B C Posted December 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2017 Congratulations, the car has turned into a wasp’s nest Jdesign and P_Roloff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted December 26, 2017 Report Share Posted December 26, 2017 Would you congratulate someone if they turned a wasp nest into a car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted December 26, 2017 Report Share Posted December 26, 2017 Thats creative. I had to share it with someone.... B C and jc43089 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42b32 Posted December 28, 2017 Report Share Posted December 28, 2017 My girlfriend bought a new car maybe two weeks ago, (She bought it in Ohio and drove it back) and yesterday she came home and said her windshield washers weren't working. I thought this was weird since the car is a 2016 with only 11k on it, so we went down to the parking garage to take a look and they're working again, we figured maybe she just didn't pull the lever correctly. Well this morning she was on her way to work, went to wash the windshield shortly after leaving the garage and the washers worked, but the fluid instantly froze on the windshield and she had to stop and scrape it off! Turns out the lines had frozen yesterday and then thawed when it was parked inside and we tested it. The car started life in SC, and it turns out the washer fluid tank is likely filled with "summer" washer fluid that has a much higher freezing point than what they sell here, so I'll be flushing it out and refilling tonight. Pro tip if you buy a new daily from somewhere with a warmer climate: flush your washer fluid before it gets cold! Bassboy3313 and jc43089 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted December 28, 2017 Report Share Posted December 28, 2017 I’ve heard stories of people buying CA cars in the winter and having them shipped to WI and they show up with the freeze plugs pushed out of the block Jdesign and m42b32 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted December 28, 2017 Report Share Posted December 28, 2017 2 hours ago, m42b32 said: My girlfriend bought a new car maybe two weeks ago, (She bought it in Ohio and drove it back) and yesterday she came home and said her windshield washers weren't working. I thought this was weird since the car is a 2016 with only 11k on it, so we went down to the parking garage to take a look and they're working again, we figured maybe she just didn't pull the lever correctly. Well this morning she was on her way to work, went to wash the windshield shortly after leaving the garage and the washers worked, but the fluid instantly froze on the windshield and she had to stop and scrape it off! Turns out the lines had frozen yesterday and then thawed when it was parked inside and we tested it. The car started life in SC, and it turns out the washer fluid tank is likely filled with "summer" washer fluid that has a much higher freezing point than what they sell here, so I'll be flushing it out and refilling tonight. Pro tip if you buy a new daily from somewhere with a warmer climate: flush your washer fluid before it gets cold! It took her two weeks to drive back from Ohio? Talk about taking the back roads... Whew! Now that I got that out of the way, I had never heard of "summer" washer fluid. That's really stupid. I thought all washer fluid was the same, learn something new I guess! m42b32 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42b32 Posted December 28, 2017 Report Share Posted December 28, 2017 8 minutes ago, patsbimmer1 said: It took her two weeks to drive back from Ohio? Talk about taking the back roads... Whew! Now that I got that out of the way, I had never heard of "summer" washer fluid. That's really stupid. I thought all washer fluid was the same, learn something new I guess! Haha I wouldn't be surprised if there were some back roads on the way home! I'm guessing it just wasn't cold enough till this past week to actually freeze it. Maybe 'summer' is the wrong word, probably a different formula for warmer climates since it wouldn't need as much anti-freeze/alcohol/etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthbimmer Posted December 28, 2017 Report Share Posted December 28, 2017 Varying levels of alcohol to adjust the freezing temp. Places that never see -20 degree temps dont need windshield washer fluid that is good to said temp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB-335xiCoupe Posted December 28, 2017 Report Share Posted December 28, 2017 That's why we drink a lot of alcohol up in Wisconsin, to keep our lines from freezing. stealthbimmer and Jdesign 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted December 28, 2017 Report Share Posted December 28, 2017 Most cheap washer fluid is only good to 32 degrees F. It's always the cheapest, and right next to the stuff good for 0 degrees. Makes me wonder how many people this happens to, regardless of where the car comes from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted December 28, 2017 Report Share Posted December 28, 2017 3 hours ago, m42b32 said: My girlfriend bought a new car maybe two weeks ago, (She bought it in Ohio and drove it back) and yesterday she came home and said her windshield washers weren't working. I thought this was weird since the car is a 2016 with only 11k on it, so we went down to the parking garage to take a look and they're working again, we figured maybe she just didn't pull the lever correctly. Well this morning she was on her way to work, went to wash the windshield shortly after leaving the garage and the washers worked, but the fluid instantly froze on the windshield and she had to stop and scrape it off! Turns out the lines had frozen yesterday and then thawed when it was parked inside and we tested it. The car started life in SC, and it turns out the washer fluid tank is likely filled with "summer" washer fluid that has a much higher freezing point than what they sell here, so I'll be flushing it out and refilling tonight. Pro tip if you buy a new daily from somewhere with a warmer climate: flush your washer fluid before it gets cold! Had this happen to me last year in my white 328i. Car came from Texas. Good times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted December 28, 2017 Report Share Posted December 28, 2017 I've got 6 gallons of the cheap stuff sitting in my garage that's supposed to be down to -20F and that's the all season formula. I guess if a manufacturer can save a couple pennies by making a lesser product to sell in regions that don't require them to meet the same standards we need in the colder climates then that's what they'll do. I guess I'd do the same thing. I never thought the world of washer fluid would be so diverse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted December 29, 2017 Report Share Posted December 29, 2017 I've got 6 gallons of the cheap stuff sitting in my garage that's supposed to be down to -20F and that's the all season formula. I guess if a manufacturer can save a couple pennies by making a lesser product to sell in regions that don't require them to meet the same standards we need in the colder climates then that's what they'll do. I guess I'd do the same thing. I never thought the world of washer fluid would be so diverse! You can also use certain washer fluids as a “replacement”/alternative in methanol injection systems. It’s nice because It’s cheap and readily available. Some people even mix it with HEET and or dilute it with water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted December 29, 2017 Report Share Posted December 29, 2017 ^reasons why washer fluid is classified as a hazardous material for transportation haha m42b32 and KaiserRolls 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 First post of the year!!!! Suck it Rekpoint, Jdesign and REKIII 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 I pulled the engine and transmission from my Toyota van on Friday night/Saturday morning. That was a joy... It was extra fun because it has AWD. Back story on this, I bought it pretty cheap with a bad transmission and waited until it was freezing outside to work on it. A friend and I were working on it in a warm shop with a lift though so it wasn't bad other than some rusted bolts. I have a crazy idea that might involve having an excellent running 3MZ-FE for sale... and a van that is no longer AWD. It's an '04 Sienna, XLE Limited. Does anyone have pictures from the side of an m50/52 with an e34 oil pan installed? I'm trying to figure out whether front or rear sump would work best. Also any thoughts on the effect of moving a brake caliper to behind the axle in front rather than in front? I may need to swap the knuckles so that the steering rack is in front rather than behind the axle so that would move the brake calipers as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted January 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 3:00 or 9:00 are the preferred locations for caliper mounting since if they are at 6:00 or 12:00 they can see “pad knockback” which leaves you with the feeling of air in your lines even though they are solid fluid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 Excellent pictures, thanks! I didn't think switching from 3:00 to 9:00 would be a big deal. Is there a market for RWD Sienna vans with BMW drivetrains? Also how long with the rear differential hold up? Factory system was 230hp with full time viscous style with 50/50 front/rear. The driveshaft and differential look pretty beefy so i would hope for the best. B C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted January 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 Only thing is maybe use Right side Calipers on the Left side, to get the bleeder screws pointing up again Bassboy3313 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 LOL, good stuff. I think the outside appearance will stay the same, although the sound will be much improved over the sewing machine noise of the 3MZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_Roloff Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 My question would be whether or not you’re gonna be able to fit a longitudal engine in a bay meant for a transverse one. Interested to see where this goes though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 The tape measure says it will fit with an inch between the head and firewall and right up to the electric fan assembly in front, however the electric fan assembly is 4" thick so I will put a thinner one in. The bay is way wider and deeper so that is no problem. My main hurdles are moving the steering rack because it currently is behind the front axles and high above the subframe, the transfer case output to the rear goes under the rack currently. I plan to move it to in front of the axle and swap the knuckles. I might also ream the tapered hole for the tie rod end the opposite direction so the tie rod end inserts from the bottom rather than the top how it is currently. It depends if the angle gets too extreme when I lower the rack 3 or 4 inches. I think I will need to use the BMW rack and make my own tie rod end extensions because the Toyota one would be backwards if I move it to the front of the axle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted January 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 Based on the suspension work I have done on a sienna I am wondering if you will end up with a negative caster angle. I believe MK2 and MK3 may have negative front caster but idk, I guess some creative strut mounts could solve that all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 Hmm, I need to inspect the knuckles more closely, they looked like the strut mounting, axle, and lower ball joint were all in line. The photo of yours was a 1st gen and mine is a 2nd but I doubt they changed much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daggerty Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 Been waiting 9 hours for a car to be towed by AAA. Does that seem right? I've never used it before but that doesn't seem like customer service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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