BMTHUG 1064 Report post Posted May 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, Mikan said: Just checking you saw this one on the fb classifieds recently? dude thanks! will be ringing, did not see this as I'm off social media at the moment Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikan 173 Report post Posted May 1, 2019 (edited) 5 minutes ago, BMTHUG said: dude thanks! will be ringing, did not see this as I'm off social media at the moment Good luck! Further context attached. Edited May 1, 2019 by Mikan Redacted names Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 1064 Report post Posted May 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, Mikan said: Good luck! Further context attached. Hmmm Interesting as I am friends with both parties in that contextual piece hahahahahah 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikan 173 Report post Posted May 1, 2019 3 minutes ago, BMTHUG said: Hmmm Interesting as I am friends with both parties in that contextual piece hahahahahah Haha I guess they thought it might be too far back? I have anonymised the screenshot (like I should have done in the first place). 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 1064 Report post Posted May 1, 2019 8 minutes ago, Mikan said: Haha I guess they thought it might be too far back? I have anonymised the screenshot (like I should have done in the first place). hahahah I guess so! Good man Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad_Max 233 Report post Posted May 1, 2019 20 minutes ago, BMTHUG said: ahhh I've seen this one man but I'm partial to the e30 chassis Sorry didn't have a good look the first time around.... was searching for E3 parts when I came across it. Looks like @Mikan has got you a potential score ? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 1064 Report post Posted May 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, Mad_Max said: Sorry didn't have a good look the first time around.... was searching for E3 parts when I came across it. Looks like @Mikan has got you a potential score ? yeah man we shall see Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3341 Report post Posted May 9, 2019 (edited) e46 Touring. 190,000kms and change. It was time for some work, so it was booked into Auto38. VANOS Seals Valve Cover Gasket Oil Filter Housing seal Oil change & Filter (Mann & Penrite HPR5) Front suspension end-links (Meyle HD) Check and lube rear brake callipers Car is much nicer to drive. The endlinks had been rattling a little, and so not holding the wheels down on the road in corners. It's less lethargic. Yes, we're talking about an M54B25, so it's never going to 'sprint' compared to a B30; it's so much nicer than it has been for the past few years. A little more torque than it had, it's become smoother, and the mid-range kickdown at around 40 km/h (without flooring for kickdown) is happening effortlessly. Happy days. We've had this car since 112k kms, it's feeling better than ever. Conclusions: 1. If your M54 is over 150-160k kms, your VANOS seals are very likely in need of replacement. 2. If you're in Wellington, you really should consider Auto38! PS: this happened on the way to Manfeild a couple of weeks ago: Edited May 9, 2019 by Olaf Photo 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted May 9, 2019 how much did all that cost? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3341 Report post Posted May 9, 2019 7 hours ago, qube said: how much did all that cost? A gentleman never tells. ? I was happy with the bill. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted May 9, 2019 somewhere between 1-1.5k? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydoogle 383 Report post Posted May 9, 2019 Finally had a breakage of sorts in my e53, exterior door handle gave up when my better half tried to open the door. In other news it had another service. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3341 Report post Posted May 9, 2019 23 minutes ago, dirtydoogle said: Finally had a breakage of sorts in my e53, exterior door handle gave up when my better half tried to open the door. In other news it had another service. And the e53? ? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 1064 Report post Posted May 9, 2019 24 minutes ago, dirtydoogle said: Finally had a breakage of sorts in my e53, exterior door handle gave up when my better half tried to open the door. In other news it had another service. This happened to me too! They're relatively cheap though. If you need one I know a good source Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 1064 Report post Posted May 9, 2019 So my e53 shat the speedo cluster, the speed and fuel gauges don't work. Ordered a new one from Germany. 000000 kms so will have to code it to my current mileage. Gotta love diesels haha 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3341 Report post Posted May 9, 2019 How’s your recovery going, SJ? I hope the insurers are looking after you on the Baur, too. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 1064 Report post Posted May 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, Olaf said: How’s your recovery going, SJ? I hope the insurers are looking after you on the Baur, too. My recovery is going okay. Having a screwed shoulder is a bit debilitating to say the least. I may need an operation to correct it but I am trying to avoid that at all costs. My insurance is still taking their time with my claim. Apparently the valuer is having a hard time finding a car of comparable condition or model to value it against. He has sought information from overseas markets but the insurance company keeps saying they're waiting on him. Frustrating to say the least as I have secured a replacement vehicle which I need to pay for. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydoogle 383 Report post Posted May 10, 2019 2 hours ago, BMTHUG said: This happened to me too! They're relatively cheap though. If you need one I know a good source Pretty cheap from Fcpeuro, u less you have a good local source? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMTHUG 1064 Report post Posted May 10, 2019 30 minutes ago, dirtydoogle said: Pretty cheap from Fcpeuro, u less you have a good local source? Hahaha that's who I was going to recommend 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2158 Report post Posted May 10, 2019 Took its shoes off and cleaned its bum before letting it in on the carpet... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunter 408 Report post Posted May 10, 2019 Removed back seat, upper and lower sections C pillar covers, parcel shelf to install child seat tether points. Actual hardware is still coming in from Germany. And whilst I wait for that new speakers and tints will be going in plus a restoration of the faded rear shelf. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted May 10, 2019 But the seat covers... ? 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunter 408 Report post Posted May 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, M3AN said: But the seat covers... ? They will go. Shortly. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hqstu 780 Report post Posted May 10, 2019 Keen to see how the parcel tray goes. We need an e39 meet up in my driveway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunter 408 Report post Posted May 10, 2019 4 minutes ago, hqstu said: Keen to see how the parcel tray goes. We need an e39 meet up in my driveway Will be starting the coloring process this weekend. Yup, keen for meet up ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
