What did you do to your car today?

iScramble · 11-05-2018, 01:30 PM

Waterpump/Thermostat Replacement and I figured I'd do an oil change while I was down there

mweisdorfer · 11-05-2018, 07:17 PM

The front crank seal, that I had a terrible time with this last summer, had a pin hole leak at the seem where the block comes together and you are suppose to inject it with special BMW sealant after priming the slot with special BMW primer prior to installing the new seal.

I fixed this over the weekend -

So, rather than taking the seal out and starting all over, I used Ultra Black as a sort of caulk. I "caulked" all the way around the entire seal and a few inches down the seam where the block comes together. I then waited 24 hours, per the instructions on the tube, prior to starting the car. The next day I ran the car for about 30-45 min.

NO LEAK!!!

I even checked today after a 30 mile drive. Still no leak

NitroKing · 11-06-2018, 05:41 PM

Installed Megan Racing front strut brace, nice engine bay candy lol.

nsjames · 11-06-2018, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CTinline-six

Changed the diff fluid on the 328i with some Redline 75w90.

Also noticed this under the hood on one of the coolant hoses. Seems to be a bit of a harder section in the hose. Not sure what would cause this. Seems to be on the surface of the hose only (hopefully). Car only has 34,000 miles on it and the rest of the cooling system looks good. I've ordered a replacement hose, which looks like a pain in the ass to replace. Hopefully it won't blow apart on my trip to upper state NY this weekend.

looks heat damaged.

wrap it with some silicone self sealing tape before your trip, just in case.

CTinline-six · 11-06-2018, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by nsjames

looks heat damaged.

wrap it with some silicone self sealing tape before your trip, just in case.

Yeah that was my thought as well. Replacement hose is on the way so i'll do that in the meantime.

nsjames · 11-06-2018, 07:30 PM

meh, you've been driving jeeps, so I asume you have some of it laying about.

kid I sold our last XJ too has managed to kill it's 4 liter. Cracked the head, milkshaked the oil.
He also got a ticket for nearly 100 in a lifted and locked XJ.

Still need to do this MJ I have sitting in the driveway.

Barrique91 · 11-06-2018, 08:30 PM

500w rms kenwood amp + 500w rms kicker + lc2i. Very happy with how clean the install came out and the sound.

nsjames · 11-06-2018, 08:43 PM

super jelly of your charcoal interior.

Barrique91 · 11-06-2018, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by nsjames

super jelly of your charcoal interior.

it was dark out

CTinline-six · 11-06-2018, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by nsjames

meh, you've been driving jeeps, so I asume you have some of it laying about.

kid I sold our last XJ too has managed to kill it's 4 liter. Cracked the head, milkshaked the oil.
He also got a ticket for nearly 100 in a lifted and locked XJ.

Still need to do this MJ I have sitting in the driveway.

Yep, have some in the garage actually haha. 100 in a lifted XJ is crazy.

nsjames · 11-06-2018, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Barrique91

it was dark out

better than my dakota.

my rear carpet is all stained and stuff because wagon=pickup truck.

nuron · 11-06-2018, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by NitroKing

Installed Megan Racing front strut brace, nice engine bay candy lol.

Did the LCI models get rid of the hood insulation from pre-LCI?

Got my PCV and heater wiring recall done last week. They gave me an X2 for a loaner and it was alright--gas and steering felt very numb.

nsjames · 11-06-2018, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CTinline-six

Yep, have some in the garage actually haha. 100 in a lifted XJ is crazy.

yeah, it was OG naxja too.

lawn cher's maroon 01.

Seattlesquash · 11-07-2018, 12:10 AM

Raised the car up some, this is with Eibach pro and e30 front perches and e30 10mm spring pads in the rear (Thanks Feuer for your input/help). The rear will come down a fraction since brand new with fronts settled, and all new spring rubber parts top/btm front and rear Koni FSD. Drives great, and attached pic for reference and came from standard sport + FSD.

NitroKing · 11-07-2018, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by nuron

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Originally Posted by NitroKing

Installed Megan Racing front strut brace, nice engine bay candy lol.

Did the LCI models get rid of the hood insulation from pre-LCI?

Got my PCV and heater wiring recall done last week. They gave me an X2 for a loaner and it was alright--gas and steering felt very numb.

I believe so

unrulyteach · 11-07-2018, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by nuron

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Originally Posted by NitroKing

Installed Megan Racing front strut brace, nice engine bay candy lol.

Did the LCI models get rid of the hood insulation from pre-LCI?

Got my PCV and heater wiring recall done last week. They gave me an X2 for a loaner and it was alright--gas and steering felt very numb.

They sure did

Schmitz · 11-07-2018, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by nuron

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Originally Posted by NitroKing

Installed Megan Racing front strut brace, nice engine bay candy lol.

Did the LCI models get rid of the hood insulation from pre-LCI?

Got my PCV and heater wiring recall done last week. They gave me an X2 for a loaner and it was alright--gas and steering felt very numb.

Did mine last week too, got 330i xdrive. While I love the fact that it's at 1800 rpms at 80mph, it did feel numb. Like if my mom's avalon was fast.

Wolf 335 · 11-07-2018, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Seattlesquash

Raised the car up some, this is with Eibach pro and e30 front perches and e30 10mm spring pads in the rear (Thanks Feuer for your input/help). The rear will come down a fraction since brand new with fronts settled, and all new spring rubber parts top/btm front and rear Koni FSD. Drives great, and attached pic for reference and came from standard sport + FSD.

Would you happen to have the part number for those e30 10mm rear spring pads?

Seattlesquash · 11-07-2018, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolf 335

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Originally Posted by Seattlesquash

Raised the car up some, this is with Eibach pro and e30 front perches and e30 10mm spring pads in the rear (Thanks Feuer for your input/help). The rear will come down a fraction since brand new with fronts settled, and all new spring rubber parts top/btm front and rear Koni FSD. Drives great, and attached pic for reference and came from standard sport + FSD.

Would you happen to have the part number for those e30 10mm rear spring pads?

No problem, and heading on ferry so sorry for screenshot. Just drill/cut out center with hole-saw bit/knife to match shaft outer diameter of upper spring seat, between metal spring seat and body of car.

Good luck, and for me 10mm seem perfect to remain stock height in rear.

whyzee125 · 11-07-2018, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Sgop335

How come you didnt jump the mhd band wagon?

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I too am curious about this

I was always happy with my tune before and thought it made great power for waht it was. I had an FBO cobb stage 2+ 335i in the interum and it was great but honestly this tune feels much faster than it is, making it lots of fun. I don't have an android device so if I was to go the FBO route again I'd probably just do a Cobb + protune if any of the tuners on here still use it. Simple, cheap, and works well. Didn't want downpipes or any of that and it was $50 to have it reflashed. It's a beast with the FMIC + Dinan tune so I'm happy!

6ixSpd · 11-07-2018, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by AlpineE93

Watched my lady drive my e93 for the first time. I'm changing the oil on her forester today. She always questions why I never let her drive my BMW. As she's backing out of the driveway she nails the neighbors trash can and put a scuff on the rear bumper....yet she wonders why I never let her drive my BMW....

That's hilariously sad. Doesn't it have PDC?

ny325 · 11-07-2018, 01:46 PM

First trying to avoid falling acorns in front of my house. Now cleaning the engine bay, that's full of fall foliage leaves. Snow is next.

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mweisdorfer Major General 1937 Rep 6,965 Posts Drives: 2007 Black/Black 335i e90 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Holly, MI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW E90 335i [0.00] 2008 bmw x5 [0.00]	The front crank seal, that I had a terrible time with this last summer, had a pin hole leak at the seem where the block comes together and you are suppose to inject it with special BMW sealant after priming the slot with special BMW primer prior to installing the new seal. I fixed this over the weekend - So, rather than taking the seal out and starting all over, I used Ultra Black as a sort of caulk. I "caulked" all the way around the entire seal and a few inches down the seam where the block comes together. I then waited 24 hours, per the instructions on the tube, prior to starting the car. The next day I ran the car for about 30-45 min. NO LEAK!!! I even checked today after a 30 mile drive. Still no leak
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NitroKing Bimmerrr 225 Rep 354 Posts Drives: 2010 328i Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Installed Megan Racing front strut brace, nice engine bay candy lol. Attached Images
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Seattlesquash Car Enthusiast 979 Rep 1,331 Posts Drives: E92 328i 2007 SC Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 328i ESS V ... [10.00] 2007 B7 RS4 AMD SC ... [10.00]	Raised the car up some, this is with Eibach pro and e30 front perches and e30 10mm spring pads in the rear (Thanks Feuer for your input/help). The rear will come down a fraction since brand new with fronts settled, and all new spring rubber parts top/btm front and rear Koni FSD. Drives great, and attached pic for reference and came from standard sport + FSD. Attached Images __________________ E92 328i\|6MT\|ESS SC VT-1 (G.2)\|3 stage\|22 RPD SC/Meth tune\|AA Headers\|Snow Performance Meth Injection\|Rotiform KPS\|R139\|PS4S 275.245.19\|M3 front\|M3 side skirts\|MTEC rear\|Akrapovic C tips\|Koni Sport (Yellow)\|Eibach PS\|Hotchkis SB\|C high-kick spoiler\|C mirror Covers\|C trim\|LCI tails\|M3 Control arms\|M3 MS\|Black E trim\|Black kidney's\|Full LED Conv\|BMW F30 370/345 BBK\|ECS SS\|ECS Strut Tower Brace\|034 Engine-Trans-Rear Mounts
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ny325 Brigadier General 898 Rep 3,140 Posts Drives: Jet Black E90 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gridlock iTrader: (0)	First trying to avoid falling acorns in front of my house. Now cleaning the engine bay, that's full of fall foliage leaves. Snow is next.
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