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06-25-2018, 05:39 PM | #25 |
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yes please document thoroughly. I have a good feeling I will be doing the same in due time. the new engine looks great. so fresh and so clean
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06-26-2018, 08:36 AM | #27 |
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06-28-2018, 08:10 PM | #28 |
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Nice project. The only thing that makes me scratch my head is why you are not looking for more power, it's so much easier to do when engine is out (ICs, bigger turbos, DPs etc). I understand you are trying to save money, but why not take it slow in that case and when time comes you'll have a nice powerful 550i instead of ordinary weakish yet another n63 (that will start leaking probably on the first day again). I mean if it's a hobby/project for weekends - why not do it once and do it right while you are at it? Unless you are in a rush of course.
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Someday I will get a real dedicated sports car but this project was just for something to do on the weekends. |
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06-29-2018, 08:48 AM | #30 |
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Do you know if the prior N63 had a CCP done on it? Index 12 injectors, timing chain mods, etc? I'd certainly look at the CCP list and apply all of that if rebuilding.
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06-29-2018, 11:09 AM | #31 |
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Not sure to be honest - how can I check the injectors? Pretty sure the timing chain is fine - the replacement motor came from BMW and it has a 2018 build date.
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Just an update - engine is almost back in - need another floor jack to lift it in place. One question is should I use some type of break in oil? or just run some non-synthetic for a few hours? I am also looking for a wheel repair specialist to restore the rims in the north of Boston area any recommendations? |
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Will need to resolve what appears to be either a leak or bad turbos as at idle there is some white smoke coming up from the turbos. Will get an inspection camera to take a deeper dive before pulling the turbos. There are no visible leaks looking around but something could be weeping. Happy to hear it go. Going to finish up replacing the cv boots and button up the front end; then continue to fill the transmission. Any tool recommendation to get the c clip into the cv? I also need to change a bad control arm. |
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07-26-2018, 08:13 AM | #37 |
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budmun great work!
How many labor hours have you put in? If you were to do it again, would you just pay BMW dealer to do it? Try them on the rebuild kits for turbos. http://turbolabofamerica.com/turbo-u...turbo-rebuild/ |
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I would do it again, dealer wanted $5900 to do the install, but I did the project to keep busy on the weekends. Same deal as doing a puzzle or something. Now that this is pretty much done will have to find something else to direct my attention - basement needs finishing. Thanks for the info on the turbo rebuilds - I ended up talking to pure turbos - when I told them the price for new ones from BMW they noted it was a steal; I will pull the current ones off and take a closer look over the weekend but my plan is to purchase new ones from the dealer. Amazingly parts for this car are pretty reasonable. |
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Is that the price for both? without core charge? fits xi direct bolt on? If so id get them; was quoted $548 each for the 550xi turbos. |
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