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The previous owner did mention they just drove to Florida and in March he had a stroke. So it made a Florida trip just before I got it, that's gotta count for something. |
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I did a quick scan with ISTA the other day and found no less than 45 error codes
However, I'm not overly concerned because I also found this under the hood This is one of my favorite things to see when a BMW isn't behaving. Yes I did say favorite. Why? Having a torn intake boot can trigger all kinds of errors and is cheap and easy to fix. Also the inside of that intake looks like a coal miner's lungs Found the lower part of the filter housing is cracked. Booooo!!! and I found this hose partially tucked behind the front bumper cover poking out. Looks like it's coming from the washer fluid so I'm guessing headlight sprayer? |
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The story of "Swamp Thing"
LoL..!
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some parts have started coming in
Intake boot has been replaced Cleared the codes and test drive time. I need to get a better idea what was making all the noise when I took it for a spin the day I bought it. I'm guessing brakes or rear wheel bearing...or maybe a combination of both |
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Don't get me wrong I'd throw that in Swampy in a minute if I got one for my birthday...which happens to be on March 8 |
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I drove around the block a couple times and noticed Swampy sounds like a vacuum cleaner under the hood and had a better look.
Fan clutch is shot and I couldn't help notice how close the fan blades are coming to the valve cover I'm thinking that maybe the water pump shaft or pulley is bent slightly? Valve cover has a slight leak at the usual spot Vanos oil feed line is "sweating" a little bit My helper took a look in the back but didn't have anything to report. I'll pop the back wheels off and see what's going on back there tomorrow |
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Whata..Bummer! Ok, I hope you get a second hand air box, that is reliable, and cheap! Although, those cracks peculiar as they may be, will not purpose any threat to your M54.
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White glove service! Great help... :-)
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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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I have to say, on the air box, if you can’t find an inexpensive replacement, that may be “fixable”. I think I might be inclined to measure the gap between those ribs, since it primarily runs down one section, setup a little clamping jig and two part epoxy a “splint” to the outside of the box. Before I clamped it in the jig I’d use the epoxy to set the crack and then fill in any gaps with a 1 minute hardening adhesive like the instant grab products that come in a caulk tub. Light sand and a quick coat of black paint and I think that box may be back in service - obviously with a deep clean and degrease first . If you were concerned about integrity, you could heat abs plastic, mold it to the inside, down the side and along the bottom, and epoxy a “splint” inside too.
Just a thought if you don’t find one quick. Sent from my iPhone using Xoutpost.com |
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