skyjawa Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 (edited) On 24/11/2023 at 11:43, skyjawa said: Ordered a ZF Gearbox service kit from Autodoc. £191 delivered 🙂 Arrived today 👍🏻 Edited December 1, 2023 by skyjawa 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percha Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 (edited) Are you going to DIY this @skyjawa I am going to pay the garage I think to do mine in the new year. Edited December 1, 2023 by Percha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyjawa Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Do you know once upon a time I would have had a go, but I know the process and frankly can’t be bothered with the faff! I’ll get it done alongside a service in the new year by a garage, there’s a ZF specialist not too far away so will probably get them to do it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munzy Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 Ain’t no amount of wax/ceramic coating can beat a gritty Scottish drive north! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skynet5 Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 Can someone recommend a decent seal protector for doors. was proper locked out of the car this morning as all doors frozen. i hear aerospace 303 is good? And importantly instock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4aceman Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 4 hours ago, Skynet5 said: Can someone recommend a decent seal protector for doors. was proper locked out of the car this morning as all doors frozen. i hear aerospace 303 is good? And importantly instock Krytox is the absolute best thing. Not cheap but a little goes a very long way. Also will get rid of interior creaks when put on any contact points. This is oem as VW and BMW’s seal conditioner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyjawa Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 (edited) I use the Sonax version, has worked very well on both my 5er and 205, had some water getting behind the boot seal along the load lip, put this stuff on and its not happened since 🙂 SONAX 03400000 Rubber Care : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive Edited December 6, 2023 by skyjawa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve84N Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 Good idea, just ordered some of the Sonax stuff as my doors also stick shut when it's very cold and I've had a good experience with their products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted December 6, 2023 Author Share Posted December 6, 2023 Used a litre of screenwash today doing 50 miles in the manky weather in the dark. So at a ratio of BMW screenwash to water of 1:4, and there are 5 litres of concentrate in a container for lets say £20. That's what 2 pence a mile to keep my screen and headlights clean? Still at 1:4 ratio it didn't freeze at -4.5 deg C this morning on the Southern Orbital Road heading up the hills to East Kilbride. It's too late at night for these sums.... My head hurts..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 I worry about many things but MPG of screenwash isn't one of them😂 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted December 7, 2023 Author Share Posted December 7, 2023 Ach you're just jealous I can do they sums in my head. 🤪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted December 7, 2023 Share Posted December 7, 2023 Helps you have 6 toes on each foot 🤪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted December 8, 2023 Author Share Posted December 8, 2023 Oi. I’m not from Ayrshire I can assure thee, I have the correct number of fingers and toes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH27 Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 (edited) I didn't DIY it but my local mechanic changed my glow plug module for me. He did it without removing the manifold which is tricky and tight but I think with the right tools is more easily doable. There's a video on YouTube of a guy doing it with a bent spanner and let's just say I don't have the time nor patience for it. I've been putting off this job out of laziness for almost 6 months but with the cold weather really settling in, the rough idle on cold mornings was extremely violent! Next job glow plugs, which again I'll have him do at some point! I don't want to risk snapping one and wouldn't know where to begin with one stuck in the head. I don't think mine have ever been changed (@ 124k now) according to the service book (will have to double check), hence will be corroded and need a bit of work to ease them out. Edited December 9, 2023 by RH27 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullinsj08 Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 Replaced the battery on Saturday afternoon. It was the original one to the car and I've been having weird electrical issues for a while (Windscreen washer pump not working, bluetooth not connecting, crackling speakers). Checking the battery health revealed the max it had been charged recently was 51%. Replaced it with a Bosch unit from eBay for £185 and registered the battery change with the car. Everything seems much happier now although I've only used the car a few times since doing this. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted December 13, 2023 Author Share Posted December 13, 2023 Got some more BMW screenwash. Took the last two 5 litre bottles from my local friendly dealer. Price has gone up as of December said the parts man. Funny that, supply and demand I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 Called mine rude names... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted December 14, 2023 Author Share Posted December 14, 2023 8 hours ago, duncan-uk said: Called mine rude names... Ones that would make even @Alpinaman blush? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopfjaeger Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 I've just paid £322, for brake fluid change plus oil and oil filter change and A/C duct disinfectant. If I had opted for the pollen filter replacement, the bill would have gone up to about £450.... The 'BMW' branded pollen filters are nearly £100! Autodoc are selling Mann activated carbon+ fungicide filters for about half that cost, so I'll DIY that inthe Spring😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 Just bought BMW branded filters for a service on mine. The pollen filters are made by Mahle if that helps, air and oil are Mann. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted December 15, 2023 Author Share Posted December 15, 2023 Yes the bmw pollen filters are proper spendy. They were similar on the E60 too. I paid £85 for a pair back in 2020. I put febi ones in, in 2022 for under £25 I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 Picked up a genuine pair of the 'bay for £34.95 delivered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 Not today, but yesterday i fixed my SLS - wasnt convinced it was airbags - pretty sure it was compressor, stripped it down and it ran ok, valve of and desiccant was dry. Transpired the relay had failed in the boot well - e39 donated its to test and all is well, new one on order. I think it was the strong word i had with it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 15 hours ago, Andrew said: Yes the bmw pollen filters are proper spendy. They were similar on the E60 too. I paid £85 for a pair back in 2020. I put febi ones in, in 2022 for under £25 I think. Assume this is accessed under the glove box? YouTube suggests but it was a LHD video. When I changed steering column I don’t recall seeing anything drivers side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted December 16, 2023 Author Share Posted December 16, 2023 9 minutes ago, duncan-uk said: Assume this is accessed under the glove box? YouTube suggests but it was a LHD video. When I changed steering column I don’t recall seeing anything drivers side. Do you not read any of my posts? Deary me, you can take a horse to water….. Plus of course it was covered in an article in Car Mechanics mag recently too. 🤪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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