euroriffic 600 Report post Posted September 28, 2013 well I'm almost done with the rear end of this thing. Just need to replace the front diff mount as we had a small issue with it...I was quoted about 80 odd bucks for it but turns out that was an error in the pricing guide and was ment to be about 600!!! the suppliers have said it was their mistake and will let me have it for 320+gst which I guess I'll have to pay since mine is starting to fail. Also need new diff oil then I'm good to go, so hoping for Monday I'll be driving her again!!! heres afew pics of what ive been up to anyway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted September 28, 2013 Nice work Justin! Those rear 1/4 window seal replacements make a good deal of difference, I bought new seals but haven't bothered to replace them, this just might motivate me. haha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 600 Report post Posted September 28, 2013 Cheers Michael, got sick of looking at them making the car look shabby so now it's almost looking perfect again. Just noticed I didnt get a pic of the rear windows new trim, better put that up later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duvey 245 Report post Posted September 29, 2013 Damn I need to do the rear 1/4 window seals on mine too. Looks good Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
central3 31 Report post Posted September 29, 2013 Love what you are doing - nice to see another OCD chap bringing an M back to where it should be Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 600 Report post Posted September 29, 2013 Haha cheers. Yea I figured if I've got an M it needs to look the goods to match the go! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 600 Report post Posted September 30, 2013 Hey Dave, I am yet to do vanos, but do have all the bits to do it. when I first got it it was abit noisy when cold but after a full service its nowhere near as bad. But I will be looking at doing it shortly, aswell as the rod bolts just for peace of mind. With the water pump, I wasn't sure either if they're prone to failure, so changed it and the t.stat just to be safe as I didn know when they were last done. As with the front lower arm rear bushes, they are well known for failure, as are the rear trailing arm front bushes so be best to check yours out and would recommend changing them to a powerflex bush or nolethane to stop premature failure and help with handling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 600 Report post Posted September 30, 2013 Havn't thought about tools as of yet... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 600 Report post Posted September 30, 2013 Oyea sweet. Let me know if you get them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duvey 245 Report post Posted October 1, 2013 I've got a spare VANOS kit (seals, shims, and the besian systems shim install tools) for a S50B32 - so let me know if anyone wants it, i'll let it go for less than i paid for it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swordfish 30 Report post Posted October 2, 2013 I am guessing it wont suit S50B30?? from a 3.0 litter M3? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 600 Report post Posted October 2, 2013 hard to tell from the besian website but looks like it will, youll just have afew extra seals left Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 600 Report post Posted October 2, 2013 so today I swapped the front diff mount to the new one, filled the diff up with Castrol saf xj from bmw-$32 a litre!!! put the schnitzers on, dropped her on the ground and went out for some fun. Oh how Ive missed her.... rear ends nice and tight now too. couldn't push too hard as it was pretty wet out, but when I did...some nice sideways action Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted October 2, 2013 Excellent work Justin, it's a good feeling to know the work you've done has paid off! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 600 Report post Posted October 2, 2013 Thanks Michael, hopefully now I can keep it on the road for more than a month before I find something else that needs done! But I would like to do the vanos before summer... Hoping it's nice weather later in the week/weekend so can give her a good wash and take some good pics. Also changing to the castrol diff fluid from the redline super lightweight shockproof has made a big difference too. Diff used to bind quite bad when turning at low speeds but has gone now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 600 Report post Posted October 5, 2013 Noticed the diff is leaking :@ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted October 5, 2013 Whoops. Any idea if it's the rear gasket or input/output seals? So you don't feel left out, you'll be pleased to know my sump is leaking. What fun oil leaks are! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 600 Report post Posted October 6, 2013 Well I've just replaced both output shafts and rear cover gasket so in theory it shouldn't be leaking. Noticed it hadn't leaked overnight tho, by it was parked uphill not down hill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 600 Report post Posted October 6, 2013 Also installed a fire extinguisher in the boot just in case something goes wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted October 6, 2013 Mine only leaks when facing nose down on a slope. As for fire extinguisher, did you consider the OEM mount under the passenger seat? Hmmm. Is that just an M3 thing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duvey 245 Report post Posted October 6, 2013 Hey man - loving the thread. Very inspirational. Just wondering where you got the rear 1/4 window seals, and what the part no. is (if its not too much trouble). The part munted here: http://bimmersport.co.nz/forums/uploads/monthly_09_2013/post-5102-0-39048600-1380345641.jpg And lovingly replaced here: http://bimmersport.co.nz/forums/uploads/monthly_09_2013/post-5102-0-77172300-1380345664.jpg Having trouble identifying it on realoem: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BF92&mospid=47432&btnr=51_2060&hg=51&fg=10 Thanks so much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 600 Report post Posted October 6, 2013 Here's the diagram http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BG92&mospid=47433&btnr=51_2060&hg=51&fg=10&hl=25 And in my pic of the wreaked rubber is part number 8, the inner window seal. But I'm guessing the very corner rubber has gone aswell which is part of the lower strip that runs along the bottom which isn't properly listed there but will look at my invoices tomorrow for it. And I got them from Schmiedmann. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duvey 245 Report post Posted October 6, 2013 Sensational - thanks heaps guys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 600 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 I didn't realise there was a mount under the passenger seat for an extinguisher.... maybe il put one there too haha! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 600 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Ahh right. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
