Look What I've got Myself Into!
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Phlfly:
Right at 130k but again i was amazed how well the seals held up. Like new. the only thing i had was a VCG leak.
545iMike:
I didn't see the need as it's allot more work. And plus i needed to learn how to do all of this in the car if i am going to work on others. So a wonderful chance to do so.
ActungE60:
I have waited and bought almost all of my tools with coupons. Harbor freight is great for some stuff and others i went and spent the $ at sears and bought better equipment. Sears actually has some decent stuff.
So here is today's progress. Installed both upper timing covers with new seals and the timing cover accessories. I just picked up more seals and a valley pan so that goes on this evening. Also is the dreaded alternator seal. That job just plain stinks. Have to tackle that this evening.
Right at 130k but again i was amazed how well the seals held up. Like new. the only thing i had was a VCG leak.
545iMike:
I didn't see the need as it's allot more work. And plus i needed to learn how to do all of this in the car if i am going to work on others. So a wonderful chance to do so.
ActungE60:
I have waited and bought almost all of my tools with coupons. Harbor freight is great for some stuff and others i went and spent the $ at sears and bought better equipment. Sears actually has some decent stuff.
So here is today's progress. Installed both upper timing covers with new seals and the timing cover accessories. I just picked up more seals and a valley pan so that goes on this evening. Also is the dreaded alternator seal. That job just plain stinks. Have to tackle that this evening.
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I was saying to a friend the level of engineering that went in just to fit all this stuff together in the engine bay blows my mind. As much as i love the E39 (great car), this car is absolutely superior in craftsmanship, build quality, ride comfort and performance. I realize they have their issues with leaks and such. One guy said it best that all cars have issues, its just that BMW owners what a meticulous car at high mileage where others would let a lesser car fall into disrepair. He has a good point. You see people putting 1000's into E36's. I think the E36 is an absolute piece of junk. And yes i owned one!
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Phlfly:
Right at 130k but again i was amazed how well the seals held up. Like new. the only thing i had was a VCG leak.
545iMike:
I didn't see the need as it's allot more work. And plus i needed to learn how to do all of this in the car if i am going to work on others. So a wonderful chance to do so.
ActungE60:
I have waited and bought almost all of my tools with coupons. Harbor freight is great for some stuff and others i went and spent the $ at sears and bought better equipment. Sears actually has some decent stuff.
So here is today's progress. Installed both upper timing covers with new seals and the timing cover accessories. I just picked up more seals and a valley pan so that goes on this evening. Also is the dreaded alternator seal. That job just plain stinks. Have to tackle that this evening.
Right at 130k but again i was amazed how well the seals held up. Like new. the only thing i had was a VCG leak.
545iMike:
I didn't see the need as it's allot more work. And plus i needed to learn how to do all of this in the car if i am going to work on others. So a wonderful chance to do so.
ActungE60:
I have waited and bought almost all of my tools with coupons. Harbor freight is great for some stuff and others i went and spent the $ at sears and bought better equipment. Sears actually has some decent stuff.
So here is today's progress. Installed both upper timing covers with new seals and the timing cover accessories. I just picked up more seals and a valley pan so that goes on this evening. Also is the dreaded alternator seal. That job just plain stinks. Have to tackle that this evening.
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I couldn't see it leaking too well. Once i got everything out of the way i was able to see that there was a bit of oily dirt over on the drivers side of the engine, though not bad. But i did smell it on the exhaust. Still trying to look for the torque values of the alternator bracket. Cant find it anywhere. M10 bolts. Usually in the 20~nm range. But one 16mm M10 bolt is throwing me off with the value.
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I can't find but it has some free online manuals, may be someone knows a link.
But I guess it's very good, I see they are really improve cooling system on 4.8L, because oil leaking from gasket is caused by the engine is running a little hotter for this type gaskets, in most cases. So I guess as my BMW foreman shop told me its completely different engine/block.
But I guess it's very good, I see they are really improve cooling system on 4.8L, because oil leaking from gasket is caused by the engine is running a little hotter for this type gaskets, in most cases. So I guess as my BMW foreman shop told me its completely different engine/block.
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