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Gave the X3 a much needed clean on the inside and out.

There’s nothing more expensive than a cheap bimmer

2 hours ago, Harper said:

Supposedly a pretty normal S62 thing, just the timing chain tensioner. Probably not too expensive if that's all it is. 

Could be the timing chain tensioner but more likely the vanos.

3 hours ago, hunter said:

New cap working well, car no longer makes odd sucking sounds (now i know what it was)

Flush at Coombes was successful and showed no sings of wierd stuff in the coolant.

Also purchased some new spot lights, OE quality but not genuine (they are just holders for nice bulbs arefterall) got a pair for 190 ish NZD shipped from Aussie.

These replace the pitted and very old exisitng ones, one being non standard  and not fitting correctly.

Next up maintenance , maintenance maintenance and Xenon Headlights later in the year - considering buying new unless anyone has some very good condition E39 Xenons

 

I've had good luck getting e39 xenon units via ebay uk. They will more than likely need new adjusters and a good wetsand polishing session. I think the last pair i got for my old touring were $280 landed.

Replaced the hedgehog in the M5 after the interior fan developed a mind of its own. Impressive that it’s the original one from 1999.

On 2/8/2022 at 7:49 AM, KwS said:

What are you even talking about? Its not "govt mandated"; getting bigger is all in the interests of safety. All the cars you listed would suffer badly in a crash compared to anything modern. The Clio V6 made no sense when it was new, but was built by engineers instead of beancounters, much like the 2020 GR Yaris.... oh... wait.

V12 engines are obsolete, no big loss.

In the interest of safety which governments around the world have a very big interest in.

Anyway, nice lineup @HELLBM

2 hours ago, Michael. said:

It still caught on fire and released toxic fumes. A study should be done on that.

I'm happy to be bias to petrol cars vs electric cars, just how god made me  

We pray for you. You’ll be ok ❤️

Doesn’t have the m62tu engine…. Odd…

Nice work! Brings back a few memories..

2 hours ago, KwS said:

I used to work with a Volunteer firefighter, and they were told that any Hybrid or EV that crashed and was seriously damaged, they had to wait an hour before they could touch it to save an occupant. They literally have to stand there, watching the car burn as the occupant screams at them for help. I cant see that happening, but thats what the bigwigs have told them to do.

There is no standardised way to disconnect the HV side of the battery and make it safe. Manufacturers do make the information available, but who is going to sit there on their phone, watching someone burn to death, searching a site looking for the required information on each and every car?

I remember reading about a fatal crash involving a model s. Took iirc several olympic swimming pools worth of water to put the batt fire out. 
 

You’d think there’d be some training on common ev’s and how to disable HV for fire fighters…

Extracted an m62 and trans for a mates project.

1 hour ago, balancerider said:

when the hope is they stay in business to supply parts for the old cars that were actually good.

I’m sure that’s just one “hope” that the business has in its plans. I certainly hope they do keep supplying parts for all ICE models in years to come…

20 minutes ago, hunter said:

I’m looking at a trans service. Does anyone know of this will fit my car. 2001 530i

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-auto-trans-filter-kit-zf-24152333915

real OEM points to this part number but the reference to 5hp-19 has me question comparability. 🤔 

also what trans oil is best for a car that done 165kms

 

Yep that kit will work, the same one i used to fit to the spare trans i had for my old 530i touring.

Penrite do a fluid that’s approved by zf for this trans. Can be found at repco. 
 

Torque converter rebuild will be knocking on the door soon i think. Common problem with these ones.

Similar Alpina albeit suv for well under half the price - https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-3371808824.htm

Wof time. Replaced all 6 brake hoses and did a fluid flush with some fancy motul stuff. Good piece of mind replacing the hoses that are down near the exhaust headers.

Improved fuel economy to me is a bit of a false economy at the beginning until the novelty of a heavy jandal making you feel the performance increase wears off.

4 hours ago, Gaz said:

10k covers the mismatched seats and black one is smg. 

One thing I learnt having just sold and buying a new house is that buyers are liers. There are what people think its worth but they aren't the ones buying. The ones buying know how much but keep tight lipped on it. 

Yeah that’s a typical buyer strategy for a house up for auction. Agents on the oher hand are great at economising on the truth!

Does the kit include new diaphragm spring plates? Ones from the s62 are supposed to be an upgrade and do help keep the vanos unit much quieter- certainly the case on s62 engine.

ShopLife TV in YouTube has a good how to for vanos on the s54.

4 hours ago, E30 325i Rag-Top said:

Ahh the joys of selling to the masses on TardMe.

Yep, a shame the facebook marketplace behavior has shifted across.

23 minutes ago, E30 325i Rag-Top said:

I wonder how much longer after that there would be a complete ban on the use of ICE vehicles??

Maybe not an outright ban, i reckon a cost prohibitive conditioning exercise...

Looks like an e12 M535i in the last pic ? 

Ended up with a 2012 30D. 1 owner from new (nz new) with 64k. 
 

Saw this car at East Auckland BMW yesterday. It’s pretty mint!