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unforgiveable. better off repairing wheelbarrows. jebus, when I work on my own stuff I check and double-check, use threadlock as specified, and use the specified torques (so that I'm not relying on my amateur idea of what maybe it should be tightened to)... that way I'm reducing the risk of things falling apart on the road and causing a hazard for myself or others. My own bit of risk mitigation. /nuff said.

try the search function, this has been discussed recently and there are recommendations for Auckland-based fitters. You can also take it to a BMW dealer, not many people think of that. Do post in the new members thread, Andy. Welcome to the forum.

Keeping this thread up to date: Today at 158460kms my trans service was completed New pan/filter, bolts, mechatronic sleeve, fill plug; Fuchs synthetic Dex VI (as above), plus Diff service (new drain and fill plugs, Fuchs synthetic oil) Replaced left front door seal Page European did the work, very pleased. I may get to change the engine oil and filter this weekend, if it's not raining too much. EDIT: here's the link to the thread where I investigated what approach and ATF were most appropriate. If you have a ZF 6HP trans, you should find this useful

e60 545i: New pan/filter, bolts, mechatronic sleeve, fill plug; Fuchs synthetic Dex VI Diff service (new drain and fill plugs, Fuchs synthetic oil) fitted left front door seal Page European did the work, very pleased.

oh please. if anyone subscribes to this kind of bollocks they're better off living in god's germany.

oh if we're going small, might as well go N62B48! Wonder if anyone makes an adaptor plate to the Powerglide?

... I guess it'd be 'murican. Are we talking big block? Is there space between those towers for a big block?

That's a beauty. There were a couple of blokes in the BMW drivers club back in UK with Evo 2 and Evo 3. I remember one very similar to this. I think Birds used to do the 'official' RHD conversions over there. Or was it Sytner? Memory's getting dulled by time.

Nitrous, tubbed rear, and a parachute. Awesome on the quarter mile

I've been a (paying) Flickr consumer for more than ten years; for hosting your images they're rather good. The now free service is excellent when compared with photobucket. hth

That's not an oil leak! You should try living with a turbocharged Volvo, that's more like an oil leak! ?

sounds like plenty of fun, Steve. the world loves e46's! Welcome!

which particular 928?

LHD in an LHD market - no worries. I lived in a LHD market for three years, drove stick, quite happy doing it. It's the impracticality of driving LHD in NZ that makes any decision to do so here 'questionable'. You'll recall driving in Europe while driving on the right of the car; it's doable. That's the difference, though. Visiting, vs Residing. I'd just buy the factory RHD headers for the M5 and be done with it.

F*#k that for a game of skittles. I'd be buying it to drive, here in NZ. I have zero interest in matyring myself to trainspotting notions of originality! Tried carparks, or open-roading in NZ in a left-hooker? ?

that dry sump setup is the bomb. just wow.

wow. there ya go @kiwi535 I reckon a budget of $20k and this would on the road in right hand drive and totally sorted. not even a diamond in the rough, she's a beauty. Even has her own theme song!

That's right, look on the bright side! Preventative maintenance for a grand, or a rebuild for $4-5k after it sh*ts itself (rebuild, cooler and hoses, fluids, parts, sundry items, labour).

WTF? I thought that AA came with a tow if the serviceman can't effect a repair on the side of the road. Didn't you get AA Plus??

I bought a genuine ZF integrated filter and pan recently for ZF6HP26 for under USD120. includes drain plug, magnets, gasket.... I didn't think that was expensive.

I've mentioned this to a mate, he's considering.

very exec. looking sharp! congratulations.

I love that the vendor talks about the bulletproof V8. Overlooking timing guides and chains!

Wash your mouth out! ?

about this far...https://youtu.be/5W4YT3CcoWU Looking forward to seeing images of your e60 Diesel, Graeme!