[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by Karlos20945

So, I attempted this morning to change the rear drop links on my E90. All was going well. Top nuts off, along with one lower bolt. The second lower bolt, however, decided to shear off, leaving only a few threads exposed from the hub.
I have had to admit defeat here and the car will be going in next week for a professional to free the sheared bolt and fit the new drop links. To top it all off, I managed to hit myself in the face with a spanner 🔧 🤦🏻‍♂️

Well that's not good...

[colorado.e9x]

Originally Posted by Karlos20945

So, I attempted this morning to change the rear drop links on my E90. All was going well. Top nuts off, along with one lower bolt. The second lower bolt, however, decided to shear off, leaving only a few threads exposed from the hub.
I have had to admit defeat here and the car will be going in next week for a professional to free the sheared bolt and fit the new drop links. To top it all off, I managed to hit myself in the face with a spanner 🔧 🤦🏻‍♂️

Classic. We've all been there brother, don't be too hard on yourself haha

[jbellk75rt]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Interesting that the main gasket was okay, but all the smaller ones had hardened. I want to replace the sensor gasket, but just could not get it out with the VC still in place. I quite before I broke something trying to get it out, as it was sealed in tight!

Not kosher but I used a small wood chisel with the bevel side down and a rubber mallet to get under the metal lip to start to peel it back and then just leveraged it around till it came loose.

[jbellk75rt]

Today I put the newly gasketed VC back on. Not too bad. On the reinstall one of the two PCV caps inside the VC came off so had to pull the VC off again and JB'd the cap back on. Am waiting overnight for the JB to fully cure before starting the car and checking for leaks. My wife asks why I spend so much time cleaning the engine compartment. She doesn't understand, I'm removing fingerprints from the scene of the crime.

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by jbellk75rt

Not kosher but I used a small wood chisel with the bevel side down and a rubber mallet to get under the metal lip to start to peel it back and then just leveraged it around till it came loose.

Leap of faith on that one!

On mine, it's only misting a little, so I'm just going to leave it for now. Still monitoring the football gasket, but it seems to be fine!

[oVeRdOsE.]

so few $$ question, what would be my best best for this code?

did a swap, the code wasn't there, now it's there.

What I did not plug back ?

abs sensor?

(transfer case is connected, both harness)

will get into it tomorrow morning.

[StradaRedlands]

ABS sensor would be my first guess, but there are a few other choices for sure!

[jbellk75rt]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Leap of faith on that one!

On mine, it's only misting a little, so I'm just going to leave it for now. Still monitoring the football gasket, but it seems to be fine!

I did mine off the car. Trying my technique on the car could very well break the sensor neck. Not good.

[jbellk75rt]

Started my car this morning (let it sit overnight to let JB cure) and I got the triangle of death, 4WD, brake, service and steering lights on the dash. The good news, no leaks after my VC gasket replacement. After a bit of research I did the ole lock to lock with the steering wheel and all the lights went off except the steering light. What the heck? Then I realized that was the reset the clock light after disconnecting the battery. My favorite tool during the whole process? The extendable reach lighted magnetic parts retriever.

[tcphoto]

I washed it and am waiting for the new paint to cure then ceramic coat it.

[GoRomeo]

I washed and oiled my K n N filter in my e90.. Also clraned the Maf sensor. Forgot to take photos. 😌

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by GoRomeo

I washed and oiled my K n N filter in my e90.. Also clraned the Maf sensor. Forgot to take photos. 😌

Pictures or it didn't happen!!!

[mattanderson]

I think I found a pair of working OEM DISA valves!

Based on this old post I found (https://www.e90post.com/forums/showp...postcount=21):

Originally Posted by johnmyster

For information...as I have not seen this addressed on these forums.

BMW did a few updates on the valves during the production years of our cars. Based on superseded part numbers, the best I can tell is one update on the small, two on the large.

The later valve variants have different shafts and bushings. The latest change occurred during 2007/2008. The large updated part number is 11617579114. The small is 11617560538. These numbers supersede the prior versions.

I've sourced, tested, and sold 40+ of these manifolds for three stage conversions in the past year. In the case of the earlier valves, the large one is almost always disentigrated beyond 100k miles and requires replacement...as I do not rebuild valves for the 3im "kits" that I sell. I've never seen the later variants (years and part numbers given above) failed, regardless of mileage.

One exception, I have RARELY seen the smaller valve of the newer design stuck open, but this will throw a CEL as it is recognized by the car. Disintegrated shafts and floppy valves are not noticeable to the computer. (I can see the OP has a part number ending in 538 and indicates the "stuck" problem.) I do not know if the stuck valves are indicative of a burned out motor or debris in the gears. I've only seen one failed in this manner and have not taken the time to tear it apart for further testing.

I say this to say, if you can find later valves for your car (from X3, X5, Z4 Si, or n51) it's probably just as good or better than a rebuild on the earlier/superseded designs. I would suggest that precautionary rebuilding on later valves is unnecessary and that rebuilds due to failure will probably never be needed.

I have been on the hunt for unmolested manifolds, with DISA's in tact, from newer cars. I needed 2 manifolds (4 valves) to piece together a working pair but it was worth the gamble.

[oVeRdOsE.]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

ABS sensor would be my first guess, but there are a few other choices for sure!

btw where I can read this error code??!!?

OBD get me nothing, all good.

ISTA I dont have any ABS code.


Strange stuff, I flash some option via MHD for my tune, and the ABS light went off, but still have 4x4 error.

On jack stand all 4 wheels are rolling...


EDIT

Just remind me , if alignment is off, I will have a code , I had this issue in the past because I hit a pot hole.

Now, Ive just droped the car, 90% sure this is the issue.

Ive planned a appointment already next week, we'll see !

[GoRomeo]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Pictures or it didn't happen!!!

You are exactly right my friend ☝️😂

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by oVeRdOsE.

btw where I can read this error code??!!?

OBD get me nothing, all good.

ISTA I dont have any ABS code.


Strange stuff, I flash some option via MHD for my tune, and the ABS light went off, but still have 4x4 error.

On jack stand all 4 wheels are rolling...


EDIT

Just remind me , if alignment is off, I will have a code , I had this issue in the past because I hit a pot hole.

Now, Ive just droped the car, 90% sure this is the issue.

Ive planned a appointment already next week, we'll see !

DSC module? But it should readily show, so maybe not that?

[oVeRdOsE.]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

DSC module? But it should readily show, so maybe not that?

I had a dream about it yesterday, and pretty sure this is it : The steering wheel is not clocked at the right angle. I should have tape the wheel before removing the steering shaft.

[JB20DGM]

Finally got around to a bunch of work I was putting off...replaced the oil pan gasket, did the water pump and thermostat with some coolant hoses/flush while I was there, along with engine and transmission mounts. And of course, a fresh oil change.

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by JB20DGM

Finally got around to a bunch of work I was putting off...replaced the oil pan gasket, did the water pump and thermostat with some coolant hoses/flush while I was there, along with engine and transmission mounts. And of course, a fresh oil change.

Sounds like you had a better day than Bims328i had...

[oVeRdOsE.]

Originally Posted by oVeRdOsE.

I had a dream about it yesterday, and pretty sure this is it : The steering wheel is not clocked at the right angle. I should have tape the wheel before removing the steering shaft.

wasnt that, INPA read it perfectly fine.

ISTA got nothing, so : alignment .

[Randall]

Proper wash and qd.
Saw a milion swirls after winter so one step polish is needed

[mattanderson]

Looks great!

I finished retrofitting the 3-stage intake manifold, along with a preventative starter replacement while I was in there.

Coded to 330i tune using Bimmerlabs and car feels awesome!