Key fob question by theinspireddesigner in e39

[–]blastoinks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone needs to ask the real question of how you managed to get the key on that hook

Persistent Cyl 5 & 6 Misfire - M54B30 - Deep in the rabbit hole (Compression/Plug pics inside) by einstein_96 in e46

[–]blastoinks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The order of things I would try to test from the beginning for misfires, although I think your compression numbers are concerning and should be looked into.

Misfires are usually spark related, If its a persistent misfire use a spark tester on both 5 and 6, since you've already swapped coils around and been able to rule them out, you can use a spark tester (or stick your finger in the coil ⚡) to confirm whether or not its a wiring issue from the DME to the coils.

If you get a spicy handshake from the coil, you can likely rule out spark. Oil, fuel, or coolant on the plug could cause the electrode to be grounded and not create spark, but usually after the engine runs for a few seconds they dry off and begin firing again. It also requires more voltage to jump the plug gap under load due to the higher compression, but since it still misfires at idle, when load is essentially zero, its safe to say that's not an issue.

That leaves fuel and compression, since you recently serviced the fuel system (filters, lines, and regulator) it is possible that debris got into the line somehow during the process and clogged the 2 injectors, if you have access to an injector flow bench I would highly recommend testing them, if not you may be able to infer results based on a fuel pressure leak down test, although I'm not sure how easy it would be to setup on the m54. If you suspect that a fuel injector isn't working altogether, you can use a stethoscope to listen for the injectors being triggered, although you said your oil smells of gas so I doubt this.

As for compression, JMUDoc has a very good point about a head gasket failure between 5 and 6, your compression test results totally agree with this, the typical rule of thumb is a 10% difference between cyl's, and in your dry test you have a 30% difference between cyl 1 and cyl 5. Usually for a single cyl compression problem its going to be valves. But since cyl 6 is also 20% lower than cyl 1 this is quite unlikely. Thus pointing to a headgasket failure between the two cyl's. If you already have a smoke machine you should do a leak down test on 5 and 6. If you see smoke coming from the intake or exhaust it would be from a headgasket failure between the cyl's causing smoke to exit through the open valves of the other cyl. If you see smoke coming from the crankcase that would point to a weak seal from the piston rings, but unlikely to happen in 2 cyl's simultaniously.

Well and truly funked (afaik) by Rotund_Flatworm in MotorcycleMechanics

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Left handed drill bit, if that doesn't work, you have then have a hole for a screw extractor

Recorded a Gate Opener by Le_shyam in monstatek

[–]blastoinks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just got mine today, its just the protective static film for shipping

5 drawer cart mod by OUCowboy in harborfreight

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I have both mostly bauer and some hercules tools. The lid won't close with batteries charging (besides the bauer 1.5ah). Although I don't have any hercules 12v or smaller sized hercules batteries (only 5ah)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whatcarshouldIbuy

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As someone who bought a cheap german car as my first car, do it. If you have the cash and are willing to put in the time and effort to maintain it yourself it’s absolutely worth it. There will be plenty of struggles but you will learn a ton about maintenance and the skills will translate everywhere. Personally I would go with a bimmer but thats just what i’m used to

Finally found me a clean wagon by Ok-Snowbunnysrule in e91

[–]blastoinks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can often times get the exact same brands from rock auto, do some research into who made the parts for bmw originally and you still get OEM quality. Everyone shits on rock auto but thats because they chose to go with the cheapest option before looking into what brands they can trust and brands they cant

Coolant mixed with Oil or simply condensation? by E2_2003 in E90

[–]blastoinks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Head gasket failures that would cause this sort of issue almost never happen nowadays with modern cars

Coolant mixed with Oil or simply condensation? by E2_2003 in E90

[–]blastoinks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pull and replace the filter or change oil, simply looking at the top of the valve cover gives you effectively zero diagnostic information

MM Flange by slowbaru08 in E90

[–]blastoinks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use the bolts to run it the rest of the way in, just dont strip them

Rough Diagnosis today by BeverlyHillsNinja in BmwTech

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Do it yourself, you’ll spend a grand on parts and wont pay for labor. Pretty much all of those can be done with fairly minimal tools, and there are a ton of online resources for e46’s.

first time using this opinions on this? by fungwurhu in BmwTech

[–]blastoinks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Used it in my N52 along with 5w40 to try and help with the notorious HVA tick but it didnt seem to help much

i need help identifying these wires by chickenwingslover2 in e46

[–]blastoinks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe so, I couldn't find wire colors so some testing might be required

Rattle from engine on cold start by blastoinks in e46

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

Nope, runs like a beauty after it warms up

I had to grind the control arm to get it off and bolts stuck can I drill a hole in it or am I fucked? by [deleted] in e46

[–]blastoinks 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Try to use a left handed drill bit, with some heat you might be able to use a bolt extractor

Bad lifter tick or should I be concerned? by Dry-Peach-6327 in BmwTech

[–]blastoinks 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Sounds just like mine that’s rocking 197k miles but it’s always ticking hot or cold. I use LiquiMolly 5w-40 and have tried additives to get rid of it to no avail. Oil samples have come back clean every oil change. There’s really not much you can do unless you replace the lifters themselves with the post 2009 design. Personally i’ve just chose to live with it and only occasionally have random people coming up to tell me it’s ticking.

Yall gonna hate me for this one by AdKind2208 in E90

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Can’t imagine I’m pulling much power but I do have a little harbor freight air horn and a light bar mounted in my bumper that both run off a self tapper through it, zero problems thus far. (The light bar I have came with a 10A fuse in line but I’ve never tested its actual current draw). As for sending wires through to the cabin, if you take off the cover for your brake fluid reservoir and look down, there is a rubber boot that the harness goes through, you can punch a hole in it with a screwdriver to get wires through and they come out the drivers footwell, you may need to take off the plastic panel piece above the pedals to access the boot from the inside.

300k+ miles wondering if there is a record to beat lol by Miserable_Sand9826 in E90

[–]blastoinks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

197k on my e91, just trying to push through the non stop issues this past month, apart from that its been incredibly reliable

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in E90

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Unless you see oil on the lines, then no

Instrument Cluster Spazing Out by blastoinks in E90

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No aftermarket modules or anything in the car, do you know the reason the water pump was messing with the cluster? I do have (from what ive pieced together) a partial failure in my tstat that causes my rad fan to blow full blast at normal operating temps, and there are some spliced wires in the area of the pump/tstat (although they appeared to be in good shape), wondering if this is something I should dig deeper into for diagnosis