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Took that sucker for a drive!

That new clutch works as easy as you please, and with the new ICM & ICV, she idles rock-solid at 750 rpm. The thing that makes my wife happiest, not a drop of oil under the thing after sitting in the driveway for two days!

Still need to tidy a few things up, and figure out a decent method of bypassing the ignition starter switch (temporarily until I can get a replacement) but it's pretty close to being back in daily driver condition.

Rendered it immobile by putting it up on jack stands and removing the exhaust.

Next, removal of the 4hp22, then engine, then subframe.

Reflowed yet more solder joints in the cluster, and finally, after years of ownership, reset the SI lights

I looked at it longingly in the garage as I mounted up my commuter bike for my 11 mile pedal to work. It was a nice morning ride, however, the rain returned to Oregon with a vengenace this afternoon. On the way home, I looked at my cycling shoes and when I pushed down on the pedals water squished out of the vents on my shoes. However, this is my fitness program so I can continue to drink beer and smoke cigars!

I sat in mine on Friday and remembered the wonderful hugging feel of the sport seat. looked around the car, thought about how neat it would be to drive again, wondered how the dash got so damn dusty, felt a little embarrassed that I am not putting more effort into getting the car going. Then I think about how things are going to get tougher with school as time goes on and how I will not have time for anything. It makes me a little sad. I wonder if I should fail another turbo project and get to parting it out.

jwhiii wrote: however, the rain returned to Oregon with a vengenace this afternoon.

Holy shit did it ever! What a nightmare drive home! Nearly hit the median barrier while hydroplaning on I-5 going home this evening.

Replaced front sway bar bracket that had fallen off somewhere a few days ago. No more sway bar clunking on the frame rail.

And a biggie....installed the new cruise control bowden cable. It is awesome to have cruise control. Cable was snapped when I got the car.

Treated the girl to a detail at Steve's

Dexter wrote:Treated the girl to a detail at Steve's

serves right

I fed the thirsty leather today! Back seats needed extra Lexol.

M5ZEALOT wrote:I fed the thirsty leather today! Back seats needed extra Lexol.

I really like those seats! Were those custom upholstery or did you buy them off someone? How much were they?

I ordered a couple new parts today. AFM and O2 sensor. I had to do 2nd day shipping 'cause i need them NOW should be here by friday

Tore down the M30/M90 and cleaned it up a bit.

Installed rear headrests today, pics to follow

put air in the tire again. keeps goin flat every 2 days.

foamy wrote:put air in the tire again. keeps goin flat every 2 days.

You have a leak.

ilikemybike wrote:

foamy wrote:put air in the tire again. keeps goin flat every 2 days.

You have a leak.

At least it's only flat on the bottom! lol

I really like those seats! Were those custom upholstery or did you buy them off someone? How much were they?


They are custom by a local upholstery shop. All seats were about $1,700.00 w/ two tone Napa leather. (OEM E28 M5 seats.....because that's what my car is)

M5ZEALOT wrote:I really like those seats! Were those custom upholstery or did you buy them off someone? How much were they?


They are custom but a local upholstery shop. All seats were about $1,700.00 w/ two tone Napa leather. (OEM E28 M5 seats.....because that's what my car is)

I'll bet one could dye their seats in this configuration for a WHOLE lot less money.

New blower motor from PNP! Yeah! Also pulled out heater vents and cleaned them up.

Looked underneath and saw NO LEAKS

Put it up on ramps and crawled under to check for leaks and what suspension parts need to be replaced. Upper control arm bushing are a must before it can go on the road again. Looked alot better than I thought it was going to.

Pulled the pistons and crank out of the project M30. Every nut and bolt has now been removed from this engine.

Swapped the summers for the studs. Added coolant and windshield washer fluid. Oil change a few weeks ago.

Finally gave in and swapped the factory cassette. Of course it is packed and stored in case I want to put back to original.
Went with an alpine media player that controls my iPod in the glove compartment, has an XM tuner and Bluetooth phone.

Ok, so it does more than a new 5er does but doesn't look like a Buick on the outside.

Got pissed about the heater core needing replacement and having to top the coolant off every 3 days or when ever the check panel light comes on; or which ever comes first!

I got the grin factor hustling to the plumbing store in B6 II. It likes the wires from BB Shiftless, that I had swapped out , whilst chasing its elusive hesitation issue. I drove back, had a bite, then drove a mile down the street and picked up an 8' length of baseboard. I reclined the psgr''s comfort and got the entire piece inside the cabin.

I installed my refinished VC and plenum, coolant bottle, and cleaned up a few things under the hood. I also installed a new battery.

I went for a cruise through the countryside. I plan to cruise some more country roads tomorrow.

I will post up some photos later.

After 7 years in the garage...3 weeks ago....issues had to be faced right away.....
New rubber---brakes....running great....
Other issues were sure to follow....
Fuel delivery problem...stalling...junk under the trunk...new fuel filter...
More issues were to be expected....blew top hose....replaced all hoses/belts/thermostat after the tow ride....the new fuel filter was already nasty...new one put in...
Today PayPal'd for a very nice used rear seat...can't wait...will have to dye from Llama to PB...

Sure there's more to come..looking forward to being a very good 5'er to my 528e...

Will keep you posted....hopefully not daily???

Took photo's of it.

all of the coolant hoses

Bought monica a new clutch

When the previous one was only used for two weeks.