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My E85 Z4 3.0i SMG
BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71
BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71
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£9 from fleabay bud
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I was thinking to get an OEM one. The one I have at present is aftermarket and the float for the coolant dipstick doesn't work (I'm guessing it wasn't made of good material and has become saturated in coolant and so doesn't float anymore). So I have to manually pull the stick up and lower it till its just submerged so I can read the level. Its a right PITA! Had a quick ebay... what do we think of this one? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/173985808400 what draws me in, is that I get 5 year warranty if the dipstick float fails again. Plus it's got a level sensor included. TIA
My E85 Z4 3.0i SMG
BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71
BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71
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Ahh I think I didn't explain properly I'm doing a bit of a "marathon" as well I guess. So I'll be replacing a few bits including the expansion tank, so I ment I'll get an expansion tank added to my shopping list. And I wanted to know if I had to factor for the oil thingy.
As above, my expansion tank functions fine I guess, so there's no real need but if I'm having a tinker anyway, figure I should just replace the whole thing while flushing the system.
My E85 Z4 3.0i SMG
BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71
BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71
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Sorry bud I thought thermostat too!kis wrote: ↑Thu May 27, 2021 12:02 pmAhh I think I didn't explain properly I'm doing a bit of a "marathon" as well I guess. So I'll be replacing a few bits including the expansion tank, so I ment I'll get an expansion tank added to my shopping list. And I wanted to know if I had to factor for the oil thingy.
As above, my expansion tank functions fine I guess, so there's no real need but if I'm having a tinker anyway, figure I should just replace the whole thing while flushing the system.
As for expansion tanks I've bought febi bilsten both times I've changed mine from Autodoc (41% off today means under £30!)
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I got Hella, purely because it came with the low level sensor fitted, which some others don't.bigwinn wrote: ↑Thu May 27, 2021 12:35 pmSorry bud I thought thermostat too!kis wrote: ↑Thu May 27, 2021 12:02 pmAhh I think I didn't explain properly I'm doing a bit of a "marathon" as well I guess. So I'll be replacing a few bits including the expansion tank, so I ment I'll get an expansion tank added to my shopping list. And I wanted to know if I had to factor for the oil thingy.
As above, my expansion tank functions fine I guess, so there's no real need but if I'm having a tinker anyway, figure I should just replace the whole thing while flushing the system.
As for expansion tanks I've bought febi bilsten both times I've changed mine from Autodoc (41% off today means under £30!)
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I fitted a Meyle expansion tank (2 year warranty) back in August '17. No issues at all and still going strong
Sterling Grey '03 2.5i SE / Infinitas Supercharger / S.M.G / Hardtop / Gloss Black 162s / Bilstein B4s / 3.0i Brakes / DLV De-Cat & Silencer / Rebuilt VANOS / Sonar 2Xcite Lights / Carbon & Alcantara Trim / M-Sport Seats / ...& Side Covers !
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Guys need some help/guidance; at the point of removing the unit from the engine. All the guides say tilt forward and pull off but I can’t get mine to clear the lower rods before I run out of space with the front cross member. Seems I’m short by only a few mil but no matter what I do I can’t get it off the rods and out. Tried loosening the cross member but it won’t budge. Is there another trick to getting it done?
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Yes bud- got someone who can put a lever down in front of the engine- pressure on the front of the water pump towards the back of the car will give you the mm needed
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Undo the bottom nut on the RH engine mount.parabolica wrote: ↑Tue Jun 08, 2021 4:52 pm Guys need some help/guidance; at the point of removing the unit from the engine. All the guides say tilt forward and pull off but I can’t get mine to clear the lower rods before I run out of space with the front cross member. Seems I’m short by only a few mil but no matter what I do I can’t get it off the rods and out. Tried loosening the cross member but it won’t budge. Is there another trick to getting it done?
Put a jack under the front of the engine (undertray off obviously) and use a block of wood to spread the load on the jack.
You can then move the engine up and down an inch or two to clear everything.
Not only did this solve the problem for me, but it also meant that when it came to reassembling, and trying to get those little covers back in over the torx screws, I was able to move it a bit for better access.
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Or that +1!!enuff_zed wrote: ↑Tue Jun 08, 2021 5:05 pmUndo the bottom nut on the RH engine mount.parabolica wrote: ↑Tue Jun 08, 2021 4:52 pm Guys need some help/guidance; at the point of removing the unit from the engine. All the guides say tilt forward and pull off but I can’t get mine to clear the lower rods before I run out of space with the front cross member. Seems I’m short by only a few mil but no matter what I do I can’t get it off the rods and out. Tried loosening the cross member but it won’t budge. Is there another trick to getting it done?
Put a jack under the front of the engine (undertray off obviously) and use a block of wood to spread the load on the jack.
You can then move the engine up and down an inch or two to clear everything.
Not only did this solve the problem for me, but it also meant that when it came to reassembling, and trying to get those little covers back in over the torx screws, I was able to move it a bit for better access.
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Thanks gents - found the ‘Jack up the engine’ recommendation on another thread - that did the trick! Vanos repaired; refitting tomorrow.
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Well done!!parabolica wrote: ↑Tue Jun 08, 2021 6:50 pm Thanks gents - found the ‘Jack up the engine’ recommendation on another thread - that did the trick! Vanos repaired; refitting tomorrow.
That trick deffo needs to be on the how too!
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One more question though; my kit came with the needle bearings and spacer rings, but the x8r instructions don’t even mention these anywhere. Looks like they belong inside the pistons but looks like you need a specialist tool to get the piston apart? Anyone gone to this level on their vanos? Can the bearings be swapped out using normal tools?