[E92William]

Originally Posted by JonOhh

Not-dme-controlled BOVs...I could see it getting a bit complicated with Valvetronic, definitely. A microcontroller with the right inputs could control it just fine..cough... like a DME in an OEM application, but with an aftermarket setup... yeah that could be tricky.

The best vac source for the disas, if they were pneumatic, would be the relatively constant vac pump source (like the exhaust flap uses) but I guess they figured by the time they ran two wires for the solenoid, and a hose to each DISA, you may as well just make them electronic.

Speaking of the exhaust flap.... I can't believe they ran a damn hose all the way down the length of the car...and the two wires to control it when the technology existed to do it with an electronic actuator as the F series does. But, not complaining, because on the F series, the "clink clink" every time the valve opens and closes every 10 seconds is annoying. Part of the reason for pulling the fuse to the thing.

I was looking at how the M52tu disa works and it just has what seems to be an electromagnet that opens the inside of the valve to intake vacuum leading to it turning at whatever rpm it is given power to by the DME.

I know the N55s all had valvetronic (or I think) and the early cars had pneumatic wastegates, maybe they used the vacuum pump as source like you suggested and just had an electronic actuator or electromagnet to open the wastegates to vacuum when desired?

A system like the n52 disa to open the exhaust flap would have been perfect for that application I too was surprised when I saw that massive hose on my old 335

[Skoidat69]

Originally Posted by 3PedalJake

I hate it too good luck.

Originally Posted by 3PedalJake

I hate it too good luck.

After getting in the car and buying supplies to check a few culprits.:: no SES at all.. ripped it on the way home.. I only have a 8 miles round trip to work so I think not often getting everything up to temp makes it angry.: transmission is jerkier than usual so trans fluid change at next oil change and also flash GM trans tune from BimmerLabs as well

[M40i4me]

Originally Posted by 4 Doors

How did you get the oil pan gasket replaced for free? Or am I reading that incorrectly?

You read it right. It’s because one of the solenoid bolts broke off and part of the procedure is to check the oil pan. They found part of a bolt in the pan. They also removed the valve cover to inspect the valves. All good and running great.

[tcphoto]

After my VCG DIY, I got a little paranoid about the OFHG and Oil Cooler gasket. I went back and double-checked for leaks and found nothing under the OFH so I'll have it just in case...the aluminum flange will be a bonus.

[S65Hunter]

Originally Posted by Skoidat69

After getting in the car and buying supplies to check a few culprits.:: no SES at all.. ripped it on the way home.. I only have a 8 miles round trip to work so I think not often getting everything up to temp makes it angry.: transmission is jerkier than usual so trans fluid change at next oil change and also flash GM trans tune from BimmerLabs as well

Did you just say GM trans tune.... how have I never heard of this?

[E92William]

Originally Posted by AlpineE93

Did you just say GM trans tune.... how have I never heard of this?

Yes it is a thing. The e83 x3 3.0si came with the GM transmission and had the 260hp from the 3 stage manifold so the software works with some cars with that transmission such as 328s. I have it in my car and it makes the shifting a lot better specially with my upgrades

[S65Hunter]

Originally Posted by E92William

Yes it is a thing. The e83 x3 3.0si came with the GM transmission and had the 260hp from the 3 stage manifold so the software works with some cars with that transmission such as 328s. I have it in my car and it makes the shifting a lot better specially with my upgrades

I just saw it on bimmerlabs site. I need to do this soon, my only concern is that when it comes to computer related things....I might as well be an 85 year old man.

[E92William]

Originally Posted by AlpineE93

I just saw it on bimmerlabs site. I need to do this soon, my only concern is that when it comes to computer related things....I might as well be an 85 year old man.

It's pretty straight forward of a job I've done it a few times. Idk if the trans tune got released again as some people had issues with it

[nsjames]

Originally Posted by AlpineE93

I just saw it on bimmerlabs site. I need to do this soon, my only concern is that when it comes to computer related things....I might as well be an 85 year old man.

just don't use a generic cable and you'll be fine.

you need one with firmware to flash the GM box properly.

so bimmergeeks basically.

[S65Hunter]

Originally Posted by nsjames

just don't use a generic cable and you'll be fine.

you need one with firmware to flash the GM box properly.

so bimmergeeks basically.

I have their Bluetooth dongel. Will that be enough?

[nsjames]

Originally Posted by AlpineE93

I have their Bluetooth dongel. Will that be enough?

yes.

[Skoidat69]

Originally Posted by AlpineE93

I just saw it on bimmerlabs site. I need to do this soon, my only concern is that when it comes to computer related things....I might as well be an 85 year old man.

Originally Posted by AlpineE93

I just saw it on bimmerlabs site. I need to do this soon, my only concern is that when it comes to computer related things....I might as well be an 85 year old man.

You can pay one of the remote coders to help you for like $100.. PM me

[John 070]

It's been 4 years and I hooked it up to Rheingold. Now why did I have a feeling it wasn't gonna work? lol

I finally remembered, need to change COM3 to COM9, as nothing was being read. Found the section for battery registration--I'm setup for programming only and it shows my only replacement was at 29k miles--matches carfax by 30 miles! 9 years ago.

Yes I should get with the times and get something like protool, but I don't want to spend money on something I'd rarely use.

Also, I got a WFCO power supply that I'm going to use whenever any of our cars are running diagnostics with ignition on. If I ever do get to coding, this is good for 55A. The 70A costs another $90 which again too much--it also needs a 20A receptacle which I do have in the garage.

It can supply 55A clean @ 14.4V

https://wfcoelectronics.com/product/wf-9855-55-amp/

[Eturnulrs704]

Installed this. Sorry it was dark and no flash.. actually dropped a decent size piece of plastic from the original into the hose and couldn't retrieve it.. I'm guessing it'll end up in the pump?

[CTinline-six]

Originally Posted by Eturnulrs704

Installed this. Sorry it was dark and no flash.. actually dropped a decent size piece of plastic from the original into the hose and couldn't retrieve it.. I'm guessing it'll end up in the pump?

Yep, I would take the hose off and fish the plastic out, or try moving the hose in a way that will allow the plastic to come towards you in a way that you can grab it.

You don't want that going into the water pump. Removing the hose is easier than replacing the pump at an inconvenient time.

[oVeRdOsE.]

What I did today???????????? I fcked it up.

- At the gas station, the vent wont vent anymore, I can get fuel slowly only.

- Get out from the SAME gas station , and the rear brake like broke. No more brakes. That E90 with manual hand brake, thank you, I could make it on hazard @ 10km/h.

- On my way back home, the car was smoking as hell, the break fluid was spilling on my exhaust.




Anyway, Ill get the summer out of the garage, get the e91 in this weekend. Using the f25, thanks covid, wife dont use it.

[S65Hunter]

Story of my life. Once one thing goes wrong, everything goes wrong.

[nsjames]

Originally Posted by oVeRdOsE.

What I did today???????????? I fcked it up.

- At the gas station, the vent wont vent anymore, I can get fuel slowly only.

- Get out from the SAME gas station , and the rear brake like broke. No more brakes. That E90 with manual hand brake, thank you, I could make it on hazard @ 10km/h.

- On my way back home, the car was smoking as hell, the break fluid was spilling on my exhaust.




Anyway, Ill get the summer out of the garage, get the e91 in this weekend. Using the f25, thanks covid, wife dont use it.

brake lines you say?

you have my sympathy.
did you know that the front passenger brake line in a GMT800 silverado is 133" long.

yeah, figure that out. but it certainly is, and it took me 90 minutes to install today.

[N8N]

Originally Posted by oVeRdOsE.

What I did today???????????? I fcked it up.

- At the gas station, the vent wont vent anymore, I can get fuel slowly only.

- Get out from the SAME gas station , and the rear brake like broke. No more brakes. That E90 with manual hand brake, thank you, I could make it on hazard @ 10km/h.

- On my way back home, the car was smoking as hell, the break fluid was spilling on my exhaust.




Anyway, Ill get the summer out of the garage, get the e91 in this weekend. Using the f25, thanks covid, wife dont use it.

BTDT... got cut off hard in my Y2K Jeep once, nailed the brakes, pedal goes to floor...! Was the hard line to the RF wheel, it'd rusted out right below the MC (how does this happen?) Fortunately I did not collect the flaming Arschloch (or not? The Jeep is a POS, but it's a good driving POS, except that once) but to add insult to injury, the exhaust on a Jeep 4.0 is, you guessed it, just to the right of and below the master cylinder, so every time I hit the brakes after that I got a huge cloud of smoke from under the hood... Fortunately I was less than a mile from the house when this happened because it would have been unbelievably stupid to try to drive any farther in DC area traffic with only half the brakes.

I feel your pain man! NiCopp lines are your friend BTW.

[oVeRdOsE.]

First I tought it might be the hand brake shoe that flew and hit the brake line. Those shoe are weakly installed imo.

Because yes I heard an metal noise seconds before loosing the brakes.

But my wheel is dry...

will report in few days, I hope this is only the flex and hard hose junction.


not the first time, 15 years ago the same happened. I used a drywall screw, screw it in the line, refill and ride on 3 calipers before getting it to the nearest indy

[unixnerd]

That's the good thing about the UK MoT, rusty brake lines = fail. Had to replace a good few over the years to pass.

[Greyfox]

Inched a few more miles closer to the 300k mile mark....

And decided to get rid of my 8.5 x 17 square setup with 245/45R17 and go back to a more milder 8x17 and 225/45R17 setup.

Also got a notice from Strongflex.eu that the rear lateral arm to chassis bushings would be here ~Thursday.