jc43089 Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Recently replaced does not mean good. Don't rule something out because its new. Sent from my potato phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted February 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Okay, got a lot fixed. - The EGT sensor wire had sheared off and replaced with a new one. - One O2 sensor was replaced. - The #6 injector was leaking and was replaced. - Valve job was due so got it done but everything wasn't too out of wack. - Hood latch sensor was replaced. - An exhaust stud on the #5 cylinder was missing. Got a new one in there. - A new belt, tensioner and idlers were all replaced. - Rear trunk latch was replaced. The cherry on top was the previous shop that installed the headers, after extremely scratching off the ceramic coating, more than likely removed the passenger side engine mount to provide room. Well, while Urban MotorworX was re-installing the missing exhaust stud he noticed the engine mount didn't have any bolts. After further inspection only one bolt was still on holding the broken piece of the engine mount to the block. THE WHOLE ENGINE WAS RESTING ON THE STEERING RACK! That would explain the weird vibrations I've been dealing with. This is also why the EGT sensor was sheared off. Matt installed two bolts to bandaid the problem for the time being. Tuesday the new arm will be here. Not sure if the previous shop over torqued the bolts and with my hard driving they came loose or if they were tight in the first place *cough, exhaust stud, cough*. After thousands and thousands of dollars spent on fixing issues of incompetent mechanics at this shop my word of advise to the community is please steer clear. The car is running amazing at the moment. I am getting a too lean code from bank one and two but I think that might be the tuning that needs to be tweaked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Interesting, this is why I do everything myself, I just don't trust anyone else to do it how I would. The only thing I can't do is mount tires and do an alignment, my neighbor works at a shop and I get those things done by him. Sent from my potato phone GunMetalGrey and DrLeadFoot 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Matt is awesome at Urban MotorworX! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsweers89 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 If you could be so kind to inform us all who this "shop" is that did the shady work on your vehicle so we all stay away that would be great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsweers89 Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Anyone that is interested Kumrow is the peopel who did the questionable "work" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted February 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 I'm still g3tting "too rich cod3s on bank 1&2" so I just popp3d in a f3ul pump. I'm going to pump.you.up Sup3r 3xciting!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Just a reminder that a lean misfire can show up as a rich mixture. Hope it gets better soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted February 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 Light is still on...going to shift my attention to the mass air flow sensor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted March 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Random pic on Lake Dr. Took the car into Urban Motorworx for the engine mounts and passenger side arm as well as a look into the too rich bank 1 & 2 codes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted March 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Might need to do a head gasket on this beast. Compression test to come. Doesn't seem too tough. I did a eta to i head swap 11 years ago so it has to be like riding a bike. http://www.adrianteo.com/files/cylinder-head%20_S54_.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Is it running rough? or just losing some coolant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted March 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Slightly rough. I'll donsome more digging and report back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsweers89 Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Headgasket on this is not even close copared to a e30. Needing special timing tools and such. Also a good time to do vanos rebuild if in fact you need to do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted March 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 I have the inverted torx sockets. I'm good, Timmy YoungCR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted March 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 Need to go through this list one by one. P0171 - System to Lean (Bank 1/2) :* Fuel system* Excessive fuel pressure.* Leaking/contaminated fuel injectors.* Leaking fuel pressure regulator.* Low fuel pressure or running out of fuel.* Vapor recovery system.* Induction system:: : - Air leaks after the MAF.: : - Vacuum Leaks.: : - PCV system.: : - Improperly seated engine oil dipstick.* EGR system:: : - Leaking gasket.: : - Stuck EGR valve.: : - Leaking diaphragm or EVR.* Base Engine: :: : - Oil overfill.: : - Cam timing.: : - Cylinder compression.: : - Exhaust leaks before or near the HO2Ss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 How about throttle body balance? Are those adjustable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted March 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 They are but I'm getting too lean on all banks. I'm debating on going back to a stock tune if the air flow sensor doesn't do the trick. Of course after doing a compression test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 The S54 ecu is much more advanced than megasquirt, but I just want to be my best self and point out that this wouldnt be an issue on megasquirt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted March 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 I do here a puttering like those old Chevy trucks with a exhaust manifold leak. This could be a big issue with the O2 sensors but would it be throwing a too lean for bank 1&2?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 I do here a puttering like those old Chevy trucks with a exhaust manifold leak. This could be a big issue with the O2 sensors but would it be throwing a too lean for bank 1&2??Yes. Any leak before the cat that's monitored by your pre-cat o2 will mess with your afr's and can cause a too lean. DrLeadFoot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted March 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 Did some work on the M3 today with the help of Dan The Exhaust Man. Now waiting on parts that should be showing up tomorrow. 4 out of the 6 cylinders were leaking at the exhaust ports due to loose bolts. Hmmm, why do some shops reuse one time use components?!!? Just got the valves adjusted... leaking oil?? Took some material off of the motor mount and its heat sheild to make room for the header. Missing some material. This is the #6 cylinder which has had the most issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 What headers are going on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted March 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 What headers are going on? The same that were on before. Just installing the correct hardware the correct way. Getting all BMW parts from Concours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 Seeing this work makes me angry. I dedicate a lot of my time training technicians and service managers and trying to pound into their heads that auto repair is a professional industry and we should carry ourselves accordingly. You are only as good as the quality of work you put out and the image you portray. If you want to be treated like a "grease monkey" and you want to lie to customers by putting out crap work and denying liability when faults are pointed out then you will never make it for any length of time in this industry. What bothers me most is that shit like this only perpetuates the idea that all technicians are selling snake oil and cheating and stealing there way to a paycheck. There are honest shops and honest techs out there but these cock gobblers keep fucking it up! The customers loose out the most in this whole thing because they feel they need to question every recommended service or repair and waste time getting 2nd opinions or just flat out not believing anything and not getting the repair done at all! /rant DrLeadFoot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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