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07-16-2020, 01:08 PM | #2 |
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Garage List 2012 BMW 335i [5.25]
2012 BMW 335is [5.00] 2008 Infiniti QX56 [0.00] 1967 Chevrolet Corv ... [10.00] 2001 M Roadster [10.00] 2022 BMW 540i [0.75] 2009 528i [9.50] |
Great list. I would add the FCP coil and plug kit. I think N54 recommendation is 60k miles, and the kit is less than $250. Took me a couple of hours and I am slow.
Shocks? If there is some fluid seepage, I would be addressing those, too. |
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07-16-2020, 01:13 PM | #3 |
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For starters, I'd recommend going OE/OEM for all gaskets and seals.
I don't think you need the OFHG bolts, original are reusable. Also not sure what those 2 bushing looking pieces are in the picture. You'll want to add the 2 o-rings for the oil cooler lines that bolt to the bottom of the OCG portion of the OFHG. There's a coolant hose directly behind the front bottom bolt of the OFHG - makes the OFHG job much easier if removed, but that flange is almost guaranteed to crumble upon removal. There's an aftermarket aluminum replacement that is highly recommended. Edit: Just saw you already have the aluminum coolant hose flange in your cart. As for the valve cover, that does not look like the right one(at least the photo is wrong). These are also known for developing hair line cracks that are often difficult to see, but leak oil. Replacing the cover, with new gasket, both with OEM is recommended. The valve covers also function as part of the PCV system and the passages get gunked up, another reason to replace. Lastly, the bolts are aluminum and should be replaced. The OEM N54 valve cover KIT from FCP should include everything needed. Not really sure what's going on with the intake/charge piping based on that report, but I don't think you need replacement turbo outlets. Personally, if I was in need of tension/control arm bushings, I'd be looking at the TRW/M3 kit from FCP. Add a little extra camber and performance while replacing the bad components. Same with the shocks/struts, you may do some research and find the stock MSport suspension isn't all that great. What's the gasket maker for? Last edited by Emilime75; 07-16-2020 at 01:31 PM.. |
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07-16-2020, 03:09 PM | #4 |
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Awesome thanks for all the help I really appreciate it! I've added the m3 control arm kit, valve cover, ignition service kit, and o rings.
I was planning on getting coilovers within a year because its first on the list of what I aant to do so I think I'm gonna stick with the basic ones for now to save up for a good set later. Also in regards to the charge pipe/intake issue. It has a metal charge pipe for the one that has the blow off valve on it so thats fine. But apparently from what I remember them telling me theres a second plastic chargepipe/intake that not secure and is is slowly melting onto the alternator they reccomend i replace with a metal one. |
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07-16-2020, 05:40 PM | #6 |
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Sorry to say, but after looking through the photos, that car looks pretty boogered up.
You may want to hold off on the shocks/struts and save that money towards your coilovers. A little seepage of oil, while obviously it shouldn't, is still fine, most likely. If the car feels fine while driving, I wouldn't spend the money twice. As for the "charge pipe", and melting into the alt, that is sounding more like the front inlet into the front turbo. The inlet is what allows filtered air into the turbo intake, the charge pipe is compressed air after the intercooler and before the throttle body. It goes turbo outlets/intercooler inlet/intercooler outlet/charge pipe lower/charge pipe upper(what your blow off valve is attached to)/throttle body. It does have a rubbery plastic lower section that connects to the intercooler outlet. The photos look like that connection is screwy and needs attention, but as to what is making contact with the alternator...not sure from the photos and report. Are you getting a CEL? Have you read codes? It looks like you should have a 30ff code based on that lower to upper chargepipe connection. Is it glued on? With catless downpipes, the car should be tuned(hopefully). What time is on it? JB4, MHD, Cobb??? As for the gasket maker, that's debatable. Some on this forum swear by it, others don't. I'm of the latter. |
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07-16-2020, 06:07 PM | #7 |
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I would say go with aftermarket for the "hot side charge pipe" in your cart, also known as turbo outlets. The stock BMW one is an airflow bottleneck for tuning.
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They told me the only codes that showed were for the catless downpipes and it doesn't have a tune on it. Why does it need a tune though? Should I put mhd on before I drive it? |
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Cool thanks for the advice ill add the seals I'm definitely trying to avoid any leaks for as long as I can once I start driving it haha. Also its coming with metal charge pipes so that was a bonus.
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There's also a very specific procedure for replacing the front, and I wouldn't recommend touching it unless it's actually leaking. |
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Ultra Black in combination with an OEM gasket will ABSOLUTELY increase the longevity of the seal. You just need to sandwich the OEM gasket in-between two beads of Ultra Black |
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07-19-2020, 07:45 AM | #19 |
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no need for it. don't see one. makes a mess that you need to clean up later. new gasket and be done with it.
Seen a lot of shitty gasket maker jobs that need to be redone lol. not sure what is not true. you said something completely different than what I mentioned. |
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Clean up of Ultra Black is not a big deal |
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