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Wow, those look great! Can't wait to see pics & dyno of the finished product

E39 540i estate in Oxford Green on the southern around 4ish this afternoon, tidy looking 17s as well. Anyones on here? Couldn't take a photo courtesy of the Plod sitting beside me

That's horrible news +1 what Hybrid said

Oh that really sucks! Stupid Mainzeal! Someone's gonna grab a real treat at that price

Cocks Will keep an eye on Tardme, quite happy to link anything that resmbles

Going by the title I was anticipating seeing something REALLY dodgy.... like a sunlight deprived Norwegian trying to fit an S62 into a Trabant....... Aside from the guys careless attitude to being safe while working he really looked like he knew his stuff, and is able to do it without relying on gadgetry to make up for poor skills. If ya think thats dodgy, wait til ya see what I used to do jacking up houses & remdial works for failing critical retaining walls Although it does seem like a helluva effort for a fairly boring old A4 / 80

Are the M-spec springs any lower / firmer than stock?

Tits! Still a good score for a small company!

Pull the running gear & scrap the body. Could make for an interesting donor for a project? Certainly cheap enough!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=559148379 http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-559151244.htm Both are project cars but if you're not afraid of a challenge.... Or if you're up for a major project how about this little guy http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-559810777.htm Not a cheapie but overkill on the cool factor!

But didn't the E46 come on factory 19s? Why change perfectly good factory wheels for arse looking aftermarket ones?

Huh?? There's definitely at least drivers airbag there

Bloody hell, that sends a chill up the spine Out of curiosity, is there any record of other vanos systems throwing the same tantrum?

Crikey Moses!! 9.5k is a hell of a pile of coin for a car thats done 345,000 km, M3 or no

I have a mate that works for a Boston Digital, they do all the courierpost vans, have done a couple V8 supercars & did the chrome XF Jag that made the papers in recent - ish times. PM me for his number, I'm sure he'd be able to give you a fair idea on price & a good job too

Just out of curiosity, where exactly on the head was the bolt was it that failed?

Uhoh, I can see where this is heading already - how long til we start spotting ///M badged Echos on bling chrome 19s? Jokes aside, it seems logical for the two brands with possibly the greatest global penetration & recognition to pair up at some point. Will be very interesting to observe the results, if ever they see light of day

Really wish I'd had the time to take some photos whilst in the VTNZ pit From memory the drips were slightly forward of the rear edge of the block, my initial impression was too far back to be from the HG, but then water has an annoying habit of migrating in odd directions. Cheers for the tip Glenn, prior to Saturday afternoon I had no idea there was a hose all the way back there....... damn inconvenient spot it is too!! I'm guessing to remove the intake manifold would require new seals on refitting, any idea what the set will cost? Kinda hesitant to meddle with the fuel rail, I presume all kinds of havoc would result from an air lock or vacuum leak from a badly seated o-ring :s Any tips on how best to deal with this issue? S'pose I could get around the issue by shoving an M60 or LS1 in the hole instead, would have a really pissy mrs to deal with though

Bump.... anyone else here had a similar issue in the past?

So on further googling it appears there is a flange on the rear of the head that sometimes lets go. Anyone else had similar experience with this? There is evidence of coolant dripping on to the exhaust manifold between cylinders 5 & 6. Also only seems to be dribbling when hot, would have thought a HG leak would be present all the time? Or am I on the wrong track here? Part 3 & 4 in diagram

Anyone?? Or is everyone but me at Hampton Downs or the hotrod show at Kumeu today?

So finally got around to replacing the coolant reservoir level sender, the floater had been fused into low position with an amazing amount of shyte. Swapped out the reservoir for a newer unit that is a little easier to read. Drained out dodgy old nulon coolant and replaced with BMW branded blue stuff, removed all coolant & heater hoses and heater tap, cleaned gunge out of all parts and duly replaced. Took the car in for its WoF this morning, the inspector pointed out an oil leak which I've been hunting for ages (yet another pita job) and three or four blue drips on the exhaust side of the block right by the firewall. I did notice evidence of coolant dribbling at the heater tap, will need to reseat & tighten the clamps there. Is there any chance the drops on the drivers side of the block could have migrated from the heater taps or have I seen the first concrete evidence that the HG has gone? On the plus side, finally spotted where the block coolant plug is! Will be seeking a coolant compression & cylinder leak test ASAP, does anyone know of a workshop within safe distance of Ellerslie that can do the test on a Sat morning? My preference is to take it to Glenn but weekdays are a bit difficult at the moment. Any idea what a new gasket is worth, assuming the head hasn't cracked? *Edit: Still no recent history of overheating

Retard. Public roads are not the place to drive like that

Welcome back, glad to hear you're on the mend Meet sounds good, seems a shame to have all this great weather & not put it to good use!