Soldier
Haha thanks man, ya I think it's going to be a pretty clean car after I'm done with everything.Originally Posted by SaltyNC
Man, that's awesome. You can't beat free. It looks like we're doing the exact same maintenance items. Can I just copy your pics for my journal as I cross them off the list?Just kidding. Great looking car, and really nice she rewarded all your help by giving you the car in the end.
Soldier
Ok guys so yesterday I got a few of the more major things done. First off I did the oil pan gasket at my work. Honestly I couldn't imagine doing this one in a driveway, but I'm sure people have done it. It's not a super hard job but its definitely time consuming. I figured I'd take advantage when the subframe was dropped and went ahead and replaced the engine mounts at the same time, I went with Lemforder mounts. Next I replaced the fan clutch. I've never seen it before, but the fan clutch bearing fail and cause a somewhat loud rattle noise at times while driving and of course you could wiggle the fan when the engine was off and see a noticeable amount of play. I ended up using a Behr fan clutch, the OE manufacture. Be careful if you have a similar issue, the water pump is usually what goes bad when you see play in your fan. Lastly I did a much needed brake fluid flush, who knows the last time it was done.
Enforcer
Did you take a look (torque check) on the oil pump nut while you had it open?
Family that races together stays together
2005 330Ci 6MT SGM (x2)
Soldier
You know what, unfortunately I didn't but that would have been a pretty good idea to do while I had the pan off. Oh well.
Consigliere
Great job on the oil pan gasket. A lift makes the job Soo much easier but I did 2 of them with jackstands in my driveway.
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His - 2004 Imola Red / Alcantara 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Her's - 2005 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Leather 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Soldier
Jeez, ya I couldn't imagine trying that one. I kinda considered it but quickly decided against it and went into work on my day off.
Soldier
New Lemforder sway bar links. Also got a brand new microfilter installed.
Boss
Nice
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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
Soldier
Well I brought her in for paint. The roof was in really bad shape, California sun really took it's toll on her from being outside so many years. I also had the hood repainted at the same time due to clear coat being in the early stages on the hood. I went ahead and removed all the trim pieces for the shop myself such as the washer nozzles on the hood, kidney grills, roundel, roof rails and shark fin. Got Kitty back last week, just failed to update the thread. I should have taken a before picture but you can see the damage the sun did to the roof in the pic bellow fairly well in the driveway. The clear coat started to fail directly behind the sunroof and slowly grew larger overtime.
Consigliere
Looking good.
His - 2004 Imola Red / Alcantara 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Her's - 2005 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Leather 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
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