Tow hook is more than a tow hook lol!! - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

robc1976 · 11-20-2012, 02:22 PM

I posted ths in my RB install thread but decided to make a seperate thread for it.

Most people may know this but the tow hook can be used to lift the motor also...when on a jack it is pretty easy to lift the motor left and right to line up motor mounts by hand:

KyLu II · 11-20-2012, 02:29 PM

Info on this e vaccum lines?

robc1976 · 11-20-2012, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by KyLu II

Info on this e vaccum lines?

best vaccume lines I have ever used...they are silicone from ECS tuning...no worries of heat either...had them laying on the manifold and no burns....very plyable.

KyLu II · 11-20-2012, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by robc1976

best vaccume lines I have ever used...they are silicone from ECS tuning...no worries of heat either...had them laying on the manifold and no burns....very plyable.

Did you had any leaks? I've noticed that stock lines tend to break over heat and time.

robc1976 · 11-20-2012, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by KyLu II

Did you had any leaks? I've noticed that stock lines tend to break over heat and time.

My waste gates where rattling because the 2 lines under the engine cover where cracked in multiple spots from the stock lines. I replaced the lines and the formed hard lines as you can see in the pic.

KyLu II · 11-20-2012, 03:00 PM

Thanks for the tip and good luck on your install!

Fully_Bolted · 11-20-2012, 03:21 PM

Good to know. I, for one, had no idea.

vasillalov · 11-20-2012, 04:36 PM

NICE! I wondered what was that hole for!

robc1976 · 11-20-2012, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by vasillalov

NICE! I wondered what was that hole for!

That's what she said

sorry, I had to man!

DUI Elite · 11-20-2012, 08:03 PM

haha i never would've guessed.

cool!

SamE30 · 11-20-2012, 08:47 PM

Yep. BMW has a special tool that sits on the 2 fenders and goes across. It grab's onto this hook so you can suspend the engine and remove the front sub frame. Key for replacing turbo's.

vasillalov · 11-21-2012, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SamE30

Yep. BMW has a special tool that sits on the 2 fenders and goes across. It grab's onto this hook so you can suspend the engine and remove the front sub frame. Key for replacing turbo's.

I see. Very nice. I guess the fenders are strong enough to support the weight.

robc1976 · 11-21-2012, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by vasillalov

I see. Very nice. I guess the fenders are strong enough to support the weight.

Very chep actually...here is the tool:

http://www.harborfreight.com/1000-lb...bar-96524.html

MrRager · 11-22-2012, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by vasillalov

I see. Very nice. I guess the fenders are strong enough to support the weight.

it doesnt sit on the fenders it sits on the frame

ajsalida · 11-23-2012, 07:54 AM

Can someone confirm that the Harborfreight tool works on our cars? I don't see how the tow hook meets up with those flimsy chains & hook gizmos without putting too much horizontal strain on them to support the engine in place after the subframe is loose.

diamondbimmer92 · 11-23-2012, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by robc1976

Most people may know this but the tow hook can be used to lift the motor also...when on a jack it is pretty easy to lift the motor left and right to line up motor mounts by hand:

Used it when I had to drop the frame for my dps on my xi

robc1976 · 11-23-2012, 06:38 PM

You can use the tow hook for this also:

Figure807 · 11-25-2012, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by robc1976

My waste gates where rattling because the 2 lines under the engine cover where cracked in multiple spots from the stock lines. I replaced the lines and the formed hard lines as you can see in the pic.

Can you clarify what you mean? The two rubber hoses were causing your waste gate rattle? What were the specs for the replacement hard lines?

robc1976 · 11-26-2012, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Figure807

Can you clarify what you mean? The two rubber hoses were causing your waste gate rattle? What were the specs for the replacement hard lines?

the 2 lines that run under your engine over from the booster to the bottom of the vacuum canisters where cracked. They crack because they lay on the oil filter housing and get hot and brittle.

boostaholic786 · 11-26-2012, 02:00 AM

WOW I had that EXACT same issue less than a week ago except mine actually gave out. One day last week when I started driving the car felt very weak like there was no boost whatsoever.. So I stepped on it just a tad to see what my gauge red and it would not go over 0psi. I knew it had something to do with the wastegates being completely open so I checked the turbo actuators then followed the lines to the canisters and sure enough one of the canisters on the bottom had the nipple broken. I went up to BMW and got a new one (like $28 bucks and one nut to take it out) but decided to look at all my vacuum lines. I took the engine cover off and followed it all the way to the booster and sure enough it was brittle and cracked. So I said screw it and just went ahead and replaced all the vacuum lines with the stock ones

I wish I would have seen your set up before I did that... Oh well.. I dont plan on selling the car anytime soon

11-20-2012, 02:22 PM	#1
robc1976 Colonel Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,348 iTrader: (8)	Tow hook is more than a tow hook lol!! I posted ths in my RB install thread but decided to make a seperate thread for it. Most people may know this but the tow hook can be used to lift the motor also...when on a jack it is pretty easy to lift the motor left and right to line up motor mounts by hand: __________________ JB4 G5 ISO+BMS flash,Walbro 455 LPFP, DO meth kit 4-AN SS lines, BMS OCC, RB turbos W/3.5 N20 sensor, RB valve, BMS DCI, 3" AR kittyless Dps, Strett 2 oil OC W/ SS lines, ER FMIC, ER CP W/HKS BOV, M3 control arms, M3 Strut Brace, M3 front sway-bar, Meyle HD tie-rods, HPA rear toe arms, Wavetrac LSD, DEFIV differential kit, BC Coil-overs, Power-Flex subframe bushings, stoptech slotted rotors, Rogue Tranny Mounts, Concept 1 CS-5.0 rims,
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robc1976 Colonel Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,348 iTrader: (8)	You can use the tow hook for this also: __________________ JB4 G5 ISO+BMS flash,Walbro 455 LPFP, DO meth kit 4-AN SS lines, BMS OCC, RB turbos W/3.5 N20 sensor, RB valve, BMS DCI, 3" AR kittyless Dps, Strett 2 oil OC W/ SS lines, ER FMIC, ER CP W/HKS BOV, M3 control arms, M3 Strut Brace, M3 front sway-bar, Meyle HD tie-rods, HPA rear toe arms, Wavetrac LSD, DEFIV differential kit, BC Coil-overs, Power-Flex subframe bushings, stoptech slotted rotors, Rogue Tranny Mounts, Concept 1 CS-5.0 rims,

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Fully_Bolted Banned Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Posts: 445 iTrader: (0)	Good to know. I, for one, had no idea.

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DUI Elite ///M at Heart Drives: 2006 SGM E90 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,302 iTrader: (2)	haha i never would've guessed. cool!

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SamE30 New Member Drives: 99 Plymouth Neon Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 14 iTrader: (0)	Yep. BMW has a special tool that sits on the 2 fenders and goes across. It grab's onto this hook so you can suspend the engine and remove the front sub frame. Key for replacing turbo's.

11-23-2012, 07:54 AM	#15
ajsalida Captain Drives: 95 M3, 02 R1150GSA, 09 335xi Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SW USA Posts: 768 iTrader: (1)	Can someone confirm that the Harborfreight tool works on our cars? I don't see how the tow hook meets up with those flimsy chains & hook gizmos without putting too much horizontal strain on them to support the engine in place after the subframe is loose.

11-26-2012, 02:00 AM	#20
boostaholic786 Lieutenant Drives: E92 JB4 G5 ISO RB's FBO+40%E85 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: irving tx Posts: 454 iTrader: (0)	WOW I had that EXACT same issue less than a week ago except mine actually gave out. One day last week when I started driving the car felt very weak like there was no boost whatsoever.. So I stepped on it just a tad to see what my gauge red and it would not go over 0psi. I knew it had something to do with the wastegates being completely open so I checked the turbo actuators then followed the lines to the canisters and sure enough one of the canisters on the bottom had the nipple broken. I went up to BMW and got a new one (like $28 bucks and one nut to take it out) but decided to look at all my vacuum lines. I took the engine cover off and followed it all the way to the booster and sure enough it was brittle and cracked. So I said screw it and just went ahead and replaced all the vacuum lines with the stock ones I wish I would have seen your set up before I did that... Oh well.. I dont plan on selling the car anytime soon __________________ A/W E92 335i M-sport with JB4 G5 ISO/BMS Flash, Alpina TCU flash for AT/Switch-tronic +AR Downpipes, Stett gen 1 intake, Wagner-Tuning FMIC+RB Turbo setup+ Akro exhaust+60% E85/93 mix,+ HRE P40S wheels, KW coilovers, M3 sways,+BMW performance CF Mirrors, BMW Performance CF deck lid spoiler,+ CF interior trim, p3 vent boost gauge,+ LUX angel eyes (11.73@119mph on street tires) NO METH!

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