aja540i

Waiting on a gen 2 leaf, on the slow boat from it's homeland.

Now has its very own trademe listing! https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1429146464.htm

No, you cannot re-use head gaskets, you should be able to just put a new gasket and new bolts in and re-torque everything if the head turns out to be ok, you don't usually need to allow a thicker gasket for skimming the head but whoever checks it for you should be able to give you more info. You weren't tempted to do the other one while you are in there as preventative maintenance?

Mine were only just hanging on at 280 k, did them while engine was out to do oil seperator. Does depend a bit on how car is used and looked after.

Yeah, also about one third of what I spent on mine! Also, i use mine on the car every time i wash it, hasn't hurt it yet, just need a bit of common sense.

Pressure AND flow rate are important, my home made petrol one is 3000 psi, 11 L/M and it does the job. Beware of cheapy ones that sacrifice flow rate for pressure, it will take forever to get anything clean! Also pay attention to the gun, if its too short you will end up crippled. Have fun

sweet, thanks.

People who have decided to settle for the straight six always drag out the old steering comparison!! It's not enough of a difference to ruin the V8 ownership experience, the noise and the torque more than make up for it, the fuel bills however......

All e39 tourings have self levelling rear suspension, still has shock absorbers though.

Time to sell my daily driver, NZ new 1994 e36 318is, factory manual, 292000 kms, paintwork is rough to average, mechanically sound, new bilsteins shocks and top mounts all round earlier this year, schnitzer 16" alloys, m3 X brace, reconditioned purple tag steering rack, 2.25 inch exhaust and custom headers, illuminated M gearknob, M steering wheel, motorsport manual seats, leather doorcards, good headliner, Hella led daytime running lights, lowered, Msport front swaybar with new mounts and links, K & N filter, also a heap of parts. Modified centre console with fire extinguisher, also a standard replacement console, DTM style mirrors, wired usb power sockets, Sony bluetooth headunit with kicker 10" sub and amp in boot. Motorsport bumpers, front one is still silver. Has a few minor issues, but is a fairly reliable economical runabout. Still using so mileage will increase. $3000

E61 M5 in Ruakaka this afternoon. They're everywhere now!

Glenfield, there's a charging station by the Kings in Silverdale if you need it on the way home!

I might be able to help, I have never tried with my press, but im willing to give it a shot. Im on the shore.

Link Cr, on the left as you head towards mitre 10, in the first block of shops on the right.

I work up that way, it was outside mechanics on side road behind Wendys, not sure of road name sorry, it goes right around back of shopping centre.

Spotted in Whangaparaoa. Tidy 525i e34.

Soda blasting uses baking soda, Pak n save is probably the cheapest place to get it!

I use a bench grinder with a wire brush wheel, takes everything off and you get pretty quick at it after a few, just dont let go!

Im trying to remember from when I did the clutch in my 540, im pretty sure the 420g is a bit smaller than the auto bellhousing, have you managed to source a box yet? It might help to have it for getting the motor placement correct.

Im using a cheapish omni clear from car colours, have also used autothane 2k and had decent results with both.

Bring your welder and hemet over when you pick up your next lot of powdercoating if you want, I can give you some pointers. Dont do the engine mounts yourself, I think you will find the cert stipulates who can weld those.

You shouldnt need to sand between the base coat and clear coat, just allow about 5 minutes to dry between. Are you using 2 pak clear or single pack?

Im around most evenings and weekends, just pm me when the part arrives and we can sort something.

Doesnt worry me, can do either. A bit easier to keep the heat input low with the tig though. When do you need it done?

I can help. What thickness is the ms part?