Pre-Inspection II

karbonkid · 28-11-2009, 03:55 PM

Inspection II is over due and thinking of getting it done after it come out of storage for the winter, but still having to drive it daily due to not finding a daily yet.

I wanted to pre-prepare for it and get at the essential bits, such as Brake fluid, filters, pads etc myself.

Is there any better options to consider before it goes in? ITG filter to replace of the OEM BCM, Oils & fluids. Brake fluids AP Dot4, 5.1 or other? (Currently running AP5.1 think, F&R APs).

Over the last few weeks I have been working my way through doing the essential maintenance, checks, & winter protection.

Today was Airbox Day. Inc her flap played with, put back on and stripping the Airbox down giving a good inspection and a thorough clean for the first time. Damn Im glad I went there! Dust, Grit, Grease, Stones, Leaves and Bird! well... maybe a little exaggerating, but I was well surprised! The filter is due a new one id say, but behind the filter was a fair bit of black oil on the intakes. Especially towards the back, the last couple and the inside of the carbon box was coated in oily layer and a bag of sand! So got the G101 APC out and gave 2 hours. Worth taking a look!

**TMAQ** · 28-11-2009, 04:31 PM

thanks, will check mine when its back from it's spec 2, not sure BMW will bother to clean in there, just replace the filter

karbonkid · 28-11-2009, 05:21 PM

Can someone tell me where the oil breather hole goes? As it was clogged up and I used a APC and had a tiny puddle over it for a brief moment before hovering it all out, but it wasnt draining away so wondering if it was too blocked.

28-11-2009, 03:55 PM	#1
karbonkid S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sussex Posts: 1,912 Casino cash: $10231	Pre-Inspection II Inspection II is over due and thinking of getting it done after it come out of storage for the winter, but still having to drive it daily due to not finding a daily yet. I wanted to pre-prepare for it and get at the essential bits, such as Brake fluid, filters, pads etc myself. Is there any better options to consider before it goes in? ITG filter to replace of the OEM BCM, Oils & fluids. Brake fluids AP Dot4, 5.1 or other? (Currently running AP5.1 think, F&R APs). Over the last few weeks I have been working my way through doing the essential maintenance, checks, & winter protection. Today was Airbox Day. Inc her flap played with, put back on and stripping the Airbox down giving a good inspection and a thorough clean for the first time. Damn Im glad I went there! Dust, Grit, Grease, Stones, Leaves and Bird! well... maybe a little exaggerating, but I was well surprised! The filter is due a new one id say, but behind the filter was a fair bit of black oil on the intakes. Especially towards the back, the last couple and the inside of the carbon box was coated in oily layer and a bag of sand! So got the G101 APC out and gave 2 hours. Worth taking a look! __________________ Last edited by karbonkid; 28-11-2009 at 04:18 PM.

28-11-2009, 05:21 PM	#3
karbonkid S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sussex Posts: 1,912 Casino cash: $10231	Can someone tell me where the oil breather hole goes? As it was clogged up and I used a APC and had a tiny puddle over it for a brief moment before hovering it all out, but it wasnt draining away so wondering if it was too blocked. __________________

28-11-2009, 04:31 PM	#2
TMAQ S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Surrey Posts: 591 Casino cash: $2203	thanks, will check mine when its back from it's spec 2, not sure BMW will bother to clean in there, just replace the filter