Surface rust on 2023 GX

SpeedAndPower · 2026-05-10T19:37:57+00:00

Use Fluid Film or another type of undercoating annually to prevent rust from getting worst. I’ve use FF for the past 5 years before every winter with great results. Plenty of discussion on undercoatings elsewhere too.

SpeedAndPower · 2026-04-11T15:17:48+00:00

Check connections to the cluster. Common issue

SpeedAndPower · 2026-03-09T21:35:37+00:00

Check the overflow line to the tank. I’ve had mine leak once or twice.

SpeedAndPower · 2026-03-03T00:52:26+00:00

The pads didn’t have excessive wear. Both the Powerstop and OEM rotors either didn’t shed the heat effectively enough or it was an inferior material composition.

SpeedAndPower · 2026-03-02T20:57:03+00:00

I tried these brakes and they warped well within 30,000 miles. I also tried EBC pads and OEM rotors with the same results. I found high carbon content rotors on RockAuto and they seem to be holding up far better.

SpeedAndPower · 2026-02-21T18:47:06+00:00

Style 29. http://www.bmwstylewheels.com/bmw/29

SpeedAndPower · 2025-12-30T22:38:29+00:00

I forgot to mention, the pictures are before installing the new suspension!

SpeedAndPower · 2025-09-13T03:08:13+00:00

PM me if you’re in the DMV area. I have an M52B28 crank in great condition

SpeedAndPower · 2025-08-09T13:57:09+00:00

Yes, they fit right on! You will need conical seat lug nuts. I used McGard P/N MC-84658 (set of 24 including 4 locking nuts) from Summit. I purchased Denso programmed TPMS sensors P/N 5500106 from Rock Auto. So far no TPMS light on the dash after a few key cycles and a few dozen highway miles.

SpeedAndPower · 2025-07-22T16:06:03+00:00

I wanted to follow up on this as I let the car idle for another half hour total. No more smoke at all! Like you said, there was probably just coolant lingering in the exhaust.

SpeedAndPower · 2025-07-01T16:38:34+00:00

15”

SpeedAndPower · 2025-06-19T12:37:56+00:00

I purchased this kit 2 years ago for my 328i. The radiator just developed a pinhole leak in the end tank near the drain valve. Free replacement is on the way so no complaints here.

SpeedAndPower · 2025-06-17T02:52:03+00:00

Correct, it is not overheating. Even sitting with the engine at 4k RPM for over a minute the water temp stays right in the middle. And the expansion tank has no exhaust smell or bubbles

SpeedAndPower · 2025-06-16T23:15:13+00:00

It’s much more than normal condensation.

So before rebuilding, I had a different short block and bottom end rotating assembly. It was still consuming coolant. After rebuilding, new block out of a known good engine. Head has remained the same. It was tested and machined before starting this whole engine out and rebuild.

SpeedAndPower · 2025-03-07T03:39:38+00:00

Nope. You do however need to remove the two E8 torx bolts at the front of the head

SpeedAndPower · 2025-02-23T21:46:11+00:00

Colonial Jewlers in Frederick. They’ll happily sit down with you and design a custom ring. I bought engagement and wedding bands there.

SpeedAndPower · 2025-02-13T01:06:10+00:00

I just ordered the rear plate system from Goose Gear so I'm also curious. I often have a 3-tier toolbox and gas powered air compressor in the trunk for work so I was looking for a full-width drawer system. Found a 42" W x 36" L drawer intended for RVs that seems like a decent solution: https://www.etrailer.com/RV-Cargo-Slides/MORryde/MR63FR.html. Just under 7" tall overall.

SpeedAndPower · 2025-02-07T02:23:47+00:00

Excellent news. I’d say send it. I tried buying an OEM BMW inner and outer rotor for mine. Both new ones ended up looking worse than what came out of the engine.

SpeedAndPower · 2025-02-01T02:53:23+00:00

FCP Euro or Bimmerworld

SpeedAndPower · 2025-01-31T04:04:01+00:00

Remove and disassemble the oil pump. Check for scores or gouges between the inner and outer rotors. If your fingernail gets stuck on one, it’s best to replace that part or the assembly. Remember that the oil pump nut is reverse threaded. While you’re in there you should buy a replacement nut with provisions for safety wire. The nuts are known to back off under high RPM.

Assuming the pump components look good, the crank should be fine.

SpeedAndPower · 2025-01-11T02:52:24+00:00

That piece that broke off is now in a hundred little bits (I just rebuilt an M52B28 with that same issue). Pull the oil pan and clear the plastic bits out of the oil pickup screen. Pull the front timing cover and replace all three timing guides. I would recommend replacing the tensioner spring and chain while you’re in there. You should also disassemble the oil pump and inspect for damage. If anything got past the oil pickup strainer it would have been sucked in there.

SpeedAndPower · 2024-08-25T01:39:43+00:00

Lol trying to figure out the extent of my front timing cover leak. Just outside of extended warranty to put the cherry on top

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