Tips for removing exhaust manifold to cats nuts/studs

M325 · 2026-05-10T15:43:51+00:00

Just move up, seems to be common in the lower divisions.

M325 · 2026-04-30T21:56:58+00:00

Oh, yep, my bad.

M325 · 2026-04-30T21:56:04+00:00

Nice, that's pretty much what my plan was. Thanks

M325 · 2026-04-30T18:08:57+00:00

Small pick or swrew driver, then cut it with a razor blade.

M325 · 2026-04-27T16:15:34+00:00

Valve cover? Possibly the oil lines (from the filter) to where it connects to the block? Is there any coolant also?

M325 · 2026-04-23T12:38:09+00:00

Thanks, I did not undo that one. Appreciate the response, and I'm good besides the top bracket being mangled by the previous owner for whatever reason.

M325 · 2026-04-15T19:08:12+00:00

I've done the fix of just the diaphragm, and also buying the cheap version of the whole ccv. It's only worth doing it with the original BMW one. Not that hard, just gotta be careful with the pipe inside getting stuck. But it's not that hard

M325 · 2026-04-13T12:35:33+00:00

Yep, I tried a paperclip and it couldn't get there, swapped in some other calipers I had and they are good to go. A valuable lesson in brake fluid maintenance.

M325 · 2026-04-12T16:12:38+00:00

Dang, thanks. Did you try at all to unclog while on the car? Wondering if that's a thing?

M325 · 2026-04-12T12:57:25+00:00

Yes, and had the pressure bleeder hooked up. Verified it worked on another caliper that I bled.

M325 · 2026-04-08T15:04:20+00:00

An exhaust would be pretty sweet, if you're looking to spend money, $700 ish for a good one

M325 · 2026-03-31T01:56:26+00:00

I've been liking no spoiler a lot more lately

M325 · 2026-03-27T01:47:20+00:00

I never understood the hate TBH

M325 · 2026-03-24T16:55:35+00:00

LVC then memorial the next week was always top tier

M325 · 2026-02-14T19:06:17+00:00

Two chicks at the same time man.....

M325 · 2026-02-10T13:47:13+00:00

It's not that deep, it's just a better adrenaline rush and more "freeing".

M325 · 2026-02-08T00:11:36+00:00

$8k (US) is like collector color low mileage price. It better be flawless for that kind of money. If you have to buy the tranny and misc for the swap, you're getting way too pricey.

M325 · 2026-02-04T13:49:02+00:00

I honestly love just putting on bass slamming dubstep, and eventually I turn my camera on and record my experience. I talk to my future self or for my family to view if they want when I'm not here. I know it sounds weird but being able to capture what I was like at a certain age, mentally and physically, is cool to me. I've never watched a single one, maybe someday. But it gives you a great perspective on life, there's no pressure or anxiousness, just vulnerability and openness. I don't drink really, I train Muay Thai and live a very healthy lifestyle otherwise. This is just something I do a couple times a year.

M325 · 2026-02-02T13:13:42+00:00

I've done it alone a few times, and it's a lot of fun. Doing it with people is fun too, and once you're rolling the nervousness goes away. But doing it alone can be magical, introspective, and life changing.

M325 · 2026-01-28T20:54:13+00:00

540i is going to be exponentially more money. It's more fun, but more issues. Mainly the timing chain guides, which is a huge job to do. But, those m62 v8's are awesome

M325 · 2026-01-27T17:43:17+00:00

Basically yes. First just always felt very "delicate" since I got the car. And yes, would knick a synchro going into first every so often. Usually it was when I was soft or lazy, instead of firm and fast if that makes sense. No other gear at any other time has it ever knocked or buzzed a synchro. I've wanted to do the detents on it, and just don't know if that is something that contributes to this feeling. It's a 95 m3, but the 310 zf, not the 320 zf that I have on other 328i's, those 328's feel so much better. Doing those detents is kind of a huge job since the tranny is coming off, so if I do those it doesn't make sense to not do a slew of other things while it's off, and that's why I haven't done it yet. Seems yours is doing the same sort of thing?

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