WTB: 330CI ZHP in SoCal, Silver, 6spd, Nav & under 60k on the wish-list.

[PHZ]

+1 to this. Wouldn't have leather again if it was up to me.

I appreciate it more and more as time goes by

[danewilson77]

Ha, yeah I'm looking for a coupe. Thanks though!
Oh just reading through some of the maintenance I did have a couple of questions:

I've read about cooling system overhauls on a couple of cars as a preventative measure. Is there a known issue with the cooling system in these cars?
Also is VANOS replacement part of regular maintenance or just if you develop an issue?

Thanks guys...

Yes.....cooling system can only be assured for no more than 80-100k miles. Many do the overhail well before that. Expansion tank, tstat failure, WP failure and temp sensor o-ring are all places of concern.

All vanos units have inferior o-rings installed on vanos pistons, when they are built and can become brittle in as little as 20k miles. Replacing these is a must and is a very easy diy. If the zhp does not have standard vanos rattle, then it most likely will not develpoe one.

[velocity_b]

So you only have to replace vanos if it develops a rattle or every 20k regardless? Sorry for the noob questions...

[danewilson77]

So you only have to replace vanos if it develops a rattle or every 20k regardless? Sorry for the noob questions...

Regarding the rattle, yes. You only need to do the seals once.

All info is a www.beisansystems.com

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[webster]

Hey velocity, spend some time reading thru these threads:

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showt...n-buying-a-BMW.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showt...ve-maintenance

[velocity_b]

Found an 05, 55k, premium, cold, & nav here in L.A. Unfortunately it is steptronic not stick but I got a good deal.
Took it out to the Malibu canyons Sunday and had a blast! Will post a pic later... Thanks guys!

[webster]

Found an 05, 55k, premium, cold, & nav here in L.A. Unfortunately it is steptronic not stick but I got a good deal.
Took it out to the Malibu canyons Sunday and had a blast! Will post a pic later... Thanks guys!

well, congrats on the new ride. i think you should have stuck it out for a manual, but as long as you're happy that's what counts. and yes post some pics!

[PHZ]

Found an 05, 55k, premium, cold, & nav here in L.A. Unfortunately it is steptronic not stick but I got a good deal.
Took it out to the Malibu canyons Sunday and had a blast! Will post a pic later... Thanks guys!

congrats socal brother

[TheStig]

Found an 05, 55k, premium, cold, & nav here in L.A. Unfortunately it is steptronic not stick but I got a good deal.
Took it out to the Malibu canyons Sunday and had a blast! Will post a pic later... Thanks guys!

I wouldn't worry about the autotragic, manual swaps are pretty straightforward.

http://webcache.googleusercontent.co...&ct=clnk&gl=us

Mostly just a parts collection. Beyond that it is fairly plug and play.