Jacko 2154 Report post Posted March 10, 2021 You definitely do not need to remove the radiator to do the waterpump and thermostat. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duluth 41 Report post Posted March 11, 2021 (edited) Took my car in to get the valve cover gasket changed and got a call back saying the cover itself has been cracked by someone previously mucking around with it. Taking a relatively affordable job to about 1800 all up for a new cover from BMW. Any ideas on somewhere else I could acquire the valve cover from in NZ? Cheers. Edited March 11, 2021 by duluth 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2154 Report post Posted March 11, 2021 Actually pretty easy to find the plastic black top rocker covers, they're available cheaper than this too - https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-valve-cover-3-0-l6-11127552281 The magnesium ones for the silver tops are stupid expensive... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted March 11, 2021 I can get a Vaico one for about $450 shipped? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackie 510 Report post Posted March 11, 2021 1 hour ago, duluth said: Took my car in to get the valve cover gasket changed and got a call back saying the cover itself has been cracked by someone previously mucking around with it. Taking a relatively affordable job to about 1800 all up for a new cover from BMW. Any ideas on somewhere else I could acquire the valve cover from in NZ? Cheers. You're not having much luck with that car? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duluth 41 Report post Posted March 11, 2021 15 minutes ago, Blackie said: You're not having much luck with that car? I guess not but got it for a good price. I'd say after I fix the window issue and get this sorted i'm about on par for market value with purchase price and maintenance combined. If it produces some more expensive surprises I think I will move it on and go to my original idea of an e36. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duluth 41 Report post Posted March 11, 2021 22 minutes ago, qube said: I can get a Vaico one for about $450 shipped? Thanks for the offer mate , have ordered one from rockauto for pretty much that price with shipping, due to arrive next week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted March 11, 2021 ^ thats what i was going off. I must have left a gasket in the cart. I need to order some bits too. They r too good.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duluth 41 Report post Posted March 11, 2021 Just now, qube said: ^ thats what i was going off. I must have left a gasket in the cart. I need to order some bits too. They r too good.. Definitely seem to be the cheapest and fastest way to get parts whilst still having the lifetime guarantee plus you get a cool fridge magnet with your order Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted March 11, 2021 Is Rockauto better than FCP do you guys think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duluth 41 Report post Posted March 11, 2021 25 minutes ago, M3AN said: Is Rockauto better than FCP do you guys think? In my experience yes, I also think the website makes it a lot easier to find what you want for the right price. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted March 11, 2021 48 minutes ago, M3AN said: Is Rockauto better than FCP do you guys think? Cheaper. Basically take the usd price but replace it with nzd. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted March 11, 2021 Rockauto is the sh*t for having cheaper options too. FCP does most mainstream options but if you want some obscure brand at 1/4 the price and dont care about longevity, thats where rockauto comes into its own. Ive bought heaps from them for various cars and never had an issue (although its a bit weird the KYBs for my Corolla were made in USA not Japan, didn't know that was a thing, but hey) 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Navin 180 Report post Posted March 11, 2021 Yeah used to get my plugs and brakes for my old 135i from rockauto, great prices. much cheaper shipping too at the time 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackie 510 Report post Posted March 11, 2021 4 hours ago, duluth said: go to my original idea of an e36. That's what I did. Back to the future for me. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted March 18, 2021 (edited) Oh dear... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Chrome-Headlights-Trim-Bezel-Cover-Surround-Rim-For-BMW-1-Series-E87-Hatchback/192957785005 Edited March 18, 2021 by M3AN 2 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gofaster 100 Report post Posted March 23, 2021 Put my 130i manual up for sale if anyone is interested. See the For Sale section, comments welcome. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2154 Report post Posted March 23, 2021 On 3/18/2021 at 11:17 PM, M3AN said: Oh dear... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Chrome-Headlights-Trim-Bezel-Cover-Surround-Rim-For-BMW-1-Series-E87-Hatchback/192957785005 There is a black 118i around here somewhere with those on em, its certainly... different. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duluth 41 Report post Posted March 25, 2021 Anyone know where i can get a vanos solenoid bolt? Believe it's an m6x12 , lost mine to the abyss. Have looked on all the hardware store websites but can't seem to find it. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted March 26, 2021 2 hours ago, duluth said: Anyone know where i can get a vanos solenoid bolt? Believe it's an m6x12 , lost mine to the abyss. Have looked on all the hardware store websites but can't seem to find it. North Shore - The Bolt Shop East/South - Steelmasters Make sure you get HT ones, if your other ones aren't HT, replace them all. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duluth 41 Report post Posted March 26, 2021 2 hours ago, M3AN said: North Shore - The Bolt Shop East/South - Steelmasters Make sure you get HT ones, if your other ones aren't HT, replace them all. Cheers for that , ended up getting it by sweeping back and forth with a magnet on a stick 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2544 Report post Posted March 26, 2021 On 3/11/2021 at 4:17 PM, qube said: Cheaper. Basically take the usd price but replace it with nzd. Just discovered RockAuto now! Loads of brands of not heard of but some I have - guess they play at the lower end of the market but prices are great! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coop 261 Report post Posted March 26, 2021 3 hours ago, Sammo said: Just discovered RockAuto now! Loads of brands of not heard of but some I have - guess they play at the lower end of the market but prices are great! Shipping is awesome too. I made a rock auto and pelican parts order last week and the rock auto turned up in 5 business days, pelican was 6 and also more expensive for shipping.not bad enough to not use pelican. They do have the greatest range of parts I’ve found. A heads up for rock auto. for shipping in your cart, items will have A, B, or C next to it referring to what location they’re dispatched from. If buying multiple items try and get them from the one location as this reduces shipping costs. Also, their stock list for individual cars could be better. for example I have a 6 cylinder S Class Mercedes. They didn’t list any engine mounts for it. But the E Class have the same mounts and it had a listing. The same with the steering dampener. I had to select the V8 S Class to get the same dampener. or just copy and past the part number in their search bar and it should bring the part and respective vehicle up. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted March 26, 2021 11 hours ago, coop said: for shipping in your cart, items will have A, B, or C next to it referring to what location they’re dispatched from. If buying multiple items try and get them from the one location as this reduces shipping costs. Agreed. Sometimes u might wana grab the same part but diff brand that costs a few dollars more because it will come from the same warehouse as the rest of your order. Its a bit of mucking around because the shipping warehouses change depending on the whats in your cart. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2544 Report post Posted March 26, 2021 Yeah, will give it a nudge, must admit I’m a complete FCP fanboy but looks like a good value alternative. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
