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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So Bosch works on both but 2 pin Valeo does not work with?
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Randeaux/Rando/John/jr - '06 Cic ZHP; Southern California
"ZHP or not, I still like you"
ZHP Performance Package, Cold Weather Package, Leather, Jet Black/Black/BlackCube, NAV, Anthracite Black "my individual" interior trim
ESS Stage 1 Twin Screw Supercharger, Sprint Booster, BMW Perf Intake, Magnaflow Exhaust, Dinan TB & STEP S/W, UCC Sway Bars, Apex EC-7 18x8.5 ET38
Suspension: AST 44100 dampers, Bimmerworld front adjustable end links, Swift springs (8K front, 10K rear), Vorshlag camber plates
Dynavin D99+, Hardwire V1 (w/V1 Connection), BSW Stage 1 Speakers, Kicker Amp/Subwoofer
BMW Performance Strut Brace, Orion V2 Angel Eyes, No-holes License Plate, SMG Paddle Shift Mod, Besian VANOS, Gold DISA, Fan Delete, M3 Side Mirrors
Note: Actual car no longer resembles signature picture
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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Ah, thx.
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Randeaux/Rando/John/jr - '06 Cic ZHP; Southern California
"ZHP or not, I still like you"
ZHP Performance Package, Cold Weather Package, Leather, Jet Black/Black/BlackCube, NAV, Anthracite Black "my individual" interior trim
ESS Stage 1 Twin Screw Supercharger, Sprint Booster, BMW Perf Intake, Magnaflow Exhaust, Dinan TB & STEP S/W, UCC Sway Bars, Apex EC-7 18x8.5 ET38
Suspension: AST 44100 dampers, Bimmerworld front adjustable end links, Swift springs (8K front, 10K rear), Vorshlag camber plates
Dynavin D99+, Hardwire V1 (w/V1 Connection), BSW Stage 1 Speakers, Kicker Amp/Subwoofer
BMW Performance Strut Brace, Orion V2 Angel Eyes, No-holes License Plate, SMG Paddle Shift Mod, Besian VANOS, Gold DISA, Fan Delete, M3 Side Mirrors
Note: Actual car no longer resembles signature picture
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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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.
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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
Last edited by RUS_ZHP; 07-03-2018 at 03:42 PM.
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
Last edited by RUS_ZHP; 07-03-2018 at 03:45 PM.
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
Last edited by RUS_ZHP; 07-03-2018 at 03:48 PM.