HipMF Posted August 4, 2017 Report Share Posted August 4, 2017 Finally took some pictures of the test fixture that I built for work. Too bad my phone was being a potato. It's for testing a 6-up array of LED lighting boards. It's a basic functional test; just put 12v on it and make sure it lights up. Previously we were manually sticking meter leads in the connector on each board while holding a welding face mask over it so you didn't get blinded. This should be an improvement. GunMetalGrey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted August 5, 2017 Report Share Posted August 5, 2017 That's a pretty cool fixture. Looks like it would cut you test time in 3rds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 So I bought an '04 Sienna van with a bad transmission. It had been power flushed and that caused a plugged filter about 1000 miles later. It was a good price due to being broken. I towed it home and changed the filter and fluid, that got rid of the cavitating pump noise and it drives but the shifting is poor, harsh 1-2, weak 2-3, then 3-4-5 works ok. Last night I pulled the valve body to disassemble and clean it, I am going to try that first, if it still doesn't work I'm not out anything. Most likely I will be hunting for a U151F transmission. I didn't get any pictures because my phone died but yikes there are a lot of small passages and valves in the valve body. It's like black magic going on in there, several spools seemed sticky so I have a small amount of hope that it might solve my problems to clean it all carefully. Earl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted August 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 I use the Castrol Transmax Multi-Import fluid in my 06. It made 0 difference in anything since it appeared to have been serviced recently before I bought it. Vacuuming out all the crackers and french fries was equally beneficial for shifting performance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 This is more like undriveable bad shifting. The 06 and newer on has the same transmission but uses Toyota "WS" fluid rather than 04-05 uses "TI-V" the programming is different I think to match the lighter viscosity fluid. I usually use Redline synthetic, the TI-V compatible fluid is their D4, they would recommend D6 for newer vehicles that require "WS" fluid. I will be adding some Lucas tranny doctor to this one for good luck... Fun fact, this '04 is an XLE Limited and has radar following cruise control, I doubt it works anymore but I did not know the was an option so long ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB-335xiCoupe Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 In 2004 they had adaptive cruise control, but it was $$$ option. Getting to be standard equip nowadays... I'm almost 100% sure you'll be looking for a new tranny. How many miles on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 11 minutes ago, GB-335xiCoupe said: In 2004 they had adaptive cruise control, but it was $$$ option. Getting to be standard equip nowadays... I'm almost 100% sure you'll be looking for a new tranny. How many miles on it? 172k. I'm sure it's toast but I like taking stuff apart and i'm not out anything but an evenings work if it still doesn't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB-335xiCoupe Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 17 minutes ago, jc43089 said: 172k. I'm sure it's toast but I like taking stuff apart and i'm not out anything but an evenings work if it still doesn't work. It is definitely fun taking stuff apart. Like when I changed the starter motor in my 335. What a PITA! I curse that one bolt in the back of the motor! Three inches from the firewall. WTF, BMW?!?! But I got it all back together and believe it or not, it works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 12 minutes ago, GB-335xiCoupe said: It is definitely fun taking stuff apart. Like when I changed the starter motor in my 335. What a PITA! I curse that one bolt in the back of the motor! Three inches from the firewall. WTF, BMW?!?! But I got it all back together and believe it or not, it works! A flex head wrench is the key there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB-335xiCoupe Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 10 minutes ago, patsbimmer1 said: A flex head wrench is the key there. Ya! I found that out later. Plus the universal size for that F... er.. what I meant to say - FINE E-torx - I just bought a set of ratcheting ones from Sears and they are very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 I'm trying to get our hardwood floors refinished but for whatever fucking reason getting someone to show up and give me quotes is like pulling fucking teeth. It shouldn't be this hard to spend money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 I'm trying to get our hardwood floors refinished but for whatever fucking reason getting someone to show up and give me quotes is like pulling fucking teeth. It shouldn't be this hard to spend money. It always seems to happen when you want something done you can't give your money away nor will people show up if you try to give them extra money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB-335xiCoupe Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 1 hour ago, Jeff said: It always seems to happen when you want something done you can't give your money away nor will people show up if you try to give them extra money I'll take any extra money you have laying around... Hardwood floors should be a DIY. You'll save a lot of money and learn a new trade. That's why I put my own tile floor in my basement. OK, it was a PITA, but I learned a trade and also learned why I don't do that trade for a living... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 I refinished about 700 square feet of oak flooring in our old house, it was a lot of work but it turned out good. The orbital sanders are too slow so just giver with a drum sander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daggerty Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Some people just don't have time to do everything themselves even though it means saving money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 I've got no issue diy'ing stuff but our hardwoods are 100+ years old so i'd like to not fuck them up. That and my August/September is packed between work and 4 weddings. One guy did get back text me after I sent him pictures. $3 per sq ft to refinish the floor and it's about 500sq/ft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB-335xiCoupe Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 2 hours ago, patsbimmer1 said: I've got no issue diy'ing stuff but our hardwoods are 100+ years old so i'd like to not fuck them up. That and my August/September is packed between work and 4 weddings. One guy did get back text me after I sent him pictures. $3 per sq ft to refinish the floor and it's about 500sq/ft. That's actually not a bad price. patsbimmer1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 19 minutes ago, GB-335xiCoupe said: That's actually not a bad price. That's what I thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 Comrades!! Does anyone have a spare metal thermostat housing for an M50? I may have accidentally broke mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daggerty Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 8 hours ago, Jeff said: Comrades!! Does anyone have a spare metal thermostat housing for an M50? I may have accidentally broke mine Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 Comrades!! Does anyone have a spare metal thermostat housing for an M50? I may have accidentally broke mine Yes Daggerty Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 well there's that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 E30s watch out! http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2017/08/bmw-cut-in-half-in-freak-accident.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted August 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 AHEM! E36 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 E30s watch out! http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2017/08/bmw-cut-in-half-in-freak-accident.html Defiantly not an E30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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