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  • GunMetalGreyG
    GunMetalGreyG
    GunMetalGrey
    wrote on last edited by
    #2059

    The whole thermostat thing wouldn't have been a huge deal expect for the fact that you cannot get just a thermostat. The OEM part number is for the assembly, including a thermostat.

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    • EarlE
      EarlE
      Earl
      wrote on last edited by
      #2060

      I wonder where the thermostat went from when he removed it from his car lol

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      • andyhundleyA
        andyhundleyA
        andyhundley
        wrote on last edited by
        #2061

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        I think the correct terminology is a check valve. It's holds oil in the filter housing to prevent a dry start. A coworker recalls buying them online somewhere for like $5 but doesn't remember where. It looks like you are missing some material there. What motor is this off of? The housing I posted is from a M54 for reference.

        Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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        • HipMFH
          HipMFH
          HipMF
          wrote on last edited by
          #2062

          You should have sent the money as a gift like he asked. Seems like a trustworthy fella.

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          • GunMetalGreyG
            GunMetalGreyG
            GunMetalGrey
            wrote on last edited by
            #2063

            The housing is from an S52 Euro, or S54 as they both use the same housing and a factory oil cooler.
            It is not a check valve, it is a thermostat. It lets ~10% of the oil past it when the oil is not at temp. and once the oil gets to temp it opens the thermostat and diverts ~90% of the oil through the cooler. 
            The check valve for these is right under the actual filter. 
            Edit: is that a picture of the block? M54's don't have metal OFH's to the best of my knowledge. I have only seen plastic ones on them.

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            • andyhundleyA
              andyhundleyA
              andyhundley
              wrote on last edited by
              #2064

              That white and gold housing is from a 06 X3 M54B30.  :D

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              • D
                D
                Doorman
                wrote on last edited by
                #2065

                Friday finally!!!

                Possibly my last Friday as a carpenter.

                Supposed to be switching to ironworkers union next week (Monday) or the week after.

                Pay is close.....I think a dollar an hour more.

                Benefits......much better!!!

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                • jc43089J
                  jc43089J
                  jc43089
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #2066

                  Well it's a deal.  I am leaving the great state of Wisconsin.  Moving to Austin, MN area.  I am now a senior electronic technician for our Engineering R&D group.  I think this will be a fun job, basically a junior controls engineer. 

                  Now to sell my house...  Anyone want to move to Platteville?  Everything redone on the house, nice warm garage with 60A 240 service...

                  2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
                  3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
                  '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

                  '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

                  '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
                  '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
                  '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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                  • ClassEC
                    ClassEC
                    ClassE
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #2067

                    FS: My E30 and E90.

                    Buying a new ecoboost Mustang. Kthnxbye.

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                    • YoungCRY
                      YoungCRY
                      YoungCR
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #2068

                      Congrats John! Take the kids to the SPAM museum when you get up there. Culver's even serves spamwhiches in that town.

                      Colin nobody cares about your new mustang.

                      Chris Young
                      BMWCCA #458972
                      1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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                      • KaiserRollsK
                        KaiserRollsK
                        KaiserRolls
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #2069

                        John it's a shame you'll have to be banned now. MN and all...

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                        • B
                          B
                          B C
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #2070

                          Big congrats jc! Austin seems like a great place.

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                          • D
                            D
                            Doorman
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #2071

                            Good to see some of us have some good news to share!!!

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                            • ClassEC
                              ClassEC
                              ClassE
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #2072

                              KaiserRolls said:

                              John it's a shame you'll have to be banned now. MN and all...

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                              • jc43089J
                                jc43089J
                                jc43089
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #2073

                                I start June 1st so I have some time to finish the house. Yes I will finally see the spam museum. I have worked for Hormel for 5 years but never been to Austin to see the museum. Now to find some shop space there.

                                Sent from my potato phone

                                2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
                                3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
                                '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

                                '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

                                '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
                                '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
                                '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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                                • jc43089J
                                  jc43089J
                                  jc43089
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #2074

                                  Doorman said:

                                  Friday finally!!!

                                  Possibly my last Friday as a carpenter.

                                  Supposed to be switching to ironworkers union next week (Monday) or the week after.

                                  Pay is close.....I think a dollar an hour more.

                                  Benefits......much better!!!

                                  What prompted the switch?

                                  Sent from my potato phone

                                  2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
                                  3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
                                  '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

                                  '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

                                  '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
                                  '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
                                  '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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                                  • D
                                    D
                                    Doorman
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #2075

                                    jc43089 said:

                                    What prompted the switch?Sent from my potato phone

                                    A good majority of the work I do in the door industry would be considered ironworkers work.

                                    Rolling doors, high speed doors, fabricating, dock equiptment, etc.

                                    The carpenters and ironworkers unions both recognize that there aren't enough of either to do all the work. "Composite crews" (one of each) are allowed. Hiring guys out of the union halls can be hit or miss when it comes to door experience....more miss honestly.

                                    With me having 20yrs experience and approx 20 more years to work it makes good sense to switch and be a "company" iromworker.

                                    Hope this makes sense.

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                                    • B
                                      B
                                      B C
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #2076

                                      Changed the ATF on the van, now i want sweet and sour chicken.

                                      I was looking for the trans oil capacity and found siennachat forums. i saw an offtopic section. I didnt dare venture in, but im sure the threads are like "Does anyone else hate the way Huggies brand diaper wipes smell?!?!?"

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                                      • andyhundleyA
                                        andyhundleyA
                                        andyhundley
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #2077

                                        Aloha from Earl and Andy.

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                                        Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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                                        • ClassEC
                                          ClassEC
                                          ClassE
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #2078

                                          Paper from the copy machine has more pigment.

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