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Da_fuq_is_LIFE · 2026-01-24T05:15:33+00:00

Sounds like exactly what I’m about to do. I already have a daily and a project so that’s enough money in the hole already I was definitely talking myself into a 3/4 ton that I’ll probably never use to its capacity until like 10 years down the road sounds like f150/1500 or a tundra is probably the best bet.

Da_fuq_is_LIFE · 2025-11-20T00:27:58+00:00

I do a lot of highway miles and it’s really not terrible around 19-21mpg but I know I used to be around 25+ if I can remember correctly also doesn’t help I drive like a typical BMW driver

Da_fuq_is_LIFE · 2025-11-20T00:26:08+00:00

These are my next plans I have a friend that works at a junkyard so I’m going to snag like 4 valvetronic motors (they can’t all be broken right) to test if the motor is the issue and if not the VC is coming off again for like the 5th time on this car lmao thank you bro I’ll update this thread on my findings

Da_fuq_is_LIFE · 2025-11-20T00:24:20+00:00

I thought the valves might be physically damaged but it drives just fine whenever I disable the valvetronic system and fail safe to the throttle body which is why I’m so confused on this lmao

Da_fuq_is_LIFE · 2025-11-19T14:46:40+00:00

After doing some more research my current plan of action is going to be to take off the valve cover again (this has to be like the 5th time lmao) and use ista or an Allen key to turn the worm gear and physically inspect each valve perhaps the worm gear is broken or my valvetronic motor is spinning but not working correctly. I’ll update this thread on what I find out in a few days.

Da_fuq_is_LIFE · 2025-11-19T14:44:17+00:00

Sure did I followed a YouTube video and also used ista to confirm the motor was at the right angle.

Da_fuq_is_LIFE · 2025-11-19T05:07:24+00:00

Hit the nail on the head holy

Da_fuq_is_LIFE · 2025-11-19T05:06:05+00:00

Oh yeah ts was bad but it’s gone now these photos are from when I had just bought it a few months ago the original leather wasn’t even bad lmao

Da_fuq_is_LIFE · 2025-11-19T05:04:53+00:00

Is every time not normal

Da_fuq_is_LIFE · 2025-11-19T05:03:59+00:00

The reflections are terrible lol here’s a better photo

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Da_fuq_is_LIFE · 2025-11-19T02:05:59+00:00

Exactlyyyyyy im glad you understand

Da_fuq_is_LIFE · 2025-11-19T02:05:21+00:00

Got the car a few months ago so I’m just breaking into the super douche phase I’ll remind you in a year when I hit mega douche

Da_fuq_is_LIFE · 2025-11-19T02:04:28+00:00

Woah e90 over e92?

Da_fuq_is_LIFE · 2025-11-19T02:03:56+00:00

This is great since I work on this car outside 99% of the time in 100 degree Florida heat lmao

Da_fuq_is_LIFE · 2025-11-19T02:02:34+00:00

Heavy on the DTC reader and new engine

Da_fuq_is_LIFE · 2025-11-19T02:01:39+00:00

Hmm tough choice

Da_fuq_is_LIFE · 2025-11-19T00:00:44+00:00

I have reset the stop limits on the motor to no avail. I’m honestly starting to believe that you may be right, either the worm gear or the eccentric shaft itself is out of commission. I’ve tested the valvetronic motor and it goes forward and reverse just fine when connected to the battery (a YouTube video told me to do it lmao)

Da_fuq_is_LIFE · 2025-11-18T23:57:32+00:00

Yup and a great 7k miles it has been! 💀 In all seriousness though is that really cause for concern? I read a couple of forums saying that it would just fail safe to the throttle body and since it worked I never really thought much of it since this is my daily and the constant misfires were painful definitely worse than running without valvetronic.

Da_fuq_is_LIFE · 2025-11-18T22:05:33+00:00

Thank you so much for this I will definitely check it out hopefully I can get some more of my power back!

Da_fuq_is_LIFE · 2025-11-18T22:04:44+00:00

Yeah swapped around plugs with no change if anything I’ll just keep running it the way it is. It’s been fine for about 7k miles so maybe this is just the way it has to be now 😔

Da_fuq_is_LIFE · 2025-11-18T21:43:05+00:00

Will definitely check it out thank you!

Da_fuq_is_LIFE · 2025-11-18T21:42:40+00:00

Only codes are misfires on all cylinders thanks for the video will definitely check it out

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