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Vegas 2006 Imola 6MT Coupe Refresh
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I forgot to add this to the Vanos install notes. This wrench is awesome. I got it off the recommendation from someone on M3F. It made removal and install of the unit from the splined shafts super quick and easy. Also less chance of dropping the tool.
1 PhotoLast edited by 8000RPM; 07-09-2020, 04:10 PM.
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Vanos cleaned, installed updated Beisan seals and pump disc. I mounted up the unit but can’t seem to find my magnets to finished cleaning the solenoid block. Got to run out in the morning to pick one up. Hopefully I will have it back together tomorrow.
5 PhotosLast edited by 8000RPM; 11-22-2020, 06:47 PM.
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The fan guard had the signs of dried coolant and when I removed the pulley it was pretty bad. The water pump was the original with a 2005 manufacturer date. The bearings were shot.
I replaced the temperature sensors along with the water pump. I throughly flushed the old coolant out with a cheap harbor freight pump and distilled water. It worked really well. I stuck the tubing in each of the passages and flushed till it ran clear.
5 PhotosLast edited by 8000RPM; 07-09-2020, 04:08 PM.
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Nice! I really appreciate that you're taking this car back to stock. I'm not a fan of how it looked when you bought it.
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The previous owner told me when I bought the car, the tail light was replaced with an aftermarket due to lost LEDs. The fit was terrible so I had to get it replaced with OE along with the side markers back to OE as well.10 PhotosLast edited by 8000RPM; 06-21-2020, 09:15 PM.
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Vegas 2006 Imola 6MT Coupe Refresh
I’m back in the E46 game again. #4 M3 but #3 E46. Picked up an Imola 6MT locally yesterday. 114,750 It’s mostly stock with the exception of a few items. Front lip, K&N, springs, Auto Solutions SSK, and vinyl wrap. Cali and Nevada car so its 100% rust free. It needs a deep clean inside and out plus some refreshening.
Any YES, the black wrap is already being removed!! I’m taking it back to stock with the exception of Koni yellows and Dinan springs.
It has enough miles that its time to do a lot of maintenance. I am parking it till I can get it up to my standard. Here is what I’ve done since bringing it home.
Many thanks to the parts department at BMW of Escondido aka bmwdiscountparts.com! It was a huge cost saver and only 1-2 days standard shipping from SoCal to Vegas. Our local BMW dealer pricing is terrible. Most of the time, they quote 2-3x MSRP. Never heard of such a thing. The local Audi/Lamborghini dealer discounts all parts off MSRP by comparison.
ENGINE
Rod bearings
Valve adjustment
Vanos service (new Beisan seals and disc)
MAF sensor
Water pump
Radiator
Thermostat
Temp sensors x2
Fan and fan clutch
Full coolant flush
Oil change
Diff oil change
Trans oil change
Fuel filter
CPV o-ring
SUSPENSION
Koni Yellow
Dinan Springs
Spring pads
Ball joints (upper and lower)
RTAB + limiters
BRAKES
Rebuild calipers (F&R)
Stoptech Lines
Brake fluid flush
BODY
Rear window outer trim and seals
Headlight trim
Passenger mirror glass
INTERIOR
B and C pillars
Rearview mirror (radarmirror.com)
Cup holders
Trunk plastic trim
Driver’s window switch
Center console rear trim
Driver’s kick trim
Driver’s window regulator
UUC clutch bushings
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Last edited by 8000RPM; 12-12-2020, 02:16 PM.Tags: None
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