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I just spent 30 mins researching oil filters because I was convinced I was sent the wrong one. The 328i has a M52 engine, and according to everyone the correct filter is a Mahle OX 154/1D. OK, bought that, open the old filter and see three o-rings. Two green at the bottom and one black at the top. The filter fit - no small o-rings. That's weird, my E90 filters always come with the small o-ring (only one in that car). Internet research says nope - Mann and Mahle filters don't come with these o-rings any more. Does this jive with what others see?
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Chris M 1985 911 Carrera with a couple cosmetic only mods 2006 E90 330i 1999 E46 328i |
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Correct. You get the big one and a crush ring for the oil pan no little greenies.
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Quick run down of my interaction with the windshield guys:
Friday Me: And the glass you use - OEM glass like Pilkington, Sekurit, PGW? Them: Yup Today: Me: OK, price is X, moldings are correct, and glass is OEM right? Them: Yup -- later -- Them - brings in Chinese made no-name glass Me: We're trying again tomorrow with an OEM windshield
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Chris M 1985 911 Carrera with a couple cosmetic only mods 2006 E90 330i 1999 E46 328i |
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Good point of the moldings inserts - Mine disappeared on the last BMW windshield I replaced. My insurance company (I have windshield replacement) also does not cover insert moldings as part of the windshield replacement costs.
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My GT3 filter did not have the small rings either.
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Bob 04 GT3 86 Carrera 97 318ti "Guys, I'm coming in, I have too much grip." |
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I am working through the exact same process on a 2002 e46 M3 which I bought from a gippo lot down on Route 1. Although there was a bunch of bad and to be worked issues the Good are:
- 6-Speed Non-SMG (Mandatory) - Clean Body (Clean Carfax and I can't see anything) - Motor runs great and is a monster - COMPLETE - Good interior (some minor wear on the driver's seat finish but the leather is OK) - Great price (Especially for a Non-SMG car) but I had to look pass some eye-ball issues and the completely gone suspension and brakes and the unsightly wheels. The brakes were the first things to be fixed, along with the broken rear spring. My plan of attach is very similar to yours and others. For instance, After 1.5 days of laying on my back this weekend, I now have new motor mounts and FCABs - What a huge difference!!!!!! although the shocks and struts are still shot. I did fix the broken rear spring. Next up: - Drive shaft support - Rear Diff Seal - Trans Mounts - Diff Mounts - Rear Sub-Frame Mounts I am finding that I am grouping things: For instance the above requires removal of the Exhaust and Driveshaft (Porsche Owners may find it shocking that some cars still have these) so might as well bite the bullet and tackle all at once. Good luck with your project. |
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Karl Lucky owner of a couple of 911’s and another Porsche or two |
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Karl,
That would require me to wash it first - Will see what I can do. Hugh A. |
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Brake caliper rebuild fun. Rebuilt the two fronts and left rear yesterday with no problems. Everything came apart pretty easily, cleaned up nicely, and the pistons looked good. Tackled the last caliper tonight and this is how the piston looks.
Ugh. The pitting extends far enough into the working surface of the piston to be hitting the piston seal when the piston is fully retracted. And, since I'm putting on new rotors and pads, it will be fully retracted. Damnit. No one (that I could find) except one place in the UK actually sells the pistons. Good news is I can get another caliper for $30 on eBay.
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Chris M 1985 911 Carrera with a couple cosmetic only mods 2006 E90 330i 1999 E46 328i |
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I found some places that sell Centric steel pistons online (search is your friend) but they were about $23 for the P-car (free shipping)--it was posted on Dorkiphus last spring. A whole caliper for $30 (if in good shape) sounds like a better deal. I'm pretty sure I bought mine from Car Part Kings, and it came quickly and in good shape. Despite the Dorki thread hecklers talking about Miata calipers, it was for the 911 and worked well all summer.
Peter
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Peter (not "Pete") K. 2016 Cayman S 1999 Miata ("SM") race car 2016 Toyota Highlander--tow vehicle/wife's DD 2017 VW GTI SE (DD) Gone and missed: 1992 Miata ("SSM") race car 2009 911 C2S Coupe 2004 Toyota Prius - sold to son's girlfriend 2006 Dodge Durango 2003 Acura MDX 86 Black 911 Coupe race car 86 Gold 911 Targa 82 WineRedMetallic 911 Targa |
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