Gabe79 410 Report post Posted November 10, 2017 (edited) Replaced front control arms and sway bar endlinks. I will edit edit up a picture to sum up my day but here’s a textual representation of how it all went... Pickle fork - fail scissor type separator - fail big f’ing hammer - success Edited November 10, 2017 by Gabe79 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted November 10, 2017 It's always a matter of having the right tool for the job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted November 11, 2017 Let me see... Changed engine oil and filter on car 1. Removed LED tail lights and replaced with stock 10W bulbs - fixes 'Check' 'Brake Lights' issue. Fixed high level brake light. Replaced fuel filter to see if it sorts sluggish acceleration - not tested yet, but all sorts of yuck came out of the filter. Changed engine oil and filter on car 2. Fixed ABS / Speed sensor issue on same car. (Actually - I'm not sure how I fixed this. It was there, I jacked it up, and now it's gone. ) Changed engine oil and filter on car 3. Tomorrow I see if Repco in Hamilton still have an oil disposal bin... 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1072 Report post Posted November 11, 2017 On 10/11/2017 at 7:50 PM, Gabe79 said: Replaced front control arms and sway bar endlinks. ... big f’ing hammer - success You didn't smack the ALLOY front hubs with a big hammer, did you??? They're known to crack or let go of the inserts, if you do! They're fun to access, though, aren't they!?!?!?! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoKer 58 Report post Posted November 11, 2017 took it for a couple of appraisals for trade in : might get 3k off asking lot price at one place on an "Old man Outback" that's already 2 k over priced Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted November 11, 2017 6 minutes ago, JoKer said: took it for a couple of appraisals for trade in : might get 3k off asking lot price at one place on an "Old man Outback" that's already 2 k over priced The 3.0 H6 Outback is a great car. Massively overpriced when compared with a Legacy wagon, though. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted November 11, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, Allanw said: You didn't smack the ALLOY front hubs with a big hammer, did you??? They're known to crack or let go of the inserts, if you do! They're fun to access, though, aren't they!?!?!?! So, irony here... the only insert that slipped was from one of the tension arms, that came off without a hitch. It was the two side ones, that connection from the bottom to the top, that were just rude. On both sides, they weren't at all respectful of the amount of money I spent on tools to get them out gently at all. We managed to not miss the end of the balljoint, and the big f'ing hammer left no marks anywhere. EDIT: We used very high jackstands. Access was only an issue at the end, when we lowered the car onto ramps so we could torque up the bolts to the subframe. That was awkward as anything and having a lift would have been really handy just then... Edited November 11, 2017 by Gabe79 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted November 12, 2017 Just some garage tidying. And got the 190E running for the first time in far too long. Started 2nd turn... But needs the cooling system flushing. And had a visit from a very nice gent from darn sarf, with his 330Ci. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted November 13, 2017 Replaced the BBS rims with BMW ones, and with brand new tyres to go with, and an alignment after having changed control arms... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emandru 17 Report post Posted November 16, 2017 Wired in a check engine light in my e34. Always wondering if there were any faults stored Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hqstu 780 Report post Posted November 16, 2017 Went for a drive.... I like my "new" wheels 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TermiPeteNZ 1319 Report post Posted November 16, 2017 16 minutes ago, hqstu said: Went for a drive.... I like my "new" wheels What did you have done? Restored/repainted? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hqstu 780 Report post Posted November 16, 2017 14 hours ago, TermiPeteNZ said: What did you have done? Restored/repainted? I had the wheels repaired (curbing and one dent on inside rim) and refinished in shadow chrome. A good job done but I understand they (the contractor to CJ BMW) had to try 3 times to get it right.... Cost $300 per wheel which I think is pretty good really considering the SC finish required. Also had the headlight adjusters replaced, aiming system checked and set, and the lenses fine polished and UV coated. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted November 18, 2017 Flushed the coolant on the Mercedes 190E... Then found I have a electrical 'leak' somewhere as the otherwise brand new Bosch battery was as flat as a very flat thing. No idea at the moment if a light was left on, or if it is a bad earth somewhere. Let this be a lesson to everyone. Use your cars - don't leave them int he garage getting dusty! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ BMW 368 Report post Posted November 18, 2017 Finally fixed my broken parking brake switch. Replaced it with one that has the ‘auto-hold’ feature, works like a charm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted November 23, 2017 (edited) Changed the fuel filter on Mrs M's car. What a PITA! You can see it, but you can't reach it. It's under the brake fluid reservoir, and the PS reservoir. From underneath, there's only room for one hand, making it difficult to undo Jubilee clips. Having backed off all the clips, and slid them out of the way, then comes the remove the hoses challenge. Top one came off because I could get one hand to the filter, hold the hose and push the filter with two fingers. (It is a one-handed exercise because of space.) The bottom connection is another matter as it's more difficult to get a grip on anything. Having fiddled things around, I was able to work the filter out of the bottom of the car (at which point petrol is pouring out of the filter). Get hold of the hose and "Come on!" "No!" "Come on!" "No!" "Come ON!" "No!" "COME ON!" "NO!... Oh, all right. Have a face full of petrol. " <sigh> Unusually, it's easier to put everything back together than to take apart. Edited November 23, 2017 by gjm 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aja540i 1906 Report post Posted November 23, 2017 Sold it. Down to just 3 BMWs now. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkonsta1 109 Report post Posted November 25, 2017 Finally found and installed a mint set of 350M wheels 8x18. Given the chance I put 4 new tyres as well. No more run flats... looks good and most Important did not cost me a fortune. Thanks to Kyu he sealed the deal super fast. 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1878 Report post Posted December 3, 2017 New rear lower bumper trim to tidy up the appearance followed by a bath. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emandru 17 Report post Posted December 3, 2017 Removed all the parts I need from the parts car for my manual transmission swap into the touring. If anyone has ideas on how to remove the pedal box assembly I'm all ears. I feel like i ended up removing a lot more things than what was actually required. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted December 4, 2017 Replaced cam sensor on the E36, now realize how bad it was running as feels like I’m driving a new car! Swapped in some new plugs for the hell of also. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted December 12, 2017 Cleaned the E36. Picked up a 328i exhaust cheap - hopefully an upgrade on the 323i single pipe. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted December 12, 2017 38 minutes ago, Lucan said: Cleaned the E36. Picked up a 328i exhaust cheap - hopefully an upgrade on the 323i single pipe. Why do you have different wheels front and back? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted December 12, 2017 WoF'd the E36 318Ti. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted December 12, 2017 11 hours ago, Gabe79 said: Why do you have different wheels front and back? Combination of things. Lazy being one of them. Refurbing the rear set of DS2's and the front Style 66 tyres too worn for WOF. lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
