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  • DrLeadFootD
    DrLeadFootD
    DrLeadFoot
    wrote on last edited by
    #242

    Glad I'm getting into this thing. There is new engineering in here but it all is similar to an e30. Love that.

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    I'll pull the trans out with the motor. The gear selector seal has a little leak.

    Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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         @DrLeadFoot

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    • wasnt m3W
      wasnt m3W
      wasnt m3
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      #243

      Might as well do the manual conversion while you're in there...

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      • DrLeadFootD
        DrLeadFootD
        DrLeadFoot
        wrote on last edited by
        #244

        wasnt m3 said:

        Might as well do the manual conversion while you're in there...

        Needs to stay wife - able. She looks really good when the wife is behind the wheel.

        Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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             @DrLeadFoot

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        • patsbimmer1P
          patsbimmer1P
          patsbimmer1
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          #245

          I keep telling my wife that she couldn't possibly look any better but driving a BMW definitely wouldn't hurt and girls who drive BMW's get nicer things.  She's almost drank the Kool-aid except her sights are set on an X5, a Cayenne or a Volvo XC90.

          2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

          07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

          97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
          95 325is *sold*
          93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

          BMWCCA #473306

          Instagram @patsbimmer1

          AKA- HALLWAY PAT

          "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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          • DrLeadFootD
            DrLeadFootD
            DrLeadFoot
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            #246

            The new X5s are dead sexy

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                 @DrLeadFoot

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            • YoungCRY
              YoungCRY
              YoungCR
              wrote on last edited by
              #247

              Ditto. The interiors are great on the new X5's too but $$$. Get her a used X5 35d, those are tanks.

              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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              • B
                B
                B C
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                #248

                Id rock an xc90 over an x5. Time for me to gtfo, buhbye!

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                • DrLeadFootD
                  DrLeadFootD
                  DrLeadFoot
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #249

                  Got the motor loose and almost out. This getting dark at 5:30 isn't helping anything.

                  Need a second set of hands if anyone is bored the next couple of days.

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                  • B
                    B
                    B C
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                    #250

                    Idle hands are the devil's workshop

                    John's cars are in the devil's workshop

                    John is the devil?

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                    • D
                      D
                      Doorman
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #251

                      Snap said:

                      Idle hands are the devil's workshopJohn's cars are in the devil's workshopJohn is the devil?

                      John is beelzebub

                      John is beelzebub

                      John is beelzebub

                      John is beelzebub

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                      • DrLeadFootD
                        DrLeadFootD
                        DrLeadFoot
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #252

                        Haha.

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                        Now what?!?!

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                        • GunMetalGreyG
                          GunMetalGreyG
                          GunMetalGrey
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                          #253

                          DrLeadFoot said:

                          Haha. aa2cd6d12cbb3eb830ee17079b0ef647.jpg Now what?!?! Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

                          Now it's time to actually link a picture! That's what! 

                          ;)

                          ...

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                          • DrLeadFootD
                            DrLeadFootD
                            DrLeadFoot
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #254

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                            I'll order some bearings and bolts today/tomorrow.

                            Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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                                 @DrLeadFoot

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                            • jc43089J
                              jc43089J
                              jc43089
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                              #255

                              A caliper is not for measuring journals. Machinist rant over.

                              I wish I was working in my car rather than drywalling.

                              Sent from my 831C using Tapatalk

                              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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                              • B
                                B
                                B C
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                                #256

                                Ooooh cracked connecting rods (the good way, not the bad way)

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                                • DrLeadFootD
                                  DrLeadFootD
                                  DrLeadFoot
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #257

                                  jc43089 said:

                                  A caliper is not for measuring journals. Machinist rant over.

                                  I wish I was working in my car rather than drywalling.

                                  Sent from my 831C using Tapatalk

                                  Haha. I'll get the right tool tomorrow.

                                  Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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                                       @DrLeadFoot

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                                  • DrLeadFootD
                                    DrLeadFootD
                                    DrLeadFoot
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #258

                                    Link for reference:

                                    http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=455681

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                                         @DrLeadFoot

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                                    • DrLeadFootD
                                      DrLeadFootD
                                      DrLeadFoot
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #259

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                                      Forgot I had this caliper from the ammo reloading stage I had before I got my license.

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                                      I have the 49mm bearings coming tomorrow.

                                      -Have a lot of clean up to do on the outside. Oil and corrosion from winter motoring.

                                      -Swap all the new sensors over to the new motor.

                                      -Valve cover gasket and plugs.

                                      -Move all coils over to the new motor.

                                      -Clean vacuum lines out with brake cleaner.

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                                           @DrLeadFoot

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                                      • DrLeadFootD
                                        DrLeadFootD
                                        DrLeadFoot
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #260

                                        Doing the rod bearings and other odds and ends while the motor is on the engine stand.

                                        This is one of the better ones.  The rod side bearings were in need of replacing.  Glad I'm doing this now.

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                                        Zipties to keep the rods from banging into the journals.

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                                        The chaos

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                                             @DrLeadFoot

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                                        • wasnt m3W
                                          wasnt m3W
                                          wasnt m3
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #261

                                          Did you ever figure out why the compression was so low?

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