asutrave
02-17-2017, 12:56 PM
Hello Bimmerforum Community! Long time lurker, first time poster! Just here to share my story so far, and to get some help on the last few things I need to get repaired/fixed/operational. I have recently acquired a hand me down 2008 E93 BMW 335i Convertible with 100k+ miles, and let's just say it was not in the best condition.
DONE OR IN PROGRESS:
1. Immediately upon driving the car, I noticed that it was misfiring and if I sped up enough, the engine went into safe mode. Did some research, contacted a shop in Houston to take a look, and they said that it was dirty valves which needed blasting and I needed to replace the valve cover gaskets. Dropped some money as a college kid(~$600), and got it done!
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It drove like a charm afterwards, no misfires, nothing!
2. That same day I went to NTB for a new tire, and when they backed the BMW off the lift, they ripped the bumper off and dislocated it. (Not a lowered car) Gladly, NTB finally filed an insurance claim on the incident and I have a new bumper!
3. A week after the Walnut blast for the valves and the gaskets, I start smelling gas in the cabin. It was noticeable and VERY strong when I was stopped. I also noticed a drop in my overall range of the vehicle (Was losing at least 60 miles to the tank). So I popped open the hood to take a look.. and sure enough, there was a leaking injector. Between work and school, I did not have time to go back up to houston to see the mechanic that did the work on my car earlier, so I took things into my own hands. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=651538 <-- Huge help. I downloaded INPA, ordered a set of 6 new injectors for cheap, and got to work. Took me relatively 2 hours to swap them all out and code them into the car.
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If you look closely on top of the injector, you can see fuel, and at the bottom of the bank there is a larger pool of fuel. Sorry, the angle and lighting was not ideal.
4. I reset the codes, drove it around a bit and keep getting a code for an O2 sensor I believe. "P0174: Bank 2 System Too Lean" I plan and dropping some sea foam on the next fill up and making sure its Premium gas, cuz IDK what they've been putting in here for the valves to look that bad. Will keep you updated on this. It was just a misfire issue with bad coils, etc. Issue resolved.
5. The cup holder was stuck and would not come out unless it was pried out. I had to do something about that for sure. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=559826 <-- Follow this if you have a similar issue, it worked for me and I like it this way a lot better! (Plus the cup holder actually works now!)
[NEW UPDATES]
a.) Installed a JB4 G5.. Amazing!
b.) Installed a DCI.. Sounds niceee!
c.) There is a boost leak somewhere, blah blah blah, resolved!
TO DO:
6. Driver seat unlatched leather repair? I am stuck on this one.. I do not know how I can DIY this and have not found anything on this forum about any fixes. Taking it to a shop is my last option haha (college kid budget)
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7. I know I need to replace the suspension and coils, but I can hold off on that. Got some Bilstein B16 coilovers! (Low Key Slammed... need taller coils). Done.
8. Both of the side skirts have gashes in them, this is the worst gash:
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New M3 Style skirts. Resolved.
9. OPTIONAL: The yellow halo rings are just BLEHHHHHH. Getting a recommendation on a replacement white bulb for the optical cable halo's would be great! DONE.
If you have read this far, I appreciate it since that is all I have for now! I will keep you all updated on the progress of things as I find them out or after they happen! Feel free to DM me if you had any questions.
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DONE OR IN PROGRESS:
1. Immediately upon driving the car, I noticed that it was misfiring and if I sped up enough, the engine went into safe mode. Did some research, contacted a shop in Houston to take a look, and they said that it was dirty valves which needed blasting and I needed to replace the valve cover gaskets. Dropped some money as a college kid(~$600), and got it done!
593308593310
It drove like a charm afterwards, no misfires, nothing!
2. That same day I went to NTB for a new tire, and when they backed the BMW off the lift, they ripped the bumper off and dislocated it. (Not a lowered car) Gladly, NTB finally filed an insurance claim on the incident and I have a new bumper!
3. A week after the Walnut blast for the valves and the gaskets, I start smelling gas in the cabin. It was noticeable and VERY strong when I was stopped. I also noticed a drop in my overall range of the vehicle (Was losing at least 60 miles to the tank). So I popped open the hood to take a look.. and sure enough, there was a leaking injector. Between work and school, I did not have time to go back up to houston to see the mechanic that did the work on my car earlier, so I took things into my own hands. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=651538 <-- Huge help. I downloaded INPA, ordered a set of 6 new injectors for cheap, and got to work. Took me relatively 2 hours to swap them all out and code them into the car.
593311
If you look closely on top of the injector, you can see fuel, and at the bottom of the bank there is a larger pool of fuel. Sorry, the angle and lighting was not ideal.
4. I reset the codes, drove it around a bit and keep getting a code for an O2 sensor I believe. "P0174: Bank 2 System Too Lean" I plan and dropping some sea foam on the next fill up and making sure its Premium gas, cuz IDK what they've been putting in here for the valves to look that bad. Will keep you updated on this. It was just a misfire issue with bad coils, etc. Issue resolved.
5. The cup holder was stuck and would not come out unless it was pried out. I had to do something about that for sure. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=559826 <-- Follow this if you have a similar issue, it worked for me and I like it this way a lot better! (Plus the cup holder actually works now!)
[NEW UPDATES]
a.) Installed a JB4 G5.. Amazing!
b.) Installed a DCI.. Sounds niceee!
c.) There is a boost leak somewhere, blah blah blah, resolved!
TO DO:
6. Driver seat unlatched leather repair? I am stuck on this one.. I do not know how I can DIY this and have not found anything on this forum about any fixes. Taking it to a shop is my last option haha (college kid budget)
593314
7. I know I need to replace the suspension and coils, but I can hold off on that. Got some Bilstein B16 coilovers! (Low Key Slammed... need taller coils). Done.
8. Both of the side skirts have gashes in them, this is the worst gash:
593315
New M3 Style skirts. Resolved.
9. OPTIONAL: The yellow halo rings are just BLEHHHHHH. Getting a recommendation on a replacement white bulb for the optical cable halo's would be great! DONE.
If you have read this far, I appreciate it since that is all I have for now! I will keep you all updated on the progress of things as I find them out or after they happen! Feel free to DM me if you had any questions.
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