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Tonight begins some maintenance on the Imola Red M3:
- new CPV valve and viton o-ring replacement
- Turner power pulleys and new belts
- new INA pulleys, tensioners, the works
- new rear main seal
- valve adjustment
- new valve gaskets
- new spark plugs
This is my second (and hopefully last) CPV valve replacement. This time around I only took two hours to get the old one out and the new one swapped back in and torqued to the correct value... absolutely painful procedure if the headers aren't out. Lots of balancing with my fingertips!
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkLast edited by davidinnyc; 07-30-2024, 03:33 PM.
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Just recently got my car back after four months due to a front end collision. Immediately installed an Antigravity ATX-30 battery with aluminum cage and floor plate (-47 lbs) and OE CSL trunk (-8 lbs? 😭). Didn’t make any adjustments – just lined up the four bolts on the trunk in the exact same spot as the stock trunk.
Ignore the ghetto terminal covers…proper rubber covers are en route.
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My M3 was in the shop for two weeks awaiting parts, finally got it back. I knew I had an oil leak or two and a temp sensor that caused the car to idle rough and try to stall at a stop on hot days here in Florida...which is almost everyday. After inspection, the shop determined the thermostat, water temp sensor, and water pipe O-ring should be replaced. Identified the oil leaks and replaced the PCV, oil separator, return pipe, and seal ring. They recommended a valve adjustment, so I agreed. Well, low and behold, they took a peek at the VANOS while they were there and saw the exhaust hub tab was cracked, but still in place. All work stopped until the new VANOS unit was delivered from Dr. VANOS was installed along with the VANOS oil line, Cryo exhaust hub, cam bolts, and tensioner chain guide, and finally they completed the valve adjustment. To say my wallet is hurting, is an understatement! BUT, I'm glad to have my M3 back and it's running better than ever!/// 2005 Silbergrau M3 · Coupe · 6spd · ZPP · Eibach Pro Street S Coilovers · Sportline CS16 CSL Replica Wheels · PS4S 245/275
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Originally posted by rtrules View Post
Do you mind sharing who is doing your SW?
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2002 E46 M3 TiAg Coupé >> full tracktool conversion @m346gt
2000 986 Boxster S >> ice cream getter
Past: E46 330Ci, 944S2, 996 C4S
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Had to replace a failed battery and found some corrosion and rust in the battery tray. I removed the battery and noticed it was leaking a bit. Looks like water got in there as well and to sum it up...a HUGE mess!
Cleansed the battery tray area, grinding all the rust down to the bare metal, metal prep, and paint...I need to add another coat of Por 15 and Top Coat.
After removing a layer of a acidic corrosion:
After multiple wire brushes using an angle drill:
1 thin coat of Por 15:
New Weize lifepo4 lithium battery along with new battery tray and bolts. The new battery weighs 13.5lbs and comes in at 12V 60Ah 800CCA! Nice weight savings on the rear.
Last edited by Projecte46m3; 07-31-2024, 07:18 AM.2005 E46 ///M3 Interlagos Blue
BBS - Recaro - JRZ - PFC - Dixis Spirit - Supersprint - Haimus - Vorshlag - RKP - YFCM - Ground Control - DMG Autosport - Diffsonline - Autosolutions - Koyo - Mile End Composites - GC
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At the same time...working on installing the Karbonius CSL door cards, center console, and Recaro PP ABEs..
2005 E46 ///M3 Interlagos Blue
BBS - Recaro - JRZ - PFC - Dixis Spirit - Supersprint - Haimus - Vorshlag - RKP - YFCM - Ground Control - DMG Autosport - Diffsonline - Autosolutions - Koyo - Mile End Composites - GC
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Completed Vanos Overhaul. Beisan Disk, Rattle Kit, New Seals, Lang racing Cam bolts, Beisan Chain Guide, and Rogue Vanos Oil Line. I opted to keep the s54 Diaphragms. I haven't taken it for a drive yet, but it started and idled good without any CELs. 1 of 3 of the BIG 3 completed. Next on the list is Rod Bearings.Last edited by jdamore44; 07-31-2024, 08:24 AM.
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Originally posted by Projecte46m3 View PostHad to replace a failed battery and found some corrosion and rust in the battery tray. I removed the battery and noticed it was leaking a bit. Looks like water got in there as well and to sum it up...a HUGE mess!
Cleansed the battery tray area, grinding all the rust down to the bare metal, metal prep, and paint...I need to add another coat of Por 15 and Top Coat.
After removing a layer of a acidic corrosion:
After multiple wire brushes using an angle drill:
1 thin coat of Por 15:
New Weize lifepo4 lithium battery along with new battery tray and bolts. The new battery weighs 13.5lbs and comes in at 12V 60Ah 800CCA! Nice weight savings on the rear.
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Originally posted by ugaexploder View Post
Nice, great job. Where do you think the water ingress was happening?
2005 E46 ///M3 Interlagos Blue
BBS - Recaro - JRZ - PFC - Dixis Spirit - Supersprint - Haimus - Vorshlag - RKP - YFCM - Ground Control - DMG Autosport - Diffsonline - Autosolutions - Koyo - Mile End Composites - GC
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Originally posted by Projecte46m3 View Post
Most of it was from battery acid corrosion...there was a TON of nasty build up from what appeared to be a leaking battery...I would also assume anything else would come from the tail light seals which is typical.
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Originally posted by SQ13 View Post
That battery was only like a year old, so I’m pretty surprised to see it fail like that. Sheesh2005 E46 ///M3 Interlagos Blue
BBS - Recaro - JRZ - PFC - Dixis Spirit - Supersprint - Haimus - Vorshlag - RKP - YFCM - Ground Control - DMG Autosport - Diffsonline - Autosolutions - Koyo - Mile End Composites - GC
https://www.instagram.com/justanotham4/
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