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My first post.

I had to adjust the new screen I put in as well. 2 times the charm. Seems like many of the replacement screens were not factory tested as I have noticed a few comments on forums but once adjusted it's nice to have a clear screen again.

I got to do my fuel pump today! At a balmy -20C.. Cold got me working quick only took a couple hours. Worst part of that task getting the old pump out of it's mount and removing the hose from the pump. All looked original so 10 years out of a fuel pumps not bad. Running again and seems a bit more responsive!

FYI, I've read alot of threads about "Cranking but not starting". My symptom exactly and it happened without notice. Checked usual fuse, relay swapped with one from rear all no go. Listened for f/p priming and no sound with key to 2nd position so pump it was.

Welcome!

bcredliner

02-06-2014 01:27 PM

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Picked up my engine cover and radiator cover. Had them water transfer printed in carbon fiber to carry the interior trim to the engine bay.

TiAgX5

02-06-2014 01:55 PM

Looks great!

Where did you have them done?

bcredliner

02-06-2014 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TiAgX5 (Post 978747)

Looks great!

Where did you have them done?

At Fort Worth Hydrographics. They are located in The Lone Star Tower at the speedway. They also do vinyl wraps and pin striping. 817-721-8947. Fort Worth HydroGraphics | Hydrographic dipping Fort Worth Dallas | Hydro Graphics Fort Worth or [email protected]. Really nice guy.

TiAgX5

02-06-2014 02:49 PM

I think I may have to do this!

Peregrin-O

02-06-2014 04:17 PM

e30cabrio, Seeing that little corner of your license plate on that pic makes me miss it there!:(

bcredliner, keep those pictures coming :popcorn:

Ricky Bobby

02-06-2014 04:56 PM

Just dropped $400 for cold weather CCV and associated parts, gaskets, etc.

After 10 years, its time. I was going to check the hose on the valve cover the other day and it nearly broke when I touched it. Gotta pick up a work light and torx socket set from Harbor Freight but wish me luck I can get it replaced with no issues.

Also preventatively cleaning the throttle body, replacing the gasket on it, and replacing my intake elbow, air distributor piece, and installing GAS DISA rebuild kit while I do CCV, and refresh power steering reservoir with new bottom clamps and fresh fluid. That side of the engine should be done for quite a while after this lol.

TwinTurboGTR

02-06-2014 05:09 PM

Gahhhhhhh.... And the idiot award goes to me. Imma chalk it up to no sleep and being annoyed all day that caused this stupid mistake. Wanted to change the oil today. Got all my stuff ready and this had to run out cause I got called into my shop. One of my guys got hurt. Come back to start, then something else. Now annoyed I pull the X into the garage, drain the oil, replace the filter and pour a gallon and a half in. Check the stick... Oil is above the MAX. Ok. Clean it off. Do it again, same thing. WTF!!!!. Then I realize... "Wait... Did I crack the drain bolt?" FML. Wasted 1.5 gallons of Rotella T6. Luckily it's cheap enough. So now taking the other whip to walmart and buying another 2 gallons! Just goes to show you, never work on something when you're annoyed. Crapppppp.

Ricky Bobby

02-06-2014 05:13 PM

Well you just gave yourself a nice fresh oil flush at least LOL!

Glad you like the T6 as I do, great all year round oil for our X's for the weather we get in dirty Jerz in my opinion

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