Recent content by fotontom

Just did inspection 2 myself and it took me over 9 hours total, but I was taking my time and pottering about as it was the first time I did it myself. Also changed the plugs and VANOS filter while it was apart. The flat rates on this vary from 4-6 hours, sometimes more. I found only 1 valve out...

Looking for a hardshell case part number 82 710 140 445 that mounts to the rack system on the Z4. Please let me know condition, price and shipping location.

There is a lot of discussion on other boards about the CDV (clutch delay valve). Personally, I was embarrassed at first, thought I was losing skill, but it persisted even after the car topped 40,000 miles. One can remove the valve altogether or replace it with one from a good supplier like...