Oh ya, i was all over it until i realized that i threw out the flex dish for the driveshaft and had to buy one. Unknown to me the "performance" Guibo is way more than your standard 6 banger. So $150 later at the local dealer and i have one. Ouch. So next week i will continue and should make allot of progress. The hard stuff is hopefully behind me.
I live near 401/540. Been here about 8 years now and really like it. Its a good place to move to both financially and family life.
I live just off of exit 5 on Lake Boone Trail rd from I-440.
Its alive!!! After a year of work and lots o' money in parts she is finally running.
Startup issues:
(1) I had a dead cylinder that turned out to be the plug wasnt seated properly.
(2) The vacuum pump was leaking badly, i accidentally cut the oring bottom off when installing the pump.
(3) CEL code for thermostat MAP. The new thermostat i bought was defective, replaced and ok.
Lessons learned:
While diagnosing using the "rough" running value for all 8 cylinders on my diagnostic tool, i found #2 was the issue and had a value of +9 to +10, this was completely dead. After fixing all cylinders, showed a value of -.50~ to +.50~ respectfully. This is interesting because previous to the head work the car showed a value of +3.x~ and +5.x~ for cylinders 2 and 5. This must have meant poor combustion on #2 and very bad on #5. #5 is the cylinder that would not pull any vacuum in the machine shop. I was also advised that allot of the valves were leaking. So those of you that believe you can go that 15k suggested miles between oil changes, don't. This was a 1 owner highway mileage corporate car that was maintained solely at the dealership and look what happened. She had 133k on her when i bought it and 137k now. I hope it lasts a very long time because i do love the car despite all of the faults and issues it has had.
Great! About time you finished it. Just don't sell it like schnexpl. I know that's not spelled right, or is it?
Check your pm. I responded to you
ASE and BMW Master Certified Technician
Well, glad you were able to get her running again. Just get a thorough re-check of the entire vehicle, no leaks, no noises, and hopefully you can drive the car again out on the road. Also, make a quick video of it running.
I know; old thread but must find out... it looks like you replaced part number:
11417508114 (oil pump o-ring)
And I am trying to figure out where this piece fits and what must be removed to access it.
Any tips? Anyone?
why would you do so much unnecessary work as prevention, I'm sorry but that's just stupid
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stephen max how difficult was it to disconnect the steering shaft and pushing it up into the cabin also did you have to cut the exhaust manifold stud nuts off? I may have to remove my heads due to a bad head gasket (seeps due to cleaning the secondary air with carburetor cleaner).
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