lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted September 11, 2013 ^ yes indeed ... but that does mean I'll be missing out on modifying it to a diesel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted September 11, 2013 ^ yes indeed ... but that does mean I'll be missing out on modifying it to a diesel Dunno if 'missing out' are the right words for THAT ae.......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted September 14, 2013 Still Bleeding the car today ... air is getting in to the system somehow... wonder if it is the heater core... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted September 25, 2013 Fixed that "dead" lever on the gear lever, squeezed in a new spring. will be taking the centre console apart again, to attach the OBD as well as getting to the heater core, (here's hoping to clear out the coolant smell soon, and here's hoping it's just the o-rings) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 O-rings? more like square section rings. Soon to be fixed! here's hoping the generic ones would fit right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2122 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 Still Bleeding the car today ... air is getting in to the system somehow... wonder if it is the heater core... If your heater box the electric type with horizontal dials, or the earlier mechanical type with rotary dials? either way, as a start, make sure they are to full hot with the fan on full tit, see if that helps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted October 7, 2013 horizontal dials. full ihka system. when I had it out, the car was getting proper heat. slight coolant scent then. now, I have the core out, and no obvious signs of leakage or damage in the chamber, so i will just clean it all up, replace the perished foam seals (what would you recommend getting) and put it back together. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted December 3, 2013 . Car did a beautiful 9l/100kms over the weekend ... travelling 1200kms and beautiful weather down to napier. Today, not so nice. there is talk of the car being written off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 396 Report post Posted December 3, 2013 Pics? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted December 3, 2013 Just those two, but the damage could be internal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 396 Report post Posted December 3, 2013 Doesn't look like much, Bent wheels / Suspension? D1NZ into a curb? Lucky you don't run replica wheels, Could have been alot worse Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted December 4, 2013 ^ yes. but at 40kph into the curb, backwards. wheels are shot, suspension is being assessed. I sure hope the AA repairers will suss it out ... along with the SLS. ( I am mainly concerned about the SLS) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted December 4, 2013 Bummer - that's not good......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted December 4, 2013 No, not at all, :sigh: The report comes tomorrow or Friday, we'll see how that turns out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted December 4, 2013 Is there a wee untold story here maybe..............??? Or is backwards @ 40k into a curb just a 'normal' product test fail maybe or what.......... Given the time you've put into it, I hope it works out for ya - assume ya want it fixed...??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted December 4, 2013 (edited) Mate, it was raining, it was a gentle curve of a road with lots of oils and rotting leaves, I have those crappy chinese tyres that I had planned to change but never got around to changing, probably started aquaplaning and then the ABS started working overtime, lights were flashing. started spinning and hit the curb on the left (didn't cross the line) going backwards (yes the area was slick because it had new seal on them) and then spun around again and mounted the curb again. all i know is, I should not have spun doing such low speeds but it happened. Yes I want it fixed. It is a beautiful car and I would be sore to miss it. Edited December 4, 2013 by The Juggernaut Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted December 4, 2013 Bummer, roads get lethal when they're like that - just ends up slicker than snot on a door-knob, & the longer its been dry, the worse it is when it does rain..........something ya learn really quick on motorbikes. Fingers crossed for ya ae. Probably doesn't help much, but it coulda been lots worse........... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingkarl 136 Report post Posted December 5, 2013 Dry weather for extended periods followed by rain is always a bit hariy. Throw shitty tyres on a big car and the equation gets even tougher.Sorry to hear chief. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1524 Report post Posted December 5, 2013 Guess you got caught slipping literally. Hopefully the trailing arms and\or subframes are ok. Best of luck though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1260 Report post Posted December 5, 2013 bugger , oh well if you need a LSD diff or arms http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/bmw/diffs-axles/auction-670476549.htm http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/bmw/diffs-axles/auction-670681718.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted December 5, 2013 thanks guys. I will see if i can negotiate with the insurance company. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted December 5, 2013 If they do write it off there's a chance you'll get first refusal on buying it off them Is the threshold still around the 60% mark? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted December 5, 2013 ^ not sure about that. I need to know that too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1260 Report post Posted December 5, 2013 just make sure they they dont dereg it , keep it with you at your pleace etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted December 6, 2013 THANK GOODNESS! They said it's a repair job, but finding parts is tough. I will get in touch with them on Monday and get their details, so I can get in touch with Brent and whomever may have touring specific parts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
