TBP88 said:
Envy doesn't even begin to describe my feelings - Do you mind letting us know the costs for everything done so far (and for the planned next stages, bearings etc.)?
And in terms of difficulty? Is it enough to read a few guides and get your own toolkit out to change some of the more standard parts (filters, plugs etc.)
As an aside, I never liked the red leather that much, but MY GOD, does it look good on that black paint - your car is practically a freaking mirror! Wow.
Cheers!
Hi bud
The pics are edited a bit. My car's paint is in need of some correction.. its got alot of swirl marks and holograms from some dodgy detailer/polisher in its past life.. I will do the paint correction soon as i get some time...
In terms of difficulty, There are loads of DIY's online that you can follow to do the basic stuff... I've got some experience doing basic maintenance on cars so it wasn't difficult for me plus my brother helps me and he's quite sharp...
These are the prices of the items i changed.
OEM Items from BMW:.........................................Quantity..........P/Number................Price
> Spark Plugs (NGK DCPR8EKP)...............................x6..............12120022902.............R1250.00
> Oil Filter............................................................x1..............11427833769.............R280.00
> Air Filter............................................................x1..............13717521033.............R589.00
> Hex Bolt with washer – Engine Mount.....................x6..............07119905724.............R152.58
> Hex Bolt with Washer – Engine Mount.....................x2..............07119905533.............R32.64
> Flange Nut – Engine Mount....................................x4..............22116779973.............R90.96
> Hex Nut – Gearbox Mount.....................................x2..............07119904024.............R16.54
> Hex nut with plate – Gearbox Mount.......................x2..............22316760944.............R36.38
> Screw Plug & Gasket – Gearbox drain re-fill plugs.....x2..............23117531356.............R228.34
> Screw plug with O-ring Diff Drain and refill plugs......x2..............33117525064.............R171.56
> BMW Brake Fluid DOT 4.1......................................x2............................................R160.00
Items from Axis Engineered:.............................Quantity........P/N|Desc.................Price
> Axis Poly Engine Mounts.................................x2..............Eng Mountings...........R1990.00
> Axis Poly Gearbox Mounts..............................x2..............Gearbox Mountings.....R790.00
> Liqui Moly CeraTec........................................x1..............Ceratec oil Additive....R365.00
> Liqui Moly RaceTec GT1 10w60 Engine Oil..........7Litres.........Engine oil................R1280.00
> Meyle Flex Disc (Prop Shaft Coupling)...............x1..............Prop Coupling...........R1150.00
> Liqui Moly Synth Gear Oil GL3+ 75w80..............x2..............Gearbox Oil.............R290.00
> Liqui Moly GL5 LS 75w140 Diff Oil....................x2..............LS Diff Oil................R1170.00
I haven't yet got all the pricing on the Bearing/Vanos and Shims job...
So far:
Vanos seals - R1235.00
Rattle repair Kit - R1645.00
Vanos Sealing plate - R205
Bearings/Gaskets/Rod bolts - is about R6500 (more items still required - Oil, Ceratec, Oil filter and a few other odds and ends will be needed)
Front Brake Discs - R3600 (each)
Pads - still need to order
Tyres - got a quote from Minty's last week for Toyo Rubber 225/45/R18 & 255/40/R18 - R8000 (Fitted, balanced and aligned)
Hope this helps....
AdiS said:
Excellent stuff. Glad you're doing the proper preventative work for the engine.
Hi Adrian,
Thanks for all the advice bud... You helped me get here :=):
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