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07-24-2021, 09:17 AM | #89 | |
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Here are some of the images of the replacement one of the VC bolts covered in oil from the VCG leak Removal of the old gasket. It was brittle, dried up and cracked.
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07-24-2021, 09:45 AM | #90 | |
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07-25-2021, 09:18 PM | #91 | |
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Changed the sensor as well. Read horror stories of it failing shortly after the VCG change and needing to go right back in. |
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07-26-2021, 12:52 PM | #92 |
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I don't know what you mean by falling shortly?
The gasket or the sensor? I'm afraid I'm going to have to remove the valve cover again. I didn't check on the rear vanos bolts, and I don't want to run into that problem.
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07-26-2021, 03:56 PM | #93 |
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I got this kit for 13 dollars from amazon. It came with a grey button that I had to remove, and replace with the OEM one that had the BMW decal.
The old case was relatively easy to dismantle and to de-solder the chipboard. Once the battery was replaced, everything was re-assembled.
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07-26-2021, 03:59 PM | #94 |
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Once I managed to wrap that up, I ceramic coated the new case for a quick level of protection, and I grabbed one of these faux-leather carrying sleeves for the finished job.
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08-01-2021, 08:19 PM | #98 |
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Its getting closer to the point where maintenance is turning into modification.
In the mean time, lets continue replacing worn out and used up parts Replacement wipers Replacement Xenon Light Bulbs Replacement Exhaust Manifold Studs & Copper Bolts All those fluids
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08-01-2021, 09:33 PM | #100 |
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I'm intrigued by the ATI pulley but the price is holding me back.. let's us know if it's worth it
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08-01-2021, 11:49 PM | #101 |
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Did you try driving w/ the Clutch delay valve removed? -yeah I have removed it. But I imagine this would make the shock to the drivetrain worsen and induce more thud when I stab the clutch in a high torque situation. A slowing down of the clutch action would help my symptom. I'm starting to think maybe it's just inherent to this car. I will always have to shift it 'carefully and slowly' I think the transfer case cannot handle vibration. I read a thread where someone has stripped the input splines. This is perhaps why the TC has a saggy bushing to reduce vibration on its input shaft. The CDV would hide the saggy TC bushing. Polybushing the TC will probably wear the splines due to increased vibration - although it would shift amazing! I'm gonna try removing the clutch pedal helper spring next, maybe with more feel I can shift better. |
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08-04-2021, 09:00 AM | #103 |
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Impressive. Have you refitted since the coating? If so, any effects..?
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08-04-2021, 09:45 AM | #104 | |
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I think I need one of those temperature guns. Perhaps I can do a comparison with someone who is running the oem exhaust.
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08-04-2021, 02:46 PM | #105 | |
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I am really enjoying this thread and looking forward to more updates. The 3D printed parts are ingenious talent and workmanship. Thanks for sharing.
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08-05-2021, 08:35 PM | #106 |
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The coating was followed up with Titanium based exhaust wrap. Trying to keep as much heat as possible out of the engine bay to avoid cooking the brittle plastic again.
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08-10-2021, 02:14 PM | #107 |
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Just for anyone who is ever considering wrapping their exhaust, make sure you tape the ends of the wrapping material so it is easier to cut.
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08-10-2021, 02:16 PM | #108 |
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since I was doing some coating and clearing of parts... I kind of started going with a different color palette than oem..... lol
2 coats of prime, 3 coats of paint, and 4 coats of clear. Its still got orange peel on it from the clear coat but i'm happy it is well protected beneath the car.
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08-10-2021, 02:18 PM | #109 |
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I also cleaned up and coated the front clip in VRP, and then sealed it with ceramic coating for that continuous high gloss shine that no one will ever see.
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The ceramic thermal barrier and heat wrap make a substantial contribution to noticeably cooler under hood temperatures.
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