Dec 19 2010 : Meet Up

Coisman

Administrator
Staff member
:pimp:
If I get there at 06:30, and have to wait 2 hours for you...
"Skiet die bliksems!!!"
 

Sankekur

///Member
andrewbuch said:
Sankekur said:
My car might not make it on sunday :(, I'll still be there thought.

What happened with it or whats happening to it?

It's had a small problem with the starter solenoid (I think), but Saturday morning it became a big problem, as the starter would turn when I try to start the car but the solenoid doesn't push the gear so it can make contact with the gear on the flywheel. So I decided to remove the starter to inspect it, unfortunately there are some complications, now it will probably need some major work to get the starter out, ie removal of intake manifold, and possible moving the engine a bit forward to gain better access.
 

Sankekur

///Member
Yup, the top bolt of the starter has been slightly damaged (before I even started) and is totally overtightened, so it is impossible to get loose as you can't fit the proper socket, so now I need to make more room. I also plan to replace the torx bolts used with hex ones, so that I don't have this problem again.
 

Tscotten

New member
Sankekur said:
Yup, the top bolt of the starter has been slightly damaged (before I even started) and is totally overtightened, so it is impossible to get loose as you can't fit the proper socket, so now I need to make more room. I also plan to replace the torx bolts used with hex ones, so that I don't have this problem again.

u wat a lift?
 

andrewbuch

///Member
Giving my car a service this week. If something goes wrong I will also get a lift with legacy as I will be stuck at your house :)
 

Coisman

Administrator
Staff member
:pimp:
Ok so now all jokes aside...
how late do we pretoria guys hook up at Newroad??
 

Sankekur

///Member
zaleonardz said:
Sankekur, I got time on my hands if you need help with that starter :)

Thanks, I will give you a shout if (when) I get to the point where I have reached the limits of my skill :).

My first steps will be to just slowly remove stuff to see if I can actually gain access, I'll see how it goes.
 

BMW M

///Member
mmm... A bit of a drive coming from Mpumlanga, but might see you guys there. Good excuse to come to Jhb and do some xmas shopping...
 

Sankekur

///Member
01 Andrewbuch 2000 White E46 318i
02 Sankekur (bumming a lift with legacy)
03 Revs 2008 M3
04 Spikey007 1995 325i cabriolet
05 Legacy Green Monster E46 318i
06 Lev E36 328i
07 Taffs E30 320i
08 Jenich E90 320D Sportspack
09 Dockies
10 SN1P3R (+1) 2005 grey E87 118i
11 bmwboetjie Maybe
12 phoenix E36 drop top
13 Mr MetroMan 325i ricer
14 zaleonardz (maybe)
15 ahmed e bhamjee (still to confirm)
16 BMW M (maybe)
 
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