Lots of weird noises. All normal. For the most part.. :)Quote:
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Lots of weird noises. All normal. For the most part.. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by NoVAphotog
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What's the upper limit of safe temps on the coolant?
I'm at autocross idling in a big line of cars and hitting 100 degrees pretty quick.
The burden of information now that I found the hidden OBC functions lol
100'c? Mine gets up to 98-99 ish in traffic sometimes. It doesn't go above that. Turn your ac on to activate the secondary fan and increase engine rpms
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Does anyone have any recs on vanos seals replacement? I heard that the anti-rattle kit is not nessc. If you don't have the rattle yet? I'm at 88k
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When's the last time you bled the system?Quote:
Originally Posted by stephenkirsh
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Sure. Don't install the ARK if you don't have the rattle.Quote:
Originally Posted by TigerTater
The entire system was replaced in December, and included a Stewart pump upgrade.Quote:
Originally Posted by gmurphy
I only got 100+ when sitting in the exhaust of the car in front of me. We have a better grid set up in the afternoon and it's idling around 98.
I also go it to hit 101 at the very end of my lap. As soon as I backed off heading back to grid it normal out.
Sound advice. Seals added to list...Quote:
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Never got an answer so I'll rephrase it:Quote:
Originally Posted by stephenkirsh
At what temperature do I need to shut the car down?
Next question: my dad broke the clown nose off. We can't seem to find a part number on real OEM for it.
Is it possible to buy that?
Not that I ever found. Mine is super glued back on :)
I have a manual mirror if you want to buy it from me. PM me for details.Quote:
Originally Posted by stephenkirsh
Yeah they've been using the same design for the clown nose forever. Just search for "BMW mirror" on ebay and find one older than 2006.Quote:
Originally Posted by stephenkirsh
Yea he's not gunna wanna dish out for a full mirror just for the clown nose.
Thx though!
I don't think they sell just the clownnose.
Mirrors go for $50 and up.
Head to a junk yard and see what you can find
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I'm going to be ordering a rebuilt vanos from Dr. Vanos shortly and will be doing the VCG while I'm in there. Dr. Vanos comes with the Vanos gasket and the oil line crush washers. I think that's everything needed for that part of the job.
For the valve cover gasket, I'll order this kit from FCP Euro. The steel washers are probably unnecessary, but everything else in the kit looks good.
Beisan's DIY also mentions some easily breakable or loseable parts that you may want to have on hand just in case, the engine cover nut cap, the fan shroud clip, the vanos piston bolt, and the engine cover pads (Part #11-12-1-730-352 - FCP Euro doesn't have them).
Apart from some RTV sealant (high temperature I presume), is there anything else I need or may want for the job?
If you've been seeing camshaft sensor codes, now is the time to replace the sensors... Spark plugs would be easy to throw in as well. Otherwise you look all set.
Spark plugs for sure.
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Thanks guys. The only code I've got is related to the fuel level sender. Previous owner did the spark plugs somewhere between 56,000 miles and 75,000 miles. The car currently has 78,000 miles. How many miles do the plugs last?
Usually 100k at least.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Stewbie
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Question re: CCV - is it a bad idea to do this in a concrete driveway ? I don't want to leave oil spills everywhere, knowing that this equipment circulates oil a lot.
Nah, it should be fine. You might leak a little mayo if you have some built up. But you can probably catch it with a rag. What you miss will just get on the plastic skid cover thing. Good luck! Just did it a week or two ago - not as bad as people make it out to be, as long as you don't have large hands...
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I have large hands. LOL. But I replaced my shift bushings with the exhaust still on, so I think I can tackle it.Quote:
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Don't have a big tarp to put down?Quote:
Originally Posted by alexandre
I have a lot of cardboard - gonna use that instead.
Another question:
Car is going in storage for 6 weeks in 2 weeks. I'm due for an oil change. Do I do it prior to storage or when I come back ?
I'm not sure it would make a difference either way.Quote:
Originally Posted by alexandre
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Eh probably doesn't matter but why not change it pre sitting there so all the gunk comes out and doesn't just pool up.
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That's a good point. Maybe do the ccv, run the engine a bit to catch any gunk you can, then change the oil?Quote:
Originally Posted by UdubBadger
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That's what I would do
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Sounds like a good plan, I'll probably do that then.
If you ever hear Seth say this, do literally ANYTHING else.Quote:
Originally Posted by UdubBadger
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My ZHP is back on the road and the new AFE intake sounds awesome but I've noticed a decrease in fuel economy. Any idea what this is attributable to?
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Heavy right foot due to great new sounds?Quote:
Originally Posted by Stewbie
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Damn. That was quick! 328ioc FTW! :)
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In all seriousness it might just take a little bit of driving for the car to adjust to the new amount of air from the intake.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stewbie
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Trick question. You nailed it the first time. :)
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http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/11/jazeny7e.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by Stewbie
I fell for it.....
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Truuuuuu!Quote:
Originally Posted by ryankokesh
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