and lower intake boots (13541438759): Replaced when installing ZHPizza's large bore throttle body, but don't seem perfectly aligned (some bend in the upper intake boot).
• Replace AC blower: Although squeaking/fluttering sound has improved, will at some point need to replace the AC blower motor
• Replace driveshaft guibo/flexdisc (26117511454) and the center support bearing (26127501257). DIY guide here.

Exterior

• Repair cracked/dying rear window gaskets using this guide
• Replace or renew fading side markers

Miscellaneous

• Replace spare tire: I believe mine is original and should be replaced (I think it is T125/80R17)
• Get alignment following Bimmerworld spherical RTAB installation (see below)***

Modifications
Suspension

• Install Bimmerworld Spherical RTABs.***
• Install 330Cic or Xi rear sway bar (33556751267) w/ correct bushings (33551096669)

Engine/drivetrain:

• Install M3 fuel baffle (16112229656)
• Install M3 motor mounts (11812283798 [2x])
• Purchase/install LSD of some sort with 3.23 or 3.38 ratio
• Purchase/install the M56 valve cover per this thread or purchase German Auto Solutions CCV Replacement Kit
• Fabricate/install custom brake duct air scoop: Using this guide

Electronics

• Recode the car as a convertible to have one touch up/down windows: Using this guide. Would also require new center console trim and window switch (61316902183)
• Install M3 gauge cluster if someone can figure out coding the shift lights for a manual, non-M car.
• Install Bavsound Stage 1 speaker kit

Interior

• Repaint the Black Cube Trim to Silver Cube trim: Using this "guide" and Precision Grey paint from Advance Auto.
• Fix lower steering wheel trim through this guy
• Install the euro tray (51167038323)
• Consider ID4Motion's digital cluster

Exterior

• Purchase/paint brake calipers black using G2 kit
• Install used OEM Shark Fin

[BMWCurves]

Hope you like not being able to put your gears in when it's cold.

Eh, I had trouble with MTL, so we'll see if this is any better.

[BMWM3186]

Eh, I had trouble with MTL, so we'll see if this is any better.

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/min...47#description

I used this FEBI fluid after MTL and have had pretty good results. Not perfect in the cold but I do think its a bit better than MTL in that regard

[BMWCurves]

Mileage: 86,790

Not much to report. While I was on my last vacation for the foreseeable next few years (bicycled from Siagon to Hanoi in Vietnam!), my mechanic took a look at the chirping coming from my alternator that I was concerned about the significant coolant leak splashing all over the alternator having damaged the alternator in some way. My car had been sitting for some time before he laid eyes on it, and couldn't reproduce it for several days straight so for now it's "fixed."

Since replacing the coolant system items there hasn't been any noticeable coolant leak and everything has been running well (he yells confidently over plastic rattles throughout the car). Took her for a trip down to Eugene for the marathon this past weekend without a hitch. Finish line photos show how I choose to approach life: blindly, yet confidently.



Lots to do between now and when I start as an intern in June, but I am also poor. We'll see which way my heart leans

[san]

While I was on my last vacation for the foreseeable next few years (bicycled from Siagon to Hanoi in Vietnam!)

*Top gear flashbacks*


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[BMWCurves]

*Top gear flashbacks*

I briefly thought about renting a moped in Vietnam to live out my Top Gear dream, but am thankful I opted for that option when my girlfriend and I stopped in Thailand for a few days before we flew home. Apart from Thailand apparently driving on the wrong side of the road, it was a lot less busy/hectic. Just look at this suave, self-assured, renaissance man:

[fredo]

Cool pics. And GL with internship!

[san]

Haha, that pic is great!


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[ZHPizza]

This thread should be marked NSFW for that much thigh action

[BMWCurves]

Cool pics. And GL with internship!

Thanks! It's going to be a funky year learning not only to be a surgical intern, but I'm reapplying/pivoting to anesthesia so that'll be a nice wrinkle to the year!

Haha, that pic is great!

You know it, bb

This thread should be marked NSFW for that much thigh action

Pale thighs save lives (from skin cancer)