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Cool pic by Andrei Diomidov

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-3231701007.htm Unsure what tourings are going for now but seems like a good pick up and maybe repower in the future! Wish I had cash to spare.

Oh man I'm glad there was a picture of an actual sword when I scrolled down a little further 😅

I have a Mityvac 7201 vacuum extractor but mostly use it for putting fluids back in to auto boxes and transfer cases.

Surely that would go for at least $350!

Afghanistan is becoming a war zone, Haiti is having earthquakes, wildfires in a few cities around the world, NSW’s cases are blowing up, and this is what New Zealand is doing over lockdown.

I have an unopened loaf of Vogels original mixed grain sandwich in the freezer. Feeling blessed haha

What he ^^^^ said When batteries were made here in NZ during the era of local assembly, they were big clunky things with lots of lead in the plates. But as the motor industry progressed the demand was for smaller, lighter and cheaper so that is what the battery manufacturers provided. Now that all batteries are imported from Asian countries and improved design, materials and manufacturing techniques are employed. The end result is a battery that is only just big enough to do the job for the warranty period if used in a well maintained and easy to start vehicle.... I fkn love marketing I suspect that the AA has tapped into a lower cost source for their batteries to improve their margin. This may have the mildly embarrassing side effect of shorter battery life but the attitude is... never mind the quality... feel the width !! So if your vehicle is getting on in years and does not start as easily as it once did, you do a lot of short trips and use all the accessories thoughtfully provided by the manufacturer, you can look forward to buying a new battery from AA every three years. This information is lifted directly from the AA website... Calcium batteries are the most commonly fitted battery; they also go by the name of ‘wet lead acid’ batteries. The basic ingredients are no different to the old style, but these batteries are more durable and have more starting power. They have a good shelf life and are maintenance free. But they require regular use, so when drained they must be recharged using a charger to bring them back to optimal health. Modern vehicle charging systems will struggle to recharge these fully when they’re drained. What is not stated is that you need a special charger for calcium batteries, and that if your vehicle was not factory fitted with a calcium battery, the vehicle will most likely not be able to recharge the battery fully. Thus the battery will never be operating at optimum voltage and battery performance and service life will be reduced. It is a classic example of where a so called improvement (good shelf life and are maintenance free) that benefited sellers, was in fact a performance downgrade for buyers. Cheers...

It looks like a good tool for difficult engines or a time saver in business capacity. BMW engines are easy to bleed. I don't see the point of it for the cost\quality in average DIY usage.

It's not uncommon on the E46 forums to see the USA owners using such vacuum devices to fill/bleed the M54 engine.

Hey Team Long time no post. its been a while still the last post, almost a year. I can tell you all that the projects are still alive and kicking, I've just been busy toying with other cars, wheeling and dealing and just been a bit lazy with the posting but definitely still wrenching with the bimmers. So slight change of plans, I was originally going to use the n62 rear sump setup on the m62 but thought it needed too much work so have opted to modify the x5 oil pump and mount it to the rear of the block and get a custom oil pump shaft made to run the front where the sprocket goes. ( currently at the engineers) So in the mean time i picked up a 2000 manual 318i sedan and decide to throw the dry sump m60b44 with the 5 speed box into it and turn it into a drift car. Everything is all good to go other than the wiring which was meant to go to the auto sparky tomorrow but due to level 4 that wont be happening. Brand new single mass flywheel and clutch kit. got some new engine mounts made just to tidy up the look from the original ones. Also got aother Hamann set of wheels sandblasted and powder coated for the e46 4.6is sedan car. That's it for now but hopefully will start cracking into the 4.6 motor and give it a freshen up. Thanks Team

they do and they look quite swoosh too on e46 chassis 😉

@curryinahurry if u havent found a set yet these fit e46 perfectly

If using it as ya daily, a long 3/8th extension and a hammer in the boot gets a few goes out of the starter

Welcome @the_don46! The BMW Car Club organises a fair few events through the year and have a monthly club/pub night... keep an eye on things here: Wellington - bimmersport.co.nz - or better yet, join the Club

Mind blown..

Welcome to Z ownership and bimmersport. I have an E85 Z4 as well and great fun cars. A great forum in the UK called Z4-forum.com has heaps of helpful diy links and info, worth a look. Also in Wellington so may see you at one of the meets.