Wow.vandiesel wrote:Picked up mine from getting C-quartz detail done. The car is a freaking mirror.
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Wow.vandiesel wrote:Picked up mine from getting C-quartz detail done. The car is a freaking mirror.
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Congrats! What did you do to get it to pass?Ibmotoren wrote:I’m happy to report that today it passed and it’s back in action(as soon as the sticker comes..)
Thank you! In October of 2014 it had to go to a State of CA referee for a modified cat, O2 sensor location, and “other emission related components”. The PO told me he took care of the “other” issues, but never dealt with the Cat. However he provided a new cat, which I installed. I also put in a new O2 sensor, changed the plugs and wires, cleaned the AFM, replaced a cracked intake tube, replaced the fuel lines at the expansion tank, new gas cap, replaced broken exhaust hangers, and fixed the brake lights so there was no “check” to explain.HayekFan wrote:Congrats! What did you do to get it to pass?Ibmotoren wrote:I’m happy to report that today it passed and it’s back in action(as soon as the sticker comes..)
Sounds like the cat probably got it but the other items couldn't have hurt.Ibmotoren wrote:Thank you! In October of 2014 it had to go to a State of CA referee for a modified cat, O2 sensor location, and “other emission related components”. The PO told me he took care of the “other” issues, but never dealt with the Cat. However he provided a new cat, which I installed. I also put in a new O2 sensor, changed the plugs and wires, cleaned the AFM, replaced a cracked intake tube, replaced the fuel lines at the expansion tank, new gas cap, replaced broken exhaust hangers, and fixed the brake lights so there was no “check” to explain.
Also wanted to clean up the engine bay before inspection so I replaced all leaking power steering lines(I think), and replaced the nasty hood insulation. Next up is new tires and brakes, once the sticker comes in. The list is long, but I enjoy the work, and love the car.
Fantastic! Will look for that same option.rochareels wrote:Got around to doing this! OMG! This is way better than fooling around with the freaking plug-in type usb adapter in the cigarette lighter port. It was a pain in the butt taking everything apart but I was able to do some clean-up work while under the dash. Vacuuming/cleaning out the blower motor was a chore. It had 35+ years of dust accumulation. Way gross.
USB PORT2 by rochareels, on Flickr
USB PORT by rochareels, on Flickr
How fast were you allegedly traveling in order to receive a state-issued Fantastic Driving Award?amagansa wrote:Got a speeding ticket in it.
e28Sean wrote:How fast were you allegedly traveling in order to receive a state-issued Fantastic Driving Award?amagansa wrote:Got a speeding ticket in it.
I was allegedly going 85. He supposedly "did me a favor" and wrote 70. I usually know my commute route and where they perch but this moto-cop was in a new spot. I was 1/4 mile from exiting too. Still haven't received the ticket in the mail yet. But hey there's a first for everything and 1 ticket in 7 years isn't bad for mee28Sean wrote:How fast were you allegedly traveling in order to receive a state-issued Fantastic Driving Award?amagansa wrote:Got a speeding ticket in it.
Too clean!!!vinceg101 wrote:
Spring Cleaning, of sorts.
A bit of extended Exhaust System Swap that started back in November to prepare for SMOG:
A bit of re-tuning also to swap back in the correct spark plugs (W8DC's).
Ready for St.Paddy's next weekend.
Phil, you missed the opportunity to install the mother of all over-center springs!BMWCCA2 wrote:The day after I completed the above-mentioned upper-timing-case-cover gasket, the clutch "assist" spring broke. Normal point of failure, but the price is probably four-times as much as it was the last time I priced the part. Got one anyway, and did the task today. Still a pain in the ass! But I like the pedal to feel like it should. Still running great and starts on first firing with those Bosch Silver plugs now. I think it just likes the attention.