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Lots of cleaning tonight on the S62, replaced the thermostat, sensors, belts, oil ventilation hoses, gaskets, O-rings, etc. etc. Now all boxed up waiting for the new radiator to arrive...

Sure did, paid less than 10k for it.

Well, that should make for an interesting and lively debate! Not my line (although I do like the Mercedes) but (most of) the headline from another article: https://www.goodwood.com/grrc/columnists/dan-trent/2017/8/dan-trent-why-the-190e-2.3-16-is-better-than-the-e30-m3/

More disassembly for cleaning and new bits...

If you do the maths, it doesnt make sense to go for a high mileage one for 3k because you will end up spending a good 2-3k on it then it owes you 6k when you can get one that is half the kms or at least around 180kms, msport kitted and probably just overall better for $6-8k. If you want a normal e46 and dont mind the cosmetic bodykit etc then go for the cheap one and make it nice to drive (all up 5-6k probably) otherwise if you want it to look proper with msport etc then you might as well start with something better. there are heaps of nice e46 330ci on the market at the moment for 8-10k just try bargain it down and you are away laughing. btw, 330 > 328 any day. only 200cc difference on paper but different engine different beast.

If they're not leaking there's no reason to. The solenoid packs are easy to get to with just removing the intake pipes connecting to the manifold.

Have the vanos seals been done? Because now would be the time to do it.

'Tis a thing of beauty

That's my wifes car and she really likes it so i don't think it is going anywhere. It has been a great car, we have done 40k in it in 2 1/2 years and it hasn't missed a beat, now up to 148k.

he's still in cloud 9.

If it has a Pac-man connector under the hood I can probably do it for you also.

Did you disconnect the cable or just cut out section of sheath? Ps I have a cheap reset tool you could use but am in TAURANGA

A very good question, one to ask NZTA possibly? I think it is because the "expiry" date is like a "best before" date used on food, which says something along the lines of "it really would be a good idea if you replaced these parts after this time" rather than "you must replace", which combined with the practicalities of checking the dates on the bags in a car kind of put it outside the realms of most inspection processes. I have heard anecdotally of countries that use the airbags as a barrier to used imports, where they do insist on them being changed which makes things cost prohibitive, whether true or not I cannot say 100% as I have never tried to import an old car into those places. I also understand that with most airbag inflation reactions, the material gets less volatile over time, so what happens as the airbag gets old is that it will still work, but can possibly deploy a little slower / not as large as originally designed. Which whilst not ideal, is not the end of the world. The problem with the Takata style airbags is that they are having the opposite effect, the presence of water, absorbed from moisture, in the chemical acts as an accelerant to the reaction so they actually deploy quicker, ie. more violently, and as a result of that uncontrolled deployment the metal casing is not failing in the way intended which has resulted in pieces of metal shrapnel being produced and sent into the cabin of the car. Which is unfortunately much more of a danger. Latest situation with the Takata company would appear to be that Key Safety Systems are looking to take over the "embattled" Takata for US$1.59 billion. The approximate number of cars affected is now over 100 million.

PA Soft/BMW Scanner should be able to reset that. I haven't done it myself, but would be happy to give it a go for you.

I have driven this car & did a valet on it when it first came into the country, very nice solid car

Wednesday this week... ?

Happy to report this car is now tucked up in my garage. It's in really great condition and i couldn't be happier.

Just picked up a new shopping wagon of sorts after a very long time of deliberation. I am sure it will turn into a project of some sorts. Daylight and photos to come. Needs a major screen upgrade, super dated.

Busy readying my replacement N54 longblock. Shiny new turbos bolted up today. I'd really hate to do that job with the engine in situ. Not too far to go before I can shoehorn it all back into the E91 :-)

Cleaned, checked, honed and painted M20 block ready for rebuild