Whammy's Journal Thread

[Vas]

Changed the oil today in the ZHP. 171,000mi and still going!

Happy Dance Getting up there mileage wise

[Whammy]

Ordered a BMW Sunshield from BMWPartsStore for $50. Should be here early next week. I am noticing a klunk coming from the rear end while shifting. The differential mounts have already been replaced about 30,000mi ago. And last I checked (a month ago), the subframe bushings were fine as well. The engine and transmission mounts are still original. Considering it is happening when I shift, I think it is the transmission mounts.

I'm thinking about picking this up to do both the engine and transmissions mounts (vs jacking up at the oil pan).

http://www.harborfreight.com/1000-lb...bar-96524.html

Anyone else have one of these? It seems like having one of this makes the process a lot easier and safer.

[BMWCurves]

I was planning on just doing the jacking-up-on-the-oil-pan method if I ever get around to it, but this is probably the safer/smarter method.

[fredo]

I received my bmw sunshield (same price) one week ago, but never used it so far. It's thick !

[danewilson77]

Ordered a BMW Sunshield from BMWPartsStore for $50. Should be here early next week. I am noticing a klunk coming from the rear end while shifting. The differential mounts have already been replaced about 30,000mi ago. And last I checked (a month ago), the subframe bushings were fine as well. The engine and transmission mounts are still original. Considering it is happening when I shift, I think it is the transmission mounts.

I'm thinking about picking this up to do both the engine and transmissions mounts (vs jacking up at the oil pan).

http://www.harborfreight.com/1000-lb...bar-96524.html

Anyone else have one of these? It seems like having one of this makes the process a lot easier and safer.

Never used one but have had one in my cart a time or two. I'll eventually cave. It's a great to have.

S7 Edge, out

[Whammy]

Today I got the car checked out by my mechanic (Paddock Imports) in preparation for a track day event (needed papers signed) as well as trying to diagnose/fix some drivetrain issues when shifting. Definitely feels like a "rear clunk" like when my differential carrier bushings were cracked. I thought my transmission mounts were going bad. When driving my car, my mechanic thought it might be something with the differential. After investigating more, he decided I should wait as it wasn't a huge concern to him at the moment rather than throw parts at it. I'm ok with that.

However, when reviewing my car for the track event, they found out my expansion tank was leaking at the base/mount. Of course, the one part (besides the radiator) which I didn't replace.


So, bought parts on ECS as I had a store credit. Will need to make time before the event happens on the 10th.

[Vas]

Never got a low coolant light ?

[Whammy]

Never got a low coolant light ?

No, not yet.

[GotZHP]

Ordered a BMW Sunshield from BMWPartsStore for $50. Should be here early next week. I am noticing a klunk coming from the rear end while shifting. The differential mounts have already been replaced about 30,000mi ago. And last I checked (a month ago), the subframe bushings were fine as well. The engine and transmission mounts are still original. Considering it is happening when I shift, I think it is the transmission mounts.

I'm thinking about picking this up to do both the engine and transmissions mounts (vs jacking up at the oil pan).

http://www.harborfreight.com/1000-lb...bar-96524.html

Anyone else have one of these? It seems like having one of this makes the process a lot easier and safer.

I just bought one of these this past week to do my oil pan gasket and it worked great. picked it up at a local Harbor Freight in Orange County for around ~$100 out the door after tax. Held my motor in place for 2 days while I dug into the oil pan gasket project. Was a lot of labor, but not necessarily hard, if you have the right tools.

I was thinking of adding mine to the ZHP Mafia Tool Library (to join the fender roller) as I do not have a place to store mine really. I am willing to send mine around for other members to use. Shipping should not be to costly, and this would have to be a decision made by the person doing the work. They can be had pretty cheaply, so if shipping cost, say $30, then maybe its not worth it to ship it and youd buy your own. However, in this case, Oregon is close and shipping should be cheaper. While this is a great tool to have, it is limited in its applications. Another thing to think of. I have very limited space with my current living situation, so storing a big metal bar would not go over well with the GF.

I'm willing to share mine with other Mafia Members on these terms conditions. 1.) I am not liable for anything that goes wrong while you are using it. 2.) You do not keep it and send it to the next Mafia member in need. 3.) Don't lose the parts! 4.) It is returned to me when the time comes that I need it again

If you PM me your shipping info, I can give you a shipping cost and get it out to you on Tuesday.

[Whammy]

Tonight I finally got the cooling system to stop leaking. It looks like the seals on the expansion tank went bad/dry. What's sad is that the expansion tank is not even a year old. Due to time, just went to the dealer and bought a new expansion tank and re-attached everything. Took it for a quick drive and do not see any leaks whatsoever. This makes me happy as it's just in time for my track event this weekend.

Tomorrow I will be packing the car and getting everything ready.