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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - anonymous
Not sure, seems to be case by case. It seems like cracks in the cover are a bigger issue.
http://e46valvecover.com/e46-warped-valve-cover/
I would just replace the gasket.
His - 2004 Imola Red / Alcantara 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Her's - 2005 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Leather 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Plastics....Rubber parts...the dread from a hot engine if left unchecked. This is the main reason why I open my hood after I return to my garage and cool the engine down as soon as possible. Engine bay will remain very hot since hot coolant will still be flowing in the engine. Heat deteriorates plastic and rubber parts.
Lawrence
"But Mama....That's where the fun is!"
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'90 M3 AWII - Garage Queen (The Crown Jewel)
'20 X5 M Sport Tourquis Blue - #3 Son Ride
'23 X5 M Sport Sapphire Black - #1 Son Ride
'23 X5 M Sport Mineral White - Daughter & Grand Kids Ride
'24 X4 M40i Brooklyn Grey - SO's New Ride
'05 330i ZHP Mystic Blue Metallic 6 spd - My Ride
'03 Nissan Frontier XE Crew Cab - Hauler & Down Range vehicle
What is this Gizmo thingy?
Outside air temp sensor? The wires to it got all messed up when the air duct panel it is attached to decided to come unattached :/
Build thread has more for those who are interested (shameless plug)
your HVAC system won't work correctly without it....
Dinan CAI &Throttle body, ESS Tuning TS2, Bimmerbrakes gen3 headers, UUC SSK & DSSR. Achilles oil pump, VAC oil pan baffle
M3 Motor mounts, UUC Trans mounts, Modified clutch style LSD 3.15, TMS front subframe reinforcement, Koni Yellow sports,
H&R sport springs, UUC sway bars, BMW Perf. Rotors, UUC SS brake lines, Hawk HPS pads, CSL replica wheels,
Rotora strut bar, FXR HID conversion, M3 Mirror conversion, BSW stage 1 speakers