Made a start today

[Bozzy]

Well done mate, glad you got it done in the dry too.

Tony.

Thanks Tony and I appreciate your very kind offer to use your garage if I needed to .
Yes I'm glad it stayed dry long enough......just

Steve

 

[Bozzy]

Well for someone that claims not to be good with spanners your doing a fair job oh short one! Well done mate. I've been having a go with my new aquired work bus and to be fair I'm quite enjoying myself. That doesn't mean your off the hook @t-tony!!!

Cheers happy feet
It does make a difference if you enjoy tbh......i always enjoy it......till something goes wrong .
Oh I forgot to say I also reset the service lights with this gadget that @Not ready yet gave me ages ago

He also gave me this air bag light reset gadget as well

And if anyone wants to borrow either you're more than welcome .

Steve

 

[andyglym]

Nice one buddy, a good days work

 

[Grumps]

Happy feet! Yep liking that!!!

 

[Mint]

Good work Steve, if a bit awkward on the drive and a good write up.

 

[Bozzy]

Good work Steve, if a bit awkward on the drive and a good write up.

Thanks Dave
Awkward but worth doing as the service history is patchy although after having a good nosy around again underneath the car it does seem in very good order. Even the drive shaft looks new it still has a BMW sticker on it with part numbers etc on it......don't know if that's good or bad.

Steve

 

[Low Rider]

Thanks mate
You did the right thing having @NODZED change yours on that fab ramp thing he uses,there's not much room to work underneath the car on axle stands .

Steve

Niall's a real star for doing my Diff and Gear box oils.

 

[Bozzy]

The day after rolling around under the zed on the floor.......I'm aching everywhere,got a stiff neck,bruises and a burn mark on my arm .......if I have to do this again I'm going to the zed shed midlands plc otherwise known as @t-tony's place .

Steve

 

[t-tony]

What a wimp! All you need is to do Sara's car today, daughters car tomorrow etc. and you'll soon be used to it mate.

Tony.

 

[Bozzy]

What a wimp! All you need is to do Sara's car today, daughters car tomorrow etc. and you'll soon be used to it mate.

Tony.

.......and the van on Monday

Steve

 

[t-tony]

.......and the van on Monday

Steve

Now you're getting it, then come and be my apprentice for a few days. Milk and 3 sweeteners in mine . . . .

Tony.

ps. I'd be knackered after a day of doing your work mate. Horses for courses and all that.

 

[Grumps]

Well it's my turn today. Changed the rubber maf thingy that had split the other week and now I'm grovelling underneath changing the diff mount bush that @Antm72 happily pointed out was knackered when he popped in last time! Neck already aching and I've not done it yet!

 

[Bozzy]

Well it's my turn today. Changed the rubber maf thingy that had split the other week and now I'm grovelling underneath changing the difference mount bush that @Antm72 happily pointed out was knackered when he popped in last time! Neck already aching and I've not done it yet!

Hope it goes well for you happy feet,I forgot how c##p it is working underneath a car

Steve

 

[Redline]

Well it's my turn today. Changed the rubber maf thingy that had split the other week and now I'm grovelling underneath changing the difference mount bush that @Antm72 happily pointed out was knackered when he popped in last time! Neck already aching and I've not done it yet!

You need to stop other people looking at your car mate - every time you come away with a list of stuff to do

 

[Grumps]

Hope it goes well for you happy feet,I forgot how c##p it is working underneath a car

Steve

Well it hasn't. . The maf thing is fine but couldn't clear the diff anywhere near enough to remove the old bush. Tried what @Antm72 advised with the jack but still way off. Put car back together for now as I need it tomorrow. Will have to sort it when we get back from Holland now as I don't have any time left beforehand.

 

[Bozzy]

Well it hasn't. . The maf thing is fine but couldn't clear the diff anywhere near enough to remove the old bush. Tried what @Antm72 advised with the jack but still way off. Put car back together for now as I need it tomorrow. Will have to sort it when we get back from Holland now as I don't have any time left beforehand.

There's not much rigle room under there Dave,if you got it over a pit or on a lift you'd have a fighting chance. At least you had a go mate .

Steve

 

[Bozzy]

Been out for a spin to see if there's any difference in gear changing etc......still a bit awkward to get into first at a stand still but other than that a marked improvement
Gear changes are smoother and the gear box is silent where as before when giving it some through the gears it sounded like a straight cut gear box and no clonking.......yet. Others have experienced this after changing the oil but after a bit they say the clunk comes back.....we'll see with time.

Steve

 

[Bozzy]

Got an early finish at work today as the joiner and plasterer were where I needed to be .
So with my new Powerflex diff mount bush gathering dust in the shed thought I'd have a go at fitting it .

Got the rear of the car jacked up on the diff,axel stands under the sills but left the jack taking the weight of the diff to aid removal of the mounting
bolt......it's a bit tight under there with the original back box being huge.
But by jacking up the near side rear wheel the diff drops down a bit more and gives enough room to work .

The old bush took some getting out with some of it staying stuck to the metal ring,which was the next thing to remove after cutting a groove through it with a hack saw blade .......not easy when you're lying on your back under the car .

The old one looked ok to me tbh till I wrecked it whilst removing
so old one out,new one in.....took about 3 hours on my own so not as bad as I thought it might be .

I must say that if it wasn't for seeing how others on here had done it and being there when @t-tony fitted @Grumpy's with @Antm72 at Zed Shed Midlands I most likely wouldn't have attempted it.......so thanks chaps .

Steve

 

[andyglym]

Got an early finish at work today as the joiner and plasterer were where I needed to be .
So with my new Powerflex diff mount bush gathering dust in the shed thought I'd have a go at fitting it .

Got the rear of the car jacked up on the diff,axel stands under the sills but left the jack taking the weight of the diff to aid removal of the mounting
bolt......it's a bit tight under there with the original back box being huge.
But by jacking up the near side rear wheel the diff drops down a bit more and gives enough room to work .
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The old bush took some getting out with some of it staying stuck to the metal ring,which was the next thing to remove after cutting a groove through it with a hack saw blade .......not easy when you're lying on your back under the car .
View attachment 38301

The old one looked ok to me tbh till I wrecked it whilst removing
so old one out,new one in.....took about 3 hours on my own so not as bad as I thought it might be .
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View attachment 38308

I must say that if it wasn't for seeing how others on here had done it and being there when @t-tony fitted @Grumpy's with @Antm72 at Zed Shed Midlands I most likely wouldn't have attempted it.......so thanks chaps .

Steve

Top skills mate

 

[Grumps]

Got an early finish at work today as the joiner and plasterer were where I needed to be .
So with my new Powerflex diff mount bush gathering dust in the shed thought I'd have a go at fitting it .

Got the rear of the car jacked up on the diff,axel stands under the sills but left the jack taking the weight of the diff to aid removal of the mounting
bolt......it's a bit tight under there with the original back box being huge.
But by jacking up the near side rear wheel the diff drops down a bit more and gives enough room to work .
View attachment 38300

The old bush took some getting out with some of it staying stuck to the metal ring,which was the next thing to remove after cutting a groove through it with a hack saw blade .......not easy when you're lying on your back under the car .
View attachment 38301

The old one looked ok to me tbh till I wrecked it whilst removing
so old one out,new one in.....took about 3 hours on my own so not as bad as I thought it might be .
View attachment 38307

View attachment 38308

I must say that if it wasn't for seeing how others on here had done it and being there when @t-tony fitted @Grumpy's with @Antm72 at Zed Shed Midlands I most likely wouldn't have attempted it.......so thanks chaps .

Steve

Well done shorty! It is awkward. Would be an ideal job on a ramp. Bet you feel chuffed with yourself mate.