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Installed RB Turbo's external PCV kit and Moshimoto oil catch can on the 335i. Hoping it causes disruption to the walnut blasting industry.

Me too, for a sec I was like did they actually do a 340?! There must be valid reasons, but if one was to build such a rarity, would you not opt for a Bavarian 8? Cool car none the less.

The rain stopped and the sun came out at about 6 this evening, so got back under the car, finished bolting up a few brackets etc and pumped the fluid back into the trans. Took it for a drive and it's all working the way it's supposed to, even the Alpina flash is still doing the business New (to me) engine and gearbox transplanted successfully at last - it's only taken me about 13 months and I don't know how much $$$$! Next time (shudder the thought) someone says they'll do the swap for $1500, I'll jump at it!

Good stuff Matt! Probably a bit like my old Polo 1.8t when I put a Milltek catless downpipe on it. Mine was one of the ones that didn't have a central resonator standard, so without the cat, it was just a bit too loud for my liking. Sounded wicked with the odd little pop when backing off, but that disappeared when I put a resonator in there, which didn't seem to make a notable difference to the performance.

Hmm, DCT...i like your style...maybe next time. I've done a few things on the coding front, including flashing the old box with the Alpina firmware. But this one sounds like it's bit more involved than that and there's very little info out there. I did reset the adaptions yesterday with INPA but that didn't help. Anyways, today I dropped the oil pan, removed the mechatronic, swapped in the TCU from the old box and put it all back together. Still need to torque up the bolts, reinstall a couple of brackets, put the oil back in and go for a spin. But at this stage INPA is telling me the original error has gone and the exclamation mark has gone from idrive. Moment of truth tomorrow hopefully :-)

Just took the 335 for it's first little drive since engine and trans install. Engine feels and sounds good but the trans isn't shifting, seems to be stuck in 3rd or 4th. I suspect it's TCM related - VIN mismatch or something along those lines. Investigating my options. The easiest might be to swap out the TCM from the old box. More work underneath the car zzz

I had a flatmate that just used to eat rice and tinned tuna. She was pretty fit, if that helps ;-) Great to hear this car is almost back on the road. Mine's been off for a year, so no sympathy from me!

I'm not sure you'd want to rip the hose out without doing a little research. My e91 and previous e61 both had them and plugged into the side of the battery near the top. The last battery I bought had removable bung in it to accommodate the nipple for the hose.

Yeah, I kinda suspected it had one as it was so good at putting the power down through the twisty stuff...very seldomly saw the TC light come on when i was running MHD Stage 1.

I can't recall if we exchanged some PMs about it when we were discussing stage 1 turbos the other week, but basically the crank bolt came loose and you know what happens next... :-( Started down the path of a rebuild before giving up on that and buying a used engine. Replaced the gearbox at the same time, as the old one was slipping on the 4th to 5th change. Chucked in some new turbos also. Some of the work done in the process... valve cover gasket, oil filter gasket, oil cooler gasket, sump gasket, rear main seal, injector seals, new thermostat, new coolant hoses, new vacuum lines, millions of one time use bolts, gaskets and o-rings, new RB Turbo Inlets (much easier with the engine out!), downpipes, new transmission oil pan/filter, bolts and fresh BMW trans oil...the list goes on. Jeez I hope this thing doesn't give me any other major headaches for a while...all other domestic and automotive projects have been on hold for too long! As an added bonus, while bolting up the driveshaft, I discovered I have LSD :-)

Fired up the replacement engine in the 335i this afternoon! It's been a long and expensive road, so awesome to hear it running again after all this time, even if the exhaust wasn't bolted up ;-) Another evening or two of bolting things back on and I should be able to take her for a spin!

Wasn't me! Oh well, time to go see what she'll do

Got the bugger in, in between the showers, the odd bit of sunshine and even a hail storm! Engine and gearbox installed together, dropped the subframe a couple of inches to pave the way, but there wasn't much space to spare, lots of maneuvering and jiggling about. Probably another weekend or two before it'll be ready to fire up...can't wait!

Fuel rails installed. Fitted new rear RB inlet (now's the time to do that otherwise time consuming project). Replaced vacuum hoses feeding the wastegate solenoids and sheathed in heat shielding. Installed kittyless downpipes and fitted the oxygen sensors. She's all ready to go in! Hoping the weather will be kind tomorrow and I can shove it all back into the car...would have started already but the AB's are playing in the neighborhood this eve, so the street's about to get real busy...that and I'm going.

Freshened up the old injectors with new Teflon seals and decoupling elements before installing into the replacement N54. I wonder how many people perform this apparently critical process when swapping direct injectors about.

Yeah, I find "weld through" primer a pain when working on my Datsun. It's good for sealing up metal that you're never going to have access to once the patch goes in, but personally I find the surfaces that need to conduct are preferably cleaned back to bare metal. Maybe with thicker steel it would be ok as there would be more current involved. Cool project man...following!

That's an awesomely inspiring piece of work man, big credit to you!

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 :-)

I'm not sure how much different the N55 is, but the N54 is definitely a noisy beast. I was running mine for a while without the engine cover, and mate, it suddenly became apparent why there is so much sound deadening in that engine cover. Mostly the direct injectors I think.

That was fast! What did FCP charge to send that so promptly? You'll be chuffed to get it running proper again.

Please do. This thread is supposed to be more about what you used your tool for today, rather than a showing off the size of your tool schoolboy competition ;-)

Sounds like an oxymoron ;-) You can't beat a good tool. In other news, I took delivery of an intercooler today ;-)

Yeah and it's becoming more and more pertinent with all the counterfeit shite out there.

Yep, fair enough, valid points. I'd probably be the same in your shoes...but different.