NZ BMW 368 Report post Posted January 13, 2017 (edited) New lights Edited January 13, 2017 by NZ BMW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted January 13, 2017 Finally got the injectors back in with new o-rings to replace the damaged ones... and still a no start :(. Need to get a NOID light and check for injector signal. Had some coughs immediately after pulsing an injector with 4.5V but nowhere near enough to catch. Getting frustrating fast! Car ran fine prior to the rust repairs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breaker 980 Report post Posted January 15, 2017 Had some rough running in the E38, changed plugs, they where rough as guts. Smooth now but after warming up makes a reasonable vanos noise. Looks like camshaft position sensor is causing trouble so will replace both of those this week as well and go from there ..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted January 17, 2017 scrubbed the windscreen with rain-x extreme cleaner, and then rain-x'ed the screen. in preparation for the over-hyped weather bomb the media is talking (nay, screaming) up... it's just wind, we get it all the time in Wellington! and filled it up with 98. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d.p.n.s 15 Report post Posted January 18, 2017 (edited) the insurance, disconnected the battery and covered it up.. and pushed it into the garage with the other toys Edited January 18, 2017 by d.p.n.s Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted January 18, 2017 Sold the red one to someone who will hopefully do everything I ever intended to with it. Mixed emotions. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Vapour 76 Report post Posted January 18, 2017 Black one wrote a list of what to cut out and remove Grey one wrote a list of.what is.needed from the black one and what to.check and.get.from the black one.If needed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunter 408 Report post Posted January 20, 2017 had my lower drivers seat side bolster foam and cover replaced at Waikato Motor Trimmers, great turn around time and good quality job. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted January 20, 2017 wheels done (LOVING that Autoglym wheel brush!), washed... chamoised. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted January 21, 2017 and now waxed, and tyres blaaaaaaaaaaacked. "ready for my close-up now, Mr DeMille" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breaker 980 Report post Posted January 24, 2017 Major fail, timing chain guide failure, deep gulp and now empty pockets. At least picked it up prior to total engine melt down, so that's the third major issue addressed, now transmission rebuilt, cooling renewed and now last major timing chain to sort. Pretty much tickets all the major fails for an E38, oh maybe front suspension might fall apart yet. Ah character..... 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunter 408 Report post Posted January 24, 2017 Curbed a wheel - laaame Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted January 24, 2017 1 hour ago, Breaker said: Major fail, timing chain guide failure, deep gulp and now empty pockets. At least picked it up prior to total engine melt down, so that's the third major issue addressed, now transmission rebuilt, cooling renewed and now last major timing chain to sort. Pretty much tickets all the major fails for an E38, oh maybe front suspension might fall apart yet. Ah character..... How did you pick it up before it totally failed? I thought it happens suddenly without warning.. (which makes it scary!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted January 24, 2017 1 hour ago, qube said: How did you pick it up before it totally failed? I thought it happens suddenly without warning.. (which makes it scary!) rattles for quite some time before it snaps from the chain flapping about 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi328i 118 Report post Posted January 24, 2017 Another Pelican Parts order...arrggh I have to do my PCV and replace my temp sensor, not the gauge one the DME one. Yay...not, but I hate it when the bloody thing doesnt idle properly! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbmiester 923 Report post Posted January 24, 2017 Didn't do anything Per se, but I set the rebound on my Konis before I installed them and ordered silicone vacuum hose and new waste gate control solenoids for the 335i. Oh and I took my M3 control arms out and oogled at them, waiting for a dry day in Wellington so I can fit them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breaker 980 Report post Posted January 25, 2017 21 hours ago, _ethrty-Andy_ said: rattles for quite some time before it snaps from the chain flapping about Yip that, rattle as hell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted January 29, 2017 E39 with the BBS RK's 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tawa 150 Report post Posted January 29, 2017 Finally got around to swapping the diff in my e36. 3.46 open out, 2.93 LSD in. Much nicer gear ratios for a daily. The diff that came out is really notchy in the 'diff gears' (turning the output flanges in opposite directions), is this common or is it f**ked? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted February 3, 2017 (edited) Finishing filling, sanding and priming wheels for the E39. Ready for paint tomorrow. Also a much needed oil/filter change for e39. Removed steering rack and degreased + started rubbing back E30 engine bay last night too, busy busy! Edited February 3, 2017 by Lucan 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRocketTi 131 Report post Posted February 3, 2017 Washed, and fitted some fog lights I got the other day, also took some photos.... These fogs are temporary until my other yellow fog lights get sent up along with my M3 mirrors and one other supprise that is coming.... Watch this space next week all going well!!!! 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted February 3, 2017 Friday, clocked over 175,000 kms in my e46 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted February 4, 2017 E39: New RD center caps ordered and wheels painted...BMW titansilver, turned out pretty sweet! E30: Bolted up manual steering rack and installed new tie rod ends. Still need to sort the passenger boot, can't see how it goes together Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted February 4, 2017 59 minutes ago, Lucan said: E30: Bolted up manual steering rack and installed new tie rod ends. Hmm, does an e36 M3 rack offer you anything? I have one wrapped up in the garage if so, let me know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted February 4, 2017 15 hours ago, M3AN said: Hmm, does an e36 M3 rack offer you anything? I have one wrapped up in the garage if so, let me know. Power steering or manual? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
