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Mr Tidy said:That's a great job - Ruby Black looks fantastic when it's that clean.
Thanks Mr T.
"When it's clean" ha ha!!! Those being the words
What have you done to your car today?
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Thanks Mr T.
"When it's clean" ha ha!!! Those being the words
Swampy1982
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ronk said:
Random, could be any combination
Swampy1982
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DSGRNMCM said:
Fag packet maths tells me you'll be fine.
14 days and counting....
Today I wasted a lot of time 
I had the 'black screen of death' a few weeks ago so bought a new Nav drive off Ebay and today got round to fitting it. After dismantling the whole centre console I saw a clearly after market flip switch hidden away in the roof of the cubby - and yes you've guessed it! - I flicked the switch and the screen came to life!!
Good news I guess and I now I know how to dismantle everything should I need to again!
I had the 'black screen of death' a few weeks ago so bought a new Nav drive off Ebay and today got round to fitting it. After dismantling the whole centre console I saw a clearly after market flip switch hidden away in the roof of the cubby - and yes you've guessed it! - I flicked the switch and the screen came to life!!
Good news I guess and I now I know how to dismantle everything should I need to again!
Today, I fitted a used, but almost unrusty front ARB and New Meyle HD drop links.
The original, when I fitted polybushes, this tinker timelast year, found the bar really badly pitted and only on the drivers side.
I decided to search out an Si diameter replacement. This has a 25mm bar instead of a 24mm bar. I started searching last January and found an almost mint one in Lithuania , of all places. £42 inc delivery in September and was here in 4 days. Had it shot blasted and re-powdercoated. Also ordered new droplinks.
So,after having this on the bench in the garage for the last 8 weeks, the start of the xmas tinkering begins. Didnt take more than an couple of hours to fit,including scrubbing the front wheel arches and wheels out and then putting the car in nose first against the bench for the next jobs of rocker cover, oil housing gasket replacements. And judging by the incoming weather, is going to be done pretty soon !!
The original, when I fitted polybushes, this tinker timelast year, found the bar really badly pitted and only on the drivers side.
I decided to search out an Si diameter replacement. This has a 25mm bar instead of a 24mm bar. I started searching last January and found an almost mint one in Lithuania , of all places. £42 inc delivery in September and was here in 4 days. Had it shot blasted and re-powdercoated. Also ordered new droplinks.
So,after having this on the bench in the garage for the last 8 weeks, the start of the xmas tinkering begins. Didnt take more than an couple of hours to fit,including scrubbing the front wheel arches and wheels out and then putting the car in nose first against the bench for the next jobs of rocker cover, oil housing gasket replacements. And judging by the incoming weather, is going to be done pretty soon !!
Swampy1982
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Thats brilliant love that!
fernando306
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DISA Valve repair.
ZERO signs of failure, it was actually fully operational.
However... The engine destroyer pin was JUST ABOUT TO FALL OFF OF IT! Completely, I mean, completely loose.
Don't wait until you have signs of a bad DISA, just fix it. I used the X8R kit, was perfect.
ZERO signs of failure, it was actually fully operational.
However... The engine destroyer pin was JUST ABOUT TO FALL OFF OF IT! Completely, I mean, completely loose.
Don't wait until you have signs of a bad DISA, just fix it. I used the X8R kit, was perfect.
Replaced the rocker cover gasket this afternoon. Was a bit of a mare getting it unstuck. The gasket stayed stuck to the head when the cover eventually came off. Found the cam sensor and plug had a slight bit of oil in the bottom, so cleaned and dried with contact cleaner and an airline. Refitted it and put all back together. Fired up after doing 2 ignition resets and on cold start with the faster idle was smooth. When it settled, it seemed to be a little lumpy. Found I hadn't screwed the oil cap on properly , so screwed tight. I had the engine cover off for leaks ,hence the loose cap. Saw no leaks , so refitted the cover. Engine back on cold start and runs well. Then a little lumpy but only ran in garage. Runs turbine smooth with a few revs. Hoping its the eccentric motor needing a run down the road to sort itself out ? Otherwise if seems OK but any ideas on the idle. Only ran for about 3 mins.
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ProfCJJ said:
I know for a fact that it will affect at least the engines that are similar to the M54, like the BMWs X3, X5, 325i, 328i, 330i from the same generation of my 2004 car. I don't think it affects your newer model, but I would do some research anyway.
More of what I did yesterday but in the nick of time. I had noticed that during heavy rain a little water would trickle from underneath the door kick trim. Anyway, I removed the trim and the rubber seal, inspected and cleaned where needed and refitted. I made sure there were no kinks along the rubber.
With the crap weather the heavens opened during the early hours for a long time. With fingers crossed, I checked the carpet later in the morning and it was bone dry. Very pleased. Had a similar issue on the driver's side years ago and with the same fix, that is what led me straight to removing and re-seating the seal. Hopefully this might help someone before they spend £80 or so on a new seal. Happy New Year folks.
With the crap weather the heavens opened during the early hours for a long time. With fingers crossed, I checked the carpet later in the morning and it was bone dry. Very pleased. Had a similar issue on the driver's side years ago and with the same fix, that is what led me straight to removing and re-seating the seal. Hopefully this might help someone before they spend £80 or so on a new seal. Happy New Year folks.
