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You also need external torx to remove the stabilizer bars above the engine if you want to get all the engine covers off. I got a pdf manual and it's ok but it's a bitch and a half to find anything because there are no links to other pages in it. So when it says to do something, you have to manually find it from the 700 pages. I'll have to see if there is an interactive version.
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There is an interactive version published online for the E39 but it's not the most intuitive thing of all time.
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Spark plugs on the S55 is easily a 2-3 hour job with all the poo poo you have to pull off the engine. Not sure how much if any easier the N54/55 will be.
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fknlo posted:Spark plugs on the S55 is easily a 2-3 hour job with all the poo poo you have to pull off the engine. Not sure how much if any easier the N54/55 will be. I didn't think it was that bad? On the N55, I worked around the brace, just have some wobble extensions handy. Also there's a special "tool" which is really a piece of hose the right diameter and length to hand install the plugs, it's pretty useful. Also, I think I noted before, my N52 spark plug socket doesn't work, the N55 spark plug socket is even thinner wall. Not too bad all things considered. I'm going to have to do that again soon, come to think of it, since I'm basically at 90k. Feels like I just did it, but I guess it has been about two years. =/
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I changed the spark plugs on my N55 F10 last year. It took me around 3 hours to do for the first time. There is one torx bolt that has to be removed that is incredibly irritating to get to. For the F10 you don't need to remove the brace but you do need to move the channel that has all the cables running across the top. Coils are super cheap now (I got them for something like $20 each) so I just replaced all those at the same time as the spark plugs.
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Sep 4, 2020 16:53
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I guess I should do my spark plugs pretty soon.
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Oh and also be aware that if your car has pretty much any amount of miles on it there's an crankcase vent hose that goes in to the charge pipe that might as well be disposable. It gets super brittle over time and from what I can tell is almost impossible to remove without it breaking. It's a $25 part. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KFTR1M1
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I used a mobile detailing service and the two goofuses they sent acted like they'd never seen a car or hose before, but hot drat the car is looking fine Freshly cleaned and waxed car makes it a lot easier to spot all the rock chips though
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Sep 4, 2020 17:58
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Alarbus posted:Also there's a special "tool" which is really a piece of hose the right diameter and length to hand install the plugs, it's pretty useful. seconding that this is a very useful tool
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I am selling this thing before I have to do the plugs out of warranty. gently caress THAT. I haven't even looked up the procedure but there is no way its not an absolute nightmare. There is a lot of poo poo crammed around a lot of e: give me crumbling e36 plastic all day, at least its not expensive 
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Sep 4, 2020 18:33
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Jesus. Is this because there's that big ugly plastic shield over top the engine, and I guess they just layer more poo poo on top of that because why not I remember in highschool we would pull the plugs on our cars to check the compression in the cylinder out of boredom, but you could actually see the engine. Was a 5 minute job
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Sep 7, 2020 07:36
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Hadlock posted:Jesus. Is this because there's that big ugly plastic shield over top the engine, and I guess they just layer more poo poo on top of that because why not It's mostly because the engine sits pretty far back so to get to the last 1-2 coil packs/spark plugs some stuff has to be moved out the way. I think if I did the spark plugs again I could probably do it in 30 minutes or so.
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Sep 7, 2020 07:55
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To be fair this has been an annoyance on BMWs since the e36 but I'm getting old and lazy.
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One upside of the diesel-sounding turbo 4s is that plugs are easier to deal with. I did them in my N20 F30 in like an hour and didn’t have to remove the brace to get at them.
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Hadlock posted:Jesus. Is this because there's that big ugly plastic shield over top the engine, and I guess they just layer more poo poo on top of that because why not With the s55 you have to pull the brace and charge pipes to get to the back plug or two. That's what takes the most time.
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Lmaooooo. But also gently caress misha
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Love too ship with a "diffusor" which is just a piece of plastic fascia with a couple of ribs on it that kind of resemble the outlet of a diffuser It's modern best practice
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How reliable are e34 m3’s? I understand their sort of the bastards child of the m3 lineup, is that correct? https://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/d/elyria-bmw-m-sedan-e36/7183306675.html
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Regarding N54/N55 valve covers... it's really not a bad job. The biggest pain is removal of wires and fuel lines to gain access to the cover. You *WILL* need an accurate 1/4" torque wrench as the values are in the tens of Nm, I believe 25 Nm for all bolts as well as the fuel rail. Buy your valve cover from FCP Euro for the 'next repair'. It has the gasket already installed as well as all of the bolts. I wouldn't suggest replacing the gasket only; the cover contains the oil separation and gets clogged up on top of cracking. When the valve cover cracks then you will run into boost issues due to vacuum leaking.  This shows the electrical 'lifted' as well as rails removed:  I tapped my head to prevent cracking from affecting me in future. I run an external PCV/check valve system for high/low boost situations.    Torque everything up and done!   
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willroc7 posted:How reliable are e34 m3’s? I understand their sort of the bastards child of the m3 lineup, is that correct? They are very reliable, they just tend to fall apart interior wise. Just the usual BMW diet of cooling system, suspension bushings, power steering lines, and valve cover gaskets.
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willroc7 posted:How reliable are e34 m3’s? I understand their sort of the bastards child of the m3 lineup, is that correct? They’re dope as hell and seem way more reliable than 46 and 9Xs
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BlackMK4 posted:They are very reliable, they just tend to fall apart interior wise. Just the usual BMW diet of cooling system, suspension bushings, power steering lines, and valve cover gaskets. Looks like many of those issues have been addressed and the interior is in good shape, no? I’ll look to go check it out.
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When I saw it and no other confirmations I honestly thought its some lame photoshop willroc7 posted:How reliable are e34 m3’s? I understand their sort of the bastards child of the m3 lineup, is that correct? e36! also they are regarded as 'last proper' m3 and a huge step up after e30 reliable when serviced properly and timely
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Forgive me father for I have sinned. Edit: I asked him about the airbag light being on and he said ,”Yes. It was on when I purchased it. I was told the window was worked on and it just needs reset. “ Is that anything to worry about? willroc7 fucked around with this message at 01:23 on Sep 9, 2020 |
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AntherUslessPoster posted:e36! also they are regarded as 'last proper' m3 In what universe is the E36 a 'proper' M3 but the E46 is not?
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willroc7 posted:Forgive me father for I have sinned. It's something to worry about if it's been there since he got it and he never fixed it.
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jink posted:Regarding N54/N55 valve covers... This is great, thanks
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SlapActionJackson posted:In what universe is the E36 a 'proper' M3 but the E46 is not? yeah who knows about that comment looks like a clean car, i wouldnt worry too much about the airbag light but you should def get a carfax to figure out if there's any reason that light might be on. 1998 model year probably has side impact airbags and if someone pulled the door apart to fix the window regulator they might have caused the light to go off. needs a proprietary tool to reset the light. if i wasnt laid off and looking for work this would be a very tempting possible project: https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/seattle-2008-bmw-m3-not-running/7184994284.html
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SlapActionJackson posted:In what universe is the E36 a 'proper' M3 but the E92 with the bespoke and amazing 4.0 liter NA V8 that is the best sounding engine ever is not?
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willroc7 posted:Forgive me father for I have sinned. Gotta be checked with a scan tool, if all airbags are in place oughta be the steering wheel bag ring, cables tend to wear SlapActionJackson posted:In what universe is the E36 a 'proper' M3 but the E46 is not? In the same world where *insert your own chassis* is regarded as last proper M car (e30, e36, e46 aka boat, e90 and so on) aka sarcastic remark
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AntherUslessPoster posted:Gotta be checked with a scan tool, if all airbags are in place oughta be the steering wheel bag ring, cables tend to wear I have a generic odb2 scanner and a vag com from my Audi’s, would either of those work?
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willroc7 posted:How reliable are e34 m3’s? I understand their sort of the bastards child of the m3 lineup, is that correct? I owned one. You can check my post history in this thread for my experience with it. I really liked it. It turned me fully on to the brand. Something always breaking but it also taught me a lot of how to wrench. Cooling system stuff as mentioned. Literally every suspension bushing. The big thing to look out for with this will be the upper rear shock mounts. The 98 should have the little plates that are reinforced but if someone is really caning the thing they will punch through the sheet metal. It is a nasty failure and a horrific repair that is beyond the abilities of most capable wrenches. You will always be working on something with it. It will always need attention. Buy it. Everyone should buy M3's. All M3's are good and cool and you should rehome an M3 today!
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willroc7 posted:Forgive me father for I have sinned. that guy is lying to you fyi
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See, this is why I like the M2 brigade, helpfully identified by their avatars.
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AntherUslessPoster posted:In the same world where *insert your own chassis* is regarded as last proper M car (e30, e36, e46 aka boat, e90 and so on) The last m3 is the f80
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The Big Jesus posted:The last m3 is the f80 I think it will be looked upon more fondly as time goes by just like every single other M car.
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real bmws start with 5 etc
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The last real M3 is always current generation - 1. Always has been.
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