What did you do to your car today?

Matt Z · 08-20-2022, 08:53 PM

Had to replace the small breather hose going to the reservoir and the top hose from the radiator to the engine. The small breather hose had a pinhole leak causing it to spray everywhere in the engine compartment. When I went to install the new hose, the nipple on the big hose broke off and crumbled to pieces.

I guess after 12 years and 226,000 miles, I got my money's worth.

StradaRedlands · 08-20-2022, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt Z

Had to replace the small breather hose going to the reservoir and the top hose from the radiator to the engine. The small breather hose had a pinhole leak causing it to spray everywhere in the engine compartment. When I went to install the new hose, the nipple on the big hose broke off and crumbled to pieces.

I guess after 12 years and 226,000 miles, I got my money's worth.

Been there, done that. I had the added joy of breaking the radiator when pulling off the top hose.
Good excuse to update the whole cooling system, but that wasn't something I was planning for at the time!

StradaRedlands · 08-20-2022, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Silnismo

So this happened to me today, shredded serpine belt smh. Especially frustrating since I changed the belt and tensioner 3 years ago as preventative maintenance. I did go with comptech brand over OEM, never again.

Yikes indeed! Fingers crossed that you didn't suck any material in through the front seal!

Matt Z · 08-21-2022, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Been there, done that. I had the added joy of breaking the radiator when pulling off the top hose.
Good excuse to update the whole cooling system, but that wasn't something I was planning for at the time!

I think I got lucky. It actually came right off. The other end on the oil filter housing was a lot harder.

Good point. I priced out doing the rest but I'm going to take my chances until either the water pump finally goes or another leak occurs.

StradaRedlands · 08-21-2022, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt Z

I think I got lucky. It actually came right off. The other end on the oil filter housing was a lot harder.

Good point. I priced out doing the rest but I'm going to take my chances until either the water pump finally goes or another leak occurs.

That's the one piece I didn't do. I have a spare WP sitting in the garage ready to go, but want to get every last bit of life out of this one!!!

2one3E90 · 08-21-2022, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt Z

Had to replace the small breather hose going to the reservoir and the top hose from the radiator to the engine. The small breather hose had a pinhole leak causing it to spray everywhere in the engine compartment. When I went to install the new hose, the nipple on the big hose broke off and crumbled to pieces.

I guess after 12 years and 226,000 miles, I got my money's worth.

what car?

Matt Z · 08-21-2022, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 2one3E90

what car?

It was on my 2011 328i sedan

Hoody007 · 08-21-2022, 01:14 PM

Washed it!

Cpet · 08-21-2022, 02:31 PM

Took it on the first long trip under my ownership. 300 miles. Got around 24 mpg at mostly highway speeds, wasn't sure what to expect. Sport seats did get a little uncomfortable towards the end, but otherwise no complaints.

E93Dude · 08-21-2022, 04:03 PM

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Took it on the first long trip under my ownership. 300 miles. Got around 24 mpg at mostly highway speeds, wasn't sure what to expect. Sport seats did get a little uncomfortable towards the end, but otherwise no complaints.

24 seems a bit low. I have an '07 335 and get 30ish at a steady 70-75. Has your vehicle ever had a walnut blast? I did mine at 100k and it made a world of difference in power and MPG.

All things being equal, driving technique makes all the difference.

Vinnief96 · 08-21-2022, 05:12 PM

Sanded and polished my old tarnished headlights. What a difference

fazm · 08-21-2022, 07:48 PM

Great job.

I got to replace my rear right brake wear sensor. Some how it came loose and got destroyed. Thankfully I had a part on hand. I just cleared all the codes yesterday by replacing my h8 light.

Guess my car wanted more attention.

Silnismo · 08-22-2022, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

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Originally Posted by Silnismo

So this happened to me today, shredded serpine belt smh. Especially frustrating since I changed the belt and tensioner 3 years ago as preventative maintenance. I did go with comptech brand over OEM, never again.

Yikes indeed! Fingers crossed that you didn't suck any material in through the front seal!

Thanks it turned out the AC compressor seized which caused the belt to come off.

New AC condenser, tensioner, and belt on and I'm finally back on the road

white46 · 08-22-2022, 06:11 PM

Wash, polish and wax.

Hoody007 · 08-22-2022, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Silnismo

Thanks it turned out the AC compressor ceased which cased the belt to come off.

New AC condenser, tensioner, and belt on and I'm finally back on the road

You may find this tidbit of info useful (and slightly maddening):
When the E31 8-series was introduced in MY1990, the AC compressor had a lock/seize sensor to prevent exactly that you experienced.

Apparently it was too expensive to manufacture/had electrical glitches (it was the early 90s, after all), and after MY1992 that style compressor was discontinued.

Shame they didn’t reintroduce it for the E90…

http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/1263030

Silnismo · 08-22-2022, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoody007

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Originally Posted by Silnismo

Thanks it turned out the AC compressor ceased which cased the belt to come off.

New AC condenser, tensioner, and belt on and I'm finally back on the road

You may find this tidbit of info useful (and slightly maddening):
When the E31 8-series was introduced in MY1990, the AC compressor had a lock/seize sensor to prevent exactly that you experienced.

Apparently it was too expensive to manufacture/had electrical glitches (it was the early 90s, after all), and after MY1992 that style compressor was discontinued.

Shame they didn't reintroduce it for the E90…

http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/1263030

Definitely would of been appreciated in my situation lol.

Just happy to be back on the road again

StradaRedlands · 08-22-2022, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Silnismo

Thanks it turned out the AC compressor seized which caused the belt to come off.

New AC condenser, tensioner, and belt on and I'm finally back on the road

The EXACT same thing happened to me a few months ago. I had pretty good warning based on the sound, but put it off just a smidge too long. Was about 1/4 mile away from the shop I was driving to when it let loose.

MarylandMini · 08-22-2022, 08:18 PM

Spent a few hours trying to get a stuck leaf(?) from the blower motor. No luck so far but lost the light too quick today

Serf27 · 08-22-2022, 10:21 PM

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Spent a few hours trying to get a stuck leaf(?) from the blower motor. No luck so far but lost the light too quick today

It takes 5-10 min to remove the blower motor.

Silnismo · 08-22-2022, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

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Originally Posted by Silnismo

Thanks it turned out the AC compressor seized which caused the belt to come off.

New AC condenser, tensioner, and belt on and I'm finally back on the road

The EXACT same thing happened to me a few months ago. I had pretty good warning based on the sound, but put it off just a smidge too long. Was about 1/4 mile away from the shop I was driving to when it let loose.

Crazy, makes me feel a tad better knowing I'm not alone mate.

StradaRedlands · 08-22-2022, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Silnismo

Crazy, makes me feel a tad better knowing I'm not alone mate.

It's a thing!

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showt...php?p=28921360

lowrydr310 · 08-23-2022, 03:13 AM

I haven't done anything to my 330 in a few months, but I noticed a weird humming sound coming from the rear underneath the car when I started my car in the garage with the windows down. At first I thought it was the exhaust, but then I realized it was the fuel pump. My tank was nearly empty. After filling up the humming is gone, but I don't remember ever hearing this sound with a low tank before. Is the fuel pump starting to fail?

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