What have you done to your car today?
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So yesterday I did the following:
Oil Service
Air Filter
Replaced all spark plugs
Diff Oil Change
Stripped Brakes Cleaned and reassembled
Buffed Headlights
On list to do:
Discs and Pads Replace soon
Drivebelt
Gearbox Service
Coolant
Brake Fluid
Got a friend who is helping me out with all of the above!
Only issue so far: front Brake Pad Sensor is broken - will need replaced - anyone know if this is an MOT Fail? - There is no warning light on dashboard - Z4 has got its MOT in June.
Oil Service
Air Filter
Replaced all spark plugs
Diff Oil Change
Stripped Brakes Cleaned and reassembled
Buffed Headlights
On list to do:
Discs and Pads Replace soon
Drivebelt
Gearbox Service
Coolant
Brake Fluid
Got a friend who is helping me out with all of the above!
Only issue so far: front Brake Pad Sensor is broken - will need replaced - anyone know if this is an MOT Fail? - There is no warning light on dashboard - Z4 has got its MOT in June.
Oil and filter change, replaced oil level sender, replaced front brake rotors. All with original BMW parts. Week ago replaced spark plugs, air filter, cabin air filter, wiper blades, all exterior badges, four new tires. Added BMW badges on aftermarket wheels, plus those nifty blue rings.
Dropped car off at garage this morning to investigate smoke/oil leak. I thought it could be related to the replacement rocker cover gasket they did a couple of months ago. They rung me a couple of hours later to say that the rocker cover is cracked, and it's around $900 to replace.
I wonder how it got cracked? Heavy handed when they did the gasket? I’d be asking quesions if I was you.enzed4 said:Dropped car off at garage this morning to investigate smoke/oil leak. I thought it could be related to the replacement rocker cover gasket they did a couple of months ago. They rung me a couple of hours later to say that the rocker cover is cracked, and it's around $900 to replace.
Funny, that's the first thing I thought of when they told me: Did they overtighten any bolts when replacing the rocker cover gasket? Cracked rocker/valve covers appear to be very common on N54's (I searched online just to check what the garage was saying) so I'm inclined to believe them as they have been fairly good to me thus far.simon1963 said:I wonder how it got cracked? Heavy handed when they did the gasket? I’d be asking quesions if I was you.enzed4 said:Dropped car off at garage this morning to investigate smoke/oil leak. I thought it could be related to the replacement rocker cover gasket they did a couple of months ago. They rung me a couple of hours later to say that the rocker cover is cracked, and it's around $900 to replace.
kis said:
Here's a link. They look great.
https://www.ebay.com/i/382458609664?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=382458609664&targetid=595069532363&device=t&adtype=pla&googleloc=9031029&poi=&campaignid=1689945010&adgroupid=69559042247&rlsatarget=pla-595069532363&abcId=1140466&merchantid=6323194&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIg5L-ua7C4gIVFspkCh2vpgOmEAQYASABEgK56fD_BwE
I suppose it’s just something that you will just have to get done. Yes it seems it’s fairly common on the N52 and N54. Good luck hope it gets sorted.enzed4 said:Funny, that's the first thing I thought of when they told me: Did they overtighten any bolts when replacing the rocker cover gasket? Cracked rocker/valve covers appear to be very common on N54's (I searched online just to check what the garage was saying) so I'm inclined to believe them as they have been fairly good to me thus far.simon1963 said:I wonder how it got cracked? Heavy handed when they did the gasket? I’d be asking quesions if I was you.enzed4 said:Dropped car off at garage this morning to investigate smoke/oil leak. I thought it could be related to the replacement rocker cover gasket they did a couple of months ago. They rung me a couple of hours later to say that the rocker cover is cracked, and it's around $900 to replace.
Cees Klumper said:
Not seen those before... you got any pictures (non-ebay ones)? Fitment and quality is good?
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Here's two pics on my car. The BMW badges are sold in different varieties: snap-in larger (68 mm) and sticker, smaller (63 or 64 mm I believe). I went with the smaller ones and the fit with the blue rings then is perfect.
