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Voith, I assume this is an upgrade? I haven't heard of this
I will install Continental Teves MK60 4channel standalone abs. Since these have variable proportioning valves built in, they need inline pressure sensors. To avoid unnecessary contraption, I will just adopt complete 2006 M3 system (which came with ''motorsports'' MK60 unit) with booster, MC, sesnors, cables and everything.
M3CSL and some other M3's with larger calipers came with 25/22 mm MC, which should be perfect option for big reds.
I used 3/4" wide "pinstriping" tape in matt black to block UV from getting to the hatch glass to frame bond. Super easy, may not do anything, or... maybe it will. This stuff is made for cars and should last for several years. I'm not recommending electrical tape.
Put the 944S up on the ramps, dropped the AC compressor for a replacement then realized the old compressor still had the black (R12) seals and not the 134 seals needed these days. End of that project for a week :-)
Given that no remaining auto parts store stocks these, I ordered a set and new dryer from Ian as the system will be open for a week now. Maybe this will get me to pull the intake manifold to finally hook up the negative battery cable properly and muck out the ISV.
After noticing the sump gasket was leaking I decided to get on and replace it. While the suspension, sub frame and most the brakes were off they all got cleaned, sanded and painted along with a few upgrades and tweaks. Ended up with a drop all round, poly bushes in the front and everything removed clean and shiny.
If it would have been a few weeks ago, could have got that for you. Don't want to take that all apart again! That being said, there is some length adjustability on the rod that connects to the pedal arm.
Some time ago, I began the process of replacing the speed and reference sensor bracket. The plan was to install a newer bracket that had the EMF screen in hopes of solving a no-crank, no-start situation. It turned out, however, that the allen-socket screw-heads were rounded. Having removed so much of the engine top to get my fat fingers in there already, it seemed like a good idea to carry on. I tried screw-outs, vice grips and lots of WD 40 but nothing, it seemed, was gonna go my way. After much hole covering I ground the heads off and was able to remove the 'studs' by hand. I'd give this a 9.9/10 for PITA jobs.
I helped my son buy the car a year+ ago. Has been a great learning experience so far and something we both enjoy working on. We've done a lot of work to it, mostly little things that make a big difference though. We changed the timing belt last year but did not do the water pump at the time thinking the unit in the car wasn't that old (mistake). Turns out the water pump is original with 120k+ miles on it. The pump started making bad sounds and can actually see the spindle wobble some, so we parked it until we get it replaced. The replacement started last weekend and we've got it disassembled now. Realized front main seal and balance shaft oil seals are leaking, so ordered parts and will replace those this weekend. Took the opportunity to clean and degrease the front of the engine and components since we've got it apart and it now looks better than it probably ever has. Once we get it put back together it should be clean, dry, no leaks and fresh water pump, timing belt, and balance shaft belt/pulleys. Mechanically it is very well sorted and should be good to go for a while (I hope)!
AC system was leaking, so I spent a few weeks taking it apart and putting it together.
Figured it was a leak on the front of the compressor. Pulled it, replaced with 4 oz oil, not the problem. Figured it was the condenser, ordered a new flow through model (always wanted to try one), pulled the old one, found the problem.
That would do it, must have put the seal on incorrectly 6 years ago when I replaced the condenser. Worked for awhile, ultimately blew. Oh well.
Put the new condenser in, hooked it up, checked vacuum, solid -30 overnight. Swapped the dryer this morning with 1.5 oz oil, drew another vacuum, solid -30 for 4 hours, filled it with 20oz of R134, will let it sit then think about filling the rest (I think the condenser has less overall volume than the stock serpentine one. Maybe I'll leave it at 20oz for a bit and see how it does).
04-05-2023 | 03:26 AM
