[K9Leader]

Originally Posted by eljay

I am also trying to put together a full list of everything I need before I dive into the 3SIM upgrade.
Sounds like everyone says to get a new PCV crankcase breather hose as it's guaranteed to break.

I need to get a new PS reservoir too and I am contemplating replacing the starter while in there.
I don't want the list to grow unnecessarily, but anything else to replace while I have the manifold off? I don't want to be pulling it again anytime soon.

I've got two good PCV crankcase breather hoses - one new and one used but good. When I did my 3IM last year, I made sure to have a new one on hand but the one already on my car didn't break and the one that came with the new manifold is good, too. I reused my original and planned to return the new one but never got around to it. I could make you a good deal on it.

K9Leader

[nsjames]

replace the plastic one with rubber for increased serviceability.

3/4 hydraulic hose will slip right over the quick connect fittings once you cut the plastic corrugated hose free.

that's what i did.
now when I need to do manifold things I don't worry about the hose breaking, and I can dosconnect it and shove it out of the way.

[eljay]

Originally Posted by K9Leader

I've got two good PCV crankcase breather hoses - one new and one used but good. When I did my 3IM last year, I made sure to have a new one on hand but the one already on my car didn't break and the one that came with the new manifold is good, too. I reused my original and planned to return the new one but never got around to it. I could make you a good deal on it.

K9Leader

Thank you. I'll be in touch.

Originally Posted by nsjames

replace the plastic one with rubber for increased serviceability.

3/4 hydraulic hose will slip right over the quick connect fittings once you cut the plastic corrugated hose free.

that's what i did.
now when I need to do manifold things I don't worry about the hose breaking, and I can dosconnect it and shove it out of the way.

Good idea!
Did you replace the tubing in the foam sleeve or all the plastic tubing pieces? I see that there is a T fitting and an elbow, so 4 sections of tubing correct?

[eljay]

And here is the state of my power steering lines besides the leaking reservoir:


I should probably clean it off and monitor that connection, but reservoir needs to be replaced, so I might as well get this hose done too. It's pricey though!
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...se-32416796690
And the connections on the lines going to the PS cooler look oily a bit too.

[nsjames]

Originally Posted by eljay

Thank you. I'll be in touch.


Good idea!
Did you replace the tubing in the foam sleeve or all the plastic tubing pieces? I see that there is a T fitting and an elbow, so 4 sections of tubing correct?

my manifold only had 1 pcv port.

but if you cut the plstic corrugation off you'll find that they're just hose barbds underneath. get a tee fitting and make that.

[CDirks]

Originally Posted by nsjames

replace the plastic one with rubber for increased serviceability.

3/4 hydraulic hose will slip right over the quick connect fittings once you cut the plastic corrugated hose free.

that's what i did.
now when I need to do manifold things I don't worry about the hose breaking, and I can dosconnect it and shove it out of the way.

Not to hijack, but did you take a picture of yours before install? Did you use any clamps on the hose either? Seems like a worthwhile substitute.

[eljay]

Originally Posted by nsjames

my manifold only had 1 pcv port.

but if you cut the plstic corrugation off you'll find that they're just hose barbds underneath. get a tee fitting and make that.

Ah, silly me, yes it's been a while since I've read a 3SIM upgrade thread and looked at my manifold.
Time to take it out of the box, clean it and check out the connections and test the DISAs.

[nsjames]

Originally Posted by CDirks

Not to hijack, but did you take a picture of yours before install? Did you use any clamps on the hose either? Seems like a worthwhile substitute.

I think it got some zip ties.
It's a vaccum hose not a pressure hose.

but for serious, if you cut the heat shrink and corugated plastic hose free from the quick disconnects you'll find that they're just 19mm barbed connectors.

3/4 hose slips over them perfectly. just make sure you use something that won't collapse under the vaccum.
Which is why I suggest ydraulic hose.

[Ray Oliver]

Nice to see a somewhat local E91 owner on here (I'm in NB). Just bought an '11 E91 myself. Kind of jealous of your colour combo (mine's black on black).

[eljay]

Originally Posted by Ray Oliver

Nice to see a somewhat local E91 owner on here (I'm in NB). Just bought an '11 E91 myself. Kind of jealous of your colour combo (mine's black on black).

Congrats on getting an E91!
Mine actually came from Moncton.

Just saw your pics in the E91 thread. You'll love it.
Where did you find yours?

[eljay]

Originally Posted by eljay

OK guys, I tried the INPA bleeding and apparently failed miserably.

I started a post here in the Brakes section:
https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1726936

Help please!

I am happy to report that after many trials and tribulations, I have my brake pedal feel back!!

I will write-up a detailed step by step, but in summary: don't use INPA to bleed DSC on xdrive cars! Use ISTA.

[Ray Oliver]

Originally Posted by eljay

Congrats on getting an E91!
Mine actually came from Moncton.

Just saw your pics in the E91 thread. You'll love it.
Where did you find yours?

It was in the Ottawa area. I've wanted a manual sport package E91 for forever but it's obviously a rare combination. Was looking for them six years ago and ended up leasing a new GTI instead, followed by a Clubman John Cooper Works.

[eljay]

Originally Posted by Ray Oliver

It was in the Ottawa area. I've wanted a manual sport package E91 for forever but it's obviously a rare combination. Was looking for them six years ago and ended up leasing a new GTI instead, followed by a Clubman John Cooper Works.

Well, those cars were a worthy detours! I love the GTI and JCW Mini! Never drove the new ones, sadly. I had a 20th Anniversary GTI back in 2003 and loved it. MK7 is a great platform.

[eljay]

Back on my suspension refresh topic...
So, I am still thinking hard about getting ST Coilovers, but I'm worried about rust and reading this does not make me feel any better:
https://www.audizine.com/forum/showt...y-ST-Coilovers

As you can by the state of brakes, I'm quite sure the coilovers will look like that.
I know people will say to coat them, but that's extra work and expense to "hope it will work".
I am happy to apply anti-seize and grease the threads before every winter. I may even spray clear coat onto the body to save it. But it sounds like it's only a matter of time.

Also, reading about the struts needing to be rebuild periodically. So, am I wrong to expect a set of coilover shocks to last the same as a normal shock? A typicall shock/struts lasts around 100k miles. Is that not the experience with coilover systems? I've never had a set, so have no experience.

Any thoughts?

[nsjames]

I just went outside and took that.
this is after one winter. nothing but automatic car washes until the spring. no preventative coating or anything applied. I'm pretty sure I recall the instructions saying specifically to not apply grease to the threads.


I'm not really worried about it. not any more so than any other replacement strut. probably less since most rusty strut failures here are the spring perches folding.

I'm probably going to drop the front end another 10mm.

If I were super duper concerned about corrosion I would do something lanolin based like fluid film.

for reference I live in northern ohio. one of the top three road salt using states by tonnage. We mine it under lake erie, and we really only use it in the northern half of the state.

5 year old cars have rotten fenders here if you don't wash your shit.

[eljay]

Originally Posted by nsjames

I just went outside and took that.
this is after one winter. nothing but automatic car washes until the spring. no preventative coating or anything applied. I'm pretty sure I recall the instructions saying specifically to not apply grease to the threads.


I'm not really worried about it. not any more so than any other replacement strut. probably less since most rusty strut failures here are the spring perches folding.

I'm probably going to drop the front end another 10mm.

If I were super duper concerned about corrosion I would do something lanolin based like fluid film.

for reference I live in northern ohio. one of the top three road salt using states by tonnage. We mine it under lake erie, and we really only use it in the northern half of the state.

5 year old cars have rotten fenders here if you don't wash your shit.

That's encouraging to see. Thanks.
I'd still apply at least fluidfilm, but may just spray clear coat on the body if I ended getting a set.

I can see why they say to not put anything on the threads. Grease attracts dirt and then you have a caked on pile of dirt that you need to clean off well before using the adjustment. But no rust. The solution is to move to Texas. haha

[Tambohamilton]

Boeshield T9 is probably one of the better things you could apply to the threads

[4 Doors]

If you are worried about rust/corrosion with the ST Coilovers, then I suggest paying a bit extra and get KW Coilovers. Might be worth it in the long run.

[eljay]

Originally Posted by 4 Doors

If you are worried about rust/corrosion with the ST Coilovers, then I suggest paying a bit extra and get KW Coilovers. Might be worth it in the long run.

I'd love to get KWs, but that's at least US$600 more.

[eljay]

Originally Posted by nsjames

A suggestion.

ST coil overs. They are specifically for an x drive e91. it rides like stock, but better. chopped up county roads at speed aren't a problem.
that's what I did and I'm quite happy.

think of it as a adjustable strut. uses the factory strut tops so remains nice.

this is as low as it can go and still be within alignment specs. which is actually exactly the distance that ST says is the lowest TUV approved height.
instructions were nice.

Do you have any side shots? And any chance you have pictures at max height (only 0.6" drop)?

[nsjames]

best I have. I won't have the car for a few days cause I'm hauling firewood in a truck this weekend.
this was the day of install, but with my 4x4 sized winter tires.


I don't have any at max height. This is the lowest TUV approved height from the manual and the alignment guy said it barely made it to the front camber spec.
I haven't touched it since I set it up the first time.

[nsjames]

I guess I had this one from the other day