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I found this laying on the ground on the drivers side. What is it? Thanks in advance
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can we get a size reference using a coin or ruler. I think I know but don't want to guess just yet.
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Originally Posted by RIboater2
I will post new pic on the a.m. I think it fell from the lower timing cover but no to sure.
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Based on the pic, without clarity and size reference, I'd have to say it looks like a knurled knob that you use to fix a light switch to its base on a lamp. Either push button or rotary.
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Thats obviously part of the Flux Capacitor
Just keeping it reliable and looking decent.
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Spacer for a plastic cover to keep plastic from breaking if bolt is over tightened. possibly from plastic valve cover cover? Or vanos solenoid seal?
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Yes on spacer. I bet my money on OSV behind the timing chain!
Current: 2007 Z4 M Coupe (blue/black)
Previous: 2001 740iL Sport (black/black), 2000 528i Sport (black/tan), 1995 318is (black/black), 1991 318is (white/black)
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Ding Ding Ding.......Winner winner chicken dinner! Ruskii I think you won. Last night I went through all my steps i was careful not to lose anything and keep what goes where together. But when I went to remove the drivers side guide it was completely missing not just a piece missing but the whole entire guide. The chain was just sitting on the pins that hold the guide in place. It worried me to the point I would be amazed if I can bring her back to life. She was running when I parked her 6 months ago I'm just hoping all goes well and she fires up. Here are some pictures of the damage done by the chain.
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Heh, glad to help
Last edited by Ruskii; 08-15-2018 at 07:14 PM. Reason: Phone emoji didn't work
Current: 2007 Z4 M Coupe (blue/black)
Previous: 2001 740iL Sport (black/black), 2000 528i Sport (black/tan), 1995 318is (black/black), 1991 318is (white/black)
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Ohhhh Snap I was just looking at the photos and upon close inspection of the third pic background my motor mount is toast. Gotta get some ordered. Well that makes for a new thread.
And the saga continues.......
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