smorris_12's latest activity
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Ssmorris_12 replied to the thread Theoretical engine swap.Going between engines that were both fitted to the same chassis is easily do-able as the parts will all work and be available. Probably...
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Ssmorris_12 replied to the thread 17 Inch CSL wheels Will they fit?.There's more space in the rear than the front so the front is the decider. I've got MV3s so 8" ET 34 on the front and I wouldn't want...
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Ssmorris_12 replied to the thread Niche market ?.People will pay a premium for a low mileage car but only if it looks as unmarked as a 20k mile car should. But only if you're selling...
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SOn the M54 they are accessible in situ, but the OP is going to be removing the Vanos unit anyway, so easily done on the bench.
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Ssmorris_12 replied to the thread 2.5 N52 oil consumption.There's a sequence involving the accelerator pedal - I forget, easy to search up. But, more importantly, make sure you've watched how to...
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Ssmorris_12 replied to the thread 2.5 N52 oil consumption.Mine drinks a litre every 2000 miles (almost exactly.) Alusil engines will consume some oil by their nature (see also M54) and BMW state...
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Ssmorris_12 replied to the thread vanos solonoid question.TBH, for the effort you may as well get new ones as they're such a pain to get to (well, on the N52 they are.) I tried cleaning mine up...
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SOne and a half, one and a half, half a one, and one and a half. Thought I'd reply as Eva seems to have left the chat. :rofl:
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Ssmorris_12 replied to the thread How long is "Lifetime".Hi Eva. There's something I've often wondered about, unrelated to this, which is how many beans make five?
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Ssmorris_12 replied to the thread Alarm going off.It'll be a codeable option somewhere in the GM5. My E46 didn't set the alarm with the key and the clown nose stayed off. I don't think...
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Ssmorris_12 replied to the thread How long is "Lifetime".Clever! Looks like I was right about that one the other day as well then.
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Ssmorris_12 replied to the thread How long is "Lifetime".ZF do have service intervals for their boxes and it's 100k km or 60k miles. The reason that you can have Lifetime fluids is because, if...
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Ssmorris_12 replied to the thread Febi Bilstein Parts.I've never bought a MAF but the stories are always that non-OE ones never work right. Must be some sort of generic calibration that...
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Ssmorris_12 replied to the thread Another rocker gasket question....It's a different colour, looks to be the same shape.
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Ssmorris_12 replied to the thread Can the 107s take standard tyres?.I bet this was Google AI spitting out the idea. Modern run flats have been out for over 20 years now and people have been being rid of...
