M3AN 4016 Report post Posted August 18, 2019 1 hour ago, treone said: Replaced the 'upgraded' JVC 4" speakers with some Rockford Fosgate Power Series 6X9's speakers in the rear deck of the M3. Huge improvement ?. Interesting, the e36? I've got some JVC 4" one-ways in the rear of mine (coupe though) and should probably upgrade to 6x9 3-ways... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted August 19, 2019 Replaced the brake light switch in the M3 today, that's the second (OE) replacement I've had to install in the last 5 years, this one better last. Also received a few boxes... and this is only about half of it, I had to split the shipments to circumnavigate customs. Remember - import tax and duty law changes on 1 October, order your overseas stuff now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treone 648 Report post Posted August 19, 2019 Yup, E36 M3 Saloon @M3AN My sound system has been a big let down since owning. It has a JVC BT/USB headunit and I replaced the front 5.25" front speakers with Rockford Punch components, but only installed the mid-bass speaker. This gave a slight improvement but overall the sound was just full of 'highs' and was very 'tinny'. So in search of more 'bottom-end' I went with the 6X9 in the rear upgrade. Settled on the RF Punch P1692 speakers and used E36 6X9 adaptors, (bought off trademe and was surprised they are still available), which made the install easy and reversible whilst maintaining the factory look. It won't win any 'sound-offs' but as mentioned - am happy with the result so far with a more fuller sound (but still need some more bass!) I also have a Rockford mono amp and 12" sub to install, but will be left with no boot space. So tossing up whether to go with a 4/5 channel amp set-up to amp all the speakers (will replace the door speakers and prob go slim sub) to give the sound a bit more lift. I'm no audio-head but I do like to enjoy my 'mp3 sounds' when I'm in the mood. And you may have guessed I'm a bit if a Rockford Fosgate fan ? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
325_driver 422 Report post Posted August 21, 2019 Replaced that horrible windshield molding All that was left was the spine, merged to the windshield And polished those headlights like glass 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2154 Report post Posted August 31, 2019 Another day, another n52 rocker cover. My e91 330 this time, its actually a pretty cruisy job when everythings not pre-fuct. Check out #4 plug tube.. Well lubricated (no misfire..) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
325_driver 422 Report post Posted August 31, 2019 Hello oil! CCV on e90 round two Never buy your CCV off Amazon lol not worth the risk Mine lasted a grand total of 500km Luckily this time only took under 1.5 hours to get off knowing all the tricks and angles for those CCV Pipes 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2154 Report post Posted August 31, 2019 Yeah, its not worth saving $20 for something that takes hours and many creative words to replace Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
325_driver 422 Report post Posted August 31, 2019 @Jacko I wish I checked the manufacturer. I usually buy from fcp or rm euro. But I had already done 3 other orders and I was getting a bit sick of the postage punishment. We need a bimmersport coordinated group buy calendar so people can piggy back everyone's orders lol And work around splitting orders to avoid duties charges Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
325_driver 422 Report post Posted September 1, 2019 Time to remove intake manifold 1.5 hours Time to click CCV sump return "quick connect" half a day and counting There is nothing "quick connect" about this sorry excuse of a design. Why can't people be happy with a God damn hose clamp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
325_driver 422 Report post Posted September 1, 2019 (edited) After 5 hours of swearing to all sorts of causes the Sump CCV not clicked in, Put it all back together like that, car starts fine no codes But have a rag round it to monitor for oil leaks Lol stay posted ** update 40km drive, oil doesn't appear to be oozing out where the return line meets the sump, but it's definitely not connected. Any hints on how to get it back on? Should i use the quick disconnect tool in reverse, i.e. insert it to spread the clips, and then push it down as far as i can, and then pull the tool out? Hopefully someone has some advice here, because i wouldn't like to leave it as it is Edited September 1, 2019 by 325_driver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted September 1, 2019 (edited) One rotor just about fell off, the other one not so much... still stuck WTF?!? Won't even pull off... ideas? And yes, I've tried the gentle persuasion of a steel mallet... and no, those wheel bolts aren't holding it on. I've sprayed penetrating lube (into the lug holes) to leak down onto the face of the hub (i.e. the mating surface of the hub and rotor) but so far no budge. And yes, I know it's less than ideal to be pushing against the half-shaft/axle stub but it is what it is (and I need to loosen that anyway lol). Handbrake is off. Edited September 1, 2019 by M3AN 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
325_driver 422 Report post Posted September 1, 2019 @M3AN mate, the struggle is real today, i really appreciate you posting this, it is comforting knowing others in the BMW world are pulling hair out. Go borrow a blow torch .... i.e. heat the metal until its red, then hit it with the mallet, and work your way around it. That's hardcore lol, i've only once had to do that. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted September 1, 2019 Cheers @325_driver, if nothing else the sympathy is comforting! I'm wondering if one of those $80 butane heat torches from Bunnings/Mitre10 are worth a punt, they say up to 400*C which I'd think would be good enough. Perhaps useful for future tasks also but I've never used one or even heard if they're any good at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-130 Hercules 571 Report post Posted September 1, 2019 Heat gun might do the trick too. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted September 1, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, C-130 Hercules said: Heat gun might do the trick too. Might be a smarter investment since I don't own one already. It's sitting with the puller tension on it outside overnight wrapped in plastic. If it gets cold enough that might crack it. Wheel bolts are loosely on so that if it does crack it doesn't fall off and hit the concrete at 0300 and wake all the neighbourhood dogs. Edited September 1, 2019 by M3AN Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
325_driver 422 Report post Posted September 1, 2019 (edited) @M3AN don't be afraid of giving that inner of the rotor a beating with a mallet, you usually need to in order to break the rust seizing it on. And then tap the outside of the rotor with a (rubber) mallet from the inside gentle to see if you have any movement else, yup butane torch ... that's the one bro Edited September 1, 2019 by 325_driver 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
325_driver 422 Report post Posted September 1, 2019 1 hour ago, M3AN said: If it gets cold enough that might crack it. unfourtunately metal contracts in the cold, so it will be extra siezed at night ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunter 408 Report post Posted September 1, 2019 Spent my fathers day after noon washing the E39. First wash after a cut and polish / paint correction a few weeks ago. Also first wash with chemical guys shampoo. Super sudsing stuff goes on and comes off super smooth with a new wash Mitt. Also a coat of fireball hydrophobic spray. Need to get the wheels refurbished soon. Their condition is driving me nuts. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted September 1, 2019 That looks like it's come up real fine! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted September 1, 2019 14 minutes ago, 325_driver said: unfourtunately metal contracts in the cold, so it will be extra siezed at night ? The hub is metal too. ? Any movement of either hub or rotor will be beneficial but it remains to be seen whether that'll happen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
325_driver 422 Report post Posted September 1, 2019 @M3AN just get the blow torch I think you'll find it quite therapeutic raining fire down on that seized rotor and coming down with your mallet like Thor. Something tells me it deserves it 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-130 Hercules 571 Report post Posted September 1, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, 325_driver said: unfourtunately metal contracts in the cold, so it will be extra siezed at night ? That's when you pull out the heat gun in the morning. ? You could also get a bag of salt ice from the servo and wrap it around it for an hour. Then heat gun. Edited September 1, 2019 by C-130 Hercules Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
325_driver 422 Report post Posted September 1, 2019 @C-130 Hercules I like where this is going So basically you're suggesting to split it in two? Hell yes. Please upload photos of cracked rotor. Maybe he needs Nitric acid in a water Blaster too for good measure hit the entire area with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andrewm 236 Report post Posted September 1, 2019 (edited) 6 hours ago, M3AN said: One rotor just about fell off, the other one not so much... still stuck WTF?!? Won't even pull off... ideas? And yes, I've tried the gentle persuasion of a steel mallet... and no, those wheel bolts aren't holding it on. I've sprayed penetrating lube (into the lug holes) to leak down onto the face of the hub (i.e. the mating surface of the hub and rotor) but so far no budge. And yes, I know it's less than ideal to be pushing against the half-shaft/axle stub but it is what it is (and I need to loosen that anyway lol). Handbrake is off. Had a few stuck good but didnt need the rotor afterwards so took a big golf swing at the rotor from the back with a sledgehammer. Mine were always rusted at the hub ring so make sure to soak that particularly with wd40 or similar. Usually 2 good whacks with the sledge otherwise id wail on it all over with a hard rubber mallet for a few minutes, the next sledge hit always got it. Edited September 1, 2019 by andrewm 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1662 Report post Posted September 1, 2019 LPG torch would have it off in a few mins with that puller on it. Don't know if it heat gun would generate enough heat doing the same but you could try. Otherwise it may be less hassle to pay a garage etc to do the heating part. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites