DrLeadFoot Posted February 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Well shoot... after installing the driveshaft it hit the fan. I didn't know that I had to adjust the pressure plate when I installed a new clutch. Now it is grinding gears when I try to out it into R. It goes into 1 now and then. Taking it to the dealership to finish the job. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Gotta pull the trans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMart Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Nooooo You came so far, finish that shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsweers89 Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 13 hours ago, DrLeadFoot said: Well shoot... after installing the driveshaft it hit the fan. I didn't know that I had to adjust the pressure plate when I installed a new clutch. Now it is grinding gears when I try to out it into R. It goes into 1 now and then. Taking it to the dealership to finish the job. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Gotta pull the trans. Wait so you installed a new clutch and pressure plate or clutch disc? If you did a whole new clutch and pressure plate you need to run through the clutch break in procedure and clutch wear point test plan as well. If you did just a clutch disc then they clutch plate would need to be reset as with all e46s its a self adjusting clutch so you need to special tool to turb back the springs when isntalling. Eitherway unfortunately this is what happens in the enthusiast world when guys think they can work on it all themselves on vehicles/systems they know nothing about. Hate to see it but I see it often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsweers89 Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Funny as I have to do this right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMart Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 You own a mechanic shop right? You really need to work on your delivery/interpersonal skills. B C, DrLeadFoot, wasnt m3 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsweers89 Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 44 minutes ago, CMart said: You own a mechanic shop right? You really need to work on your delivery/interpersonal skills. I speak the truth whether you want to hear it or not. This wasn't a call out to him individually, saying he cant work on cars right. This was to the bmw community as a whole. Its one thing to work on e30s and e36s but once you get into a technical system like smg or such you need to know whay your doing as you can cause serious damage if you dont. Hell if he would have drove it for awhile he could have done serious damage to the transmission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMart Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Here is your statement: Wait so you installed a new clutch and pressure plate or clutch disc? If you did a whole new clutch and pressure plate you need to run through the clutch break in procedure and clutch wear point test plan as well. If you did just a clutch disc then they clutch plate would need to be reset as with all e46s its a self adjusting clutch so you need to special tool to turb back the springs when isntalling. Eitherway unfortunately this is what happens in the enthusiast world when guys think they can work on it all themselves on vehicles/systems they know nothing about. Hate to see it but I see it often. Here is what you could have said: Wait so you installed a new clutch and pressure plate or clutch disc? If you did a whole new clutch and pressure plate you need to run through the clutch break in procedure and clutch wear point test plan as well. If you did just a clutch disc then they clutch plate would need to be reset as with all e46s its a self adjusting clutch so you need to special tool to turb back the springs when isntalling. Eitherway unfortunately this is what happens due to bmw over engineering their cars and requiring tools and software not available to most people. Hate to see it but I see it often. Say what you want, but if want more business don't treat people (potential customers) like morons, whether you think they are or not. I for one wouldn't come to your shop or recommend you regardless of your pricing, quality, or turn around. DrLeadFoot, The Full Banana and Bassboy3313 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Full Banana Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 7 hours ago, CMart said: Say what you want, but if want more business don't treat people (potential customers) like morons, whether you think they are or not. I for one wouldn't come to your shop or recommend you regardless of your pricing, quality, or turn around. This. That douchey, high-horsed response is exactly what would drive me to never give someone my business. DrLeadFoot and Bassboy3313 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsweers89 Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 50 minutes ago, The Full Banana said: This. That douchey, high-horsed response is exactly what would drive me to never give someone my business. It's not high horse at all. I actually offered to help as I knew more then likely what the issue was which I posted up before. I am stating a fact which you can think as you please. This was not ment to be a bad statement but a true statement that's is all. I know John Moliter personally so it wasn't an attack against him. No worries on getting more business, that's one part I don't have a problem in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted March 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 On February 29, 2016 at 8:16 PM, tsweers89 said: On February 29, 2016 at 7:22 PM, The Full Banana said: This. That douchey, high-horsed response is exactly what would drive me to never give someone my business. It's not high horse at all. I actually offered to help as I knew more then likely what the issue was which I posted up before. I am stating a fact which you can think as you please. This was not ment to be a bad statement but a true statement that's is all. I know John Moliter personally so it wasn't an attack against him. No worries on getting more business, that's one part I don't have a problem in. I feel like you're hovering over waiting for the "I told you so" moment. If you were to offer basic help here and there I would recommend people to your shop and might even take my car to you when I don't have time to do the work myself. However, by responding they way you did and sounding like you're on your high horse, the way you do time and time again, I will never refer you any business. I will thank you for reigniting the fire for me to complete the job myself. It's spelled Molitor. #hatersgonnahate Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk patsbimmer1, GunMetalGrey, andyhundley and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted March 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Two more trans bolts (the top two ones that go into the block) then the trans is out. Then pop this in! Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doorman Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Every man lives shiny parts! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Best of luck to you bud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted March 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk B C and patsbimmer1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted March 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 On the install train! Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk patsbimmer1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted March 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 One bolt is in. I'll button the rest up soon if the rain holds off. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted March 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 Is the rod joint pin closest to the trans tapered? I have the pin 1/4 of the way in and it won't budge. It rotates the gear selector shaft on the trans when I turn the SMG side. What gives?! I've used an extension and a hammer and nothing moves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted March 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 So close! Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Any progress with that joint pin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted March 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Replaced the pressure plate now I'm getting an error code "83" Gear Position Sensor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 On Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 3:24 PM, DrLeadFoot said: So close! Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk To what, parting it out? Hahaha Hope you get this figured out soon. andyhundley and B C 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted March 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 It did move a foot under its own power. No engine light!! Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk B C, jc43089 and KaiserRolls 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Time for burnouts!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted March 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Time for burnouts!! That's all it wants to do! It slams into gear uber hard. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted March 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 Drove it around the block!! Doesn't shift into second. I bled the actuator 3 or 4 times and it allowed me to ease on the gas and slowly grab 1st gear like it normally did. Maybe I'll just keep on bleeding the actuator and see what happens. At least I can drive it to a show now if needed. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 I would rage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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