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While this thread's been dug back up @*Glenn* - here's a cool memory of my questionably styled Hellrot facing off against your NZ first Ti + M52B28 conversion (don't quote me on that) down Meremere. From memory, we faced off twice and had similar trap times and what a bloody good day it was. And another of you, @BM WORLD and I having a chinwag. Loved that 535i Brent! Good times.

Cost? Insured? Location?

Bugger, I feel your frustration in this situation. I haven't chased the issue with BMW, but had a VW Golf Tsi slip a tooth with a similar timing chain tensioner issue. In the end paid a local shop $4.5k for a recondition as we couldn't source a used engine. Giltrap quoted 14k, another local outfit quoted 8k with others ranging somewhere in between. If I were in your shoes, I'd be escalating with BMW as this is a known potential catastrophic failure point globally, so if you've had no advice from BMW during servicing, or any warning symptoms, it does seem a bit raw: https://www.google.com/search?q=N47+timing+chain+tensioner If you run out of energy for the above, I'd get on the blower to Ray and Sam @ HellBM for a fair cost solution. I blew a M20B28 in an E30 some years back and the team at HellBM were incredible to swap in a known great condition B28 within a lightning fast window.

Costco NZ tips/observations from a grumpy mid 30s fella: - If you're going to order food, do it before you start your shopping. - You also don't need a card to order food, so if you want to sample the 'Costco experience', go in and order a hotdog with the masses. - Your Costco US card is accepted, no need to re sign up. - The Aus sourced red meat doesn't hold a flame to NZ red meat, though they do have some larger cuts more readily available than your local butcher or supermarket might. Good for a big barbie or cook up. - Most grocery items are comparable in cost to a Pak'n'Save special, or Tai Ping regular price. - Fuel's comparable to NPD or Waitomo, can't beat Riverhead Caltex. - Vitamins/supplements are cheaper at Chemist Warehouse, which shouldn't be an issue shopping at if you're considering Costco. - Returns are a breeze. Mrs got caught up in the consumerism and did a decent clothing shop, got home and realised some were cheaper online or from local NZ stores and others she didn't actually want - just got caught up in the consumer-spend mentality Costco market so well, and returned with no questions asked. Best use of our card to date is boxes of Stroopwafels (you're welcome if you haven't tried these before).

Reconn'd a M50 single vanos unit. Wasn't too difficult, and immensely satisfying feeling the shaft play before and after. Bought this kit: https://www.ebay.com/itm/175584427927 Followed ECS diy: https://blog.ecstuning.com/diy-bmw-single-vanos-rebuild-kit/

Long shot, but anybody have a Z3 shifter matching any of the below part numbers floating about before I source from overseas? Z3M: 25117527254 (supersedes 25112228384) Z3: 25117527252 (supersedes 25111434148, 25111222086, 25111222904)

BMW rates Mahle as an OEM provider.. It differs from part to part, but I generally trust whatever BMW utilises for OEM - eg off the top of my head (from E30/36/46/9x experience😞 Elring - gaskets, seals Mahle - oil, air, fuel filters Delphi - coils, sensors Fag - bearings, cylinders Have had great results subbing in Febi/Bilstein, Swag, Rein, FTC, Mann - but depends part to part really. Think Lemforder makes Febi, Mahle, Mann etc anyway - so that's more in Mahle's favour(?) - could be wrong on that! Also if you chuck another RockAuto order in - 5% off RockAuto orders: Code: 230130626206754042 Expires on May 26, 2023, 12:00 Midnight CT

Hey fella's, if you have anything to get rid of, it's free dollar reserve listings today on Trademe so get 'em up! I've chucked some E36 bits up for 1$ reserve including: Dove grey coupe leather front seats 328i front rotors and good (used) pads 3x sets of rear shock mount reinforcement plates (E30, E36, E46, Z3) View or bid on Trademe here: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/search?member_listing=5105875&sort_order=priceasc

I used the Response stuff from Jaycar to do my Hardtop: https://www.jaycar.co.nz/butyl-based-sound-deadening-material/p/AX3687 No regerts

Sounds far too spendy to me, give these fella's a bell: https://www.thecdg.co.nz/retail.aspx

RHD Engineering was the best bang for buck when I reviewed around 12 months ago: https://racehead.com.au/product-category/flywheels/?orderby=popularity

Might help to specify which chassis for.

@TheOliShep` has a turn key E36 I'd consider: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/567209894618466/

Anyone have mates in Korea that could snag some of these? 👀 https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra-bmw-m-edition-release/

Yep, what KwS said. Seems fairly priced in general, and with only 48,200 km on the clock, it's worth a small amount of effort to return to stock for any prospective buyer.

From memory I paid $2900 a long time ago to recondition a Jatco before blowing it again and just converting to manual. Car was around the 120k km mark at the time, I was first owner after Japan. Manual conversion or swap in another Jatco and call it a day, don't waste your money reconditioning.

When you arrive to drop off some wheels tyres and the fella says "oh, I thought I was buying a whole car" 🤦‍♂️

Some example images of same spec wheel to get the saliva flowing:

Genuine AC Schnitzer Type 2 wheels Made in Germany by Ronal $1800 ONO Located East Tamaki, Auckland This is a square set with a bit of lush concave. Wrapped in 235/40 Michelin Pilot Sport 3, tread is very good. All original centre caps! Size: 18x8.5 Offset: ET13 Centrebore: 72.6 mm PCD: 5x120 Part number: 3611 38 11 Overall very good condition with minimal kerbing. There are some key marks/scratches on a wheel, zoom in on pics to view. Happy to email high res to prospective buyers. Look incredible on E46 and E39, and could fit E36 with thinner tyres and some negative camber. Eg, 215s all around, approx -3deg camber. The 10" wide (ET19) variant part number is 3611 38 12 if you want to hunt down and create a staggered set for E31 E32 E34 E38.

Here's a dump of the matte finish wheels mounted on my E36, if you need a little convincing 😏 These are some of the best OEM fitment wheels available!

SOLD As new 235/45 Yokohama tyre No M Logo unfortunately. Genuine Gel Emblems are $5 - 10 USD last I checked (P/N: 36112228660)

SOLD This set is all original paint, which isn't bad considering! Front: 17x8, ET20 Tyres: 215/45, Kumho Zetum - great tread Rear: 17x9, ET26 Tyres: 245/45, Blacklion - low tread 215/45 tread (LHS), 245/45 tread (RHS)

SOLD This set just came off my E36, and were painted by a previous owner in more of a matte finish They aren't perfect, but look damn good on the car! (as above) Front: 17x8, ET20 Tyres: 215/45, Kumho Zetum - excellent tread Rear: 17x9, ET26 Tyres: 225/45, Hifly HF805 - great tread 215/45 tread (LHS), 225/45 tread (RHS)

All wheels sold They look incredible on 3 series or 5 series: http://www.bmwstylewheels.com/bmw/66 17x8, ET20. P/N: 36112228995 17x9, ET26. P/N: 36112229035 (NLA) Centre bore: 74.1mm, recommend hub-centric spacers with 3 series (available at most tyre shops, eg: Mag n Turbo) Pictured below on my E36 are the matte finish set (RHS above).

Someone in BMW might be able to pull numbers for ZCP/7MA options sold NZ new?