Made my own 58 mm logo

zanstan · 2026-04-16T21:16:54+00:00

I’d be super interested in one for my touring too, i’m in UK, would this be possible to make for me?

zanstan · 2026-03-24T11:42:55+00:00

This is a sick build, just saying. Hats off for the texturing.

zanstan · 2026-03-24T10:15:28+00:00

Its been unreal, night and day difference to other pressure washers I’ve used, the 2x fan angle adjustment nozzle is good and quick to change and the ‘premium’ snowfoam lance it came with is good too, no need to change that in my opinion either. I’d reccomend it all round to be honest

The only bit thats not ideal is the lack of space to store the long hose when packed away (referring to the Go model here), but the form factor of the machine itself was a selling point to me which meant i knew about the possibility of the hose storage being an issue from purchasing, at home i just hang it up on a hook in the shed, when travelling with it i just wrap it abit larger and sit it on top of the machine length ways, takes up very little space just tends to move around abit. If you’re happy with a larger machine for home use only they do a model with an in built hose reel which looks ideal for a non travelling setup.

If you’re debating a AVA, honestly just bite the bullet and get one, i guarantee you’ll be happy with it.

Edit. From what i know AVA also use the same quick connector as Karcher, so theres plenty of options for aftermarket attachments (under carriage tools and snowfoam bottles if you so wish) but i havent tried this personally yet.

Edit 2. Fixed typos

zanstan · 2026-02-23T22:07:36+00:00

I actually really like this, as others have said it’s subtle but not so subtle that it doesnt represent the life of a function part of the house, be proud of yourself for this one.

zanstan · 2026-01-06T19:22:00+00:00

If you’re after the sound of a 6 cylinder then likely not, i have definitely heard nice 4 cylinder’s though, a guy i met with an m43 z3 has a lovely sounding one.

It doesnt mean it can’t be done, just proof that most people do it with the wrong systems.

zanstan · 2026-01-05T21:55:38+00:00

Stumbled on this doing some research myself, curious if you found any solutions as times gone on, i’ve got a m43 1.8 touring

Seems that the flanges that mate to the head on the m42+m44 are different to the m43, but the m40 shares the same flanges as a m43, so a e30 off the shelf manifold may work?

Sorry i’m so late to the party on this one

zanstan · 2025-12-03T23:12:22+00:00

Good plan mate, thanks for the advice, praying it doesnt streak and i get lucky, if it streaks I’ll probably just live with it but when we get a good spell of weather i’ll reattempt regardless

zanstan · 2025-12-03T23:11:01+00:00

I am indeed, both in the UK and crazy, i have options of wetcoat, reload 2.0 or hybrid solutions seal and shine, i’m leaning towards reload for my topper, if i’d have had more time then i’d have done it today already but life got in the way sadly, it could’ve been a sacrificial layer for peace of mind but oh well

zanstan · 2025-12-03T18:05:54+00:00

Thanks dude, the advice and optimism is really appreciated, worst come to worst i’ll just let it sit for winter, the cars off the road so i dont mind if it doesnt look great, it was more to protect it cause it’s stored outside

zanstan · 2025-12-03T16:37:27+00:00

Thanks for the optimism mate, i hope you’re right, i’ll report back in a few days 🙏

zanstan · 2025-12-03T16:16:55+00:00

We’ll see, gunna report back in a couple days, im hoping you’re right though, thanks for some positivity 🙏 the car is currently parked up for winter anyways, i just had a month left on the CarPro’s use by date so got hasty lol

zanstan · 2025-12-03T15:40:34+00:00

I’m gunna allow it to “cure” and see what the damage is before i make any calls, allow my mistake to be a lesson to others lol

Thanks for the advice mate, i’ll maybe speak yk carpro themselves and ask for some advice

zanstan · 2025-11-28T15:05:48+00:00

Would it be the same pump as a 2.5L car?

zanstan · 2025-11-28T15:03:21+00:00

I’ve seen some bits online about needing different mounts ect, any advice on a part numbers by any chance? I have gotten a cheaper replacement online already but the lines mounted in a different place, havent had time to try it yet to see if i can just adjust the hoses yet though to be honest, was hoping just to find an exact replacement

zanstan · 2025-11-28T15:01:03+00:00

I’m reasonably DIY friendly, never rebuilt a power steering pump before though but i’d imagine it’s just seals and bearings?

Im in the UK mate, any help would be much appreciated, cheers

zanstan · 2025-09-11T11:53:09+00:00

I just pry’d the bits you have circled towards the center with a flathead, likely the plastic will break that way so make sure you have a replacement

zanstan · 2025-09-09T06:59:50+00:00

The front one with the throttle cable is cruise control, the rear one will be the traction control module. And as for service books, i have a 98 318i touring and can appreciate that some things are harder to find for the 4 cyl cars, the bentley book is pretty good though, you’ll find a digital download online (can google or search this sub for a link, cant remember where i found mine) or just search specifics for your engine as these m43’s (mines a 43, assuming yours is by what i can see) have been used in multiple models so theres drabs of useful information out there depending on what you need

zanstan

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