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Originally Posted by TECN1K
Well a mix of congratulations and holy shit that sucks.
Don't give up - take your time, definitely don't cut corners. Once you're finished, the sense of accomplishment and confidence you'll go another 100K+ will be worth it. I guarantee it!
Take a break, but don't abandon the project  Hope you have another vehicle to drive, that makes all the difference. I learned a long time ago, if I wanted to wrench on my cars, it's important to have a plan B to get to the parts store, work, etc. ....now I have a plan c, d and e but that's another story. |
Yeah you nailed it when you mentioned that you have to have a plan B and others when is comes to wrenching on your BMW. My wife always gets the newest car in the household which is normally 2-3 years from new but whenever service on her vehicle arises she looks forward to jumping in the 540iT or the M5. I on the other hand cycle through my BMWs when I drive and then there is the company car.
I am doing the valve cover gaskets, timing cover, valley pan gasket, cooling overhaul,engine mount, ac compressor (bearing noise on the compressor), etc. So my X is down for the next week to two weeks. When its done though and done right its a beautiful thing and the part I look forward to. Stay engaged and don't give up.