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06-09-2018, 05:33 PM
Hey, folks! Sorry I've been so scarce the past couple of years. It's been pretty crazy here; more ortho surgeries than expected and work getting busy (finally).
Anyway, still loving the ZHP. Even more after this weekend.
Rebuilt the DISA with a G.A.S. kit. The old one (genuine BMW) had right on 100,000 miles and it was showing substantial wear. The action was a little lumpy, probably due to a worn bellcrank, and the manifold seal was leaking like a sieve. At least the pin was still solidly attached. Parts from German Auto Solutions (www.germanautosolutions.com/index.php?)
Replaced the trunk lid gas struts. Parts from Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/)
Replaced the engine air filter and cabin filter. Parts from Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/)
Rebuilt the battery+ terminal that's attached to the "drug box" under the hood on the passenger side. The old one was beat up and not supporting the hood alarm switch very well, and the cable that runs down to the starter had some overly worn insulation near the terminal end. Replaced all the plastic bits and cleaned up the starter cable, adding heatshrink tubing and a small bolt in place of a plastic clip. Much better. Parts from FCP Euro (https://www.fcpeuro.com/)
Replaced the valve cover gasket set. Unknown age on the old one, but it was a little crunchy and leaking. Fairly straightforward job, but reassembly is a PITA because the gasket doesn't stay in place on the cover very well. A few dabs of RTV ended up taking care of that. Parts from FCP Euro (https://www.fcpeuro.com/)
Last and certainly not the least, replaced the dual vanos with a rebuilt unit from Dr. Vanos. Didn't feel like doing a rebuild on this myself, and Chris' pricing seems fair. Parts from Dr. Vanos (https://drvanos.com/index.php)
Summary:
No more smell of burning motor oil.
Notably improved throttle response.
A modest increase in low-mid range power.
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Howzat?
Ken...
Anyway, still loving the ZHP. Even more after this weekend.
Rebuilt the DISA with a G.A.S. kit. The old one (genuine BMW) had right on 100,000 miles and it was showing substantial wear. The action was a little lumpy, probably due to a worn bellcrank, and the manifold seal was leaking like a sieve. At least the pin was still solidly attached. Parts from German Auto Solutions (www.germanautosolutions.com/index.php?)
Replaced the trunk lid gas struts. Parts from Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/)
Replaced the engine air filter and cabin filter. Parts from Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/)
Rebuilt the battery+ terminal that's attached to the "drug box" under the hood on the passenger side. The old one was beat up and not supporting the hood alarm switch very well, and the cable that runs down to the starter had some overly worn insulation near the terminal end. Replaced all the plastic bits and cleaned up the starter cable, adding heatshrink tubing and a small bolt in place of a plastic clip. Much better. Parts from FCP Euro (https://www.fcpeuro.com/)
Replaced the valve cover gasket set. Unknown age on the old one, but it was a little crunchy and leaking. Fairly straightforward job, but reassembly is a PITA because the gasket doesn't stay in place on the cover very well. A few dabs of RTV ended up taking care of that. Parts from FCP Euro (https://www.fcpeuro.com/)
Last and certainly not the least, replaced the dual vanos with a rebuilt unit from Dr. Vanos. Didn't feel like doing a rebuild on this myself, and Chris' pricing seems fair. Parts from Dr. Vanos (https://drvanos.com/index.php)
Summary:
No more smell of burning motor oil.
Notably improved throttle response.
A modest increase in low-mid range power.
Ken likes!
Howzat?
Ken...