B C Posted February 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 The biggest lie in bmw craigslist ads “Needs a water pump/thermostat” Translation: I dont give two craps about vehicle maintenance because it costs money n’ stuff. One day it started pissing coolant everywhere so I just keep topping it off and driving it. I gotta unload this piece of junk because the head gasket is probably bad and ive been driving on it with the needle pegged long enough that the head is probably cracked too. Im not about to spend any money fixing it and im not gonna take a loss by telling you the truth but by telling you the thermostat or water pump needs to be replaced I feel like im a good person. Jdesign and Daggerty 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB-335xiCoupe Posted February 17, 2018 Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 On 2/16/2018 at 2:01 PM, El Snapo said: This weekend on WI SIENNAS: I am replacing a rear wheel bearing on a relatives AWD Sienna. A pre-assembled hub ranges from $79 online to $360 at the dealer. Dealer cost to do the job is $840 Joe Schmoe mechanic was in the range of $500, likely using a bearing that was made from pot metal in an alleyway near a noodle shop in Taipei Best price locally for a high quality hub assembly that I can get my hands on today is $295.67 after tax. It needs to be completed pretty urgently hence not saving $100 by getting a high quality part from online. Here is to hoping that there are no seized fasteners and I can get this done by lunchtime on Saturday. Watch for mushroom clouds in the New Berlin area otherwise Well, did you git 'er done? It's 2:42, well after lunch.... I haven't heard any fallout predictions in New Berlin... B C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted February 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 I conquered it, though it took some time to get this hardware off. As you can see someone has already been in here and performed a park brake delete and ziptied the cable to the backing plate. Only the forward park brake shoe remained The PB blaster on the threads had started smoking from all the friction so a mushroom cloud had started to form above the van. There was a good 3/16” of freeplay when grabbing the wheel at 12 and 6 and I cant hardly spin the old one by hand. But yeah, no worries about fallout or duck and cover practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipMF Posted February 18, 2018 Report Share Posted February 18, 2018 4 hours ago, El Snapo said: I conquered it... Achievement Unlocked: Level 5 Wisconsin Auto Mechanic B C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Oh how I hate the quick deterioration of sub par steel and coatings. I know good things are possible, my Volvo was a WI car its whole life, 13 years and almost 200k miles and there is barely surface rust on the cast suspension parts, and the body still looks perfect. I wish e36s were like that... Rekpoint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipMF Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 Anyone know the inside diameter of s65 ITBs? Asking for a friend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42b32 Posted March 2, 2018 Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 Just found out there is a Lemons rally that isn't on either coast, in fact it's right here. This would be a lot of fun https://24hoursoflemons.com/lemons-rally/great-lakes-2018/ P_Roloff, Bassboy3313, Jdesign and 2 others 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 Del Sol is back on the road=) Jdesign, m42b32 and REKIII 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthbimmer Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 On 3/2/2018 at 2:55 PM, m42b32 said: Just found out there is a Lemons rally that isn't on either coast, in fact it's right here. This would be a lot of fun https://24hoursoflemons.com/lemons-rally/great-lakes-2018/ That would be a blast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted March 6, 2018 Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 DAMN @YoungCR Glad to hear you made it out okay! That lemons rally looks friggin awesome.This would have been the perfect vehicle for it !: I cant wait to do the Gambler 500 this year. Its going to kick ass. m42b32 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rekpoint Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 Wibimmers lemons team?Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 I'd drive it lol Jdesign 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 Dang! I dig the color scheme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 Same=P I wonder if they used a BMW bike engine for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 Made this video today. Anyone else have it, and love it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted March 7, 2018 Report Share Posted March 7, 2018 Thats awesome! I had no idea they made something like that. I kind of want one now just because of that. LOL suspenceful 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted March 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2018 Thats very cool! So does it just keep the blower running while the car is off until the heater blower temp matches the interior temp? suspenceful 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB-335xiCoupe Posted March 8, 2018 Report Share Posted March 8, 2018 Probably until your battery dies. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted March 8, 2018 Report Share Posted March 8, 2018 Ya know, I used that one time and it didn’t seem like it did much. I guess it wasn’t ice cold but didn’t seem that warm suspenceful 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted March 8, 2018 Report Share Posted March 8, 2018 It's interesting how a feature starts at the top end cars like 7 series and over time trickles down. I worked on an e32 740iL that had an aux electric water pump so that you could continue circulating coolant and heating the interior for a while after shutting the car off. Jdesign, Earl and suspenceful 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted March 8, 2018 Report Share Posted March 8, 2018 13 hours ago, snap said: Thats very cool! So does it just keep the blower running while the car is off until the heater blower temp matches the interior temp? Criteria to run REST is as follows: Ignition switch off Ambient temp less than 59f* Left heater core temp is greater than 158f* Battery voltage is at least 11.4 volts The time elapsed since the ignition was turned off is less than 15 minutes Once the function is activated, the REST button LED illuminates, the blower runs at medium speed, the auxiliary coolant pump runs, the air distribution flaps are positioned to provide maximum heating. Blower speed, flaps positions, and desired temperatures cannot be changed while REST is active. The system runs until any one of the following occurs: Ignition switched on Battery voltage drops below 11.4 volts Coolant temperature drops below 86f* The REST button is pushed again 15 minutes pass 12 hours ago, GB-335xiCoupe said: Probably until your battery dies. LOL It won't work if your battery is low, and I know that from personal experience, lol. 9 hours ago, Jeff said: Ya know, I used that one time and it didn’t seem like it did much. I guess it wasn’t ice cold but didn’t seem that warm Really? That's weird. Mine is always toasty warm! Might help to set the dial to maximum hotness before using it. 1 hour ago, jc43089 said: It's interesting how a feature starts at the top end cars like 7 series and over time trickles down. I worked on an e32 740iL that had an aux electric water pump so that you could continue circulating coolant and heating the interior for a while after shutting the car off. I thought it was a 2006+ feature, but someone commented saying they have it in their E39! I was surprised and amazed at the same time. B C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted March 8, 2018 Report Share Posted March 8, 2018 I will give this knob another try with hotter temps. I could be letting to much warmth out of the car also. It takes a minute to get the kids and wife out of the car. suspenceful 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted March 8, 2018 Report Share Posted March 8, 2018 I wish I had a rest button in my office today. The furnace quit yesterday and is still not working, it's nearing 50 degrees. I have my coat on my lap and my stocking hat on. Pretty awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspenceful Posted March 8, 2018 Report Share Posted March 8, 2018 7 minutes ago, jc43089 said: I wish I had a rest button in my office today. The furnace quit yesterday and is still not working, it's nearing 50 degrees. I have my coat on my lap and my stocking hat on. Pretty awesome. That sounds horrible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted March 8, 2018 Report Share Posted March 8, 2018 1 hour ago, jc43089 said: I wish I had a rest button in my office today. The furnace quit yesterday and is still not working, it's nearing 50 degrees. I have my coat on my lap and my stocking hat on. Pretty awesome. Efff that. I would go home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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