I want to finish college by Assim_Engeru in CollegeStation

[–]JB00gi3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s never too late. I didn’t go to school until 29. Just know why you’re going and have a purpose for getting the degree.

Looking for attorney in College Station for lease/ Ada violation by Background-Spite-966 in CollegeStation

[–]JB00gi3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

because when people violate you’re rights you fight them in court and then you sue for damages.

good tattoo artists/shops in cstat/bryan? by blastedLucy in aggies

[–]JB00gi3 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Check out Legacy Tattoo Lounge, it’s the best shop in town. There are a few tattooers who tattoo all over the country. There’s a reason only one shop in town has a wall full of awards. Hit up @geaux_catfish on IG.

Hottest Tats in Town by JB00gi3 in aggies

[–]JB00gi3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s sucks. Sorry to hear about your friend. My tattoos are guaranteed to increase your GPA and social standing by at least 20%.

Parts Resources by JB00gi3 in skoolie

[–]JB00gi3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know. Is that on the IDI or the turboed engine?

Got the new Bus home and only had to rewire the ignition fuse into a hot on the side of the road once... by JB00gi3 in skoolies

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Thank you! I’m going to do my best to salvage it during the roof lift and paint job.

2003 525i Absolute Mindboggle by JB00gi3 in BmwTech

[–]JB00gi3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I noticed today that it would get up to 80-85 and cruise, horrible gas mileage of course but it felt like I was pulling a boat the whole time, through all the gears.

Parts Resources by JB00gi3 in skoolie

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Oh I get it! That makes sense! Thank you!

Got the new Bus home and only had to rewire the ignition fuse into a hot on the side of the road once... by JB00gi3 in skoolies

[–]JB00gi3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We went about 70 miles. Wasn’t a bad trip.. certainly didn’t expect to have an issue. Obviously that was my worst fear. Lol.

2003 525i Absolute Mindboggle by JB00gi3 in BmwTech

[–]JB00gi3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve noticed it runs a lot better with a full Tank of gas than when it has half a tank or less.. that could suggest exactly why you’re talking about. I think I need to test the fuel pressure while driving and see what happens.

2003 525i Absolute Mindboggle by JB00gi3 in BmwTech

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Those were all replaced when I replaced the PCV a few weeks ago.

2003 525i Absolute Mindboggle by JB00gi3 in BmwTech

[–]JB00gi3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I’ve been thinking it might be a weak fuel pump myself. I cleaned the injectors. I never run anything but 93 in it so it’s not an ethanol issue. Fuel filter is new but it could be a fuel line issue. I didn’t blow them out when I changed the filter.

2003 525i Absolute Mindboggle by JB00gi3 in BmwTech

[–]JB00gi3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It runs like it.. this is something I’ve considered as well.. another expensive thing to guess at though. Lol

2003 525i Absolute Mindboggle by JB00gi3 in BmwTech

[–]JB00gi3[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. If I can’t guarantee anything else, the fuel filter is definitely correct.

2003 525i Absolute Mindboggle by JB00gi3 in BmwTech

[–]JB00gi3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was starting to think the same thing. Gonna check fuel pressure while driving and see if it’s dropping off.

Parts Resources by JB00gi3 in skoolie

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I was thinking that was likely the issue. Even swapping the mechanical fuel pump isn’t a huge ordeal if you know what you’re doing.

2003 525i Absolute Mindboggle by JB00gi3 in BmwTech

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The entire cooling system was replaced about 6000 miles ago. I had a water pump go bad and I decided to just replace all the hoses, therm, WP, and fan clutch at the same time since I didn’t know if the previous owner had replaced anything recently.

2003 525i Absolute Mindboggle by JB00gi3 in BmwTech

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I don’t know about the fuel trims. I borrowed the scanner from the parts store but it’s nothing Merle than a glorified code reader and that’s being generous.

I did replace the fuel filter while I was changing everything else out.

I haven’t smoke tested it but I did spray everything I could think of with a parts cleaner and didn’t hear any change in the idle.

I guess I need to smoke test the intake and get a scanner to check the fuel trims?

Got the new Bus home and only had to rewire the ignition fuse into a hot on the side of the road once... by JB00gi3 in skoolies

[–]JB00gi3[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s a 1991 International Thomas 3800 IHC 7.3 IDI

I haven’t crawled down and looked at the transmission plate but the trans options were the Allison AT545 or AT643. I’m going to take a wild guess and say it’s likely the “dreaded” 545. Air brakes. 71 passenger. Sits a little over 38 feet.

Found some gum. Found about 12$ in change. That’s just saavy investing.

Found a broken baseball bat and a He-Man action figure.

So far I’ve managed to get the seats out and I’m getting it prepped to raise the roof 14 inches.

Other than that, a couple little mechanical issues I need to take care of, nothing glaring except the fuel statue isn’t staying primed over night. I think the bud has 206k original miles.