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Originally Posted by ard
Sometimes I get gloves on for dirty, beefy suspension work (fabric/leather).. or for a messy fluid change(latex/nitrile)... but most of the time I just cannot work with them.
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Ha, I echo your thoughts on gloves. If I'm working on something slightly dirty, I usually opt for fabric/rubber gloves. It helps me apply more force to tools with less pain, and protects my knuckles from scratches. Engine reassembly is literally the only time I'd work without gloves, since things are generally pretty clean (if they're not I need to scrub more!)
Today I performed the N55 timing procedure, using the timing tool borrowed from bimmertoolrental.com. This is the second time I've rented from them. I'm pleased with their shipping speed, but the tool is somewhat bent and clearly has been used hard. I wish they would replace it.
I also tested the starter motor. The previous owner mentioned it had been smoking due to trying to run after the engine seized. I discovered that when 12V was applied, it didn't spin at all. Only the gear extended. After opening it up, the inside smelled like burned electronics and there was black liquid running out. I assume that was melted wire insulation. I tested each coil with a multimeter and found the wires had lost their isolation; so the core is shot. Fortunately I was able to order a new one on eBay for $60.