I used a strip of electrical tape to cover the holes and it's still holding up just fine after a year in the elementsQuote:
Originally Posted by RUS_ZHP
I used a strip of electrical tape to cover the holes and it's still holding up just fine after a year in the elementsQuote:
Originally Posted by RUS_ZHP
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Not to threadjack, but this guy filled in the holes with epoxy putty, sanded, and vinyl wrapped the rails. Looks pretty great, and definitely low cost.Quote:
Originally Posted by ZHPizza
https://www.e46fanatics.com/threads/...elete.1278852/
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Originally Posted by Sreten
Thanks!
Thank you guys for sharing your thoughts. I need to take a look at it closer.Quote:
Originally Posted by 704sw
Sorry Sreten for the threadjack.
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I really like the fact it has a roof rack and sunroof delete. Looks really sleek.Quote:
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New parts!
https://i.postimg.cc/dV2KcKrY/20200805-140150.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/bwcj5vGg/20200805-140137.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/bvqfzF92/20200805-140144.jpg
Continuing from gummed up plugs and smokey exhaust, I attacked the CCV.
https://i.postimg.cc/cLh08SHc/20200804-181225.jpg
Removed with destruction without removing the manifold.
https://i.postimg.cc/Sxkmssys/20200804-181110.jpg
New.
https://i.postimg.cc/63kXN6jB/20200805-143802.jpg
Found that the return line on the oildipshit was completely clogged! That means CCV wasn't working at all and would explain why it was burning oil.
https://i.postimg.cc/7Yyks6JV/20200805-153854.jpg
Some chemicals and compressed air and it finally let go.
https://i.postimg.cc/2SkfYKwL/20200805-154506.jpg
Overall pretty easy job. While I was there, decided to do oil filter housing gasket.
https://i.postimg.cc/QxjzKWWR/20200806-133146.jpg
Lighting charger removed.
https://i.postimg.cc/QxjzKWWR/20200806-133146.jpg
And that escalated to me wanting to knock out the cooling system in one go as well.
https://i.postimg.cc/65zmr5rT/20200806-134319-001.jpg
Someone before me used sealant there. Cleaned up and put a new gasket in.
https://i.postimg.cc/RVbTC311/20200806-145713.jpg
The radiator was busted so out it went.
https://i.postimg.cc/vZJL9pNc/20200806-152111.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/K8kD1ZQ6/20200806-152425.jpg
Old cooling system parts.
https://i.postimg.cc/0NGmSrSB/20200806-154010.jpg
New pump and tstat.
https://i.postimg.cc/wv6NQHcT/20200806-154015.jpg
New Mahle/Behr radiator.
https://i.postimg.cc/NFFrZ4z3/20200806-162437.jpg
Bolted on the engine.
https://i.postimg.cc/B6MKhyM5/20200806-162441.jpg
New pulleys.
https://i.postimg.cc/5yrFJzc6/20200806-163308.jpg
Expansion tank.
https://i.postimg.cc/tRv6WK1p/20200806-170703.jpg
Coolant hoses.
https://i.postimg.cc/8PF6HZWW/20200806-171752.jpg
PS tank and lines.
https://i.postimg.cc/m20F67Nn/20200806-172621.jpg
Reassembled.
https://i.postimg.cc/MGwfzxLb/20200806-175204.jpg
Next is to flush the engine and then pop the valve cover off and overhaul Vanos.
I can't tell you how much I missed working on M54. After working on all of those V12s where there isn't space for anything in the engine bay, this just so feels nice and breeze in comparison.
I really want to get myself a 90° ratchet like that, but can’t bring myself to buy into another brand’s battery system.
Also nice work all around. Your updates are always so detailed yet so concise.
+1 on the ratchet. 2 years ago I bought the Milwaukee version after watching 50sKid E46 DIY videos and it has become the most used tool I own. You'll find that every job that needs a socket is faster and easier with that toolQuote:
Originally Posted by 704sw
https://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-245...6-0e075d587cf2
Wow, I've never seen a water pump with a blue impeller before!
LOL this is something I definitely need to work on...Quote:
Originally Posted by 704sw