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Originally Posted by oVeRdOsE.

Is it possible that the oil sensor read always FULL , even if its not ? Anybody got this issue yet?

I'm only asking, since I own the car I did 1 oil change (thanks covid), about 6000km, never topped it , and the gauge always reads full. It has mileage 256k km, 160k miles, doubt this engine wont burn oil significantly even after 6000 km.

I also start to hear the lifter, which Ive never notice before. But it might only because I'm using the car once a week and its cold outside.

It hasn't burned enough oil to register a 1/4 drop. Mine had been this way as well. I generally will do half a quart for an entire year driving about 12k miles. It's functioning as designed. Don't worry about it until it gets to 3/4. The only time I've noticed mine going down is when I had an ofhg leak.

[JonOhh]

Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

Is your wife single by chance?

No lol but good try. Trying to get that M235i, I see how it is.

I assumed you meant to say mom

[mweisdorfer]

Originally Posted by 3PedalJake

Started cleaning up the axle carriers, I blasted some of the thickest rust with the portable sandblaster, got grit all in my hair and down my back I really want that abrasive blaster cabinet lol. Finished them up with the wire wheel. Need another pass at the crevices with the blaster then be ready for IDK what. I'm thinking about trying leaving them bare and treating with RPM but I don't have any long term experience with it and this is a hard do-over, it's pretty obvious that paint doesn't hold up either as there wasn't much left the rust didn't get so maybe not much harm trying.

You need to powder coat them, if you don't want them to rust again

[Vivek.]

Originally Posted by oVeRdOsE.

Is it possible that the oil sensor read always FULL , even if its not ? Anybody got this issue yet?

I'm only asking, since I own the car I did 1 oil change (thanks covid), about 6000km, never topped it , and the gauge always reads full. It has mileage 256k km, 160k miles, doubt this engine wont burn oil significantly even after 6000 km.

I also start to hear the lifter, which Ive never notice before. But it might only because I'm using the car once a week and its cold outside.

Park on a steep incline for a while and then check it. Should read low and you can verify functionality of the sensor.

[colorado.e9x]

Originally Posted by JonOhh

No lol but good try. Trying to get that M235i, I see how it is.

My plans have been foiled.. Ever since I laid my eyes on her she's all I ever wanted Long Beach Blue, it can't get any better than on an M2

[E92William]

Picked up this e60 pre lci headlight at the yard to see how the adaptive headlights work inside, half good restoration with some old sand paper I had laying around and waxed and coated shouldn't fog again, gonna get rid of it after I get tired of playing with it lol

[3PedalJake]

Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

You need to powder coat them, if you don't want them to rust again

Powder coat would be ideal, but this is a strictly DIY project and I haven't upgraded my equipment to include powder yet. I'm looking at that Eastwood system but have to snag an old oven somewhere first. My choices for this were paint and RPM, I picked RPM because I know paint doesn't hold up and I really want to see how good the RPM is. Also, this is kind of cheating but this car will be an unashamed garage queen, it won't even get wet unless it's getting washed or I get stuck in a unexpected shower. It will never see any harsh conditions again, the chance that it ever goes out into salty slushy roads is zero, so it has a good chance of holding up for a while.

[3PedalJake]

Finished cleaning up the last of the parts that are going back on, lower control arms, subframe mounts and rotor shield retainers. There's nothing you can do to pretty up stamped sheet metal, so these just got paint.

[longm1985]

Got my Veepeak OBD+ thing in. Did some coding with Bimmercode (lights, speedometer, etc) and checked for fault codes too while I was at it. Found 2F83 and 2F81, which I cleared and haven't come back.

[JonOhh]

Absolutely soaked the DMTL pump in Berulub FR-43 (a really good PTFE based plastic and metal lubricant). SES light is on for the pump, so I thought I'd remove it, take it apart, and relube it as some others have done, unfortunately I have the later revision which isn't held together with clips and is non serviceable...so I just went to town on both the solenoid valve components and pump insides, through the ports.


We'll see if it makes any difference. I don't have a cable (I use a friend's despite me having ista and all that) and I believe the code won't clear itself, so it's gonna be a few days before I know.

That light is gonna be annoying on my four hour drive back to college I'm sure.

Speaking of that, I know we have a lot of students and parents around here: hows everyone doing with covid regarding school/university? At least for me, it's been an absolute shit show, failing many classes I don't think were taught very well as a result of the hybrid format a lot of universities are using.

I was debating starting a thread on that subject, still might.

[E92William]

Originally Posted by JonOhh

Absolutely soaked the DMTL pump in Berulub FR-43 (a really good PTFE based plastic and metal lubricant). SES light is on for the pump, so I thought I'd remove it, take it apart, and relube it as some others have done, unfortunately I have the later revision which isn't held together with clips and is non serviceable...so I just went to town on both the solenoid valve components and pump insides, through the ports.


We'll see if it makes any difference. I don't have a cable (I use a friend's despite me having ista and all that) and I believe the code won't clear itself, so it's gonna be a few days before I know.

That light is gonna be annoying on my four hour drive back to college I'm sure.

Speaking of that, I know we have a lot of students and parents around here: hows everyone doing with covid regarding school/university? At least for me, it's been an absolute shit show, failing many classes I don't think were taught very well as a result of the hybrid format a lot of universities are using.

I was debating starting a thread on that subject, still might.

When I had issues with that pump I tapped mine a few times and it didn't do it again or does it very few times. Not touching it till it takes a crap. If it does it again I'll try soaking it in that stuff you used

With school lets just say paying for classes to get to watch the equivalent of a live YouTube video is a massive money grab lol. And when you have to go do projects like in our schools doing some work on a plane they only let 5 people out of the 30 or more in a class go and do them for "social distancing" even though all of those 5 are gonna be together in a group anyway, makes finishing a class take ages as you have to split a class into 6.

[colorado.e9x]

Anyone deal with the infamous water in the passenger footwell problem? Ive heard a few different reasons for it. It's coming from behind the dash.

I'm thinking clogged sunroof drain. Ive also caught it leaking from the headliner visor light once before

[JonOhh]

Originally Posted by E92William

When I had issues with that pump I tapped mine a few times and it didn't do it again or does it very few times. Not touching it till it takes a crap. If it does it again I'll try soaking it in that stuff you used

With school lets just say paying for classes to get to watch the equivalent of a live YouTube video is a massive money grab lol. And when you have to go do projects like in our schools doing some work on a plane they only let 5 people out of the 30 or more in a class go and do them for "social distancing" even though all of those 5 are gonna be together in a group anyway, makes finishing a class take ages as you have to split a class into 6.

I can't speak for too many other universities, but the way I see it, it's obvious that the education method is not as effective. It's just not. I go to class (for some) once a week where concepts that we're supposed to have learned online in many 3 hour long videos that take up loads more time than the class is scheduled for are "reinforced". By reinforced, I mean, example problems are done without a single explanation... of why, how, or what we're doing. That is not education, that's a waste of time and money. I learned more in student organizations, Formula SAE specifically, than in classes this semester.

Look, I get it, it's hard for schools to make good decisions that will both effectively educate students, and not do students wrong, all while keeping income where it is, but at some point, there needs to be compensation, whether it's free credit towards subject makeup or reinforcement classes, or financially, for the loss in value of the tuition students are paying for. I feel the business aspect has had too much of a say in the university decisions during this time.

I love my school and will most definitely not be transferring. The community, atmosphere, resources, opportunities, and the people I've met are all invaluable- but the response to this ordeal has put a bitter taste in my mouth.


I don't want to say my university name along with all of that, but if you look at my location you'll know. Especially if you are a football fan. We do that too

If this becomes a hot topic I'll create a thread about it, mainly so it doesn't get lost, as a discussion could let people in similar situations give valuable advice to each other. If you think this is a good idea, let me know.

[4 Doors]

Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

Anyone deal with the infamous water in the passenger footwell problem? Ive heard a few different reasons for it. It's coming from behind the dash.

I'm thinking clogged sunroof drain. Ive also caught it leaking from the headliner visor light once before

Is there any moisture or signs of water/dampness near the bottom corner of the passenger door sill area? I had a leak on my old E90 because of the butyl tape/vapor barrier in the door card. A good place to check.

[lowrydr310]

Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

Anyone deal with the infamous water in the passenger footwell problem? Ive heard a few different reasons for it. It's coming from behind the dash.

I'm thinking clogged sunroof drain. Ive also caught it leaking from the headliner visor light once before

I'm getting water on the passenger side foot well only during a carwash when the side jets are on. Water is coming in around the bottom edge of the door, about where the forward seam of the plastic trim is located. I read that me be a bad butyl seal on the vapor barrier, but haven't gotten the chance to look yet.


My 325 was leaking for a while near the fuse box and dripping into the floor mat. On that car, it was an improperly seated lower windshield cowl. There was another time I was doing suspension work and forgot to replace the cap covering the center strut tower support brace bolt, which allowed water to leak in.

[colorado.e9x]

I've heard about the butyl tape issue but mine isn't that. It's definitely coming from behind the dash, where the carpet swoops up for your feet is where its coming down from.

The windshield cowl is in horrible condition so maybe its that. I just don't remember seeing water like this before, its only happened recently from what I can tell

[freakystyly]

Same, passenger foot well when under higher pressure wash.

Leak seem to be coming from the HVAC opening area more than the door during car washes on mine.

I have noticed the door runners taking a longer time to dry after getting wet lately. I'm not sure if it's door seal related or not.

[tcphoto]

What does your windshield molding look like? If you look under the molding on the windshield, there is a thin piece of trim on the bottom of the glass.

[The_E92_Fan]

Installed BC coilovers and on the way to get it aligned the steering wheel was crooked, which I fully expected because duh, new parts. I also fully expected to get the dsc failure which I did indeed get. What I didn't expect is that it would stay on afterward. Time to start tearing shit apart again...

[stewbets]

Originally Posted by jonohh

i can't speak for too many other universities, but the way i see it, it's obvious that the education method is not as effective. It's just not. I go to class (for some) once a week where concepts that we're supposed to have learned online in many 3 hour long videos that take up loads more time than the class is scheduled for are "reinforced". By reinforced, i mean, example problems are done without a single explanation... Of why, how, or what we're doing. That is not education, that's a waste of time and money. I learned more in student organizations, formula sae specifically, than in classes this semester.

Look, i get it, it's hard for schools to make good decisions that will both effectively educate students, and not do students wrong, all while keeping income where it is, but at some point, there needs to be compensation, whether it's free credit towards subject makeup or reinforcement classes, or financially, for the loss in value of the tuition students are paying for. I feel the business aspect has had too much of a say in the university decisions during this time.

I love my school and will most definitely not be transferring. The community, atmosphere, resources, opportunities, and the people i've met are all invaluable- but the response to this ordeal has put a bitter taste in my mouth.


I don't want to say my university name along with all of that, but if you look at my location you'll know. Especially if you are a football fan. We do that too

if this becomes a hot topic i'll create a thread about it, mainly so it doesn't get lost, as a discussion could let people in similar situations give valuable advice to each other. If you think this is a good idea, let me know.

Go Bucks!!!

[335IE90]

Originally Posted by The_E92_Fan

Installed BC coilovers and on the way to get it aligned the steering wheel was crooked, which I fully expected because duh, new parts. I also fully expected to get the dsc failure which I did indeed get. What I didn't expect is that it would stay on afterward. Time to start tearing shit apart again...

Clear all codes if you can and drive might stay out. Here is mine right after install of my BC's right out of the box adjustment they looked awesome

[B5in]

test fitted my new (to me) style 121's

335i on style 121 silver by B5in, on Flickr