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Haha yeah. The Hamilton one at least appears reasonably priced. I think the other one is a case of - i paid someone 15k to fix it so add that to the price.

I've no issues with Youshop US which ive used over 10x but Youshop UK on the other hand are terrible. Ive used them 6x now and 5 recent times they took 3+ working days to recognize the package and 3+ working days to actually send upon immediate payment. Last package took from 22 Aug to today and that was wasn't counting the days it took to show which was nearly a week. Lodged a complain and won't be ever using them ever again but just a thought id put out a warning based on this consistently garbage service.

Bet you'd never thought this would make the list. https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1747361675.htm?rsqid=e810e9e711f64e29b089266602243088

What grade oil are you using? Is it louder when increase rpm at idle. Others things like loose spark plug and exhaust leaks can cause ticking once you get going. Get your self a Stethoscope, useful tool inexpensive tool.

Looks to have the same issue i have with most of these cars which appear to built for drag races - big $ spent on engine\power side but running cheap coilovers (just for stance) with big heavy wheels with average at best tyres.

In my experience someone will always low ball you regardless of the price when selling on tm

A screw driver etc to pry loose the glass and a vacuum cleaner nozzle near the said screw driver to suck it up

Quite sure all all E34 bumpers are interchangeable, RealOEM appears to confirm also. It was the bonnet, grill and grill trim that had to be a set iirc.

Why can't you use a normal torx wrench on it?

Lol thats a bit harsh, i mean its not that best looking E30 around but id still drive as it's not an active tourer or 5 series gt which i wouldn't be caught dead in) Axle stands

It can be done with the head on but i doubt anyone would recommend it esp since its on cylinder 1 - rocker shafts have to slide out the front of the engine and you need certain tools and knowledge. Lots of time and effort for a sometime that isn't guaranteed. If you are taking the head off you it would be dumb just the replace 1 rocker and put it back together., another one arm could easily fail and you may have other issues with the head, plus you'd need to check it for warpage and get a new gasket etc otherwise you risk it leaking. Its just not worth the time and money. The only 2 options i see worth doing to fix the problem are: 1. Replace the head with a checked 2nd hand one and a new gasket set 2. Put an entire new engine in (replace the transmission at the same time). These motors are typically 600-800 but you can find bargains around and its probably easier to find a complete motor than a separate head

Thats a given but i imagine he would be getting a replacement head, new arms or whatever

When pulling the head you want to get a gasket set like this: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-cylinder-head-gasket-set-elring-11129059238 Head bolts: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-engine-cylinder-head-bolt-11120621144

Headgasket? Im confused. Are you saying you think the valve cover gasket is leaking into no1 spark plug well\hole causing a misfire?. Did you take the valve cover gasket off?

Probably been neglected\abused if its broken.If so a replacement head would be the best bet but may not be worth fixing.

I wouldn't say they are value for money either but on the plus side they aren't going loose any either. As above E60's need to be cheap because you need the rest of your change in case something major fails.

MyUS are ok if you get the VISA promo deal but even with that they their pricing is average. Service wise they are pretty swift though. Youshop seems way slower in processing than they used to and paying less for the 7-14 day option seems arrive just as fast as the 5-9 day one.

First basic checks do id are make sure no vacuum leaks from split intake boots then check plugs, distrubutor cap and rotor.

Yeah i remember having 3rd party on my first E34 i bought. A drunk driver hit it in the rear with a bullbar fitted ute and drove off, got his details and the police paid him a visit but they couldnt do sh*t. Car was a write off with bend chassis rail but at least i found another body with a stuffed motor and swapped the engine\trans over. Never got 3rd party again after that

Will be interesting to see how well they hold up in the years to come,, no doubt flogged and damaged will start to appearing on tardme at some point in the near future esp with the prices

Not saying its not possible but your probably going to have to sacrifice reliability somewhere along the line to improve on others. That list makes the E39's look like a corolla in costs and reliability stakes. Good example and mechanical warranty help greatly im sure

Pretty sure they already know going by some of the examples and owners ive seen. Can't see either having Supra, Skyline etc valve given BMW production numbers these days and so many other similar chassis using the engines.

Yeah they charge GST if its over the limit but as you know they don't charge it on freight costs. If it goes thru NZ customs\NZ Post they will happily charge you GST on you 200 USD freight cost as well as them item which is pretty bs Had the same issue once expect i paid youshop the postage for 2 separate parcels. Once the were in NZ customs lumped them together as once as tried charging me GST. I complained and they forwarded them to me. Otherwise they are been fine for me. UK you shop took 6 days to see a delivery but im giving them another shot.

That title belongs to the Century

Fedex never charged gst on the freight either the 2x i used them.