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X5chemist 03-01-2026 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Fifty150hs (Post 1248682)
It's always like that. Go to fix one thing, find another.

Pull up to open. :confused:


:D

Too many spoke for my taste. Wheels look good though. Did you use a centric ring?

EODguy 03-02-2026 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by X5chemist (Post 1248700)
Pull up to open. :confused:





:D



Too many spoke for my taste. Wheels look good though. Did you use a centric ring?

No rings needed, they remind me of the 740i wheels.

I always use my thumb pushing against the lock, I guess I'm stronger than I thought or it's my wife's fault for making me strong in one arm...[emoji1787]

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andrewwynn 03-02-2026 09:51 AM

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Zoomed in wheel looks like it was 3D dot matrix printed.

Bwaahaahaa!

My initial reaction was "too many spokes" as well. But i quickly got over it they are kind of very fitting for the location. One might say "majestic".


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EODguy 03-10-2026 01:19 AM

The Witch has developed a small oil leak from the timing chain cover. So I ordered a complete set of gaskets and seals including front and rear main and will be pulling the engine later this month. I'm also doing chain guides. [emoji51]
I am doing a full suspension (hopefully at the same time) as I will have 5 full days along with the possibility of 2 additional days to do everything. Shop space is available for rent then,so....[emoji28]

I'll try to keep progress posted by things are a little hectic at the moment.

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andrewwynn 03-10-2026 02:05 AM

I've done this job a couple times. M62tu.

GAS has very good step by step guide im sure for n62 also.

I did the job with the engine in the car.

Having just swapped two n55 and about to do an s63tu4. I always would try to do a job like that with the block still in the car.


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X5chemist 03-11-2026 08:57 PM

Replaced a dead battery in an aftermarket FOB, CR2025. Locks and trunk options work again. :thumbup:

andrewwynn 03-11-2026 10:14 PM

Did you have to pair again or just worked?


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g300d 03-11-2026 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by EODguy (Post 1248779)
The Witch has developed a small oil leak from the timing chain cover. So I ordered a complete set of gaskets and seals including front and rear main and will be pulling the engine later this month. I'm also doing chain guides. [emoji51]
I am doing a full suspension (hopefully at the same time) as I will have 5 full days along with the possibility of 2 additional days to do everything. Shop space is available for rent then,so....[emoji28]

I'll try to keep progress posted by things are a little hectic at the moment.

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I can imagine.

Keep safe over there!

X5chemist 03-12-2026 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by EODguy (Post 1248779)
I'll try to keep progress posted by things are a little hectic at the moment.

Stay safe! I served during times like these. Always watch your surroundings.


The aftermarket FOB didn't need to be synchronized. As I was closing the cover, the rear hatch popped open. Locks worked immediately too. I was already planning to synch all three keys again. Glad I didn't have too! :thumbup:

andrewwynn 03-13-2026 10:42 AM

I bet you get some seconds to swap like universal remote where you for sure lost the programming sheet before the batteries die!


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