Rus_ZHP project thread

[RUS_ZHP]

Don't know the answers but nice work going on there. There's always something that snags things up along the way.

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Thanks. I am actually looking on alternator options online.

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[RUS_ZHP]

I found the answer to my alternator dilemma. According to ECS and FCP, cars that have oval 2 pin connector should have Bosch. I have Valeo alternator currently installed. I am going to buy Bosh at FCP, which would cost $165.39. I don't even see an option for Valeo alternator at FCP.


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[johnrando]

So Bosch works on both but 2 pin Valeo does not work with?

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[RUS_ZHP]

So Bosch works on both but 2 pin Valeo does not work with?

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Both alternators have 2 pin connectors. But there are two types of sockets: rectangular and oval. My current Valeo alternator has oval connection. So I bought Bosch alternator with oval connector. FCP and ECS sell Bosch alternators with oval and rectangular connection.
I should get my alternator in the economy half of this week and I will send an update with pictures.

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[johnrando]

Ah, thx.

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[RUS_ZHP]

My 2018 projects update:
1/28 - OEM hood struts, transmission oil flush with MT90, Xtron install. Mileage - 159,715

2/4 - coolant system overhaul. Everything was replaced, except expansion tank, thermostat and radiator. Thermostat and expansion tank were replaced in 2017 and radiator looked fine.
Mileage - 159,715

2/25 - TMS underdrive pulleys and Bosh remanufactured alternator.
Mileage - 159, 715


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[RUS_ZHP]

3/11 - CCV overhauled. Old system was clogged badly. I went with OEM cold climate version from FCP. In addition, folowing parts were changed:
Intake manifold gaskets
Intake manifold vacuum caps
ICV clean and grommet replaced
Throttle body gasket
Oil dip stick o-rings

Lastly, used alarm was retrofitted.

[RUS_ZHP]

4/2 - installed and replaced the following
Beisan Vanos rebuild kit with anti-rattle kit
Vanos gasket
Vanos oil lines
Vanos bolts
Exhaust camshaft sensor
VCG
DISA rebuild kit from German Auto Solutions
Oil cap gasket

Mileage - 159,715

[RUS_ZHP]

4/25 - new break pipes all the from fuel filter to the rear calipers. Mine look very rusty and I didn't feel safe to keep driving.

All brake lines and clutch line were replaced with ECS SS lines.

Rusty exhaust mid section flanges were replaced.
Installed summer wheels.
Car got Liqui Moly Injector cleaner.
And lastly, wired and installed Thinkware F770 dash cam.

Mileage - 159,744

[RUS_ZHP]

4/30
Replaced front left break caliper, all 4 bleeding screws with fresh BMW break fluid.
Car was seating for way too long during the winter time and one caliper got badly seized.

Mileage - 159,744