What did you do to your car today?

fleet · 12-22-2018, 08:51 PM

First post: Picked up an '07 e91 from an insurance auction this summer. The front and passenger side of the block and accessories was COATED with almost 1/4" of sludge. Downloaded INPA and other software and found 23 codes. I was prepared to R&R the crank seal, but found the Valvetronic gasket and VCG were actualy (hopefully) the culprit. Replaced them, the eccentric sensor, the belt and tensioner, plugs, coil packs, and a few pieces of the cooling system that broke during assembly. Also changed the transfer case oil. Probably only 200mL came out, put in fresh BMW oil. Car is back together and I've put a few miles on it.

I drove and maintained 85 e28 528 to almost 400k miles two decades ago. It's nice to be back in a BMW.

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Barrique91 · 12-22-2018, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by fleet

First post: Picked up an '07 e91 from an insurance auction this summer. The front and passenger side of the block and accessories was COATED with almost 1/4" of sludge. Downloaded INPA and other software and found 23 codes. I was prepared to R&R the crank seal, but found the Valvetronic gasket and VCG were actualy (hopefully) the culprit. Replaced them, the eccentric sensor, the belt and tensioner, plugs, coil packs, and a few pieces of the cooling system that broke during assembly. Also changed the transfer case oil. Probably only 200mL came out, put in fresh BMW oil. Car is back together and I've put a few miles on it.

I drove and maintained 85 e28 528 to almost 400k miles two decades ago. It's nice to be back in a BMW.

- gotta resize all the pics before posting

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In for pics!

fleet · 12-22-2018, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Barrique91

In for pics!

Jealous of your 6MT, mine is an auto.

hellokitty · 12-23-2018, 01:12 AM

Polished some exhaust tips with nevr-dull

unrulyteach · 12-23-2018, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by fleet

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Originally Posted by Barrique91

In for pics!

Jealous of your 6MT, mine is an auto.

Damn tf happened

fleet · 12-23-2018, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by unrulyteach

Damn tf happened

My best guess is OFHG leak> VCG leak> Valvetronic leak> "lifetime" TC oil> poor maintenance > 23 codes> trade in> wholesale/insurance auction> me

shawnsep · 12-23-2018, 02:43 PM

fixed exhaust rattle and interior hiss in one shot.

I know I should have done it before but finally did golf t mod.

dealership couldn't track down the hissing noise and they said it's normal. I had a hunch it was from a leak in the exhaust flap diaphragm

I mean I'm practically a master tech now.

The-Traveler · 12-23-2018, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by fleet

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Originally Posted by Barrique91

In for pics!

Jealous of your 6MT, mine is an auto.

Looks good, time to create a restoration thread.

Barrique91 · 12-23-2018, 11:34 PM

Rear fog light "mod"

gamesfrager · 12-23-2018, 11:48 PM

Got a trunk mat/liner. Not too bad for the price https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Rear-Cargo-B...1/310818294232

The-Traveler · 12-24-2018, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by gamesfrager

Got a trunk mat/liner. Not too bad for the price https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Rear-Cargo-B...1/310818294232

Pics or didn't happen

gamesfrager · 12-24-2018, 12:16 AM

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Pics or didn't happen

I'll snap a photo in the morning, it was very dark so I didn't take one.

NathanK24 · 12-24-2018, 08:56 AM

Replaced rear pads and rotors last night. Going to try to replace front pads and rotors today if I have time. Zimmermann zinc coated rotors and Akebono pads all around (from FCP Euro kit).

tony55343 · 12-24-2018, 09:15 AM

Plasti dipped my winter wheels black, looks much better on my alpine white coupe now! Also bought protool and coded digital speedo (still trying to learn what else can be coded) Also got my table mount for running monitoring with MHD

4 Doors · 12-24-2018, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by NathanK24

Replaced rear pads and rotors last night. Going to try to replace front pads and rotors today if I have time. Zimmermann zinc coated rotors and Akebono pads all around (from FCP Euro kit).

Not sure if you have used them before; however, they work great! Great biting after bedding them in and minimal, if none, brake dust. I got the same kit all around, front and rear. Great choice

gamesfrager · 12-24-2018, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by gamesfrager

I'll snap a photo in the morning, it was very dark so I didn't take one.

As promised

https://photos.app.goo.gl/7sv6z4rZP8V7ZnAr5

Needbmwpartzz · 12-24-2018, 02:40 PM

let her rest with a blanket of snow....shes been working overtime lately.

The-Traveler · 12-24-2018, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by gamesfrager

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Originally Posted by gamesfrager

I'll snap a photo in the morning, it was very dark so I didn't take one.

As promised

https://photos.app.goo.gl/7sv6z4rZP8V7ZnAr5

Looks good

Ghazikhalaf · 12-24-2018, 07:47 PM

Spark plugs and coils.

Hannibal4444 · 12-25-2018, 07:32 AM

Steering wheel and pedals.

Also manzo exhaust off ebay. Fitment pretty good but took awhile for e93 because of the extra braces. Might swap out mufflers for bmw pe mod though.

unrulyteach · 12-25-2018, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Hannibal4444

Steering wheel and pedals.

Also manzo exhaust off ebay. Fitment pretty good but took awhile for e93 because of the extra braces. Might swap out mufflers for bmw pe mod though.

I'm so jelly congrats man

Hannibal4444 · 12-25-2018, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Hannibal4444

Steering wheel and pedals.

Also manzo exhaust off ebay. Fitment pretty good but took awhile for e93 because of the extra braces. Might swap out mufflers for bmw pe mod though.

I'm so jelly congrats man

Thanks! unrulyteach

12-22-2018, 08:51 PM	#7723
fleet Private 54 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 328xi Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (0)	First post: Picked up an '07 e91 from an insurance auction this summer. The front and passenger side of the block and accessories was COATED with almost 1/4" of sludge. Downloaded INPA and other software and found 23 codes. I was prepared to R&R the crank seal, but found the Valvetronic gasket and VCG were actualy (hopefully) the culprit. Replaced them, the eccentric sensor, the belt and tensioner, plugs, coil packs, and a few pieces of the cooling system that broke during assembly. Also changed the transfer case oil. Probably only 200mL came out, put in fresh BMW oil. Car is back together and I've put a few miles on it. I drove and maintained 85 e28 528 to almost 400k miles two decades ago. It's nice to be back in a BMW. - gotta resize all the pics before posting -
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12-23-2018, 01:12 AM	#7726
hellokitty Brigadier General 2896 Rep 3,726 Posts Drives: '17 M3 ZCP DCT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California iTrader: (2)	Polished some exhaust tips with nevr-dull Attached Images __________________ 2017 F80 M3 ZCP / AA GESI DPs / Akrapovic Evo / BBS FI-R 19" / Bend Calibration ECUTEK Flex Fuel \| Bilstein B16 DDC + CS EDC / BMC Filters / BMS OCC / CSF HE / ESS CP / Nitto NT555R2 / PD Crank Hub / SPL Suspension / Uniden R7 / Wagner Top Mount IC 2021 Mini GP3 / BMC Filters / BM3 / Cary Jordan E30 / Wagner IC / Remus Race
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12-23-2018, 02:43 PM	#7729
shawnsep Private 122 Rep 65 Posts Drives: 2011 335i M Sport Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	fixed exhaust rattle and interior hiss in one shot. I know I should have done it before but finally did golf t mod. dealership couldn't track down the hissing noise and they said it's normal. I had a hunch it was from a leak in the exhaust flap diaphragm I mean I'm practically a master tech now. __________________
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12-23-2018, 11:34 PM	#7731
Barrique91 First Lieutenant 396 Rep 307 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Touring 6MT Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Idaho, USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00]	Rear fog light "mod" __________________ 325xi Touring - 6MT - Sport Package
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12-23-2018, 11:48 PM	#7732
gamesfrager Banned 198 Rep 709 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Got a trunk mat/liner. Not too bad for the price https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Rear-Cargo-B...1/310818294232
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12-24-2018, 08:56 AM	#7735
NathanK24 Private First Class 33 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 335xi Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Replaced rear pads and rotors last night. Going to try to replace front pads and rotors today if I have time. Zimmermann zinc coated rotors and Akebono pads all around (from FCP Euro kit).
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12-24-2018, 09:15 AM	#7736
tony55343 First Lieutenant 104 Rep 330 Posts Drives: 08 335i coupe 6mt Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: MN iTrader: (1)	Plasti dipped my winter wheels black, looks much better on my alpine white coupe now! Also bought protool and coded digital speedo (still trying to learn what else can be coded) Also got my table mount for running monitoring with MHD
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12-24-2018, 02:40 PM	#7739
Needbmwpartzz Colonel 851 Rep 2,793 Posts Drives: 2009 bmw 328i x-drive Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Kitchener/Waterloo iTrader: (0)	let her rest with a blanket of snow....shes been working overtime lately.
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12-24-2018, 07:47 PM	#7741
Ghazikhalaf New Member 5 Rep 24 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Detroit Mi iTrader: (0)	Spark plugs and coils.
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12-25-2018, 07:32 AM	#7742
Hannibal4444 Private First Class 27 Rep 144 Posts Drives: N55--E93 6MT Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (0)	Steering wheel and pedals. Also manzo exhaust off ebay. Fitment pretty good but took awhile for e93 because of the extra braces. Might swap out mufflers for bmw pe mod though. Attached Images
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