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Eric · 01-05-2009, 03:13 AM

1996: Yup - oil and coolant are clean - no signs of miscegenation.
Maine in winter = heat's always on.

Bluebimma: Nope - #2 plug distinctly, but not depressingly oily, #3 plug just like #'s 1 and 4 - normal modern lean burn, no unusual whiteness or cleanness.
I'll take a look at the water movement under the cap at cold start.

Thanks, guys. One question I forgot to ask - manual says you need a special BMW camshaft clamp tool and a special flywheel lock tool to pull the head. Rebuilding BMW motorcycle motors and 911 motors taught me that there are special tools you need, and special tools you'd do better without. Any advice about which of these I need or could easily substitute with some tin foil and baling wire?

01-05-2009, 03:13 AM	#5
Eric Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hudson Valley Posts: 229 iTrader: (3) Photo Gallery	1996: Yup - oil and coolant are clean - no signs of miscegenation. Maine in winter = heat's always on. Bluebimma: Nope - #2 plug distinctly, but not depressingly oily, #3 plug just like #'s 1 and 4 - normal modern lean burn, no unusual whiteness or cleanness. I'll take a look at the water movement under the cap at cold start. Thanks, guys. One question I forgot to ask - manual says you need a special BMW camshaft clamp tool and a special flywheel lock tool to pull the head. Rebuilding BMW motorcycle motors and 911 motors taught me that there are special tools you need, and special tools you'd do better without. Any advice about which of these I need or could easily substitute with some tin foil and baling wire?