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Apr 24, 2021 23:16:21 GMT
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So for some silly reason I decided that while I was working late on my car I would also use a ramp to service my friends dads car. That ended up needing a fair bit and must of taking 4 hours out of my BMW time. As it stands the ccv pump and stat are done. The oil filter housing is actually dry so I'm debating leaving that for now. The Disa valve is awful so I'm not even running it up to temp until I have the X8r kit to repair that. Got the twins birthday on Friday so I imagine not alot will get done this week. With a bit of luck the bumper will actually turn up so maybe I can get that painted and ready to go on. I'll post some pics up tomorrow
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gte86
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Apr 24, 2021 23:11:05 GMT
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I'm looking forward to doing my vanos. How are the diesels to work on? I went petrol as I've had a diesel audi a4 for the last 8 years, to be fair its been perfect but I need a touring estate avant for the dogs
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Apr 24, 2021 17:13:17 GMT
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Another E39, fantastic, These threads are really causing me to scan the Ebay ads!! Nice to see one getting sensible work done on it, Looking forward to seeing future updates on this thread, Nigel The price of saloons is ridiculous right now. They are borderline investment/money pits. I imagine the ulez has ended up causing a few owners to move the diesels on too
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gte86
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Apr 24, 2021 12:15:23 GMT
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Yeah that was clear. It looks to have had a genuine ccv kit fitted in around 2014 judging by the date stamps on it
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gte86
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A late night at work resulted in a new stat, pump and top hose. Followed by the ccv and inlet gaskets. Going back tonight to tick some more list items. Had a message to say my vanos seals are coming Monday so won't put it fully back together. I've got a few pics but won't be able to stick them up until Monday. Found some rust on the inner sills I need to investigate further and decided my Disa valve is an accident waiting to happen so need to get a kit from X8R for that too. Gotta stay positive as it will all be worth it once I get it on the road. When I have scanned the vehicle it has a vanos solenoid circuit fault, but no EML on. On further inspection I found the inlet solenoid to be unplugged. Bet I end up needing solenoids too. Tonight's job is getting the towbar off and deciding if I'm brave enough to pull the sill covers off and fully assess the rust issues yet or whether to leave it until my friendly welder needs some bits doing on his daily
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Last Edit: Apr 24, 2021 8:07:51 GMT by gte86
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gte86
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How you feeling about the car now? I shared the initial feeling of dread about buying a lemon. Looks like its all heading in the right direction. Please keep the updates coming
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gte86
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I'll sit down later and have a proper read through this. Looking good tho
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Apr 22, 2021 20:35:38 GMT
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Didn't enjoy changing the adjuster. First one took ages. I followed a guide from the bimmerforum and I'm glad I had found it to follow. Nearside light is good. Haven't had a chance to polish them yet or fit some decent h7s. I'm struggling to fit the electric adjuster on the os light so I need to strip it back a bit and investigate. I took a few pics but they don't really show much Emptying the car ready to take to work tomorrow and I decided to fit the ebay special black grilles. Not happy with the fitment but they will do for now. Any suggestions on a quality replacement? I'm doubtful that my oil filter housing and vanos gaskets will be here tomorrow so I will leave the vanos seals until I have all the parts. I have some time every night this weekend and I'm hoping to get at least 10 hours work in and some jobs ticked off the list. So far the list looks like this I'll be glad to get some bits ticked off as I have been getting myself worked up over the car. Some days I love it, so days I regret buying it. All the positive comments and feedback on here are very much appreciated. I think a few hours work will get me back on track. We have a bodyshop next door so I can get their opinion on the paintwork. Everytime I look I see more scratches. Bodywork isn't something I can do so I'm hoping he can flat back and polish most of it away. The new front bumper should hopefully arrive tomorrow too
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Apr 21, 2021 22:23:37 GMT
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Headlight adjusters done. Ages to do the first one and then 20 mins to do the 2nd. I'll post pics up tomorrow. Gonna take the lights into work and polish them up tomorrow too
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gte86
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Apr 21, 2021 19:10:27 GMT
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Exactly this now. Bought some tools home to do my headlight adjuster, I had started it work and ran out of time. Get home start doing it and I've left the most important part at work 😢
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Apr 21, 2021 13:30:01 GMT
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Apr 21, 2021 13:07:01 GMT
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Brilliant thread, I'm looking for an E39 currently to replace (or as well as if I can sweet talk SWMBO) my E46 Touring, Can I ask how you refill the auto box after your service ?? Looking forward to seeing future updates on this, Nigel I used a fluid transfer pump That's a much better idea
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Apr 21, 2021 12:25:03 GMT
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I think its on the passenger side. I'll post a pic up on friday
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Apr 21, 2021 10:38:53 GMT
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Brilliant thread, I'm looking for an E39 currently to replace (or as well as if I can sweet talk SWMBO) my E46 Touring, Can I ask how you refill the auto box after your service ?? Looking forward to seeing future updates on this, Nigel I refilled with a 300ml syringe and it wasn't in the slight bit tedious, took ages.
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Apr 21, 2021 10:37:36 GMT
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The wheels are Style 66s. 8x17s all round with 235 45 17s. It will eventually have Mparas, one day. I believe it can tow 2 ton so dads cars should be well within weight limit
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gte86
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I'm glad others are in the same boat as me. Part of me wants to keep it off the road until its all done. Part me want to drive it now. I think I'll do the engine bits now and stockpile parts for a winter stripdown
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Apr 20, 2021 15:53:54 GMT
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Mine are halogen facelift so the headlights don't split, according to the internets anyway. I have removed the old bits and just need to bolt these back in. It's very fiddly. I'll try take pics as I go
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Apr 20, 2021 15:02:15 GMT
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These just arrived. I'll take one lamp off and fit then and polish it at work. Hopefully the boss won't notice if I do inbetween jobs. I think these and removing and painting the mirror bases are the jobs I'm dreading the most
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Apr 20, 2021 14:36:37 GMT
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good plan, it's an absolute doing the arms in situ, the camber bolts are always solid. Might be worth scouting around for an LSD if you have the diff off the you can weld up the jacking points and have room to do the brake lines am I helping....I absolutely love mine, but it needs the front jacking point doing now, always something Not helping in the slightest. This car is gonna get expensive with all the parts I'm changing 'while I'm there'
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