Pulled the dash out to replace the blower motor. The brushes are toast and theres a deep 4-5mm groove worn into the commutator. Did the ignition switch too, as access is easy.

Anything else I should be looking to address while I have it apart?

WOW! :wow:

Talk about deep dives!

At how many miles were the brushes so worn?

Thanks,

Mike

Nice work! Have the dash wrapped in leather by a competent upholstery shop. ;)

The upgrade in luxury feel is immense. That's my plan should I ever have to take out my dash. The wife's E70 is nappa leather wrapped on the dash/cluster pod and it is just so nice, I must have it.

Do everything possible on replacement to avoid squeaks! Maybe clean all the rubber seals with window cleaner to give them a fresh "bite" so they won't slip and squeak.


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:wow: You're in PA, whereabouts?

Washed, waxed and fully detailed.

Clean and lubricate the telescopic steering column gear racks. They become slow and squeaky at about 250,000 miles :D

2002 X5 3.0 Auto 333,700 miles
2014 428i Auto 30,300 miles

2004 325i Auto sold at 123,600 miles
2001 325i Auto sold at 66,000 miles

1970 Firebird Under restoration

About 168k.

Noted. Also planning to line the flat areas with GTMat (dynamat clone)

Lehigh Valley area.