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Plattus1000 02-09-2016 09:53 PM
Crack in the lower timing cover where the alternator attaches...

It's in the car... Leaking coolant. Sorry to say but I'm not going to have that first key turn until after the 26th of the month. I feel like I just got dumped, at prom.
Pictures when I'm done crying in my beer.

Plattus1000 02-10-2016 12:50 AM
So, the lower chain cover has a big hollow spot for the water-cooled alternator to fit in and then using bolts, secures the alternator to the cover. @ 2 spots where bolts go in, hairline cracks formed and were seeping coolant. (center of the first picture looking down at the top of the alternator)

http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k...pscwjk9jce.jpg

James assured me that While I'm away he'd get it replaced with the lower cover from my 4.4.

My 4.4 sold tonight and I'm very happy about that.

Spilled milk, I'm over it. "Swipper" the cat however, not so much. I think he was looking forward to a ride.
http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k...psaokcuzxu.jpg


See ya'll in 17 days.

crystalworks 02-10-2016 07:01 AM
That's unfortunate.

I'm sure you'll get it sorted though. Have a good trip. Looking forward to your impressions of how the 4.6 changes the 5er.

Ricky Bobby 02-10-2016 10:26 AM
HAH! I love your kitty as a shop helper!

SlickGT1 02-10-2016 01:51 PM
Just messing with you about the brakes.

That cat is like "I can't believe we still not driving it".

Plattus1000 02-10-2016 02:29 PM
James actually pounded through the repair a little last night and today. He sent me a mms message saying it is fixed, runs and sounds great.
The video was shot in his shop and via text, lacks some hi-fi qualities I'd love to have listened to.

I'm tempted to drive over the mountains again tonight for my own listen. It's only 3.5 hours there and back. Plenty if time to pack later right

Plattus1000 02-10-2016 02:30 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by SlickGT1 (Post 1068685)
Just messing with you about the brakes.

That cat is like "I can't believe we still not driving it".
All good, I didn't take it as anything but. Just busting your chops for busting mine. :)

Plattus1000 02-10-2016 02:32 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby (Post 1068642)
HAH! I love your kitty as a shop helper!
It's been nice having him around, breaking up the tention. There's 2 dogs too but they lick everything off the floor so we tried to keep them out of the shop as much as possible.

bcredliner 02-10-2016 02:34 PM
Always great to hear it run with no problems!

PropellerHead 02-10-2016 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Plattus1000 (Post 1068551)
We're trying to put the motor in the car today.
It came to be, that James figured it'd be easier to put the motor in from below. We took it out from the top so this adds some excitement.
You guys are working too hard! Silver E39's like their motors put in from the *front*! :D


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