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Old 11-18-2019, 09:36 PM
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SHE IS RUNNING!!

Today pressed on with putting stuff on the front of the engine and the steel bumper carrier as well as the other components attached the bumper carrier. I put the fan, air filter, MAF etc. Also strapped the mufflers back where they should be.

Added 35 liters of gas and then the big moment was there! I fully expected to have to jumper from my p/u truck as this battery has been in the car for a VERY long while but the motor turned over just fine.

One cycle, then a second.....hmmmm, clearly the fuel system on the engine was empty but how empty? On the third cycle she caught briefly after a few seconds and then IT RAN!!

Unfortunately with an incredible screeching sound.....after searching on the internet it seems that this is an idler pulley bearing and I will order the whole unit.

Nevertheless, I am delighted it ran smoothly and started easily a second and third time. So it looks like the end of the saga is approaching fast!

Now I am out of coolant and I need some other items as well, so back to ordering stuff. :-)
Will post pics once it is cleaned up and and the remaining work is complete. Thanks everybody for the help and encouragement.
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2003 4.4i black ext./black int./black headliner (kid's runabout)
2014 535d X-drive, M package, silver/black interior

Sold but not forgotten:
2009 E70 35d, black ext./black int./black headliner (sold 2021)
2006 4.8iS Le Mans blue/cream int./black headliner, SOLD in 2012 sadly...

Other hardware:
2015 Cayenne S (wife's new DD and definitely wroooommmmm)
2016 Tundra 1794 edition crew cab, luxo hauler
2005 Tundra crew cab, weekend hauler. Sold after 150k very happy miles.
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