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

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Originally Posted by danewilson77

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

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I appreciate it more and more as time goes by

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Originally Posted by velocity_b

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

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

Thanks guys...

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

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

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

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Originally Posted by velocity_b

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

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

All info is a www.beisansystems.com

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

Hey velocity, spend some time reading thru these threads:

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

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

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

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Originally Posted by velocity_b

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

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

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Originally Posted by velocity_b

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

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congrats socal brother

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Originally Posted by velocity_b

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

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

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

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