CSl Spring refresh

[shimmy]

So I'm a bit late with the winter makeover so I'm doing it in the spring!

Plans are as follows:

1. New front prop coupling (old one worn out)
2. New AC condenser (see if this helps cooling)
3. Gearbox fluid change/Diff fluid change
4. Power steering fluid change
5. AP brake strip, seals, nipples and paint an refit
6. New good ridge brake lines
7. Front brake stone guards
8. Front and rear wheel bearings
9. Intrax refurb to black Titan
10. New Geo

Need to get going!

[Trawler]

So I'm a bit late with the winter makeover so I'm doing it in the spring!

Plans are as follows:

1. New front prop coupling (old one worn out)
2. New AC condenser (see if this helps cooling)
3. Gearbox fluid change/Diff fluid change
4. Power steering fluid change
5. AP brake strip, seals, nipples and paint an refit
6. New good ridge brake lines
7. Front brake stone guards
8. Front and rear wheel bearings
9. Intrax refurb to black Titan
10. New Geo

Need to get going!

Didn't know you are into DIY keep this up & you will be giving Gareth a run for his money.

[shimmy]

Didn't know you are into DIY keep this up & you will be giving Gareth a run for his money.

Didn't say I'd be doing it :)

[s.mac]

What are you doing with your nipples Shimmy ?

[shimmy]

What are you doing with your nipples Shimmy ?

Do you want them GayColin?

[s.mac]

Are they still as pert as your holiday pic ?

[shimmy]

Are they still as pert as your holiday pic ?




I HAVE NEVER LOOKED THAT CLOSELY :smokin::gayfight:

[s.mac]

GayColin always notices :smt055

[DazBlackCSL]

:hahaha:

[shimmy]

So I'm a bit late with the winter makeover so I'm doing it in the spring!

Plans are as follows:

1. New front prop coupling (old one worn out)
2. New AC condenser (see if this helps cooling)
3. Gearbox fluid change/Diff fluid change
4. Power steering fluid change
5. AP brake strip, seals, nipples and paint an refit
6. New good ridge brake lines
7. Front brake stone guards
8. Front and rear wheel bearings
9. Intrax refurb to black Titan
10. New Geo

Need to get going!

Eurocarparts have sale on so thought about buying the bits now.....but not sure on quality :(

[mattCSLnut]

Eurocarparts have sale on so thought about buying the bits now.....but not sure on quality :(
Stick to "Lemforder" , "Valeo", etc parts as they are (more often than not) one of the BMW OEM parts makers :smt023

[Graham]

Lemforder is OEM quality. Used a few bits on mine, tie rod ends, track rod ends etc. Know people who've used them for lower arms and they've been fine

[shimmy]

Lemforder is OEM quality. Used a few bits on mine, tie rod ends, track rod ends etc. Know people who've used them for lower arms and they've been fine


FAG are meant t be OEM as well, or is that just in uS

[Bounce]

FAG are meant t be OEM as well, or is that just in uS:hahaha::hahaha: there are a few Fags on here :gayfight:.You are right though FAG make OE wheel bearing kits for BMW.

[Bounce]

And Valeo are the OE suppliers of the Alternators,not that is anything to be proud of:-D

[J2LTB]

Shimmy "mister auto " sell Lemforder items. I've just bought the rear anti roll bar stabilisers for £8 each. Where as I bought the front drop links for £21 each from Eurocarparts.
Don't forget the check for the constant pressure valve oil leak while your under there !
I've got to change my front prob coupling also. I can see a tear in mine. Eurocarparts sell Lemforder ones for £67 . Inspection 2 on mine is 2 years off. Can't find any DIY threads yet .

[J2LTB]

http://www.function-7.com/products/e46m3-guibo

This is a interesting front coupling. No price though

[Graham]

Prop is very easy to remove. Hardest bit is exhaust depending when it was last removed

[shimmy]

Prop is very easy to remove. Hardest bit is exhaust depending when it was last removed

A good time to swap back to OeM centre section then and 200 cell cats?

[Neil M]

http://www.function-7.com/products/e46m3-guibo

This is a interesting front coupling. No price though

Looks a bit more purposeful rather than a rubber downut!
They appear to only sell through distributors, UK is 'Honda-R Ltd' in Abingdon (Honda performance parts)

Might be one for Adem to look into, buying direct? :)

[pinkpanther008]

$399 dollars - cheaper with todays exchange rates?:)

http://www.function-7.com/products/e46m3-guibo

This is a interesting front coupling. No price though

[pinkpanther008]

https://www.revshift.com/shop/bmw/e46.php

Cheaper but looks like it could be too stiff?

[shimmy]

Looks a bit more purposeful rather than a rubber downut!
They appear to only sell through distributors, UK is 'Honda-R Ltd' in Abingdon (Honda performance parts)

Might be one for Adem to look into, buying direct? :)


original lasted 100k miles so no change for me. God knows what all these more solid bushes and couplings do to the car, if prefer there to remain a little "give"

[J2LTB]

I've removed my prop shaft coupling tonight. And I can confirm it's goosed ! What I can't understand is the date stamp has 02 on it ??? I thought this part is a inspection 2 service item. Full BMW service history with 3 inspection 2's completed. The last was 07

Eurocarparts have a Lemforder one for £67.08

[shimmy]

I've removed my prop shaft coupling tonight. And I can confirm it's goosed ! What I can't understand is the date stamp has 02 on it ??? I thought this part is a inspection 2 service item. Full BMW service history with 3 inspection 2's completed. The last was 07

Eurocarparts have a Lemforder one for £67.08

Do you just need the coupling or are there nuts and bolts to buy as well?

[J2LTB]

The bolts came out fine but the nuts are very hard to get a spanner on them. I think I'll replace them as it's a small cost compared to removing the exhaust again !

Here's the real OEM link

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BL96&mospid=50641&btnr=26_0197&hg=26&fg=10

[cslsuperfan]

The bolts came out fine but the nuts are very hard to get a spanner on them. I think I'll replace them as it's a small cost compared to removing the exhaust again !

I was going to ask about what needs removing to get to the coupling

I was also under the impression that it was changed at Insp 2

Is this coupling responsible for prop slack during downshifts (slowing down at junctions etc) ?

[J2LTB]

I was going to ask about what needs removing to get to the coupling

I was also under the impression that it was changed at Insp 2

Is this coupling responsible for prop slack during downshifts (slowing down at junctions etc) ?

This is the guide that I have followed. I'm thinking about changed the prop centre bearing also as that comes off as part of the guilbo replacement

http://www.bokchoys.com/differential/diy_guibo.htm

[shane@mbtech]

I've removed my prop shaft coupling tonight. And I can confirm it's goosed ! What I can't understand is the date stamp has 02 on it ??? I thought this part is a inspection 2 service item. Full BMW service history with 3 inspection 2's completed. The last was 07

Eurocarparts have a Lemforder one for £67.08

So a prop shaft coupling is replaced on inspection 2?

First I've heard if so?

[J2LTB]

So a prop shaft coupling is replaced on inspection 2?

First I've heard if so?

This is what I'm not sure of. I thought I'd read it somewhere ? Enlighten me if you can please

[J2LTB]

http://imageshack.com/a/img853/736/nz2q.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img703/8601/7neo.jpg

[shimmy]

Lovely table mats......are you around your mums ? :thumbs:

[J2LTB]

Lol twaaaaaaaat ! Here I am trying to help your cause and now you've upset my mrs ! :finga:

[Bounce]

This is what I'm not sure of. I thought I'd read it somewhere ? Enlighten me if you can pleaseThese items are Deffo not changed on any inspection ;)

[shimmy]

Lol twaaaaaaaat ! Here I am trying to help your cause and now you've upset my mrs ! :finga:

It's a chopping board isn't it........lovely.

[J2LTB]

It's a chopping board isn't it........lovely.

Can't find any custard so Macaroni cheese will have to do ! :blalalala:

http://imageshack.com/a/img826/8127/wyx3.jpg

[northernjim]

Can't find any custard so Macaroni cheese will have to do ! :blalalala:

http://imageshack.com/a/img826/8127/wyx3.jpg



A Vettriano? Shame it's not the original...

[Graham]

It's not an Inspection part…no different to balljoints, bushes etc. You change it when you need too. Don't need to replace any bolts, only one you might need to replace is the nut holding it on I'm not sure if it's a single use nut.

[karbonkid]

I've got to change my front prob coupling also. I can see a tear in mine. Eurocarparts sell Lemforder ones for £67 . Inspection 2 on mine is 2 years off. Can't find any DIY threads yet .

What mileage have you covered?
Couplings would not be an inspection II item, however a possibly MOT advisory or failure.

[shimmy]

What mileage have you covered?
Couplings would not be an inspection II item, however a possibly MOT advisory or failure.

They missed mine, 4 days between MOT and Gareth finding it.

[J2LTB]

What mileage have you covered?
Couplings would not be an inspection II item, however a possibly MOT advisory or failure.

Mines sitting @ 112k now. So it's due to be swapped as I recon it's original. My car was completely std when I bought it. I'm now going through the car and replacing all the usual worn items and problem areas.
My spring refresh list reads simular to Shimmys.

[shimmy]

Mines sitting @ 112k now. So it's due to be swapped as I recon it's original. My car was completely std when I bought it. I'm now going through the car and replacing all the usual worn items and problem areas.
My spring refresh list reads simular to Shimmys.

Mine is 102k and def first prop coupling change.

Although I'm surprised mine has worn so bad as it is driven very gently :thumbs:

[adem.csl]

Ive just compiled my list of to do things and got all my parts ready so its a Sunday down the garage
Ground control top mounts
Bw oil cooler,braided lines
Eisenmann back box
Diff oil and fm booster
Little clips here and there
Handbrake shoes
Gonna be fun

[shimmy]

ok, update now my car is drivable again. Had some great help from Paul46 who has stripped refurbed and reprinted my AP callipers, new nipples and seals etc, removed and refitted the Intrax and I got them refurbed by Intrax who gave some free service and charged me for the upgrade to Black Titan.

Done:
5. AP brake strip, seals, nipples and paint an refit
6. New good ridge brake lines
9. Intrax refurb to black Titan

Off to Simpons on Wednesday for:
1. New front prop coupling (old one worn out)
3. Gearbox fluid change/Diff fluid change
4. Power steering fluid change
10. New Geo and ride height, corner weight
Extra: refit Oem cats
Extra: check how to adjust rear camber arms :)

Now for next year I think:
2. New AC condenser (see if this helps cooling)
7. Front brake stone guards
8. Front and rear wheel bearings

http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp97/shimmylasco/CSL/IMG_0330_zps5be09f81.jpg

http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp97/shimmylasco/CSL/a108b2be-446a-450d-a779-245d9bdc2b27_zps81e13647.jpg

[AlexGTT]

Harbour café for light lunch. :hahaha:

[shimmy]

Harbour café for light lunch. :hahaha:

Sounds good, I was gonna try to get to Bath and back during the day but have given up on that idea.:whistle:

Name a time, I'll be waiting.

[AlexGTT]

Will bomb over for 12 in the ugly 1 so you can try out a proper gearbox. :whistle:

However, don't let me mess the plan if you need to hit Bath.

[Rick H]

Shim, can I ask why you're refitting OEM cats? Prior to this, were you on Supersprint cats?

[shimmy]

Shim, can I ask why you're refitting OEM cats? Prior to this, were you on Supersprint cats?

Fed up of the engine light tbh, and decided also don't need the extra bhp to get last Lawsy :beer:

While the exhaust is dropped for the propo coupling seems like the perfect time.

[shane@mbtech]

Fed up of the engine light tbh, and decided also don't need the extra bhp to get last Lawsy :beer:

While the exhaust is dropped for the propo coupling seems like the perfect time.

You might get some torque and power back shim!

After talking with Wayne, and looking at graphs with him, changing exhausts on these cars moves power all over the place, loses some areas and gains others.

The change in power band from exhaust changes alone seem pretty big.

[Rick H]

You might get some torque and power back shim!

After talking with Wayne, and looking at graphs with him, changing exhausts on these cars moves power all over the place, loses some areas and gains others.

The change in power band from exhaust changes alone seem pretty big.

What are the gains then from a SuperSprint - is it something for the track guys and not worthwhile for us roadies?

I know they sound good :)

[cslsuperfan]

What are the gains then from a SuperSprint - is it something for the track guys and not worthwhile for us roadies?

I know they sound good :)

As you say Rick the sound.

15Kg saving Lightweight Race Back Box against OEM.

I'm having the stepped SS headers fitted at Simpsons in the next month to finish the system off.

Might get it Dyno'd just to see if there are any gains over the stock exhaust system.

Lawsy's designing an exhaust system for his track car. Will be very interesting to see the results.

[Graham]

Strange you get an engine light with the SS Cats, I have 200 cell SS cats and get no problems with engine lights.

[shimmy]

Strange you get an engine light with the SS Cats, I have 200 cell SS cats and get no problems with engine lights.

200 cell cats are Oem CSL and fine, talking about 100 cell cats Graham

[AlexGTT]

Shim, can I ask why you're refitting OEM cats? Prior to this, were you on Supersprint cats?

Fed up of the engine light tbh, and decided also don't need the extra bhp to get last Lawsy :beer:

While the exhaust is dropped for the propo coupling seems like the perfect time.

Sounds better with std cats as well.;)

[Graham]

200 cell cats are Oem CSL and fine, talking about 100 cell cats Graham

Ah :thumbs:

[shimmy]

old front prop coupling

http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp97/shimmylasco/CSL/9530B57E-9EB1-431C-B2BD-9C7CC693F71D_zpsnuof5mwi.jpg (http://s401.photobucket.com/user/shimmylasco/media/CSL/9530B57E-9EB1-431C-B2BD-9C7CC693F71D_zpsnuof5mwi.jpg.html)


old ac condenser, it is possible this had an affect on engine cooling

http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp97/shimmylasco/CSL/612ABB5E-B8BD-4005-A950-0F4AE80B8975_zpsshdatacz.jpg (http://s401.photobucket.com/user/shimmylasco/media/CSL/612ABB5E-B8BD-4005-A950-0F4AE80B8975_zpsshdatacz.jpg.html)

[J2LTB]

That's a good call. Looks pretty manky !!!!