Austin DIY Day Pics (08-20-10)

BHenderson · Tue, Aug-24-2010, 01:56:34 PM

Also, Brian and I had a look at my FCABs and noticed one looked *maybe* slightly cracked. It was hard to tell, though, but he's got pictures.

We got a ton done on that day, that's for sure.

I was researching gear pop out issues, and some of the stuff I found was kind of scary (eg, transmission replacement). Now that I think back on the incident, I think I was maybe being too light on shifting.

Also, a bad transmission wouldn't make sense since when we changed the fluid, we didn't see any metal shavings at all. Just trying to rule out all possibilities here.

BHenderson · Thu, Aug-26-2010, 01:27:38 PM

All right, the bolts are out for delivery today. I'll have a look at 'em as soon as they arrive to make sure they are the correct ones. I'm glad I did the $15 3 day shipping! I was originally going to order the parts from BMW of Austin, but on the phone on Saturday, they said it would take 4 days to ship, and they never answer their phones anymore.

BHenderson · Thu, Aug-26-2010, 11:13:05 PM

Well, this was slightly disappointing. The new bolts are exactly the same as the old ones (new part # but same part). I am pleased that I ordered the right part, however.

Some pics of old (warped one) vs. new:

AltF4 · Thu, Aug-26-2010, 11:43:58 PM

But they are not stripped...That was the whole purpose right?

BHenderson · Thu, Aug-26-2010, 11:47:40 PM

Oh, yeah, it was just superseded by a part number. I figured there would be some kind of updated design, but it doesn't appear so.

BHenderson · Fri, Aug-27-2010, 02:15:10 PM

Are we still doing the DIY action tomorrow? 8:30?

monochrom3 · Fri, Aug-27-2010, 03:13:07 PM

^^ Can you do earlier? I have family duties

BHenderson · Fri, Aug-27-2010, 03:15:42 PM

Actually, scratch that. I'm going to head to my dad's to knock it out. He has all the tools, and it should take us like 15 minutes (he also lives like 3 minutes away). I don't want to make it too large of an ordeal, and you have been more than helpful already. I feel bad asking for anymore help as it is.

Thanks for the offer anyway.

I'll see you guys on Sunday.

monochrom3 · Fri, Aug-27-2010, 03:35:09 PM

Cool man, let us know how it goes

BHenderson · Sat, Aug-28-2010, 06:01:46 PM

It was kind of an eventful DIY day. I:

Replaced the bolt
Fixed a rattling window (thanks, AltF4 for the advice)
Examined a squeaky clutch pedal problem (I didn't fix it, unfortunately...bushings are on order, though)

Tue, Aug-24-2010, 01:56:34 PM	#31
BHenderson Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,262 In the garage: '05 BMW M3 Reputation: 0	Also, Brian and I had a look at my FCABs and noticed one looked maybe slightly cracked. It was hard to tell, though, but he's got pictures. We got a ton done on that day, that's for sure. I was researching gear pop out issues, and some of the stuff I found was kind of scary (eg, transmission replacement). Now that I think back on the incident, I think I was maybe being too light on shifting. Also, a bad transmission wouldn't make sense since when we changed the fluid, we didn't see any metal shavings at all. Just trying to rule out all possibilities here. __________________

Thu, Aug-26-2010, 01:27:38 PM	#32
BHenderson Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,262 In the garage: '05 BMW M3 Reputation: 0	All right, the bolts are out for delivery today. I'll have a look at 'em as soon as they arrive to make sure they are the correct ones. I'm glad I did the $15 3 day shipping! I was originally going to order the parts from BMW of Austin, but on the phone on Saturday, they said it would take 4 days to ship, and they never answer their phones anymore. __________________

Thu, Aug-26-2010, 11:43:58 PM	#34
AltF4 In for pics... Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,274 In the garage: '02 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Austin	But they are not stripped...That was the whole purpose right? __________________ 2002 E46 M3 ~ SMGII VMR V710 : TR MT01 : ZCP Brakes : StopTech : PFC : AR20 : UUC / Corsa Ground Control Susp/Sway : RE FCAB : DICE : BW : AFE : PF : DEPO : Scoops Coby Wheel : Black Trimming : Custom Alcantera / Brushed Alum Dove Grey

Thu, Aug-26-2010, 11:47:40 PM	#35
BHenderson Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,262 In the garage: '05 BMW M3 Reputation: 0	Oh, yeah, it was just superseded by a part number. I figured there would be some kind of updated design, but it doesn't appear so. __________________

Fri, Aug-27-2010, 02:15:10 PM	#36
BHenderson Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,262 In the garage: '05 BMW M3 Reputation: 0	Are we still doing the DIY action tomorrow? 8:30? __________________

Fri, Aug-27-2010, 03:13:07 PM	#37
monochrom3 P-Car Noob Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 5,119 In the garage: '10 PORSCHE GT3 '96 BMW ///M3 '07 VOLKSWAGEN GTI Reputation: 0 Location: Austin	^^ Can you do earlier? I have family duties __________________ 997.2 GT3: Carrara White, no mods necessary MKV GTI: Black Magic Pearl, 4-Door, DSG, APR Stage 1, Omanyt (R32) wheels, Wolfsburg front end (daily driver) e36 M3: TechnoViolet, gutted, AutoPower rollbar, CF sunroof delete, BW door panels (track toy) e46 M3: TiAg, ESS VT450, Dinan 3.91's, Euro headers/cats, SS x-pipe, SS race muffler; GC coilovers & swaybar; Stoptech ST60/40; OEM CSL bootlid, Dinan 19's (sold)

Fri, Aug-27-2010, 03:15:42 PM	#38
BHenderson Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,262 In the garage: '05 BMW M3 Reputation: 0	Actually, scratch that. I'm going to head to my dad's to knock it out. He has all the tools, and it should take us like 15 minutes (he also lives like 3 minutes away). I don't want to make it too large of an ordeal, and you have been more than helpful already. I feel bad asking for anymore help as it is. Thanks for the offer anyway. I'll see you guys on Sunday. __________________ Last edited by BHenderson; Fri, Aug-27-2010 at 03:26:34 PM.

Fri, Aug-27-2010, 03:35:09 PM	#39
monochrom3 P-Car Noob Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 5,119 In the garage: '10 PORSCHE GT3 '96 BMW ///M3 '07 VOLKSWAGEN GTI Reputation: 0 Location: Austin	Cool man, let us know how it goes __________________ 997.2 GT3: Carrara White, no mods necessary MKV GTI: Black Magic Pearl, 4-Door, DSG, APR Stage 1, Omanyt (R32) wheels, Wolfsburg front end (daily driver) e36 M3: TechnoViolet, gutted, AutoPower rollbar, CF sunroof delete, BW door panels (track toy) e46 M3: TiAg, ESS VT450, Dinan 3.91's, Euro headers/cats, SS x-pipe, SS race muffler; GC coilovers & swaybar; Stoptech ST60/40; OEM CSL bootlid, Dinan 19's (sold)

Sat, Aug-28-2010, 06:01:46 PM	#40
BHenderson Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,262 In the garage: '05 BMW M3 Reputation: 0	It was kind of an eventful DIY day. I: Replaced the bolt Fixed a rattling window (thanks, AltF4 for the advice) Examined a squeaky clutch pedal problem (I didn't fix it, unfortunately...bushings are on order, though) __________________ Last edited by BHenderson; Sat, Aug-28-2010 at 07:08:59 PM.

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