2016 BMW M340i
BMW CCA Member . Dinan Stage 1 Software . Dinan 3.5" Exhaust . Dinan CAI & Turbo Inlet . VSRF Charge Pipe . H&R Sport Springs . CF: Front Splitter, Rear Valance, Trunk Spoiler, Roof Spoiler, M3 Mirror Covers . BMW Performance pedals . Gloss black ///M kidneys . 12mm F / 15mm R BMS Spacers. NGK 94201 Plugs .
2013 BMW X5 M-Sport - Sold
2009 550i M-Sport - Sold
2006 650i Vert - Sold
2004 330i ZHP - Dead
2001 330i Sport - Sold
2004 330i ZHP - Sold
1999 E36 M3 - Sold
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 the top: I put a 3/8 drive "socket cap" into my E12 socket and used a 9/16 offset box wrench to break them free.
Had to reposition the socket to find a good spot for leverage. Tried a ratcheting 3/8 wrench; no dice, no where near enough leverage.
Last edited by Scott ZHP; 04-08-2017 at 04:09 PM.
12 BMW X5 3.5i xDrive (E70)
12 Audi A4 Quattro 2.0 turbo (the black sheep)
03 BMW 330i ZHP (E46)
01 BMW X5 3.0i (E53)
79 Triumph Spitfire
73 MGB
All back together; not too bad, but not something I want to do anytime soon, lol.
12 BMW X5 3.5i xDrive (E70)
12 Audi A4 Quattro 2.0 turbo (the black sheep)
03 BMW 330i ZHP (E46)
01 BMW X5 3.0i (E53)
79 Triumph Spitfire
73 MGB
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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 that fits over this stud. It's a PITA to mount it to the top studs *and* the lower mount as you can't really see it. Snip the bottom of the oval out and convert it into a slot and it slides right on; use a washer under the 16mm nut if you are worried about it going anywhere.
12 BMW X5 3.5i xDrive (E70)
12 Audi A4 Quattro 2.0 turbo (the black sheep)
03 BMW 330i ZHP (E46)
01 BMW X5 3.0i (E53)
79 Triumph Spitfire
73 MGB