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      07-25-2013, 09:47 PM   #1
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100K maintenance .

Folks my car is at almost 100K and I wanna do super ultra overhaul. Throw your ideas at me. Upgrades are also welcome. My car is completely stock besides rims and tires.

Here is the basic list I have.

Engine:
Spark Plugs
Serpentine Belt
Oil Filter housing gasket (already leaking a little)
Oil change
Coolant Flush
Valve Cover gasket (replace if leaks found)
Recharge AC (if needed)
Radiator check for leaks / replace if needed.
Water Pump
Belt tensioner
Roller pulley
Check intake boots for cracks
Fuel Filter

Drivetrain:
Tranny fluid flush
Diff fluid flush
Guibo checks / replace if needed.
Half shaft seal checks

Suspension:
Replace upper strut mount (binding on drivers side)
Check/Replace rear suspension bushings, all.
Tie rod check / replace if needed.

Upgrades:
CAI
M3 Front Suspension bits.
M3 Rear subframe bushings
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Coil packs
Belt tensioner
Roller pulleys
Coolant flush
Cabin air filter
Intake air filter
Replace entire cooling system
Inspect drive shaft, CV, and supports
Replace shifter bushings
Replace pedal bushings
Replace exhaust hangers
Check intake boots for cracks
Inspect oil lines for leaks
Replace most bushings

Skip the CAI, do the DISA manifold.
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Coil packs
Belt tensioner
Roller pulleys
Coolant flush
Cabin air filter
Intake air filter
Replace entire cooling system
Inspect drive shaft, CV, and supports
Replace shifter bushings
Replace pedal bushings
Replace exhaust hangers
Check intake boots for cracks
Inspect oil lines for leaks
Replace most bushings

Skip the CAI, do the DISA manifold.
Listen to him, he knows his shit.
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Check intake boots for cracks.
That is probably one of the most over looked things on BMW's, common issue on e36's.
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I would also replace your water pump and thermostat.

What about your brakes and tires?
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I would also replace your water pump and thermostat.

What about your brakes and tires?
I just need rotors, didn't want to clutter the list.

Dang water pump will be expensive, I can smell it ^^
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That said: Do we have a resource somewhere like Bentley Manual, listing the torque settings for all bolts etc for 1er? Especially these 1 time use Aluminum bolts on waterpump, thermostat assembly etc....
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I just need rotors, didn't want to clutter the list.

Dang water pump will be expensive, I can smell it ^^
Cheaper than a melted engine.

From what I've seen with the failure rate on water pumps with the N52, I'll be replacing mine every 40k-50k miles.

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That said: Do we have a resource somewhere like Bentley Manual, listing the torque settings for all bolts etc for 1er? Especially these 1 time use Aluminum bolts on waterpump, thermostat assembly etc....
Apparently Bentley skipped us and the best plan is to just use the E9x manual as we part share so heavily.
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I just need rotors, didn't want to clutter the list.

Dang water pump will be expensive, I can smell it ^^

IF you need new rotors you should also replace your brake pads and wear sensor(s).

The water pump (& thermostat) should be under $500.


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IF you need new rotors you should also replace your brake pads and wear sensor(s).

The water pump (& thermostat) should be under $500.


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Pads are already replaced. WP and T-assembly looks to be around that number yeah. good safety.
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My policy has always been...

Every 100,000 miles replace every bushing, bearing, and ball joint on the car to keep it driving like new. Since the non M parts are so squishy, good chance to upgrade them to M parts effectively for free.

Idlers/tensioners/pulleys/belts and the entire cooling system (radiator, thermostat, water pump, pipes, expansion tank) to keep it as reliable as new.

And if you really don't want to risk a breakdown, since filters are replaceable anymore... fuel pump.

Spark plugs are an inspection 2 item, imo, so unless you happen to be coming up on that for the second time as well, I'd skip it. Same with diff and trans fluid. Though, that assumes you haven't been skipping those things until now...

Sending the fuel injectors off for a rebuild is cheap and probably not a terrible idea at 100,000. Likely at least partially clogged by now.

I haven't seen any instances of leaky valve cover gaskets on the N52 yet, but it's pretty hard to imagine it going to 200,000 without leaks... so I might do that too, while everything was getting done (along with the ones for the bolts that hold it down and around the spark plugs).

Pre cat 02s to keep the engine running as efficiently as possible.

Every 100,000 miles is the most expensive time in a BMW's life if you want to keep it driving like, and being as reliable as, a new car. Do all that and you should be nicely locked down till 200,000 with just fluid changes
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      07-26-2013, 11:24 AM   #12
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I skipped Inspection 2 and I did it myself. Spark plugs didn't show on the computer until recently, so I am gonna do it myself. Those are easy stuff.
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Coil packs
Belt tensioner
Roller pulleys
Coolant flush
Cabin air filter
Intake air filter
Replace entire cooling system
Inspect drive shaft, CV, and supports
Replace shifter bushings
Replace pedal bushings
Replace exhaust hangers
Check intake boots for cracks
Inspect oil lines for leaks
Replace most bushings

Skip the CAI, do the DISA manifold.
This is a good list. Im at 90K and my belt started squeaking when the engine is cold, so im assuming the Tensioner is in my future.


Suspension bushings and shocks should be considered too.
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Spark plugs are an inspection 2 item, imo, so unless you happen to be coming up on that for the second time as well, I'd skip it. Same with diff and trans fluid. Though, that assumes you haven't been skipping those things until now...

On the NA car's the spark plugs are good for 100K miles. I would have had them changed a long time ago IF it were my car. For turbocharged models BMW says every 45K miles. I would half those mileage recommendations IF it were my car.
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Yeah, 100,000 seems super optimistic for spark plugs to me. I'd say inspection 2 item. Part of "free maintainance" cost minimization, IMO. Before free maintainance, they were an inspection 1 item, I believe.

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Yeah, 100,000 seems super optimistic for spark plugs to me. I'd say inspection 2 item. Part of "free maintainance" cost minimization, IMO. Before free maintainance, they were an inspection 1 item, I believe.
Just an FYI: My friends 128i showed service for spark plugs at 69k miles. So 100k is if no indicator, but there is a chance that your car might ask for it.
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Good video.

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Good video.

Very nice!
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My car is currently at 181xxxkm -
I've done spark plugs, coolant flush, cai, 2012 linear sport shocks and springs and new strut mounts as well as wheels and tires. Also I use motul for all the fluids including transmission and brakes.

It needs so much more work which I'm putting off until after winter to do it all at once.

It's probably a good 6,000$ in maintenance/mods if I do it all at once :$
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My car is currently at 181xxxkm -
I've done spark plugs, coolant flush, cai, 2012 linear sport shocks and springs and new strut mounts as well as wheels and tires. Also I use motul for all the fluids including transmission and brakes.

It needs so much more work which I'm putting off until after winter to do it all at once.

It's probably a good 6,000$ in maintenance/mods if I do it all at once :$
"Linear sport shocks?" Okay.

As for the springs, can't understand why someone would go through all the trouble of replacing crappy OEM progressive springs for marginally less crappy OEM linear springs.
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"Linear sport shocks?" Okay.

As for the springs, can't understand why someone would go through all the trouble of replacing crappy OEM progressive springs for marginally less crappy OEM linear springs.
Sounds good to post it.
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Lol relax forum police. I use this on my phone you know what I meant.

My 128i didn't come with the sport package. Anddd my car had 175km on it when I did the swap and I got the parts off a forum member for cheap! It was more maintenance than performance.

You're all so wound up, go for a drive. Take your car to a track. Do something fun. Relax.
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