handgrenade 189 Report post Posted November 5, 2015 Here is the nice new (ish) unit installed Wow what a difference.. I've been driving the car since I've owned it with the junk VANOS in it .. now it's a different machine! More torque and a much more responsive car overall .. from the info online about the materials used .. most VANOS units with any decent kms are not operating as they should. So best to get it checked out! Also had 7 stripped rocker cover studs which are nice brand new now. All in the life of a high kms engine! 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
handgrenade 189 Report post Posted November 5, 2015 (edited) ^ circlip is there, somebody is holding it! Just the older style. Engine looks clean. Aha good to know. That's what the team said .. they had never done this on a S50B32 so probably got it a bit confused. They were a good bunch though! And the results are great. Edited November 5, 2015 by handgrenade 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted November 5, 2015 Who did it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5amchris 45 Report post Posted November 7, 2015 Bought a second to start the new project =) yay 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted November 8, 2015 Changed the engine oil and filter. Again. Yet again. I now know how to reset the service indicator without even thinking about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duvey 245 Report post Posted November 8, 2015 Changed the engine oil and filter. Again. Yet again. I now know how to reset the service indicator without even thinking about it. What's the clock at now? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breaker 980 Report post Posted November 8, 2015 Nice round trip to Coromandel, back via Whitianga in the 550, managed to utilise all the 360 houses as well, great day, great road, traffic even not bad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted November 8, 2015 What's the clock at now? Just over 290000 miles. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rubix 434 Report post Posted November 8, 2015 Oil/Filter change. Snapped sump bolt. Took so much force to get out it looks like it fractured, when I went to put it back in it barely got tight against the sump and the head snapped clean off. Luckily was doing said change at another forum member's house who had the right drill piece to pull it out.Emergency trip to scarles for a temporary alloy bolt. Will replace with proper bolt next oil change.Running much better now. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbmiester 923 Report post Posted November 11, 2015 So I cheated and took the car in for work (the shame the shame) anyway new valve cover gasket, new Vanos line, Vanos rebuilt, PCV replaced, oil filter housing seals done, new expansion tank, new water pump, new oil level sensor and I had him install the poly FCAB bushes as it's just easier when on a hoist. When I pick it up tomorrow I will do the rear Ohlins and springs and then the Eibach sway bars. Roll on summer for some weekend cruises over to the Wairarapa. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matth5 471 Report post Posted November 14, 2015 Spent the day reading up on BMW coding and setting up the software. After several hours of frustration I have figured out basic coding, and have enabled the daytime running lights on my E92 so they can be toggled in iDrive For some reason they were coded out from factory, a Japan thing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 1057 Report post Posted November 14, 2015 New wheels and new plate thanks Andy. Couple days late with the post haha 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted November 15, 2015 (edited) filled it up (man these things can drink), washed it, drove it and changed the rear tyres. now can actually accelerate it with the DSC light going nuts Edited November 15, 2015 by BM WORLD 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted November 15, 2015 filled it up (man these things can drink), washed it, drove it and changed the rear tyres. now can actually accelerate it with the DSC light going nuts Looking really tidy now! Good work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted November 15, 2015 (edited) Gave the 320d a rest today. It deserves it. Pulled the wings off one of the 318i coupes, removed the wiper motor and mech. That project is going a lot deeper than I'd planned. Oh well... Soon be summer so hopefully we'll have some good weather so I can it outside. Narrowly avoided buying a 525iX touring. This buying cars thing is getting out of hand! Edited November 15, 2015 by gjm 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duvey 245 Report post Posted November 15, 2015 Bought a shitty old e34 and drove it 800km. Didn't break down. Success. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted November 15, 2015 Bought a shitty old e34 and drove it 800km. Didn't break down. Success. SHITTY?? It's a work of art mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duvey 245 Report post Posted November 15, 2015 SHITTY?? It's a work of art mate Definitely stopped being a work of art when you started drawing pictures in the paint on the bonnet with your car key. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted November 15, 2015 You gave me permission! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliongater 718 Report post Posted November 17, 2015 Removed the rear subframe from the e34. It was quite an interesting exercise... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted November 18, 2015 Hehehe, such a fitting slogan I thought. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breaker 980 Report post Posted November 18, 2015 ^^ love your style Mike. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted November 18, 2015 ^^ love your style Mike. i dont 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted November 18, 2015 The irony is unlike some BMWs that claim to be the 'ultimate driving machine' my active suspension Soarer actually lives up to that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 609 Report post Posted November 18, 2015 Drove it home from Fleetwood Mac. Awesome concert! Lindsey Buckingham is the man!!! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
