What did you do to your other car(s) today?
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Re-assembly of B4 90 Quattro after heater core replacement.
I now wish I'd taken better care to label ALL connectors.
I'm also putting a different stereo in. The owner before last used signal cable going to the rear sub amps to try to power 6" speakers AND tweeters. Some weirdness in impedance matching with that mess, I reckon.
Dash and ducting re-installed and now doing the stereo and console.
Fun fun.
I now wish I'd taken better care to label ALL connectors.
I'm also putting a different stereo in. The owner before last used signal cable going to the rear sub amps to try to power 6" speakers AND tweeters. Some weirdness in impedance matching with that mess, I reckon.
Dash and ducting re-installed and now doing the stereo and console.
Fun fun.
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I tried to change the microfilter (usually known as the cabin air filter) in Bella (my E90) today. I went to NAPA and asked for a cabin air filter for a 2006 BMW 330. The box was small and it was in two pieces but I figured "oh, it's probably just a different design, I'm sure it will fit."
Nope. And I know this. Why I didn't pursue to further when I was there is beyond me now. But in 2006 BMW made the 330ci E46 coupe and the 330i E90 sedan. I, of course, have the sedan. So back to the store I'll venture tomorrow to obtain the correct part.
Nope. And I know this. Why I didn't pursue to further when I was there is beyond me now. But in 2006 BMW made the 330ci E46 coupe and the 330i E90 sedan. I, of course, have the sedan. So back to the store I'll venture tomorrow to obtain the correct part.
Chipping away at it
Installed French foglight/high beams (thanx Buzzbomb) Replaced left and right diff. output flange seals. Replaced engine temp sensor. Nifty new fusebox lid!
Drove it home.
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New front rotors on the Tiger.
Victoria British has the rotors back in stock, they are made in England. I picked two up today with new semi-metallic pads for $245.
Spent a couple of hours installing them. What a PITA to have to R&R the hubs, WTH was Rootes thinking? The rotors bolt to the back of the hub.
Took it for a test drive and now have a high frequency shutter when breaking bad enough to vibrate the wheel. Happens when lightly applying the breaks but seems to reduce greatly if I get on the brakes hard.
Either I did something wrong on the install or one of the new rotors is warped . Will take a look tomorrow.
Victoria British has the rotors back in stock, they are made in England. I picked two up today with new semi-metallic pads for $245.
Spent a couple of hours installing them. What a PITA to have to R&R the hubs, WTH was Rootes thinking? The rotors bolt to the back of the hub.
Took it for a test drive and now have a high frequency shutter when breaking bad enough to vibrate the wheel. Happens when lightly applying the breaks but seems to reduce greatly if I get on the brakes hard.
Either I did something wrong on the install or one of the new rotors is warped . Will take a look tomorrow.
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My E90 threw a CEL today and started to run rough. So Ellie and I went down to AutoZone to have the code revealed. Misfire on Cylinder #5. That's all? No more details? Well it was a cheap code reader. I'm sure a BavTechnic one would have mentioned specifics. A call to my shop and my customer service gal mentioned that it may be a coil. Then on my way home I realize that my Peake engine scan tool would have coded it. D'oh! Wasted trip.
So I had my wife pick up a coil from the local BMW dealer and poof, running fine again. I wanted to pull the plug but one of the shock (strut?) braces was in the way and BMW used a weird nut on that and I didn't have the proper tool. Guess its probably ok since she seems fine. But I will be getting the proper tool for those bolts.
BTW, the engine cover actually does shield some electronic components from the weather. Although I had to remove seven- yes seven- plastic covers to get to the coils.
So I had my wife pick up a coil from the local BMW dealer and poof, running fine again. I wanted to pull the plug but one of the shock (strut?) braces was in the way and BMW used a weird nut on that and I didn't have the proper tool. Guess its probably ok since she seems fine. But I will be getting the proper tool for those bolts.
BTW, the engine cover actually does shield some electronic components from the weather. Although I had to remove seven- yes seven- plastic covers to get to the coils.
Worked on replacing the drippy water pump in the 735i & managed to break three of the six bolts holding it onto the block. They're not too bad; about a 1/4" protruding from the block on the shortest of the three. And if that weren't bad enough, I also broke the lower bolt holding the shackle in place (#16.) How the $&^# am I going to get that out? (or should I not worry about it?)
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This is my number one frustration with working on older cars. Number two is the fact that I don't have a lift.davintosh wrote:Worked on replacing the drippy water pump in the 735i & managed to break three of the six bolts holding it onto the block. They're not too bad; about a 1/4" protruding from the block on the shortest of the three. And if that weren't bad enough, I also broke the lower bolt holding the shackle in place (#16.) How the $&^# am I going to get that out? (or should I not worry about it?)
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About a week ago I replaced the motor mounts in the M3.
Nasty vibrations and rattling followed. Engine was resting on the steering rack.
The right mount was defective and had collapsed.
Replaced it last night with a new one and, viola! We're rolling smooth!
The defective mount I could collapse with my weight, yes, all 125lbs of me could compress the engine mount.
Also fixed the driver's door side moulding. Finally, she's semi-presentable.
Nasty vibrations and rattling followed. Engine was resting on the steering rack.
The right mount was defective and had collapsed.
Replaced it last night with a new one and, viola! We're rolling smooth!
The defective mount I could collapse with my weight, yes, all 125lbs of me could compress the engine mount.
Also fixed the driver's door side moulding. Finally, she's semi-presentable.
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