What did you do to your car today?

Efthreeoh · 09-19-2021, 05:01 PM

Well... E46. Front brakes, just 1 &1/2 . Some how I just got slow in my advanced age...

In my defense, they were a mess. Not done correctly last time. Went to 3Pedaljake level of cleaning components, well almost his level.

tcphoto · 09-19-2021, 05:22 PM

Nothing better than doing a job correctly, I went down that rabbit hole when I did my front brakes a few months ago. You know, when you put it all together and decide to clean the wheel wells then refinish the calipers and then the inside of the wheels.

S65Hunter · 09-19-2021, 06:33 PM

New Windshield seal. Not a hard job, just kind of annoying.

Monster900 · 09-19-2021, 06:52 PM

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Replace trans selector o ring

How hard of a job was it? Mine is seeping a bit too. What did you have to disconnect besides driveshaft and shifter?

bmw335ie90 · 09-19-2021, 08:59 PM

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Put the kitty back on. Didn't have replacement bellhousing bolts at the time for the bracket so I just went ahead and installed without.

Then a few weeks later I got paranoid about not having the bracket so I jimmy rigged it back on by cutting off the upper stud. That way I could be lazy and install the bracket without removing the O2 sensor. Ended up not being able get a nut and bolt on the upper mount cause its hella tight so I'm just rocking it with one bolt on the cat bracket. I guess one bolt is better than none.....

This view is so helpful. It looks like you can replace the downstream O2 sensor without removing the cats!

Yeah if you have a 02 sensor socket (I think its 7/8ths) you can get to it from the top. Just a little tight.

2one3E90 · 09-19-2021, 09:43 PM

NEW VID PLEASE WATCH AND SUSCRIBE

Karlos20945 · 09-20-2021, 07:19 AM

Tried to remove my driver's side wheel arch liner to access the washer bottle, as I think the pump filter might be clogged. Failed miserably. Turns out I'll need three plastic rivets that I don't have, so I stopped before I did any damage.

Why anyone thought it was a good idea to put the tank behind the wing is anyone's guess.

Hoody007 · 09-20-2021, 07:50 AM

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I just wanna give a shout-out to Hoody007 for being an absolute lifesaver and overnighting me his Enet cable for me to get our 235i sorted out before having to head back to school. Wouldn't have been possible without him.

Always happy to help! Glad it all worked out!

IllSic_Design · 09-20-2021, 05:28 PM

Pulled my rear seat out to inspect the fuel pressure regulator since I have been smelling gas, and yep sure enough it is cracked and leaking out gas. So had to order a new one from FCP, good thing I'm only driving my car for 2 days this week.

335IE90 · 09-20-2021, 07:19 PM

Finally bit the bullet and ordered the andream unit for my car!! Hope it's worth it

Mosaud1998 · 09-20-2021, 07:24 PM

Got a Blackstone oil analysis done a while ago.

Looks like everything is good except for high copper levels.

Is that concerning?

nsjames · 09-21-2021, 11:52 AM

I didn't do it, but I paid a man to torch out all four studs at the collector, slip two new gaskets in and put new bolts in it.
The old hardware had gone back to the earth.
and just like that magically the 55-57MPH cruising throttle vibration I've been trying to track down for a year is gone. Who'd have thunk it was the exhaust vibrating?

How much did this experience cost me?
$53.50
He was done in 20 minutes. Sometimes it's worth taking your junk somewhere. Exhaust work is about the only thing I don't do.

colorado.e9x · 09-21-2021, 02:57 PM

McLovin1 will be doing the same thing here soon. Ah bmw.. Putting studs in the exhaust and bolts in the wheels. Classic

tcphoto · 09-21-2021, 03:48 PM

I rotated the tires and thankful for those lug hangers which made the job much easier.

Matt Z · 09-21-2021, 05:58 PM

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Ha. I was thinking the same thing. They've been on my list of things to get.

I highly recommend getting a set. They're a bit bit pricey but worth every penny if you're going to work on these cars. I also made some wood blocks that fit inside the jack pads so they don't get crushed by the weight of the car.

tcphoto · 09-21-2021, 07:38 PM

These may come in handy, I have put them to good use.

Karlos20945 · 09-22-2021, 12:59 AM

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These may come in handy, I have put them to good use.

I've got one of these too. Very useful for us Beemer owners.

Efthreeoh · 09-22-2021, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt Z

I highly recommend getting a set. They're a bit bit pricey but worth every penny if you're going to work on these cars. I also made some wood blocks that fit inside the jack pads so they don't get crushed by the weight of the car.

They don't crush. The blocks are not necessary.

jwalther · 09-22-2021, 04:49 AM

More like what someone else did to my car. . .Got clipped in a parking garage. The other driver was considerate enough to leave a note and initiated a claim with her insurance company before I even knew what happened. Good news is, the pre-existing scratch visible at the bottom of the bumper will be taken care of as well.

Should I consider anything other than a stock bumper replacement (E91 btw)?

4 Doors · 09-22-2021, 07:03 AM

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More like what someone else did to my car. . .Got clipped in a parking garage. The other driver was considerate enough to leave a note and initiated a claim with her insurance company before I even knew what happened. Good news is, the pre-existing scratch visible at the bottom of the bumper will be taken care of as well.

Should I consider anything other than a stock bumper replacement (E91 btw)?

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Sorry to hear, but happy that it gets replaced! Hopefully for free or not a big deductible.

If you have the funds, or can talk your insurance company into it, go for an OEM M Sport rear bumper if possible. They might let you pay the difference in price.

Hoody007 · 09-22-2021, 08:06 AM

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More like what someone else did to my car. . .Got clipped in a parking garage. The other driver was considerate enough to leave a note and initiated a claim with her insurance company before I even knew what happened. Good news is, the pre-existing scratch visible at the bottom of the bumper will be taken care of as well.

Should I consider anything other than a stock bumper replacement (E91 btw)?

Ouch! That's really kind of them to step up, do the right thing, and leave a note.

Perhaps the EU taillights? They look the same but have amber indicators.

tcphoto · 09-22-2021, 09:56 AM

That is quite the bump, it’s amazing that she left a note but there is probably video of it also. I would replace it with a Sport bumper if it was my car.

09-19-2021, 05:01 PM	#18701
Efthreeoh General 18675 Rep 19,450 Posts Drives: The E90 + Z4 Coupe & Z3 R'ster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Well... E46. Front brakes, just 1 &1/2 . Some how I just got slow in my advanced age... In my defense, they were a mess. Not done correctly last time. Went to 3Pedaljake level of cleaning components, well almost his level.
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tcphoto Brigadier General 3970 Rep 3,194 Posts Drives: E92 335i 6MT Coupe Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (1)	Nothing better than doing a job correctly, I went down that rabbit hole when I did my front brakes a few months ago. You know, when you put it all together and decide to clean the wheel wells then refinish the calipers and then the inside of the wheels. __________________
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09-19-2021, 06:33 PM	#18703
S65Hunter Major 1207 Rep 1,494 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Dallas TX iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00]	New Windshield seal. Not a hard job, just kind of annoying.
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09-20-2021, 07:19 AM	#18707
Karlos20945 Private First Class 194 Rep 187 Posts Drives: E90 LCI 320d SE Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Basingstoke iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW 320d [0.00]	Tried to remove my driver's side wheel arch liner to access the washer bottle, as I think the pump filter might be clogged. Failed miserably. Turns out I'll need three plastic rivets that I don't have, so I stopped before I did any damage. Why anyone thought it was a good idea to put the tank behind the wing is anyone's guess. __________________
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IllSic_Design Colonel 2125 Rep 2,759 Posts Drives: 12 E92 328i Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Northern California iTrader: (1)	Pulled my rear seat out to inspect the fuel pressure regulator since I have been smelling gas, and yep sure enough it is cracked and leaking out gas. So had to order a new one from FCP, good thing I'm only driving my car for 2 days this week.
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09-20-2021, 07:19 PM	#18710
335IE90 First Lieutenant 307 Rep 289 Posts Drives: Bmw 335i Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	Finally bit the bullet and ordered the andream unit for my car!! Hope it's worth it
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09-21-2021, 11:52 AM	#18712
nsjames Brigadier General 2454 Rep 4,330 Posts Drives: 08 328xi Touring Join Date: May 2017 Location: ohio iTrader: (0)	I didn't do it, but I paid a man to torch out all four studs at the collector, slip two new gaskets in and put new bolts in it. The old hardware had gone back to the earth. and just like that magically the 55-57MPH cruising throttle vibration I've been trying to track down for a year is gone. Who'd have thunk it was the exhaust vibrating? How much did this experience cost me? $53.50 He was done in 20 minutes. Sometimes it's worth taking your junk somewhere. Exhaust work is about the only thing I don't do.
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09-21-2021, 02:57 PM	#18713
colorado.e9x eBay Special 3479 Rep 3,139 Posts Drives: E90 330xi Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Western Slope, Colorado iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 330xi [10.00] 2007 BMW 328xi [9.50]	McLovin1 will be doing the same thing here soon. Ah bmw.. Putting studs in the exhaust and bolts in the wheels. Classic __________________ Common sense is a flower that does not bloom in everyone's garden
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09-21-2021, 03:48 PM	#18714
tcphoto Brigadier General 3970 Rep 3,194 Posts Drives: E92 335i 6MT Coupe Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (1)	I rotated the tires and thankful for those lug hangers which made the job much easier. __________________
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09-22-2021, 04:49 AM	#18719
jwalther Private 113 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 2011 E91 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Lexington, KY iTrader: (0)	More like what someone else did to my car. . .Got clipped in a parking garage. The other driver was considerate enough to leave a note and initiated a claim with her insurance company before I even knew what happened. Good news is, the pre-existing scratch visible at the bottom of the bumper will be taken care of as well. Should I consider anything other than a stock bumper replacement (E91 btw)?
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09-22-2021, 09:56 AM	#18722
tcphoto Brigadier General 3970 Rep 3,194 Posts Drives: E92 335i 6MT Coupe Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (1)	That is quite the bump, it’s amazing that she left a note but there is probably video of it also. I would replace it with a Sport bumper if it was my car. __________________
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