View Full Version : '04 AW/Blk coupe project (engine replacement first)
Okay, I thought it's time to start a project thread. I've never chronicled a project before so here goes nothing... I hope it can provide some motivation for others who DIY (especially on jack stands) as others' project threads have for me.
The background of the car and my acquiring it can be found in this thread: http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?20908-Just-joined-04-coupe-AW-Blk-project-car
Cliff's Notes version: I bought the car knowing it had an overheat event and that the engine will need replacing. The condition of the exterior and interior was sufficient for me to go ahead with the purchase (Thanksgiving 2017). I thought I scored a good engine from a low mileage (~65k) ZHP from Texas and purchased it off of eBay. Well, long story short the engine was no good (low compression), so I lost the $300 gamble (return shipping; I pre-negotiated full refund if engine was no good).
Photos from the welcome/introduction thread:
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Puting the car aside for about a year, I found an engine in the classifieds on ZHPmafia, it was local too. ZHPmafia coming through! http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?22013-Parting-out-a-wrecked-2005-330i-ZHP Thanks, Marc. Spent a weekend helping to pull the engine and moving it back to my house.
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Engine acquired. Start accumulating parts and staging the car for the transplant.
I figure I'd replace the usual suspects, including:
Cooling system: radiator, expansion tank, hoses (including the heater circuit since engine will be out), water pump, t-stat, 1.4 bar coolant cap, o-rings for the coolant pipes attached to engine block.
Engine: Beisan Vanos seals and rattle kit, m56 valve cover (get rid of convoluted CCV), oil pan gasket, various o-rings (for both cam position sensors, crank position sensor, and oil pickup tube to pump since oil pan will be off), intake manifold gasket, vacuum lines that are crusty, throttle body to intake manifold gasket, air distribution pipe o-rings to intake manifold, OFHG gasket, pulleys, tensioners, belts, exhaust manifold gaskets (reusing my headers), oil filter, oil, intake elbows.
Trans: oil and filter
Guibo, CSB.
Diff oil.
Filters (cabin and intake)
...wallet hurts... bank account hates me...
Maybe I should have chosen video games and Netflix as a hobby.
First, move the car to the other side of the driveway and put it up on jack stands (my red-sled in the background):
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I figure I'd take the engine+trans out along with the subframe. So, off with the bumper, headlights, radiator+support, etc.
I knew mice/rats lived in our neighborhood...I've seen rat droppings in the engine bay when parked for days/weeks at a time. I guess it's safe from the predators.
Evidence of their presence:
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Smelled as bad as it looks.
The bastard(s) left some bedding, a nest:
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... intuition said not to stick my hand in there...
...turned out the nest was also a burial site. A big one:
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Hope that's a lesson for the rest of them.
Next, wash off the urine/feces/smells/left overs of dead rat:
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This will do for now:
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Drain the oils (didn't get one of the engine, but equally dark)...
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This will do for now. I need a break. Turning attention towards donor engine for a while.
Here we go on the donor engine... It had about 65k miles and appeared well taken care of.
Yup, very clean under the valve cover:
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hmm... where to start...
Vanos seals, done. Plug for Beisan Systems:
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Another simple one, spark plugs. I love NGK:
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From my non-expert eye, they look alright:
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While working on the top, I cleaned up the m56 valve cover and slapped that on. I didn't want to deal with the CCV and its bundle of brittle, waiting to crack, pipes. Been there, not doing it again:
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Ok, feeling good, check-list getting check marks...
This was an interesting find... a threaded plug on the back of the cylinder head appeared to be seeping:
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... no wonder it was seeping, the plug wasn't tight. But it wasn't loose either, kind of like a finger tight... oh well, I'll replace the o-ring and snug it up... or that's what I thought. Unscrewed the plug and found that the threads weren't there for almost the length of the plug:
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WTH? it seems like it was just friction fit, albeit loosely. No wonder it wasn't tight. No bits of aluminum came out when I unscrewed the plug, and none in the hole... where'd the threads go? Probably in the pan and out with the old oil at some point. Oh well. It is what it is. Apparently the plug is M10x1.0. Most Helicoil type repair kits are M10x1.5. Off to Amazon.
Threads repaired:
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Used some gasket maker and some blue loctite since it's on the back of the cylinder head and won't be accessible once engine is back in:
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Time to replace some coolant pipe o-rings and do some clean up since I have everything out of the way:
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Another surprise... what the heck happened to this o-ring. It seems like it was jacked up when they assembled the engine (or replaced this coolant pipe). Maybe it was assembled on a Friday afternoon. Nevertheless, very un-German. Oh well, glad the o-rings are replaced. Pipe looked good otherwise:
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Onto the other pipe, the one that runs along the base of the cylinder head from the front. And another surprise... anyone see what's wrong?
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yep, this pipe wasn't in as good of shape:
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Oh well, glad I found it and got the broken pieces out of the cooling tract. My wallet hates me again.
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Cleaning the exterior of the engine will distract me from my wallet:
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Yeah, I got carried away with taping up the threaded holes. My trusty compressor will blow-dry the engine anyways:
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The other side:
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Ok, break time... sit for a while and admire the m54 - better than modern art in my opinion.
More to follow.
Moving on...
Replaced the t-stat and water pump, both OE manufacturers per FCPEuro. But yet another surprise. The impeller of the OE replacement (Saleri) doesn't seem as finely finished as the BMW unit. What ever, it'll do.
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Feelings of accomplishment abound. Time to turn attention towards the oil pan. It was pretty clean, but might as well since I was replacing the oil pan gasket. Feel free to enjoy the day's news in Chinese:
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Inside was clean, just like underneath the valve cover.
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I took the opportunity to replace the oil pickup tube o-ring, maybe it was compression-set, maybe not, but it was cheap and I was in there anyways. Clean bottom, everyone likes a clean bottom:
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Oil pan back on, nice and clean:
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Coolant pipes back on, too. I wiped them down with some 303. I wipe down all the plastic parts with 303 aerospace protectant - it's like Armor-all, but actually effective:
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Onto the OFHG. I didn't go with the viton one from Bavauto, I hope I don't regret it. It's pretty easy to replace from the topside if I need to do it, so I'm not worried about it:
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Now to the intake manifold. New gasket (yes, for cylinders 1-3 as well, just not in the picture). Yep, wiped down the manifold with 303 (the bottle is in the background lol). Did I mention I love that stuff? Maybe I'll buy some stock in their company.
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Knock sensors back on, intake manifold and OFH back on... it's looking like an engine again:
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That's it for now. At this rate, the transplant should be done in late 2020. :facepalm
Oh, something else I learned: SuperClean is very effective, and the only difference between the Foaming and regular version is the spray bottle. I've been refilling the Foaming version spray bottles from a gallon jug (which doesn't say Foaming), but it continues to foam.
I'll update it after some more progress.
wstr75
02-20-2019, 06:10 PM
Good looking white coupe. Sounds like you will have a sweet ride with a strong engine in the not too distant future. Good luck.
fredo
02-20-2019, 06:18 PM
Good progress here. Are you sure it's a 2002 ? I'm pretty sure the ZHP started on 2003. :dunno
johnrando
02-20-2019, 07:53 PM
Good luck on the project!
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Good luck on the project!
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Thanks! I figure it's simply turning a wrench for the most part (and the hit to the wallet, and time and effort involved... like i said, just turning a wrench. Lol)
Good progress here. Are you sure it's a 2002 ? I'm pretty sure the ZHP started on 2003.
Hmm. you're right. Maybe a typo on my part. The car is a 2004, and the engine was from a 2005. Soooo.... does that make this a 2004.5 now? :biggrin No, I don't think it does. But it's good to know the engine has 34k fewer miles than the one I'm replacing.
Good looking white coupe. Sounds like you will have a sweet ride with a strong engine in the not too distant future. Good luck.
Thanks! That's what I was thinking, too. It just seemed "too nice" of a ZHP for it to end up at a junkyard/pick-n-pull. It'll be a nice car once done, both mechanically and aesthetically - that's the goal, anyways. And, yes, hopefully in the not too distant future. One step at a time.
Good progress here. Are you sure it's a 2002 ? I'm pretty sure the ZHP started on 2003. :dunno
Hahaha, I just noticed the typo in the title of the thread - good eye! Typo is now fixed, thanks for pointing that out. :)
A bit more progress today: alternator and pulleys are on. It's looking more and more like a complete engine.
I went with INA pulleys/tensioner, and reused the alternator (after a generous hosing with Electromotive to clean off the built-up dirt/dust/"gunk." The water pump pulley is an ECS metal one that I've had sitting around for a few years. I probably purchased it when it was offered at a discount, can't remember. Originally, I was going to put it on my '01 330i, but for some reason decided the original plastic one was still good. Now it's getting put to good use. The plastic parts are still okay, in my opinion, but since I had it laying around I figured "why not."
The sharpie marks on the nuts and bolts are just for my reference, indicating that it's been torqued appropriately.
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Okay, finally got some progress to report.
Got a G.A.S DISA repair kit (http://www.germanautosolutions.com/bmw_solutions/disa_products/m54_m52tu/m54_disa_repair_kit/product_m54_disa_repair_kit.php), glad the DISA in the bad engine was a BMW OE unit and the diaphragm was holding vacuum.
As others have noted the GAS kit is well made, very high quality. I went with a Viton o-ring, for a few cents more, why not:
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The old DISA was just flopping around, the plastic socket of the flap was rounded out:
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All done, probably took 30-45 minutes working slowly (and getting distracted by text messages):
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Next up, I noticed the intake manifold had a plug and o-ring seal. It goes between the runners for cylinders 3-4. I guess the earlier cars (maybe < 03/'01) had intake temperature sensor that plugs in and this plug just seals up the port. I thought I'd replace the o-ring, who knows maybe it was compression set and leaking? Probably not, but now I have more confidence in it. The o-ring is cheap (8x3, PN: 13-62-1-743-299).
New one is 8mm ID x 3mm. The old one measured about 2.67-2.72 mm (variance due to elasticity of material and the Harbor Freight caliper; good enough for this application):
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Good as new:
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Ok... onto the meat and potatoes (engine extraction). I had to disconnect the fuel lines, took the opportunity to replace the fuel filter. Glad I did, the old one looks to be original - date stamped "13 04 04" - and the mfg date of the car is 04/04. Oh well, new filter, and even a new used engine to go with it.
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Link to video of black fuel pouring out of filter. That's original for sure. (https://photos.app.goo.gl/9qAshegTFtq5kwVM9)
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Back to prep for engine extraction. Disconnect the transmission selector cable:
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Lots of road grime, will get a thorough cleaning before going back in.
Disconnect the other hoses, cables, brake lines and sensor.
Remove the exhaust. This thing is such a pain in the butt. One piece from header to exhaust tips, wth. I'm sure they saved a few bucks on nuts/bolts/gaskets. Pain in the butt. Good thing I had a couple extra jack stands to support the damned thing when unbolting. I really need to buy a lift. PB Blast on the header bolts/nuts for 30 minutes or so and it was relatively easy with a breaker bar. It's out:
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No action shots of the engine being pulled out, too busy doing it to take photos. I enlisted the help of my mom to hold the AC condenser and AC compressor (I didn't want to have the system recharged as that would be extra $$) while I pulled the engine/trans/subframe/front suspension out in one unit. I used a Harbor Freight transmission jack under the transmission (seems appropriate) and a HF engine hoist to the front lift point. Just wheeled it out. I forgot to disconnect the headlight level sensor from the control arm... and the arm of the sensor broke... doh! :facepalm. It is what it is.
...and it's out. Mom checking out our good work (gloves make her an official helper. :thumbsup lol):
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This is a milestone. :applause2 Lots of good feelings (even with the broken sensor).
Driver's side of the transmission. This will be cleaned and the transmission filter and fluid will be changed.
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Engine bay will be cleaned - have to eliminate the remnants of the rats. Hoses will be replaced, and electrical connectors will be cleaned with Electromotive or similar type of spray.
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The garage is full... I need to get these parts back on the car so I can park a car in here again:
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While the wheels were off I took them to Costco and got a set of Michelin PS4S at the end of 2018 when they had a great deal (it was like buy 3 get 1 free), they're under the work table.
johnrando
03-09-2019, 06:19 AM
Nice werk!
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danewilson77
03-09-2019, 03:52 PM
Nice werk!
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Thanks fellas. It feels good to make some progress. Reading and seeing photos of others' projects motivates me to work on mine.
A little more today. First up, clean up the engine bay and remove remnants of the rats. Looks a lot better now:
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I found this while cleaning up, damned rats. It'll have to be soldered and covered:
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I guess it'll be good practice since I think my M3 has the same problem. Damned rats.
Moving on. Since I have easy access, I changed the heater core coolant hoses.
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It seems the Rein hoses are OE, unless they only use OE BMW clamps, which is doubtful:
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Now onto cleaning up the transmission. Before:
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After:
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And since I have easy access, replace the trans mounts. Lots of deformation over the 99k miles. I went with Lemforder.
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And since the engine was out, it was easy to install the siren for the alarm (no picture). Installed the tilt sensor as well as the inside sensor:
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It's nice that the car was prewired, kudos to BMW for that. I'll get it programed after the car is running.
Not much more progress than moving things around the garage in preparation of mating the engine to the trans. The old engine will have to sit in the driveway - I can't imagine someone taking it, but if they do at least they will save me the trouble of disposal. lol.
GotZHP
03-11-2019, 09:42 AM
Damn man, props on doing this all on jack stands! I rebuilt my front end on jack stands after my fender bender and di some maintenance items like the oil pan gasket. So much easier with a lift but almost everything can be done on the stands!
Really wish I could say my oil pan was as clean as yours. It took an hour to remove all the scorch lines, previous owner did not do good Maintenance :(
Do you plan on keeping the A/T or going to swap that too?
Also, I've seen a few coolant pipe O-rings like that before. Maybe they weren't pre-lubed going in? Or they were just jammed into the holes. I did this by accident with my dipstick tube and ruined that O-ring. When I smoked tested the car I was like wtf? But luckily a really cheap O-ring was the fix.
How much did the inside sensor cost you? Also, what does this do?! lol
Damn man, props on doing this all on jack stands! I rebuilt my front end on jack stands after my fender bender and di some maintenance items like the oil pan gasket. So much easier with a lift but almost everything can be done on the stands!
Thanks! Yeah, doing this on jack stands wasn't ideal, but it's what I've got to work with. I'm glad I spend the extra money for the Esco jack stands (https://www.amazon.com/ESCO-10498-Jack-Stand-Capacity/dp/B0019JVIPM/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=esco+jack+stand&qid=1552449091&s=gateway&sr=8-2). You're right, just about everything can be done on jack stands and the proper motivation. The project threads on this forum and others help to inspire and motivate me to get after it, otherwise Youtube and Netflix are so much less work haha.
Really wish I could say my oil pan was as clean as yours. It took an hour to remove all the scorch lines, previous owner did not do good Maintenance :(
I was lucky with this engine, the PO took good care of it as evidenced by the clean cams, top end, and pan.
My previous '01 330i was not like this, it had the typical yellowed varnish and much thicker layer of crude in the oil pan while the exterior looked messy as hell from a bad oil pan gasket. PO's mechanic repaired leak with some gasket maker wiped onto the outside, can't blame them... the labor costs for a $20 oil pan gasket is significant.
I've found that Super Clean (https://www.superclean.com) works the best, along with elbow grease. Not sure if it's just me, but it is oddly satisfying to see things cleaned.
As a side note:
I've also started using a P95 mask for vapors when using these chemicals on cars, or when there's fuel and oil vapors around. I'd rather not breathe in fuel, oil, and detergent. The minor discomfort of a mask is easily forgotten once my mind is focused on the job, but the peace of mind from not having that stuff in my lungs last a long time. This was a lesson learned when I was doing a leak-down test on another engine... I didn't feel too well afterwards (chest and sinus congestion, as well as slight headache). I know it's for paint vapors, but the difference is noticeable (3m P95 mask (https://www.homedepot.com/p/3M-P95-Paint-Odor-Valved-Respirator-Mask-2-Pack-8577PA1-A/202077804?MERCH=REC-_-PIPHorizontal2_rr-_-202198795-_-202077804-_-N)). I noticed a difference as soon as I was done and removed the mask... that's when I could smell all of the chemicals in my garage - yes, garage doors are always open.
Do you plan on keeping the A/T or going to swap that too?
I think this car is going to stay the way it is, unless the transmission starts to give me crap. This car was just my "large Lego project" as I'm planning on giving this car to my brother once completed. He's currently driving my old '01 330i, but that thing wasn't in the best of mechanical condition when I got it, much better once I did the usual suspects (OFHG, oil pan gasket, cooling sys, etc). This one's in far better shape, a better foundation for longer termed ownership. I do, however, still prefer the non-Ms in the sedan, which that '01 is. However, the e46 coupes are still one of the best looking cars around. Just a great car, imo.
I have a e46m3 6mt so I won't have any e46 withdraws - I just wished BMW did a better job with the cooling system (of non-Ms) and the window regulators. lol.
Also, I've seen a few coolant pipe O-rings like that before. Maybe they weren't pre-lubed going in? Or they were just jammed into the holes. I did this by accident with my dipstick tube and ruined that O-ring. When I smoked tested the car I was like wtf? But luckily a really cheap O-ring was the fix.
Yeah, the coolant pipe o-ring was strange, probably just jammed it in there with some twisting during installation. Glad it's fixed. I always use a little bit of silicone lube on the oring and mating surface whenever I install pipes/hoses with o-rings now.
How much did the inside sensor cost you? Also, what does this do?! lol
Are you referring to the inside ultrasonic sensor for the alarm? I think it detects when a window gets broken. It was all 1 kit (siren, US sensor, tilt sensor) that I found from a junked car. I think people sell these for about $100 on e46fanatics. The cars are prewired for it, and just takes some coding to have it active.
GotZHP
03-13-2019, 12:56 PM
P95 are def and improvement over an N95 but they will not stop all vapors and contaminants. They will help with oils but wont help with some solvents. If this is something you are worried about I would recommend a half face respirator. A box of 3m p95s can cost over $20 depending and a half face starts around $40 and will last a lot longer with proper care.
Also, if you want to stay with a dust mask, I recommend the Moldex AirWaves
I am an EHS Manager and have to buy safety supplies as part of my job :)
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P95 are def and improvement over an N95 but they will not stop all vapors and contaminants. They will help with oils but wont help with some solvents. If this is something you are worried about I would recommend a half face respirator. A box of 3m p95s can cost over $20 depending and a half face starts around $40 and will last a lot longer with proper care.
Also, if you want to stay with a dust mask, I recommend the Moldex AirWaves
I am an EHS Manager and have to buy safety supplies as part of my job :)
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Thanks for the heads up! I'll definitely look into a half face respirator. Do you have any recommendations?
I started wearing it after my bad experience with the leak down test a year ago. I don't want to experience that discomfort/damage again. Also, I starting thinking about this stuff after taking some interdisciplinary occupational health courses with many of the industrial hygiene folks.
A slight detour of my project, but still e46 related (cross posted on m3forums (http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showpost.php?p=1067934676&postcount=9725)):
I picked up my red sled from the body shop today. Long story short I rear-ended someone on the freeway last month. :facepalm:
Thankfully no serious injuries, no airbag deployment, no frame damage, no drivetrain damage. But the initial tally of parts and labor made me fearful insurance was going to claim total loss, thankfully that didn't happen.
Lots of parts up front had to be replaced, an incomplete list: hood, bumper, bumper reinforcement, radiator support, radiator, airbox, headlights, grills, AC condenser, aux fan; pretty much all new OE BMW parts. Fenders refinished and paint matched to existing hue.
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PSA: Give yourself an extra car length; drive safely. :thumbsup2:
Many thanks to my friends at Signature Autobody in Orange, CA (http://www.signature-autobody.com). Owners are car enthusiasts and great guys, check them out if you need repairs or paint and body work.
Next on the list: replace the fog lamps and get cleared bra'd.
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Back to the regularly scheduled program...
Hopefully I'll have some updates on the ZHP next time I post.
GotZHP
03-16-2019, 08:25 PM
Thanks for the heads up! I'll definitely look into a half face respirator. Do you have any recommendations?
I started wearing it after my bad experience with the leak down test a year ago. I don't want to experience that discomfort/damage again. Also, I starting thinking about this stuff after taking some interdisciplinary occupational health courses with many of the industrial hygiene folks.
Can't go wrong with anything 3M for a half face respirator. If you want something a little bit cheaper check out a company called North. They were recently bought out by Honeywell and have great products for the price.
GotZHP
03-16-2019, 08:28 PM
Damn, sorry to hear about your accident! Looks very similar to the one I was in. Car looks great after though!
I still need to track down a better hood and want to replace my front bumper but need to make some more $$$ first.
Damn, sorry to hear about your accident! Looks very similar to the one I was in. Car looks great after though!
I still need to track down a better hood and want to replace my front bumper but need to make some more $$$ first.
Thanks! My friends did a great job with it. I'm very thankful for them and for no injuries from the accident.
I feel you on the $$$, hope you can get it done; I'll be looking out for your updates!
So it's been a while since I've updated this thread, frankly there wasn't anything to update. More parts came in and finally some progress. Lots of photos. Here we go:
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Got these parts in and this side of the engine is looking like an engine again:
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Some Redline for the diff and some new plugs. I made an utter mess of it while draining the old fluid, about 3/4 of it went onto my arm and over the ground... quite a mess. Cleaning the mess up was not the funnest way to spend an hour, but it had to be done - no photos of the mess, too embarrassing and I was too oily to handle the camera.
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At 99,7xx miles and with the exhaust off I figured I'd change the CSB and the guibo. Both looked good, but the "while I'm in there" habit got the best of me. I forgot to take a photo of the new CSB and new butyl strip. It's weird, my m3 didn't have butyl on the CSB.
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I also took the time to change the driveshaft centering bushing. Inner diameter was too small for a pilot bearing puller and slide hammer. Bentley's says to pack with grease and to let the grease push it out. I didn't want to waste or clean up a bunch of grease. I've heard of people using wet bread for the pilot bearing too, but I didn't want to clean or waste bread. I just used bits of paper towel and water. An 8mm deep socket (with bits of wet paper towel to plug it up), an extension and a few hits with a rubber mallet did the trick:
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Ok, onto the injectors. I was too cheap to send them in for a cleaning, so I shade-tree'd it.
First, remove the old injector filter. Insert a #10 sheet metal screw a few threads deep, and some twisting and tugging worked:
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Injector on the left has old filter basket, the one on the right is after its removal:
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Then in a manner similar to what GotZHP did, I rigged something up for cleaning the injectors. Carb cleaner, some shrink tubing, a 9v battery and leads to cycle the injector, and some spraying onto my garage floor... ghetto style:
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Old o-rings and filters out, new ones ready to go in. About $13 for the set from ebay. O-rings in the kit are supposedly viton.
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Ready to go back in:
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and back in:
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I keep forgetting to take photos while I'm working. But the new exhaust studs came in and the headers and new heat shield/gaskets went on with new header copper nuts:
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New O2 sensors. At about 100k miles they're due to be changed - they fail progressively from what I've heard.
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Before rejoining the engine and transmission I decided to change the torque converter-to-trans seal. Here's the old one:
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Torque converter side (Old on the left, new on the right):
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Trans side (old left, new right):
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New steering coupling while I'm at it. This was a mistake at this point, those that's done this job will know what I'm talking about..
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Now the big stuff... engine and trans going back in. This was a bitch of a job. Extra hands are needed, I enlisted the help of mom and dad. Not only were they great help, but I think they had a lot of satisfaction in being able to help with this project. Having removed the trans on my m3 for a clutch/flywheel replacement I can say it's infinitely easier to properly torque the engine/trans mounting bolts while the units are out of the car - duh!. lol.
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Two photos and it's in, voila! Yea, right. I wish it were that easy. It probably took a solid hour (I kept the AC system sealed so that was an added headache). Time for the subframe/front axle assembly to go back in.
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I still need to double-check some nuts and bolts as well as reconnect the shifter linkage, but the drivetrain is back in the chassis.
Some shots from underneath... will need some cleaning too.
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I'm exhausted, so things will have to wait until tomorrow. Feels good to make some progress. More to follow...
ZHPizza
04-15-2019, 03:22 AM
Now that's some progress! Damn!
BMWCurves
04-15-2019, 06:29 AM
Now that's some progress! Damn!
+1
^ ^ thanks fellas.
Ok, update time. Some small stuff, some bigger stuff; progress!
Some small stuff, like the vacuum hose ends from the "F" connector and the fuel pressure regulator.
Before:
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After:
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These small items bring me such joy to replace and "get right." lol. I have some fuel hose coming in to replace those hoses from the fuel filter. They don't seem to be leaking, but the rubber is surely degraded since they feel gummy.
I saw this exposed wire from the AC compressor, some shrink tubing with some meltable sealant inside (Harbor Freight "marine" version) should suffice:
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It was tricky, but I had to split the shrink tubing, and then use a bunch of small zip ties to hold it closed while I handled the heat gun. The results should suffice:
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Up next, the positive jump-start terminal. The cap was broken at the hinge, it really bugged me so I fixed it.
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Some more small stuff, the MAF o-ring:
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Out with the Purolator air filter the PO used, and in with a MANN OEM filter. The Purolator was very very clean, but it bugged me so out it went:
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Cooling system parts ready to go:
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A little "macro" shot to show the status. Lots of blue tape with notes of Low Fluids / No Fluids.
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Power steering hoses, just cleaning them up and replacing the seals (o-rings and crush washer). First up, the high-pressure hose at the power steering pump. I double checked and realized there should only be a o-ring and no crush washer so the washer was removed from the pump-side:
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The o-ring was misshapen, instead of round it's now conical. Unfortunately I didn't take a photo of the new one, but just imagine the conical shape as a regular donut shape of an o-ring. lol
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Transmission filter is next. The nasty transmission oil still dripping out.
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Remnants of the old fluid, no doubt it's original (99,721 miles):
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New fill and drain plugs:
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No photos of the Redline D4ATF going in, too busy pumping it in and way too oily to handle a camera/phone. Just imagine clean red fluid.
The process? I turned the crank about 30-40 times after topping off the trans using the transmission oil pump to circulate new fluid through the torque converter, the cooling line, and radiator mounted cooler. After hand turning the engine 30-40 times I topped off the trans fluid again, usually 1/2-2/3 qt each time. This process took forever... I repeated the crank/top off process until clearer red fluid was coming out the trans cooler outlet. Then reconnected the hose leading back to the trans and repeated the process another time to fill that return hose. I got as much of the old fluid out as possible and then closed it up for now (will need to recheck level and top off after warming up).
The last time I did this for a friend's ZHP I just used started the car for a few seconds then shut off to top-off. I also shifted the trans from P through D1. This car wasn't running so this method will have to suffice. But boy, it took a long time and so many turns of the crank. I'm exhausted, but as a bonus I got quite a workout and will probably sleep well tonight.
Onto the rear brakes, they needed replacing. Went with Zimmerman rotors and Textar pads. The Zimmermans feel much better quality than the Centrics I bought for my M3.
Passenger side:
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Driver's side:
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Exhaust and heat shield is next. I used some Super Clean and a brush to get some grime and old oil off first. I kept my OCD in check this time. Sometimes good enough is good enough.
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I took a wire wheel to knock off some rust from the inconel header-to-exhaust studs and the flange faces. Then put some copper anti-seize on the threads before installing the exhaust with new gasket and nuts. For a one-man operation a transmission jack is invaluable. The muffler placed on the jack helped to ensure a better alignment during reinstallation (sorry, no pics of the ghetto-rig).
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I think the underside is just about done. Will need to crawl back under to double check some items (e.g. trans fluid level after warm up, and change the fuel hoses at fuel filter inlet and outlet), but good for now.
Replacing the aux fan and mechanical fan with an electric one. Thanks, Mark for selling me your extra one.
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Took the opportunity to spray down the backside of the air duct with some 303. Hopefully it'll keep it from cracking in the miles ahead. I love that 303 stuff.
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Back together:
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Last image, charging the battery with the trusty old CTEK - another brand I love. The battery will need replacing but at least this will get the car operational for now.
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These things took a few days, but feels good to make progress. I refilled the PS system (will need to turn the wheel L-R a few times when the car is running), no drips so far so that's a good, but real test will be under pressure - fingers crossed. Also, I filled the cooling system with 50% BMW coolant and distilled water and let it circulate through the heater core. 2 gallons in, so just a final bleed when the car's running. No drips yet, so the o-rings and new parts seem to be working ok. Again, the real test will be when everything is pressurized and heat cycled. Fingers crossed.
A big thanks to all those who post and update their project threads, browsing those definitely helps me to push on. And it's great to see enthusiasts putting in the love to keep these older cars on the road. They might be old, but I think BMW really hit a sweet spot with the e46 (all variants. This can be said about the e39 too, another fantastic car of this era, especially the m5).
johnrando
04-24-2019, 05:29 AM
Nice werk!
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ZHPizza
04-24-2019, 06:53 AM
Damn dude you're killing it. Thanks for sharing your progress here.
^ ^ Thanks fellas.
A little more progress today, I can start to see a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel...
New fuel filler cap. The 15 year old original rubber o-ring was nicely cracked around the perimeter, so with my last parts order I just got an OEM unit - got one for the m3 while I was at it too.
Old vs new:
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After some light cleaning of the filler pot (rubber surround), I hit it with some 303. Just a gratuitous picture of it installed:
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Ok, this one is a little weird, but progress nevertheless. When initiating the engine replacement my brother and I thought we needed to remove the hood for clearing the hoist arm, so we began to disconnect the windshield washer nozzle wires. Unfortunately, we cut a couple wires when unbundling the wires from under the tape. Bummer. but it can be fixed so I got it done today.
The bundle:
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The cut wires:
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The fix (crimps and some shrink tubing):
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Protecting the other wires from the heat gun:
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After the heat gun:
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Taped up the bundle:
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I guess I'll find out if I connected the correct wires to each other. I think I got it, though. Used a little deductive reasoning to match up which ones matched (basically, as I unbundled the tape I took note of which cut ends were closest to each other... you know, MacGyver stuff. lol).
That's it for now. Thanks for viewing; push on with your projects!
fredo
04-24-2019, 01:04 PM
Looks good, man. Keep 'em coming.
DeathTrap
04-24-2019, 05:07 PM
Keep pushing!! This is good stuff.
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^ thanks fellas, thanks for coming along for the project.
A little more progress to report.
Replaced the fuel hoses and clamps going into and coming out of the fuel filter. I don't think anything was wrong with the originals, but I didn't like the fact that outside is becoming gummy.
Purchased the Continental OEM fuel hose, it even had "BMW" printed on it. haha.
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New one on the left.
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I got some new hose clamps too. I didn't like how the original pieces weren't hex heads (it's like two flat sides with a sloped face so that it can only be removed with a flat-head screw driver but not tightened unless you use vise grips or the like).
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The old BMW Exide battery wouldn't charge - I wasn't surprised - so off to Costco for an Interstate. I was deciding between the Costco Interstate or the Walmart Johnson Controls battery (I have one of these in the m3 and no complaints), but I went with the Costco unit for a couple bucks less.
Topping off the charge:
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Brake fluid flush is next. The old fluid look gross, the color of maple syrup... glad it's out. The new stuff, ATE SL6 is clear, a very light straw yellow.
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New stuff coming out (different corner, but old stuff was same color as above):
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A bottle of the old. This quantity was the remaining fluid after disconnecting the brake lines (fronts were removed for engine/subframe replacement, and rears were disconnected for pads/rotors).
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Just a gratuitous photo of empty bottles of D4ATF and other bottles/cans ready for recycling.
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As she sits, with some wheel well covers cleaned and 303'd.
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Almost there... almost....
...almost there... just a minor update.
Since I installed the m56 valve cover to replace the PCV bundle of snakes I had to plug up some unused vacuum ports.
First up, the port near the back of the engine on the air distribution rail:
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Next up, make the connection between the valve cover and the front port on the distribution rail. I first tried simply using the m56 hose (not my photo, taken from bimmerworld):
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but the plastic hose was too brittle and broke when making the bends.
So, I had to Macgyver something that I think will work. I took the ends of the two hoses to keep the connectors, one from the m56 hose for the valve cover side, and the one from the PCV hose on the air distribution rail side:
Cut the hose off:
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I couldn't use both connectors since it wouldn't "click" onto the air-rail side, hence my using the hose end from the old system. Convoluted, I know.
This photo better shows my setup. I don't like how many potential failure points (ports to plug, etc) there are, but it should do.
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Installed. There's a kink in the hose, I think I'll find a 90 degree elbow fitting to eliminate it. Trade offs... keep the kink, or introduce two more potential failure points for air leaks with another splice to install an elbow.
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As she sits... just about ready to fire up. I'll try it tomorrow after I install the battery, turn the key to position 2 and check for fuel leaks. Fingers crossed... I'll either be really happy or really disappointed.
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Moment of truth, I decided to fire it up today. Turned key to position II, checked for fuel leaks and none found from the fuel filter nor the injectors so that's good. I was concerned about crossing up the o2 sensor connections since I forgot to label them during disassembly, but I just placed the connectors in their holders based off of cable length and routing (from old photos) and then hooked them together. I think it worked and I got lucky... in the future, more labeling.
Then, crank. Wouldn't fire. Let it rest for a minute.
Then, crank... cranks but won't fire. Let it rest for another minute.
Then, crank and it fires up... runs sounds like a diesel truck, a little lumpy and lots of ticking. It's aaaalive! albeit a little sickly, but it's running. :applause Shut it off after 30 seconds.
Check for fuel leaks, random smells, found nothing serious (just remnants of cleaner smoking off, which cleared up in a minute).
Here's a video of first breath... my mom's excitement was captured in the recording "wwwhhooooo..." complimented by a couple claps.. hahaha very funny, very cute. :applause2 (sorry, I know youtube would be easier, but I don't have a youtube account and am too lazy to set one up):
I think you'll need to click on the video after clicking on the link to hear the sound.
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The EML light was on. I ran the codes and cam position sensor code was on as well as the ICV code was on. I found the CPS connector wasn't fully pushed on, and the ICV connect wasn't even connected. Doh! :facepalm Cleaned the connectors and securely connected them. Cleared codes and fired it up again. No codes! :applause Injectors are really loud, but smoother, and no codes.
Some observations, the injectors are LOUD... I was concerned for a little bit, but I let it run for about 5 minutes, let it get up to temp, bled the cooling system, shift through the gears (P-R-N-D, 1,2,3, D-N-R-P). Shut off the car and go look for leaks. No leaks, so far so good. :)
After a few minutes I fired it up again, this time the injectors sound much much quieter, still loud, but much improved. You can hear them quiet down as I rev it up to 1500-2k rpm, so that's promising:
(click on video after clicking on link to hear the sound)
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Shut it down. High-fived myself, and did a walk-around looking for leaks. I damaged a leaking FR brake hose - probably when I removed the front subframe/suspension and forgot to first undo the hose (I'm an idiot). Well, I'll just get a set of SS lines for it. My bank account hates me.
I checked the lights, all turn signals/corner markers, headlamps/high-beams, brake lights, parking lights work. So that's good. Turned on the AC and that blows cold, so that's a success. I think I'll need to run this tank of fuel down and get some new gasoline, I bought this car Thanksgiving 2017 and lord knows how long this fuel's been in there... probably since middle of year 2017. I should have put some Stabil in the tank at the time, but I didn't. Lesson learned.
Things to do:
- Wait for the SS brake lines to arrive later this week, install them, bleed the brakes.
- Check the cooling system for proper bleed.
- Check/top off the AT fluid. I want to do this while the car is still on the jack stands. Will jack up the rear a little more so the trans is level.
- Put the wheels back on.
- Shake down drives around my street.
Then go to AAA to get a temp registration permit (hopefully I can get a multiday temp permit) so I can drive around and get the sensors to be "ready" as well as run this tank of fuel down and get some new fuel in it prior to smog test.
Overall, I'm really happy reaching this milestone. I'm glad the car's running, it's a huge relief. I was concerned all this $$$ and effort would result in a dud.
I think I'll celebrate with a beer.
tomnobes
04-30-2019, 01:19 PM
Congrats! That's awesome! Definitely should be a happier engine once you can get some fresh gas in there. Haha
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Congrats! That's awesome! Definitely should be a happier engine once you can get some fresh gas in there. Haha
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Thanks! Yeah, I think so too. I'm very happy right now, but more than happy I think I'm relieved. Biggest DIY project I've done so far. I think I'll need a break from projects for a little bit and focus of finishing grad school before another project.
I think the loud ticking noise is noisy lifters rather than injectors. The noise diminished substantially after the previous runs.
I'll try the BMW TIS procedure (no load rpms at 3k for 5 minutes, and back to idle, repeat 3 times if necessary) to see if it goes away. Fingers crossed.
ZHPizza
04-30-2019, 06:33 PM
Makes sense. The lifters are crazy loud on these engines.
Congrats!
Makes sense. The lifters are crazy loud on these engines.
Congrats!
Thanks! Yup, the noise is definitely lifters... man, it sounded like a diesel farm tractor! Idle's nice and smooth now. So eager to get it on the road.
Another minor update.
After warming up the engine and transmission I raised the rear end of the car with the jack so that the trans was level (used a cheap Harbor Freight bubble level).
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I thought I had damaged the FR brake hose so I ordered steel braided hoses. Well, I found out the leak was a slightly loose connection between the hardline and the brake hose. Doh. But since the SS hoses came in I rationalized to myself that I should just install them and bleed the brakes again. It was an easy rationalization, haha! But a side benefit was that I bled the fluid again, and a good amount came out that was still amber colored (not as dark as the previous photo but still amber, sorry, no photo before I put it in the can).
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I also added a homelink:
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A pleasant surprise was I found the car already had a microphone installed. I'm wondering if it had the BMW handsfree option.
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After spending some time to wipe down my tools and put them away I spent some time to wipe down the interior vinyl and plastic with some 303.
While doing so, I discovered something I found pretty funny. Courtesy of the PO. lol.
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This was the easiest - and cheapest - to fix on the car:
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As she sits, on new Michelin PS4S, will need a thorough cleaning and polishing:
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Looks just like when the tow truck dropped it off, but now it runs under its own power. I took it around the parking lot on my street (Not registered, not insured yet so no real roads until Monday at the earliest) and the first thing I noticed was I'm going to need some sway bars. Even at 10-20 MPH I noticed how much more it rolls. A/C blows cold, heater hot. Eager to get it smogged, registered, insured, and on the road.
I took the car out for a drive tonight. I forgot how smooth ZHPs are. And, I forgot how much better the fuel economy is compared to my e46m3. I was trying to run down the fuel so I can get a fresh tank, but after about 120 miles (90% highway) I think I only used about 1/3 tank. I also put some Lucas ethanol treatment and Techron additive in the tank before I left for the drive.From where I started the fuel gauge showed a hair under half, I decided to just fill up. So 1/2 tank old stuff and 1/2 tank new stuff in it now.
First impressions:
- Smooth. The engine was smooth through the rev range (I didn't go above 5k during this drive, I'm chicken -jk), the transmission shifting through the gears was smooth too.
- Quiet. It's noticeably more quiet than my m3 (only mod is euro headers and euro sec 1). This is nice for DD and long highway cruises. Still has the characteristic inline-6 bass-y tone, much more than the old 330i I had. I like it, not intrusive, not silent.
- Fuel economy. Already noted above, but man, I'm impressed.
- Dampers need to be changed. At 99,xxx, they're due. But on smooth pavement it's smooth and comfortable. I'll have a set of Koni yellows in a few months. My wallet needs a break.
- The Michelin PS4S are awesome tires. Good feedback and quiet. The sidewalls are softer (just like PSS) than some others like the RE-11's, but they're really comfortable.
- Steering ratio of the ZHP rack is noticeably quicker than my non ZCP m3. This is something I'll have to consider for the m3.
- I really like the dynamic headlights. They're great for highway on-ramps!
- The car sits lower than my m3 (stock springs) by about 1/2" - 2/3". Makes me consider getting some Dinan springs for the m3 (they only drop about 1/2").
- The car could benefit from some larger sway bars.
- Adding a strut bar could help sharpen feel slightly.
- I might have to retrofit heated seats. I use them each the time I drive the m3, helps with my lower back.
Overall, I'm quite happy with the project and the outcome
A funny thing happened on the drive. While on the highway I noticed something fly up and over my hood. I didn't know what it was. It looked like a piece of paper or something, but I didn't notice anything in the roadway or fly off of the cars in front of me. I figured oh well, glad it didn't hit my windshield or the paint. When I get home, I figured out what it was... :blink
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Damn BMW, of all things to fall apart. lol. I can't imagine a Porsche crest failing like this.
After I wiped down the interior I noticed how clean the interior really was. The ashtray and sunglass console has minimal marks on it.
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ZHPizza
05-07-2019, 02:33 AM
Awesome update and damn that's the nicest OE ash tray I've ever seen on an E46!
To your notes:
Dampers - if you want to really maintain/enhance that smoothness, then go with the Koni FSD/Special Active over the Yellows. It's amazing how much they soak up bumps and are no slouch in the handling department. Can't beat them for a DD.
https://www.tirerack.com/suspension/tests/koni_fsd.jsp
Sway bars - a simple OEM upgrade is the Z4M front bar (27mm compared to the 23.5mm ZHP bar). It also has the same angle on the mounting points, whereas the M3 bar (26mm coupe, 27mm vert) fits, but has straight tabs that put the non-m end links to their max twist, sometimes causing bind. I have the Z4M front and a non-m vert/xi rear bar (20.5mm vs 18.5mm ZHP) and it works out well. I think I have a few sets of adjustable sways in the garage too that I haven't tried...
PS4S - hell yes, amazing tire. I've found that they're really sensitive to pressures - 32psi cold is perfect for me. Right now I have mine at 33psi cold and they get up to 37psi while driving, which is enough to make them slightly harsh and reduce the confident grip feeling.
Adaptive headlights - my favorite aspect of our coupie bois. You'll be giggling the first time you cruise down some winding rural roads at night!
Kamikaze roundel - lol
fredo
05-07-2019, 03:08 AM
Good job, Will. Glad to hear the coupe is back to business. I may need to try those Michelins some day. :thumbsup
Haha ... that silly roundel.
johnrando
05-07-2019, 02:01 PM
+1
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Awesome update and damn that's the nicest OE ash tray I've ever seen on an E46!
To your notes:
Dampers - if you want to really maintain/enhance that smoothness, then go with the Koni FSD/Special Active over the Yellows. It's amazing how much they soak up bumps and are no slouch in the handling department. Can't beat them for a DD.
https://www.tirerack.com/suspension/tests/koni_fsd.jsp
FSD/Special Active are a real consideration, seems like people who have them really like them. I'll have to read some more reviews, especially after owners have had them a few years and after some miles. I have the Yellows on my m3 and installed a set on the 330i that my brother has now. I remember they were buttery on the 330, nice and taut but nicely damped. One option was to just take the Yellows from the 330i since I did this project to replace the '01 330i that my brother has - he could use a nicer e46, and a ZHP.
Sway bars - a simple OEM upgrade is the Z4M front bar (27mm compared to the 23.5mm ZHP bar). It also has the same angle on the mounting points, whereas the M3 bar (26mm coupe, 27mm vert) fits, but has straight tabs that put the non-m end links to their max twist, sometimes causing bind. I have the Z4M front and a non-m vert/xi rear bar (20.5mm vs 18.5mm ZHP) and it works out well. I think I have a few sets of adjustable sways in the garage too that I haven't tried...
Seems like the Z4M/CiC (Xi) bar is the way to go, I'll definitely look for a set. But initial search appears the Z4M fronts are a difficult find (for a reasonable price).
PS4S - hell yes, amazing tire. I've found that they're really sensitive to pressures - 32psi cold is perfect for me. Right now I have mine at 33psi cold and they get up to 37psi while driving, which is enough to make them slightly harsh and reduce the confident grip feeling.
I love these PS4S! I was in love with the PSS and am already in love with these. I'll have to play around with the pressures, but currently running 32/38. Seems like I might try 33 front and drop the rears down to 35 or 36.
Adaptive headlights - my favorite aspect of our coupie bois. You'll be giggling the first time you cruise down some winding rural roads at night!
I just took the car out for a drive at night to try the adaptive headlights lol! :biggrin Took it to some windy roads... man, I really like them now. I wonder if anyone retrofit them on the pre-facelift cars (thinking for the m3).
Kamikaze roundel - lol
Roundels seems to be flying off of my cars lately. When I rear-ended someone in my m3 recently, of all things the left front wheel emblem flew off of the plastic retainer. Similar failure in the adhesive. lol.
Good job, Will. Glad to hear the coupe is back to business. I may need to try those Michelins some day. :thumbsup
Haha ... that silly roundel.
Thanks, Fredo. Grab a set when Costco has the $70 rebate and the 1-penny installation. As long as you're not looking for a stiff sidewall (they're not sloppy by any means, just more compliant imo) then they're hard to beat. I think they have really good wet traction too, if weather is a factor for you.
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Thanks, John.
People on this forum helped give me that extra motivation to pick up a wrench when I felt like just sitting on my ass with a beer - the beer tasted so much better after some wrenching! The various updates - however big or small - to members' project threads are really cool to me, and quite motivating. Good to see people keeping these (and other) cars on the road. This forum has a different feel to it, more civil and collegial imo.
GeorgeH
05-12-2019, 01:09 PM
Great work and documentation!
It's been a while since I've updated this thread, so here we go with a small one. Thankfully, there hasn't been a need to do anything mechanical, it looks like I did a fairly good job during the engine replacement. Glad gremlins haven't popped up - fingers crossed!
I've put about 2300 miles on it since the last update, mileage is just shy of 103k miles. The car purrs along and drives very nicely. Haven't burned any oil (woohoo!). Highway cruising gets between 25-28 mpg indicated, and between fuel ups I'm averaging about 19-22 mpg in mixed use driving (about 50-60% highway).
Things I noticed that I'll have to address, but isn't urgent:
Suspension and steering refresh:
- I've decided to swap over the Koni yellows that I have on the blue 330i. It has 13k miles and will save me some money.
- I'll replace the control arms (they seem okay, but might as well swap them out with the suspension refresh).
- Z4m FCAB
- M3 RTAB, and the ball joints in the rear suspension
- Replace the diff bushings
- Consider replace the subframe bushings
- Replace the outer steering arms
- I still need a rear sway from a CiC to go with the z4m front sway I got, but when I do I'll put those on along with some new sway links.
Body / trim:
- replace the rain gutter trim near the c-pillar.
- replace the rear quarter window bottom trim... this one's going to hurt, the shadow chrome version for the zhp is about $200+ each. ouch.
- clay bar and polish... I don't think the paint has ever been polished. I can see the 'staining' of the paint.
I did, however, take advantage of the warm weather (low 80s in southern California) to Leatherique the interior. Thankfully, the previous owner kept the car under a car cover so the leather hasn't been sun-dried and hardened. The leather's in great shape, just needed some cleaning and nourishment. Since I have other cars to drive I let the Leatherique soak for about 4 days with multiple reapplications. I used about 3/4 of the 32 ounces of rejuvenator. Occasionally I would spray down the interior with some distilled water if I felt the Leatherique was getting dried out and becoming too gummy. Sorry for the bad lighting in some of the photos.
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A "50/50" shot. lol
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Fully lathered front:
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Fully lathered rear:
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The arm rest really soaked it up:
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Lathered passenger seat:
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Door cards and armrest gets some love, driver's side looks similar:
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Wiped off. It just looks darker, so it's black vs grey, but the leather is a bit more supple too:
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It's been a while since I've updated this thread, but here's some random updates.
First thing I noticed when looking at the original engine that I removed was that I forgot to transfer the wire loom on the back of the engine for the o2 sensors. Although not critical I ended up swapping it over. It's almost impossible - almost. My arm was just long enough and just thin enough to reach the passenger side mounting bolt from the underside. It SUUUUUCKED... I basically had to cram my arm in as far as it'll go and then cram a little more, and of course when I couldn't get the bolt started or if I dropped the bolt I had to start again. My arm got scraped up from the headers - got a nice rasberry. But after multiple attempts a lot of cursing, and an hour and a half of jamming and cramming and fiddling with the bolt, it was affixed. Sorry, no photo of it installed, but it looks just like the photo below, except it's hidden in the engine compartment by the engine and the air filter tray. Aterwards I questioned myself for "wasting so much time" and scraping up my arm. But the OCD part of me is satisfied now, so that counts for something.
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Here's something that was more important, and significant. When I refreshed the vanos seals I forgot to install the anti-rattle kit. Doh! It wasn't as if I never ordered it, I've had the parts (the seals kit and the anti-rattle kit) for about 1.5 years now. The parts were intended for my friend's ZHP, but he sold it when his cooling system sprung a leak and ultimately led to a head gasket/head failure, so these have been sitting in my parts bin ever since. Glad I put them to good use.
As soon as I had the engine installed and running I knew I screwed up - I heard the rattle. Dammnit... ohwell, I got some replacement gaskets (vanos-to-head, valve cover gasket, and the spark plug seals) and went to work. Off came the vanos again and the Beisan anti-rattle kit was installed. It made a world of difference, the vanos is quiet again. Peace of mind is mine. woohoo. Sorry, no "action shots" of the procedure. Beisan has a bunch on his site.
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Time for the dampers. The original dampers on the ZHP were old, tired, and past the end of their life. My wallet hurt too much from buying the car, the engine, all of the parts, and new PS4S tires otherwise I would have just got a new set of Koni FSDs. For now, I decided to swap over the Koni Yellows over from my '01 330i. It only has about 10-15k miles on them, so they'll do for now. I checked and the part numbers were the same from the coupe and the sedan so it was good to go.
Since the strut mounts/bearings, and the rear shock mounts were the same age as the Koni's those got swapped to the ZHP along with the Koni Yellows. The strut tower reinforcement plates went to the ZHP, too. ZHP springs onto the Koni Yellows and the used ZHP dampers went on the '01. I'm going to put the blue '01 out to pasture (Carmax). ...it runs great, I replaced the CCV system about 1.5 years ago, and within the last 4-5 years I replaced the torque converter (it wasn't locking up), replaced the cooling system, OHFG, belts, and DISA, but there's enough little things that I wouldn't feel good selling it to someone. So, off to the glue factory for this horse. :(
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I hate removing springs from MacPherson struts... tip: use two sets of spring compressors (two sets of the screw/clamp type, so 3-4 total). I used one set of the screw/clamp type borrowed from O'Reilly's and my brother gave me a spring compressor from Harbor Freight (the big jaw type).
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I was too tired and forgot to take "after" photos. But the car looks the same with the Koni's which is a good thing since no change in aesthetics were expected. However, as expected the car feels infinitely better with the Konis. We replaced the FCAB and the RTAB with Lemforders as well, I figured what the heck I can splurge on these pieces. lol. Then we took the car for an alignment. Soooo much better.
Gratuitous RTAB photo. I think it was the original piece, date code is "04," which was in surprisingly good shape - the previous owner did not drive hard at all.
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Oh, remember when the Roundel flew off on my first test-drive post engine transplant (see previous post in this thread)? I got around to replacing it. I was able to pull off the remaining roundel without damaging the paint or the grommets which is always a nice thing.
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It was surprising how much of a difference a Roundel makes.
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Changed the oil, and the car was good to go. In the 3,500 miles the car burned 0 oil. This engine's in great shape and the m54 valve cover with the integrated CCV must be doing its job.
These last 3.5k miles were a joy. The ZHP is a great car, I think BMW hit a sweet spot in terms of compromises to yield a car that's really more than the sum of it's parts. The quantifiable factors don't have a wow effect (e.g., 15 additional HP, slightly larger roll bars, slightly lowered ride height, slightly stiffer springs, a quicker steering rack, slight louder exhaust, red needles for the gauges), but it all adds up to something that feels different, the package is great. But I'm sure I'm preaching to the choir.
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johnrando
10-02-2019, 06:45 PM
Wow! Nice werk. Glad you can enjoy it now.
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fredo
10-02-2019, 07:08 PM
Great updates, sir. AW is the best looking color for coupes, IMO. Talking about the roundel, someone I know needed both (trunk and hood) for his E90. He bought both at the dealer and asked them to install. He paid $180 OTD.
Wow! Nice werk. Glad you can enjoy it now.
Thanks! The car is so much more enjoyable when it's not rattled about by any pavement irregularities.
Great updates, sir. AW is the best looking color for coupes, IMO. Talking about the roundel, someone I know needed both (trunk and hood) for his E90. He bought both at the dealer and asked them to install. He paid $180 OTD.
Thank you! AW is great, I didn't know I'd like it as much as I do. This "body in white" look really lets the lines and curves speak.
Yikes, $180 OTD, but not unexpected from a dealer (I used to work at one during undergrad).
It's been a while since the last update. Just driving the car and enjoying the ZHP - BMW really did a great job with this model. I let my brother borrow the car for a while and he took it back to Oregon with him for a few months. He reported that the car drove well during the 1000 mile road trip (Southern CA to PDX). All was good until I received a call that the car wouldn't start.
I had him swap the green relays behind the glove box, no go. Then listen for the fuel pump whirring when the key was at the ON position, nothing. I was fairly confident the fuel pump went out on him (~107k miles). Since he didn't have tools or a enclosed space to work on the car I was thinking of just having a shop do the work. A forum member local to Portland area recommended a shop. Their prices were higher than we were willing to pay so I decided to hop on a Southwest flight to do it myself.
I decided to turn this trip into a mini working vacation. Southwest had a cheap flight ($117, one way) which included two checked bags. One bag was just hand tools and a bottle of booze (Liquor can only be sold in liquor stores in Oregon; Costco only has wine and beer). Ordered a new fuel pump and gasket from FCP and paid for 2 day shipping.
Sorry, no photos of the fuel pump replacement. I had to deal with the cold and rain which was no fun. And the fuel pump decided to fail after my brother filled up the tank so some fuel came pouring out when I unscrewed the fuel pump. No fun. Lots of photos on the web for this simple job, but just imagine in a driveway with a light rain and 38* F temps. Car was running like a champ after the swap. Feelings of success and accomplishment abound. Cost of flight, trip, etc, justified. Victory.
Since I had planned to drive the car back to southern CA (my brother was going to be traveling for work), we "had" to do some shake down drives. So we decided to go towards the Oregon coast, first north to Astoria (where the movie Goonies was filmed), and then down to Tillamook, of the eponymous cheese and ice cream factory.
I really love the drives in Oregon. Long sweeping roads, that are usually well maintained (just not in and around Portland metro area), with lots of scenery.
Here's a slide show:
At a state park near the entrance of the Columbia river, near Astoria. A nice large empty lot, or skidpad:
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Bridge from Astoria, Oregon, crossing Columbia river, and into Washington state:
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Someone left their paper weight outside:
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Some more woody goodness:
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Down the coastline towards Tillamook:
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and another:
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Arrived at the Tillamook factory:
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Entrance to the new visitors' center. It's very nicely done. Food was delicious and ice cream was really good, as always. I deviated from the Tillamook Mudslide and went with a cherry flavor this time. It's like Ben and Jerry's Cherry Garcia, but I think slightly more creamy, which I like (and I'm sure it got bonus points from me since I was having it at their creamery lol).
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If you go, be sure to try their "Squeeky cheese curds." They're only available at the creamery and are quite a novelty. They're simply cheese curds, but they... squeek. Maybe a physicist can help explain. Tasty and fun, is all I know.
And because I'm a 12 year old: "8008"
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On the roadtrip back down the 5 freeway, 1000 miles from PDX to SNA. I can't remember if this was southern Oregon or Northern CA:
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Another, I think in CA now:
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Mount Everest in the background. Jk, it's Shasta:
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Saw this road warrior at a stop near Shasta:
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and then saw him again a day later in Central CA. What are the chances, a day apart and after an overnight stop. But then again, it's just the 5 Fwy, which is ridiculously long (Canada to Mexico).
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Stats:
Drove 1000 miles, got gas 3 times, averaged 25-25.5 mpg.
This chassis was made for grand touring like this. I wasn't beat up or sore during my overnight stop in Sacramento, nor when I finally arrived at my destination. If you get a chance, I recommend finding a reason for a drive. It's easy to forget how good these cars are when DDing in city traffic day in and day out. Stretch the car's legs a little, I find I appreciate it more afterwards and helps me justify/rationalize the continued ownership and maintenance.
The Michelin PS4S are awesome tires. It was raining 80% of the time in Oregon, sometimes SUPER HEAVY, and cold 100% of the time (35-48*F) and not once did I feel apprehensive about the grip, and the comfort is top notch. Keep in mind I was driving fairly cautiously rather than Fast and Furiously.
Also:
I love the fact that Costcos are located near/off major highways. Cheapest gasoline around. At each stop, I took the opportunity to walk around and stretch my legs, use the restroom, and get a hotdog + drink for $1.50. The best part was 2 of the 3 times I saw churros coming out fresh from the oven, so of course I had to get one each time.
It's like fresh bread, simply delicious; Yeah I'm a glutton.
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That's awesome. Thanks for sharing
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johnrando
12-22-2019, 07:58 PM
+1
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BMWCurves
12-22-2019, 11:42 PM
Sorry the shop didn't work out for you, but glad you got it all sorted! The Oregon coast is always a great drive, glad you got a chance to experience it
ZHPizza
12-23-2019, 07:04 AM
lmao nice trip report love the churro trap
That's awesome. Thanks for sharing
+1
Thanks fellas!
Sorry the shop didn't work out for you, but glad you got it all sorted! The Oregon coast is always a great drive, glad you got a chance to experience it
Thanks!! No worries, I appreciate you for the recommendation. Who knows, maybe I end up using them in the future, always good to have the "rolodex" of quality shops. I can't fault anyone/shop for charging what they charge - the market, imo, determine's pricing. Fast, Good, Cheap; choose two. Lol. I probably had more of a sticker shock since, like many here, I do my own maintenance and it's been quite a few years since I've been to a dealer or shop for routine maintenance.
It actually worked out better this way since I made the impromptu trip. I usually make the road trip once a year, but hadn't yet in 2019, so this was perfect. Good to see my brother and some of his friends, good to go exploring and for drives in Oregon, and good to reconnect with the long-legged e46 with the road trip. I noticed I had the radio off for about 90% of the trip just enjoying the motoring.
I hope it's mandatory for engineers at BMW to do some extended drives in the older models, just to remind them of the qualia that helped to build the brand.
lmao nice trip report love the churro trap
Lol. Thanks!; watch out for those churro traps!
sillieidiot
01-06-2020, 12:51 PM
Went through your thread. Nice work. The first 4 pictures didn't work. As well as the 2 of your M3. Looking at that car makes me miss my car even more now though.
Went through your thread. Nice work. The first 4 pictures didn't work. As well as the 2 of your M3. Looking at that car makes me miss my car even more now though.
Thanks!
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Just an oil change today at 109,709 miles (6,400 miles since last change). Mann filter and Castrol 0w-40 "European Formula." The bottles I bought last year still had the BMW LL-01 certification. I guess it's no longer LL-01 certified, still has MB229.5 and Porsche A40. Available at Walmart, love it.
My steering rack is leaking from the right side boot. There's also some play, when I hold the front wheel at 9 and 3 and push/pull... there's a small "clunk" that i'll have to figure out. I noticed on the long drive too... initially I thought the car was tram-lining the grooves of the freeway, but then I notice it's in the steering and not the pavement.
It feels as if the wheels will lean either left or right and I have to hold slight counter pressure on the steering wheel to keep it straight. The strange part is the slight clunk I feel as it "takes the set." Strange.
ZHPizza
01-11-2020, 07:54 PM
Ah man time for a steering rack rebuild. The boots are just there to keep dirt out of the seals on the rack. If they're leaking oil, then one of the seals is gone and you'll need a rebuild. That can sometimes be the result of a bad tie rod, which would explain the loose feel.
Give the rack doctor a call on Monday and see what he can do for you. The zhp rack is the most sought after e46 variant but pricing should be reasonable since you'll be sending a zhp core.
RackDoctor was what I was thinking too. I went through RackDoctor for my m3 rack, I wish they included the replacement plastic cap to the input shaft (the finned one that goes into the steering guibo that has the centering mark).
Minor update:
I've been occasionally smelling gasoline, most prevalent after a fill-up, so I decided to take another look at the fuel pump. The hose clamp was tight, but I was able to tighten the lock-ring a little more. I hope it's it; either way, glad it's fully tightened.
The mark up show the additional turn.
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I also replaced the m56 valve cover CCV cap. The cap was brittle and already had a couple cracks at the tab locations. The original diaphragm was intact and not ripped so I just reused the original piece after a little clean up. Sorry, no photos of the clean up - just imagine old oil a little gunked up and crusty.
A forum member on e46fanatics reproduced the cap and diaphragm (link (https://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1266795)). The fit and finish is fantastic, matches the originals.
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That's about it. Still haven't gotten around to the steering rack yet. Just been driving it.
ZHPizza
02-22-2020, 10:51 PM
Wow I hadn't seen that M56 cap & diaphragm combo. I have been using the Russian replacement membrane with my janky OE cap while following along with the guy developing the aluminum version. This one is both perfect and cheap - thanks for sharing!
Yeah it's a quality piece - the materials and fit/finish seem to match the original pieces. I couldn't tell the difference between the silicon diaphragm from the OE piece. Both highly recommended, glad I held off from that metal cap.
I think I need to reroute the vacuum lines... my VC is spitting out some oil. I didn't have this problem for the first few thousand miles so I'm not quite sure what's going on here.
ZHPizza
02-24-2020, 02:10 PM
Yeah it's a quality piece - the materials and fit/finish seem to match the original pieces. I couldn't tell the difference between the silicon diaphragm from the OE piece. Both highly recommended, glad I held off from that metal cap.
I think I need to reroute the vacuum lines... my VC is spitting out some oil. I didn't have this problem for the first few thousand miles so I'm not quite sure what's going on here.
hmm might want to make sure you're getting vacuum on in your crank case. Easiest way is to pull the oil cap while the car is idling and see if it sucks your hand to it when you try to cover the hole. Should run like hell with the cap removed and nothing covering the fill hole.
I ordered the cap & diaphragm from the dude -- thanks for sharing!
^yeah, I think the hose I used from the VC vacuum port to the intake manifold air rail is collapsing and thus cutting off vacuum. I'll have to source another hose and remedy it. ZHPizza: What are you using for the vacuum hose?
On another note, I noticed there was a weird piece of 'saran wrap' on a piece of door sill trim:
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I guess the previous owner never took the protective wrap off. It's like opening a gift, oddly satisfying.
Here are some action shots, lol:
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The passenger side was similar.
This car never came with an auto-dimming rear view mirror. I had one laying around and finally installed it. Thanks for the members who contributed to the guides posted here on ZHPMafia and elsewhere (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?10492-Rear-View-Mirror-Swap-Questions-SOS-05-330i-gt-Non_SOS)
Driving at night with a SUV behind me doesn't feel like I'm being interrogated in a gulag anymore. Auto dimming side mirrors would be great; maybe down the road.
Definitely have to get some window tint.
Gratuitous photo (Sorry for the bad quality):
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ZHPizza
03-06-2020, 04:35 PM
I actually used a random preformed vacuum hose for a Chevy or some shit that I grabbed at AutoZone. It's the perfect size and sturdy as hell. @704sw was able to make one of the OE CCV hoses work.
I looked hard into retrofitting autodimming side mirrors and decided it wasn't worth it. Went with blue tinted aspherical glass from eBay (for filthy cheap) and, between that and a moderate tint, I have no issues with cars behind me at night.
704sw
03-06-2020, 09:03 PM
I actually used a random preformed vacuum hose for a Chevy or some shit that I grabbed at AutoZone. It's the perfect size and sturdy as hell. @704sw was able to make one of the OE CCV hoses work.
I looked hard into retrofitting autodimming side mirrors and decided it wasn't worth it. Went with blue tinted aspherical glass from eBay (for filthy cheap) and, between that and a moderate tint, I have no issues with cars behind me at night.
Yep, pretty sure it was the hose that went between the manifold and the top of the oil separator but it’s flipped (oil separator side is now on the manifold, and the manifold side now runs to the M56 port). The extra opening of the fitting that ran along the distribution rail is capped off. I can post a picture tomorrow if needed.
I actually used a random preformed vacuum hose for a Chevy or some shit that I grabbed at AutoZone. It's the perfect size and sturdy as hell. @704sw was able to make one of the OE CCV hoses work.
I looked hard into retrofitting autodimming side mirrors and decided it wasn't worth it. Went with blue tinted aspherical glass from eBay (for filthy cheap) and, between that and a moderate tint, I have no issues with cars behind me at night.
I'm probably going the blue-tinted aspherical ebay glass for side mirrors with the moderate tint as well. I def need stronger vacuum hose to prevent collapse - probably why BMW uses the corrugated plastic hose for this application.
Yep, pretty sure it was the hose that went between the manifold and the top of the oil separator but it’s flipped (oil separator side is now on the manifold, and the manifold side now runs to the M56 port). The extra opening of the fitting that ran along the distribution rail is capped off. I can post a picture tomorrow if needed.
Yeah, a photo of your setup would be great!
Did you use the hose from the m54 (11-61-1-432-559), photo from realoem:
https://www.realoem.com/bmw/photos/11611432559
or the hose from the m56 (11-15-7-513-756), photo from ecstuning:
https://c1552172.ssl.cf0.rackcdn.com/262867_x800.jpg
I wish I had kept the old hoses to salvage the NORMA fittings.
704sw
03-09-2020, 09:53 AM
Yeah, a photo of your setup would be great!
Did you use the hose from the m54 (11-61-1-432-559), photo from realoem:
or the hose from the m56 (11-15-7-513-756), photo from ecstuning:
I wish I had kept the old hoses to salvage the NORMA fittings.
Neither, actually. I re-used the M54 hose #11617504535 ($7 at ECS for Uro, $13 for Rein, $46 for OEM):
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Photo of that item's location in the original CCV system, taken from GrahamE39 on Bimmerforum. Note in the below picture it is "connecting line #11611440317" (different part number because the pictured car was an M52TU).
https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=298973&stc=1&d=1319904178
Because of the pre-shaped bend in the hose, and the orientation of the Y-shaped NORMA fitting, I needed to flip the hose as shown in the below pictures. The M56 outlet and intake manifold's inlet use the same size NORMA fitting, so reversing isn't an issue.
In the first photo you can see it is routed above the fuel injector electrical connection thingy (that's a technical term), and that the second port of the Y-fitting is closed off with a vacuum cap. In the second photo you can see that the only real downside to reusing this hose is that it creates a slight lift on the intake manifold's beauty cover. I'm really not worried about that, though, because you only see that lift when looking from the side. From straight-on it looks tidy.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49640611267_4bcc589ca3_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iCz7h4)
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49640611272_21460f63c1_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iCz7h9)
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You da man!!! Thank you!!
Installed the Z4M front sway and a 330cic rear sway tonight. So going from the stock 23.5mm/18mm setup to the 27mm/20mm is interesting. Turn-in is much sharper and flatter, as expected. I'm no Schumacher, but seems to understeer slightly more on long sweeping higher-speed curves (like freeway interchanges / ramps). The sharpness of turn-in was noticeably improved, though.
I think I need more miles with this setup. Maybe pull the front bar from my m3 (26mm stock) and try a 26mm/20mm setup on the ZHP.
I decided to finally do something about the torn trunk wiring grommet. I was afraid of water intrusion with rains, I notice a little bit when I was in the Pacific N.W. where it rained a lot.
Following the detailed DIY on e46f (link (https://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1258545&highlight=elephant)) made it simple. I was afraid of the de-pinning that was required to remove the plug ends, but a nice sharp pick tool and some patience made it go smoothly. Tip: take some photos of the wiring / pin-outs (or just write down the wire colors to the pin #s).
It was just under 2 hours working slowly. I didn't need a clothes hanger to fish the wires through the new grommet. I had taped the different branches to the main bundle and then just fed it through slowly.
I also sprayed down the new grommet with some 303, hopefully it'll keep the rubber elastic and last a bit longer.
Because everyone likes photos, here we go:
Stripped the trunk lid carpet:
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The wiring harness fished out:
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De-pinned:
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Gently pulling the de-pinned wiring harness through the body and into the trunk:
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Taping the leads onto the main trunkline in preparation of feeding through the new grommet:
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Feeding the taped wiring harness through the new grommet. I shook out the remaining 303 protectant beforehand:
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Feeding the harness from the body in preparation of inserting into the trunk again:
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The new grommet slipped into place. The little triangle marker should point upwards on the body-side, and outwards on the trunk-side:
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Since I had some fabric tape (this was purchased through the dealer, but I'm sure Amazon or local parts stores will carry it) I decided to add some protection against fraying from rubbing on the metal (it was probably unnecessary):
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Just the wiring harness going back into the trunk:
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Test your tail lights and the trunk release before closing the trunk to ensure wiring is ok.
The new grommet installed, in all of its glory:
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johnrando
03-29-2020, 05:14 PM
Nice werk.
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DeathTrap
04-01-2020, 01:31 PM
Cool! I need to do this to the Touring... except it has *two* of those things.
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Cool! I need to do this to the Touring... except it has *two* of those things.
It'll go quicker than you initially think. I thought it'd be a 3-5 hour job, but it ended up less than 2. I was hesitant to do this because of the required de-pining / losing track of pins/plugs, tearing wiring. As long as you take your time, go gently, and document the wiring/pin-outs before you disassemble the plug-ends, you'll be fine.
Just keep this in mind while fishing / pulling wiring through the grommet or anywhere else: it should be smooth. If there's a snag, STOP, back the wiring out and address what's snagging.
While replacing the sway bars I noticed some wetness on the driver's side fuel tank. A little investigation and I found it was leaking gasoline from the topside, enough so that it'd fill up the bowl section of the suction pump. I'm not sure what caused the leak, or specifically where it's leaking from, so I decided to replace the suction pump unit along with the gasket.
Here's the view from underneath:
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Full of leaked fuel:
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The suction pump / level sender arrived today so it got installed. This is the one on the driver's side. #2, #3, #4 and #5 in the realoem diagram (link (https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=BD53-USA-04-2004-E46-BMW-330Ci&diagId=16_0373)):
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I went with a OEM Continental / VDO unit, which comes with #2, #3, #5 assembled. I was hoping just to get the level sender (#2) and not the suction tubing (#3), but that option was only available as the OE BMW unit ($145+). The OEM unit was from Pelican - would have been $20 less from Partsgeek but they were out of stock.
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Continental / VDO is the OEM. BMW markings scratched off:
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I contemplated leaving the old suction tubing (#3) in place and reusing it, but since I had the new one I couldn't resist. I doubt there's a big demand for this part so I just installed it. The job would have been easier had I left the original piece in place - wouldn't have to remove the fuel pump from the passenger side. I hope I don't regret this decision.
When I replaced the fuel pump a few months ago I didn't siphon any fuel out and it was full... it made a huge mess.
I wasn't able to siphon fuel from the fuel filler neck. From the fuel pump outlet was the only way I was able to do it. 4.5 gallons out:
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Old tubing on bottom:
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I guess the new one will form itself after some time... well, I hope it does.
The curve is to cross the driveshaft hump, and the output (left side of photo) gets inserted into a bracket underneath the real fuel pump. Removal of the old tubing from, and insertion of the new tubing into, the bracket is what necessitates removal of the fuel pump from the passenger side.
Gratuitous photo of the suction tube. Same markings on old (the curved one on top) and new (straight one on bottom):
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It was kind of a hassle to fish the tubing through to the passenger side. It would have been nice to have an almost empty tank so my left arm wouldn't have to be submerged in gasoline. Oh well. Did it quickly and washed thoroughly afterwards.
Here's the suction tubing outlet inserted into the bracket. It's underneath the real fuel pump on the passenger side. Orientation - Top of photo is the front of the car:
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No more photos of this job, sorry. I just wanted to finish it ASAP as I was being bathed in gasoline fumes. Wearing a P95 mask helped, but the fumes were still irritating to me.
Wrapped it up, tested it, and so far so good. No leaks with the engine running, no leaks after shut down. Will keep any eye on it.
I'm not sure where the original was leaking from, but it was filling the bowl of the lid and quite concerning. I examined the lid of the old suction pump (filled the bowl with water and let it sit) but couldn't find the leak. I have a feeling it was either the hose clamp / hose or the gasket into the tank, so I probably spent $100 more than I probably needed to.
Either way, parts are replaced now and I'll watch out for any leaks in the coming days.
I'm really glad I swapped sway bars, though. Who knows if / when I would have discovered this fuel leak ... probably would have suspected something when the car catches on fire and burns to the ground.
Edit: Just add a completion photo:
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johnrando
04-04-2020, 09:31 AM
Def glad you caught that!
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Def glad you caught that!
Thanks, John, same here. I think it would have turned catastrophic.
I think I found the crack in the original suction pump. The dust / dirt settled into the nooks and crannies of the lid and seemed to have filled-in the crack. It wasn't apparent when I first examined it, nor when I filled it with water and let it sit, but it's pretty obvious now.
The "n" shaped dark line over the "VDO" script:
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It looks like Tim had something similar happen to his car as well, but I'm not sure if it was the suction pump (driver's side) like mine, or the actual fuel pump (passenger side). (link (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?22833-Tims-05-ZHP-restoration-and-build&p=592561#post592561))
Took the opportunity during stay-at-home covid time to fix the A and C pillar trim. I used 3M Headliner Adhesive (38808) (link (https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/b/3m-4307/paint---body-repair-16614/sealers---adhesives-25204/adhesives---seam-sealers-19575/c0e374631c2a/3m-18-1-ounce-headliner-adhesive/38808/4462919)) as well as DAP contact cement (link (https://www.homedepot.com/p/DAP-Weldwood-3-fl-oz-Original-Contact-Cement-00107/100195615)).
Results are quite acceptable, especially for first time doing the job and reusing the existing fabric.
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The car already feels less ghetto and less like an "old car." Next will probably be the exterior rain-gutter moulding rubber gasket (at the Hoffmeister kink) as well as the trim strip underneath the rear windows.
Also, glad to say the fuel pumps aren't leaking anymore.
fredo
04-15-2020, 12:40 PM
Those pillars look really good. Nice to hear there's a positive side to the current situation.
johnrando
04-19-2020, 07:48 AM
+1
Sent from my SM-G988U using Tapatalk
^^ Thanks fellas.
It's been a while since last update, just a couple minor ones:
Installed the BlueBus in the ZHP. Replaced the factory TCU, and kept the factory "319" mic.
Before:
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And similarly for the m3.
Items removed: Parrot CK3000 Evo Bluetooth, with Connects2 Steering wheel harness, as well as the USASpec ipod integration with a Lightning to 30-pin connector.
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After, no TCU tray so I just velcro'd it to a bracket where the CD changer would be:
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I added a cheap usb cable to each one for ease of access for future firmware updates. $3.99 each at Microcenter, and they happened to have blue (a Hobson's choice since that's all they had at the time).
The BlueBus is awesome, and I can't thank Ted enough for developing it. The quality is fantastic and really brings the e46 into modernity. If he ever decides to develop a screened replacement for the head unit (like a Avin) with Apple CarPlay, and dash-cam and reverse-camera integration, I'd be all over it, too.
The USASpec and the Parrot setup in the M3 worked great, I never had any problems with it and didn't really need to replace it. Phone calls were clear, steering wheel buttons worked, and I didn't have problems having to plug-in for music streaming (I like to have my phone charging while in the car anyways). But when I saw Ted post in the old m3forums about developing a new solution I had to jump onboard and support his efforts and see what this is all about. So instead of one unit I ended up getting two. No big change for the m3 (besides adding a2dp streaming), but I'm happy to support and do enjoy it.
If someone wants the old set up, let's make a deal!
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For some reason I thought my AC wasn't blowing that cold. I think it was my mind playing tricks. The AC in the m3 felt significantly colder so let's check it out.
I'm not sure what specification is, but I think it's sufficiently cold:
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Now I have peace of mind - maybe having the temp confirmed will help the AC will feel colder now too. lol.
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And last but not least, a gratuitous photo. I always love rear 3/4 shots, and I think it really shows the e46's clean lines and proportions:
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That's all for now, hopefully I'll have something more substantial to report.
BMWCurves
06-23-2020, 01:29 PM
The rake always makes me think the ZHP is trying to show off its butt.
The rake always makes me think the ZHP is trying to show off its butt.
Lol.
The ZHPs ride about 1/2" - 3/4" lower than the M3, too.
Are you still on stock springs? Lately I've been wondering why I have such a big wheel gap in the front, someone mentioned that the sport version of Bilstein B4s have the spring seat welded on too high
Galapolis
06-23-2020, 05:12 PM
Maybe he's just running Z4 strut mounts.
Oooooh I knew about Z4M FCABs but not strut mounts. Just tried to do a quick search on E46F and didn't find much. Are they essentially the same with slightly less height in the rubber?
Galapolis
06-23-2020, 06:11 PM
Oooooh I knew about Z4M FCABs but not strut mounts. Just tried to do a quick search on E46F and didn't find much. Are they essentially the same with slightly less height in the rubber?
The main advantage is that it's lower. Rubber height looks the same to me. Z4 mount left, E46 right:
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=36113&d=1578356112
Part number is Sachs 802 066. Might actually be a good solution for you if your B4s are a little too high.
The main advantage is that it's lower. Rubber height looks the same to me. Z4 mount left, E46 right:
Part number is Sachs 802 066. Might actually be a good solution for you if your B4s are a little too high.
Huh that's pretty interesting. If I didn't need extra negative camber or had camber plates I'd definitely consider!
Galapolis
06-23-2020, 06:23 PM
Huh that's pretty interesting. If I didn't need extra negative camber or had camber plates I'd definitely consider!
Oh yeah I forgot you had camber plates now. It's not too late to get some lowering springs though. I'll be getting rid of my H&Rs soon... (wink)
Oh yeah I forgot you had camber plates now. It's not too late to get some lowering springs though. I'll be getting rid of my H&Rs soon... (wink)
What are you swapping in? If I were in the ContiUS I would probably be down to take them off your hands. The guy I bought my camber plates from was also selling a set of Eibach Pro Kit springs for $80 CAD, unfortunately that was already sold when I inquired about it :crying
Galapolis
06-23-2020, 06:40 PM
What are you swapping in?
Eibach Pro Kit. I have Eibach sway bars so I need to match the springs. Been eyeing the Koni Special Actives for some time now. And then there's the 20% sale going on right now too. So close to pulling the trigger...
Are you still on stock springs? Lately I've been wondering why I have such a big wheel gap in the front, someone mentioned that the sport version of Bilstein B4s have the spring seat welded on too high
Yup, stock springs with Koni Yellows. I'm not sure about what's going on with the Bilstein B4. I've heard of people complaining about the gas charge pushing the ride heights higher, but I think that was in the B6 struts.
Maybe he's just running Z4 strut mounts.
Nope, using Lemforder OE replacement strut mounts for the 330. Both cars are on Koni Yellow and stock springs.
The main advantage is that it's lower. Rubber height looks the same to me. Z4 mount left, E46 right:
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=36113&d=1578356112
Part number is Sachs 802 066. Might actually be a good solution for you if your B4s are a little too high.
The ones I used look like the one on the right. There's photos in post #48 of this thread (link (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?22161-04-AW-Blk-coupe-project-(engine-replacement-first)&p=588016#post588016)).
dannyzabolotny
08-26-2020, 12:36 AM
Just read through the whole thread, I love seeing a good resurrection! I appreciate your attention to detail and all the cleaning you did when refreshing the engine, it's extremely satisfying and pretty inspirational. I run a BMW specialty shop and don't always have the time to be as detailed with my customer jobs, so I'm enjoying it vicariously through threads like this. It's giving me some ideas for my 2003 330ci though ;)
Kudos for doing the whole engine replacement in your garage/driveway, that's a real effort right there. I'm a little spoiled at this point with my shop, having a lift makes me not want to do anything without a lift, haha.
Thanks for the kind words, dannyzabolotny! I'm always motivated, inspired, and entertained by others' threads so it was my turn to document and contribute with this one. Working on jack stands in the driveway wasn't ideal (HOA started writing letters threatening me fines), but it's what I had to work with. Also, I had the luxury of a second car so I could take my sweet time with this and let my OCD run a bit, otherwise it wouldn't have been nearly as neat and tidy.
I haven't had to do much to the car, explaining the lack of updates. Just gas, wash, and drive - which I'm perfectly fine with. Lol.
Next time I'm in PHX area I'd like to check out your shop. Looks like you have quite the to-do list for your 330, I'll be following along!
Working on jack stands in the driveway wasn't ideal (HOA started writing letters threatening me fines)
Ooooof hopefully they're off your back now. After reading all the horror stories on reddit I'm 99.5% sure I'll reject a future house purchased based off the fact that there's a mandatory HOA agreement
dannyzabolotny
08-26-2020, 01:55 PM
Thanks for the kind words, dannyzabolotny! I'm always motivated, inspired, and entertained by others' threads so it was my turn to document and contribute with this one. Working on jack stands in the driveway wasn't ideal (HOA started writing letters threatening me fines), but it's what I had to work with. Also, I had the luxury of a second car so I could take my sweet time with this and let my OCD run a bit, otherwise it wouldn't have been nearly as neat and tidy.
I haven't had to do much to the car, explaining the lack of updates. Just gas, wash, and drive - which I'm perfectly fine with. Lol.
Next time I'm in PHX area I'd like to check out your shop. Looks like you have quite the to-do list for your 330, I'll be following along!
I know all about that HOA life... I used to work in my driveway too and I got letters in the mail on a weekly basis. I wasn’t allowed to street park, have a car on jack stands, have a car without current registration, etc.
Next time you’re in the Phoenix area, shoot me a message! I’d be more than happy to show you my shop. It’s usually a bit of mess but I stay pretty busy. Right now I’ve got an E34 540i6 clutch job, E39 540i timing chain guide job, and an E28 535is brake job going on.
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Ooooof hopefully they're off your back now. After reading all the horror stories on reddit I'm 99.5% sure I'll reject a future house purchased based off the fact that there's a mandatory HOA agreement
Yeah, I don't think they liked the fact I had a car on jack-stands for long periods of time. I had the rear end of my m3 apart for subframe bushings, diff cover, control arm bushings and ball joints, and planned on hiring a mobile welder come to repair the RACP cracks while welding up the Reddish plates. This was after my ZHP on jack stands for a year during the engine replacement.
I got called to a HOA hearing. I negotiated a few extra weeks to put the rear end back in and lowered off of jack stands and promised to not do it again. Wasn't able to get a mobile welder, but at least no fine, this time. Looks like I'll have a shop do the RACP cracks and subframe repairs, I don't need the hassle with the HOA right now.
Also, because of my location in the neighborhood people frequently walk by my place to use the cut-through green belt, so high visibility.
I think I can work on my cars in the driveway, but basically I shouldn't leave a car on jack stands for extended periods of time. And I should use a car cover so it doesn't seem "unsightly." It's funny because my neighbors don't mind me working on cars, they actually come and check out what I'm up to and ask me for ideas trouble-shooting their cars - like neighbors do. But it's the HOA's enforcement people who have the problem.... letter of the law types, but I understand their position too.
It was pretty funny to see two of the three older ladies on the HOA committee gushing about my red car (the e46m3) and them joking with me saying they want to buy it. The third person (HOA mgr) was not as jovial. Just glad I didn't get fined.
Not many places in my area without HOAs, for better or for worse. But I'd love some more freedom, that's for sure.
I know all about that HOA life... I used to work in my driveway too and I got letters in the mail on a weekly basis. I wasn’t allowed to street park, have a car on jack stands, have a car without current registration, etc.
Next time you’re in the Phoenix area, shoot me a message! I’d be more than happy to show you my shop. It’s usually a bit of mess but I stay pretty busy. Right now I’ve got an E34 540i6 clutch job, E39 540i timing chain guide job, and an E28 535is brake job going on.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200826/bf17d3fadab9a23929cabe19ed97add3.jpg
Nice! I def will do. That e28 brings back memories. I used to have a '88 528e 5spd. It was a lot more fun after I modified it. Bilstein Sports, Ground-Control coilovers and camber plates, M-tech II steering wheel, larger Euro headlights, and Style 8 wheels from an 840i. I should have kept the steering wheel for my e30. I love how solid the door and the door latch mechanism are on that era car.
Mpower04
09-07-2020, 01:32 PM
My neighborhood was built in several phases and luckily enough the first phase (where I live) has no HOA. I have to use my driveway to work sometimes so I got lucky there. HOA starts about three doors down. :rofl (though I do try to limit the jacked up car look, when I can)
Yeah, I think the car-on-stands look is a big no no. Damn, you got lucky. Sounds like you have benefits of being in/adjacent to HOA community without the fees.
Just a small update for maintenance.
@115k miles:
- Polished headlight lenses (400grit --> 800 grit --> 1500 grit --> polishing compound --> Clear Coat spray paint)
- D2S Osram bulbs
- Engine oil (Castrol 0w-40) and filter (Mann)
- Cabin filter, charcoal activated (MicronAir)
- Engine air filter (Mann)
- Fixed headlight wiring
- Changed VCG, just to check under the VC
- Finally got the right oil drain door flap.
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During:
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Another after:
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Gratuitous shot of dirty cabin air filter:
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Clean dirty engine air filter vs clean one:
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Finally got the right oil change flap:
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I was happy to see a clean and unvarnished valvetrain:
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I'm just happy to be able to see at night again. The old bulbs and the pitted lenses were horrible.
fredo
10-17-2020, 02:43 PM
Well done. The lenses look brand new. :like
Nice job on the headlight lenses - as facelift coupe owners we've been cursed with non-replaceable lenses, but it is what it is. Valvetrain is also looking minty fresh!
Well done. The lenses look brand new. :like
Thanks!
Nice job on the headlight lenses - as facelift coupe owners we've been cursed with non-replaceable lenses, but it is what it is. Valvetrain is also looking minty fresh!
Thanks, I was motivated by seeing what you did with your lens swap + sanding. And I concur, the damned non-replaceable lenses... BMW got us good with that one.
And found this when changing bulbs, insulation made of potato chips. So some wires got some solder and they all got some electrical tape.
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But this one was the most satisfying,
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After:
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Edit: Not sure what's going on with photos, but re-linked.
sillieidiot
10-17-2020, 09:33 PM
hmm i can't see those last 3 pictures you posted.
hmm i can't see those last 3 pictures you posted.I'm on Tapatalk and can see them - it's odd but I've had issues where I can see it from the app, but on a browser on desktop the pics appear broken
fredo
10-17-2020, 10:11 PM
I'm on the browser on my laptop. One hour ago I saw the pics. Now they are broken. :scratchinghead
I'm on Tapatalk and can see them - it's odd but I've had issues where I can see it from the app, but on a browser on desktop the pics appear broken
hmm i can't see those last 3 pictures you posted.
I'm on the browser on my laptop. One hour ago I saw the pics. Now they are broken. :scratchinghead
I re-linked (is that even a word?) the photos. Hoping they work now.
YoitsTmac
09-01-2022, 11:24 PM
subbed, even if it's been a while since an update. I like that the car is the same color as mine too :)
It's been a long time since I updated so here we go.
Replaced the cowl trim, back in 10/16/2020:
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Another update from 12/22/20, control arms and FCAB.
Alignment to check and set toe afterwards. That's a z4m 27mm front sway I added a while ago, nice and sharp turn-in.
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REF84
07-07-2023, 04:44 PM
Hey Will, I did my control arms a little while back and im sort of concerned about the torque process. Did you load the suspension when you torqued everything? I used a jack to lift up the suspension a bit and then tightened everything down like that.
Hey Will, I did my control arms a little while back and im sort of concerned about the torque process. Did you load the suspension when you torqued everything? I used a jack to lift up the suspension a bit and then tightened everything down like that.
Hi. I think I used the jack on the bottom of the ball joint when I torqued those two nuts, but that was to hold the arm / ball joint in position rather than to add any preload.
I don't think the front control arms need to be preloaded to standard ride height for tightening. I know the rear ball joints do.
A photo break from ZHP stuff. I live somewhat nearby the Porsche Experience Center in Carson, CA. They have their Porsche Motorsport workshop, a display area, a cafe and a nice restaurant. Their workshop has a glass wall. I want a workshop like this, and those cars too. I took my parents to go check it out.
This was out front, probably just a display piece but cool nonetheless:
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Inside:
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On the patio at the cafe:
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Some ZHP stuff:
From 7/2021:
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Had to clean out the windshield washer fluid. It grew this goop, clogging up the washer pump.
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Drive out to Austin, TX for the F1 race:
First time road tripping east. I used to go to PDX annually.
Around Ft. Hancock, TX:
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At the rest stop on the 10 just east of 190:
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A great dinner in Ozona, TX. I love a good country fried steak:
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At COTA in Austin, TX. Near the bridge by the esses during qualifying:
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On the pit straight, at end of qualifying and for the w-series race:
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Some BBQ. It was all delicious.
I think Ironworks:
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I think Terry Blacks:
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On the road again, forgot where in Texas:
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Westward, back to socal:
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Shortly after I arrived home from Austin, TX I went on another roadtrip.
Back to PDX. I love the scenery along the 5. Over the grapevine, then as the landscape changes into northern California and into Oregon:
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I love seeing Mt Shasta:
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In the middle of trip some jackass decided to kick my rear view mirror in the middle of the night when parked at the hotel.
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Will fix when I get home. For now, duct tape to the rescue:
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More Oregon. I always like to head to the coast. The drive is wonderful and the scenery awesome:
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And always nice to have lunch and ice cream at the creamery:
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And the coast:
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And southward bound towards socal. I love the scenery:
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Then 4 months later finally found a suitable replacement mirror:
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Long Beach GP:
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And one of the ZHP. Happened to park adjacent to a white e92 m3:
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Water pump exploded during an evening cruise:
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and while it was parked the mice and rats made themselves comfortable:
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Finally fixed it:
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new one:
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new hoses:
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new thermostat:
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And then some maintenance while I'm at it:
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Decided to try the High Performance Lubricants' Cleaner oil. I saw it on Bob Is The Oil Guy forums. Run it for 3k miles with a filter change at 1k miles:
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Change some clips:
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Then another short road trip east of Palm Springs to check out the Patton Museum:
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Got the car tinted, finally. I should have done this earlier. The heat rejection and the UV blocking is well worth it:
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Then fix the shark fin gasket:
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So for about 2 years I was just enjoying the car. Basic maintenance such as oil changes and filters until the water pump exploded. The ZHP is a great car. BMW hit the sweet spot with it. Makes roadtrips easy. It cruises 70-85 so easily and I find everything just harmonizes around that speed. The engine, suspension, everything. Just cruise and eat up the miles. Seats are comfortable. Great for roadtrips.
For the water pump, it failed during high RPM running, I was accelerating and letting it shift at redline. Once it hit third gear I saw the temp gauge up to the 3/4 dot. No where to pull over immediately so tried to crank up the heat. Nada. No heat. My intuition was the water pump crapped out. Sure enough it did.
Thankfully got all (most) of the pieces out. Replaced with another OEM Saleri pump. This replacement looked much better. compare the plastic impeller with photos of the one earlier in this thread. The finishing is much improved.
Back on the road and just enjoying it.
Waiting for the C-pillar trim to come in from Europe and will change that next. If you need, check this thread on m3forums for ordering details (link (https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/main-forum/e46-2001-2006/183-side-finisher-rubber-replacement-and-rear-side-window-trim-replacement?p=223771#post223771)). It's supposedly made from the same factory that made it for BMW. Good reviews from members.
So, pretty much all caught up.
Some gratuitous photos from the Porsche Experience Center, from when I visited in 2018.
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I misspoke, not all caught up. My m54 valve cover PCV cap was previously replaced, but I - like an idiot - had pulled it off after some time to check the membrane. The membrane was good. The replacement VC cap was not good afterwards. It had cracked where it holds onto the VC and it was not holding vacuum as well. It also leaked.
So browsing the forums I browsed the m54 valve cover thread and came across a post by t.er about an ebay cap for the M54 VC (link (https://www.ebay.com/itm/115097872691)).
It's a good quality cap. Now a few thousand miles later, glad to report that it's holding up well. No leaks, either. I'm not messing with it; not going to remove it.
Old one, was cracked and leaking:
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New one. Good quality:
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Glad to report the valve train is still nice and clean. No heavy varnish from long oil change intervals.
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Glad the VC is clean, too:
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Kind of gross with the build up in the VC channels:
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Oooooou thanks for the link to the weatherstripping. Mine is just starting to crack and I haven't been on the forums for a while so it's good to see that as an option!
It's the least I can do for you posting that ebay link. lol.
I haven't received mine yet, but the people on m3forums who has received theirs say the quality is good.
I just received the c-pillar trim. It looks legit.
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Installed the trim weather stripping and the horizontal trim that seems to crumble every 5 yrs or so.
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