What did you do to / for your E53 today??

[EODguy]

Yeah mine used a thing like a suction cup on a pneumatic muni injector (similar to an air hypodermic)

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[andrewwynn]

I have experienced a small chip expanding into a crack and would definitely get the service done to solidify a window

[absolutezero273c]

Originally Posted by andrewwynn

Having just replaced thermostat can affirm it's very difficult to tell these hose clips are locked in. I like to try to leave the clip pushed in to hear the click when it locks but often that won't happen. So definitely always try to remove the hose. Several times the hose has popped off and I had to reconnect it.

I've taken to applying a very minute amount of dielectric grease on the o-ring before sliding it on. Reduces the friction and in doing so you can definitely get a feel for when it clicks into place.


I started doing this while keeping the kids older, higher mileage BMWs on the road to reduce brittle plastic breakage when doing their repairs.

[///Monster123]

Originally Posted by absolutezero273c

I've taken to applying a very minute amount of dielectric grease on the o-ring before sliding it on. Reduces the friction and in doing so you can definitely get a feel for when it clicks into place.


I started doing this while keeping the kids older, higher mileage BMWs on the road to reduce brittle plastic breakage when doing their repairs.

I'm also using a small smearing of grease/assembly lube. I've had zero negative side effects.

[absolutezero273c]

Originally Posted by Purplecty

Had a rock chip in the windshield filled at the recommendation of my window tinter. I guess these aren't cosmetic repairs and are just help the integrity of the windshield. It was a 30 minute job and I did not take before pictures. He drilled a small hole and then had some sort of bridge attached to the outside of the windshield with a mirror attahced on the inside of the car. He then used an aluminum tool that has chambers in it to remove the air and inject the resin? Anyone have experience with these types of repairs? Here is a close up pic from the inside after the repair...Attachment 78508

Wow! That was AFTER the repair? If I hadn't read I would have thought that was before the repair.


I've had good luck with the permatex windshield repair kits. Would have thought a windshield repair guy would have a better outcome than that.

[Purplecty]

Originally Posted by absolutezero273c

Wow! That was AFTER the repair? If I hadn't read I would have thought that was before the repair.


I've had good luck with the permatex windshield repair kits. Would have thought a windshield repair guy would have a better outcome than that.

I kind of agree! I have never had this done before and that is why I posted here asking. It didn't really bother me before and if it supposedly helps the integrity of the windshield I am all for it. Maybe I set my standards too high after watching this?
https://youtu.be/LjyUWc11PuE

[andrewwynn]

Originally Posted by ///Monster123

I'm also using a small smearing of grease/assembly lube. I've had zero negative side effects.

I usually just wet the o-ring with coolant but next time I'll use some faucet grease.

[PalmSpringsE534.6]

Hey EOD....quick question. What do you do about sand damage to your windshields over there? I'm a little pissed off as I just replaced mine less than a month ago and I got caught in a wind/sand storm here and now I have damage again. I'm considering an attempt to repair it. There is a cool Youtube vid of a guy polishing a large scratch out of a windshield. I may try and if I can't come up with a solution...it may be back to AutoLite for another as my insurance won't do it again this quick. GRR.

[Purplecty]

Had my tinter do a limo darkness sun strip...

[EODguy]

Polish and always pull your wipers up and dust the whole thing off after cleaning the rubber


Forgot to add "be perpetually pissed"

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