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More progress. Bank 1 and 2 Upper timing cases off and on, then off and on again to seat them properly. Not before the bank 2 Vanos diaphragm springs arrived though. Bank 2 vanos unit dismantled, cleaned and new orings installed. Vanos units installed, cam timing checked, bank 1 exhaust cam slightly off. Adjusted and then cam timing re-checked, checked again, checked once more, then checked another one time for good luck. Timing now perfect. Vanos solenoids installed New cam bearing oiling rail for bank 2 intake. Old one was munted, most likeley someone leaning on it while working on the engine in the past. Radiator and other bits installed. Cam covers, new spark plugs, earth straps, coils installed. Coolant added and a once over for any loose nuts/bolts and she's ready for firing up. The engine started first pop, although very rattly, and lumpy. This lasted about 30 seconds and then it came right. Ran a vanos test on Bank 1. Success! Let the engine warm up so the air bleeds from the cooling system, then on to installing the rest of the bits Cleared all the fault codes in relation to the air mass sensors being unplugged and took it for a spin around the block. Need to check for leaks over the next few kms. This job took me ages. Going slowly, at least 50 hours. Saved a sh1t tonne in labour however and learned a great deal about how the vanos system works in the S62, which is something I've always been keen on.

Man we've got it good here. Mod's who don't mind using a bleeped out profanity every now and then. I just received a warning from the mods of an American based forum I'm on. I got asked to edit thread where I said "oh my god". Apparently, not only did I take the name in vain I also used it as a profanity. The warning came when I edited the post as they requested to "oh my Allah". Now I'm being inflammatory they say and deleted my entire thread..lol Some people have no sense of humor. To the Mod's and Admin here. You guys are friggin awesome.

There's still about 3 litres of your oil outside Kyu's cafe

A second hand replacement handgrenade would be your cheapest option... then trade it in on a Honda real quick or purchase a better BMW

The problem is those engines have a tendency to commit suicide regularly, their hobbies also include having their seals leak and spitting oil everywhere.

Okay, so I'm obviously out of touch - how on Earth is this worth only ~15k? What am I missing? My mother's Swift is worth that much...

I wanted to leave an impression just didn't turn out as expected, HAHA

Degreaser and clean through the engine bay on the E38, should make finding the leaks easier, although might not like what I find

Shoot em up is fine, just dont be crass enough to swear while your doing it. jeez.. lmao

We did the Alpina reflash in house and walnut shell blasting with Ross@ BM Workshop. Huge difference and a must for all N54 & N55 owners. Before and after pics of the walnut clean:

drove my e28 for the 1st time in a while , with its new shoes feels nice to drive again , I could use all the power without it wheel spinning. clock just ticked over 528528km while out fun car to drive , weighs about the same as a 3.2L E36 M3 and less than E46 M3 but with about the same amount of power or more , but makes it it at about 1500-2000rpm lower in the RPM range than the 3.2L engines make there's and still revs out to 7000rpm

You can actually. It is connected to the Internet along with so many other features. Takes photos and movies as well while doing diagnostic checks. Prints all data direct to your printer and saves as you work

Dunno about the bonnet louvres, rest is pretty cool! https://www.wheelwell.com/profile/560ab0eb33abb6e32eae40e0/vehicles/560ab11133abb6e32eae40e4/specs/

Is it Bimmerfest? I am still a moderator there, but i do not post there ever, and only jump on once in a while if i have an E34/E32 specific matter (not enough owners here). Once upon a time i was very active on the E30 and E34 pages being the resident eurospec guy. Used to send heaps of euro spec parts like lights and trim etc over there before the E30 craze really hooked on and the guys that due it full time in the UK got stuck in. I still get the odd request from the E34 guys though, the E34 is actually an enthusiest car there not just a daily driver like they tend to be here. But when you do the export thing you need to keep active on the forum so people know your name and more importantly trust you, have realised its easier not dealing with americans and not having thier money lol

I bet the fella that had it lost a packet on it as well, But it is 217ks and 11 yrs old, even if it looks in good Nic. You would aim to pick up an early 545 E60 for under $10 at Auction with that mileage so probably right as mechanically identical. Sort of makes you think standard E39 prices are going to take a pasting soon Still damn tempting

My mate with e36 evo m3 has just bought a similar time warp 320i manual - it is a one lady owner job. Just helped him put eibach springs in - lower but not school boy low. Will get him to bring to coffee meet so they can reunite as long lost twins.

I know?? What is the world coming too...

I always liked the 6, totally impractical compared to the E61 which would be just as good in the real world but still, likely to be a bargain as well....

Took the 330i up north today, did 150km each way on some A & B roads. What a great drive. It seems thats where the car excels, open road driving. Just great performance from the 5 speed auto and the low / mid range pull from the M54B30 Love the road holding and stability. Ride is not too bad either. It's no wonder M sport or M cars are so well liked.

Been a bit of a change of plans. I've bought a second e30 with an m20b20 and a manual box so that will more than likely donate its engine and box to this initially. At the same time, the urge to build an angry turbo m40 is strong....decisions decisions.. So much for a tight budget In the mean time, more pictures Sent from my D6653 using Tapatalk

^^^^^^^No sh*t - just look at their gun laws, or lack of....

Ha I would abandon the lawns until i fixed the ride on if mine did that Been there done that when other things have happened to mine

True, forgot about the drags and how 20 cars going in there can cause stationary traffic on the countries main highway...

Want to thank 3pedals, hybrid & Allanw for their help. The E39 rides great.

You need to keep in mind American culture guys. Lived there for a few years, we're quite different down here!

Saw a very nice dark blue E34 Alpina B10 turning off at Northcote Rd northbound. Too far away to see what type, hoping it was bi turbo.

Winning - Being able to fix funny lookin back end of 130 with a sticker

Hellbm does this now.

Having those Motherf*#@rs puling in front of us doing 85k, yep I will be pulling in the fast line in my huge truck.

Finally, a car you can do a skid in and afford to drive it home

Just got back from first trip to the Mother Country in nearly nine years, even more cars, white vans, buses and trucks than ever I can remember (even in London with congestion charges and Low Emissions zones) and overall traffic density probably 10 times that of New Zealand.. And yet the traffic still flows better.. and why? Because the standard of driving is much, much, better overall.

In the last 12 hrs I have seen A motorcycle riding up the pavement against traffic then cutting across 4 lanes to take an exit on the other side of the road Stopped to watch a people mover take 3 erratic laps of a roundabout while the occupants discussed where to go Followed a car where the driver decided the best way to navigate merge was to stop dead and wait till traffic cleared.. And finally minutes after that a car weaving within its lane hitting the curb If I had been driving for the last 12 hours you could almost explain witnessing a large number of poor driving events, but no I have only covered 15km... WTF?

Really? Where is this listing... Be wary - the new owner rang me last week to ask what engine was in it because he needed to replace the sump. Apparently some kids put a rock in the middle of the road - whether it was smashed or cracked I am unsure. I couldn't really get 6k for it - I was aiming high in the hope of some one lowballing - extremely happy with the 5k I ended up selling it for. EDIT: Found it - nothing much has changed on it except the sub/amp and better headunit has been removed. Sigh. Wish it could have stayed in the community. Oh well - I got what I wanted - on to the next project!!

And it's for sale again on FB. Looks like new wheels and a $6k price tag.

Picked the 540i wagon up from the painter, nice shiny new coat of paint on the bonnet! Something else for the new owner to enjoy now to spend the weekend cleaning it and putting it on trademe....

No denying that's epic! Needs more pistons though.

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Is that a dude in a dress?

I like how you managed to include the sign behind 'return your trundled here'.

^ I can't believe somebody actually conceived of and manufactured that.

Nissan Micra Nur Spec Type R... Rewa.

I read about that but I had gone the weekend before that and didn't plan on going again. Andy lives closer..

E46 M3 318i AC Schnitzer HKS, Possibly tuned by Greddy, coupe. In Newmarket. Hope its not a members

cawwwwwwwwwwwww *talons out*

Lol i tipped off Andy and he honed in like a vulture

Calypso red e30 325i se at wellington pick a part. Very sad state, most good parts gone including head and all the interior, shadow chrome still there a bit worse for wear though. VIN: wbaad22070af65874