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Old 04-01-2014, 12:09 AM   #76
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Finally had a warm day to help my daughter replace her drivers side window regulator. She is quite happy now! Next up, replacing tranny and motor mounts. But I need to get to work on the restoration of my 87 635CSi as well. So many bimmers to work on, so little free time...
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Old 04-13-2014, 12:40 AM   #77
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On my way home from here;



my black ti developed a very minor miss at low RPM's when accelerating. Also had a little exhaust leak/tick.

Turns out this was the problem;



It had backed out slightly causing the exhaust ticking sound.

Two issues solved with one solution!
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Old 04-16-2014, 12:25 AM   #78
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Got my package from UPS and got the antennae, antennae base, and grommet replaced (yeah, no more static when listening to the radio!!!). Was about halfway through replacing the wiper motor, then got stopped when trying to remove the wiper motor/linkage from the body. The largest socket I have is 1" and the nut holding the stand-offs that the wiper arms mount to to the body is just a little larger than that (anyone know what size?). Going to make a run to Autozone tomorrow for another socket, then I'll try to take pictures and do a semi-writeup tomorrow when doing the work.

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Old 04-17-2014, 11:16 PM   #79
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After a long hiatus I am back working on my car. Started off wiring up my period correct head unit. I then programmed my eBay BMW remote to my car so I have that feature back. Finally I replaced my PCV and hose so that should stop the last of my leaks.

I'm almost ready for my autocross on Sunday. Just need to replace my engine mounts and transmission mounts.

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I replaced the factory clutch stop with a Berger Motorsports clutch stop .
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Old 04-19-2014, 10:36 PM   #81
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Went in to have my AC system charged after the M52 swap. Unfortunately it leaked so bad while pulling a vacuum, I brought it back home. I knew I should have changed the Orings. Hopefully, just new Orings and a dryer will get it back to good. Getting a bit warm inFlorida with no AC.
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Old 04-20-2014, 05:40 AM   #82
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No luck in finding a M44 Balancer for Earl at the yards. They likely crushed the 318i I was going to pull the balancer from.

I did find a few parts for my son's 325i tho, so it wasn't a total loss. including a x-brace from a 325ic.


On my 97 ti, Replaced my engine enamel painted VC with a Black/silver Powercoated VC from Garrett. Very nice quality! Thanks much Garrett!

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New VC: Duh, forgot to take a pic before I reinstalled my strut brace,


All new gaskets, grometts and VC oil feed seal installed. Oil cap from Ed at BimmerBum.

Replaced the cabin filters while I was in there.

Confirmed a few of my Vacuum hoses in troubleshooting my P0455 code.
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Installed a rear strut brace and mounted my fire extinguisher and first aid kit just to keep them handy and recover some space in the rear bins.

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My cobbled together 318 held up doing a day of this:

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Got it washed and waxed today in preparation for the Bay Area meetup on Saturday. Even though it's going to rain before that, the wax should help keep it mostly clean until then.
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Got it washed and waxed today in preparation for the Bay Area meetup on Saturday. Even though it's going to rain before that, the wax should help keep it mostly clean until then.
I was thinking about washing.. until I heard the reports of rain. Oh. and I'm just now getting off of work.
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Picked mine up from the shop today as they tried to find the P0455 code source. They visually inspected, smoke tested, checked the valves, valves work, system didn't leak.

I'll drive around tomorrow until my reader indicates it is good to smog or gets another check light.

If it doesn't rain tomorrow, I'll install these. Thanks Danny!


Either way, at least I have my ti back to meet up on Saturday.
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Old 04-25-2014, 08:46 PM   #88
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Today, I finally got around to replacing the inner panel on the sunroof, but I think I managed to screw up the sunroof mechanism in the process. [sigh] Somebody please steal my tools.
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Got a few hours in the garage this morning. Borrowed a vac pump and AC manifold. Switched out all the orings and the dryer. A couple of cans of R134 later, I know have cold AC in my ti conversion. It was holding steady vacuum, so hopefully there are not any leaks. Also got around to swapping out my cracked tail lights for a clean set, and reset the sunroof motor so it stops in the right place. Decent progress for a morning.
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Detailed all the plastic trim with Back To Black, love that stuff!
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