What have you done to your ride lately?

[tx_shooter]

Or have your hot looking friend go in there - the bigger the tits the better. Funny thing is that I find more and more dykes working at parts stores. In that case, send in your younger brother dressed like a dyke.

You would be surprised the numbers his younger brother can get. rofl But that is a story for around a campfire with a beer.

 

[TacoXpo]

 

[TacoXpo]

Sawed out a part in the middle of the 7's motor. Re-Assemble time. Then on to the Taco. Would really like to do a quick wheeling trip tomorrow (1 day shoot and scoot to an old mining district). The only way I could do it is to change the backing plate using the 4x4wire slam the axle method for removing the rear wheel bearing. Has anyone done that?

 

[tex]

You would be surprised the numbers his younger brother can get. rofl But that is a story for around a campfire with a beer.

Camp fire indeed

 

[TacoXpo]

Spending the day putting this puppy back together. THANK GOD that wasn't a flat rate job that I had to make a living on. I will say though, I know I could easily knock it out in half the time next time. Next time is a very big assumption that there will be a next time! But really, like brain surgery, anyone could do it provided that you break it down to small enough steps. I did that. A couple more parts (hose, clips, bolts, etc) and It will be a driver again. I do miss driving Big Black.

(not my pic)

The reason you see that belt that way is because I am sure this guy didn't have the $90 BMW tool that I picked up to stretch that belt back on to the pulley; There is no tensioner.

 

[Taco Loco]

No rotors yet, rear brakes and drums done, gonna replace brake cylnder seals in 15k, starting to dry rot.

 

[Silverback]

Spending the day putting this puppy back together. THANK GOD that wasn't a flat rate job that I had to make a living on. I will say though, I know I could easily knock it out in half the time next time. Next time is a very big assumption that there will be a next time! But really, like brain surgery, anyone could do it provided that you break it down to small enough steps. I did that. A couple more parts (hose, clips, bolts, etc) and It will be a driver again. I do miss driving Big Black.

(not my pic)

The reason you see that belt that way is because I am sure this guy didn't have the $90 BMW tool that I picked up to stretch that belt back on to the pulley; There is no tensioner.

Again, much braver than I. Kudos!

 

[Taco Loco]

Spending the day putting this puppy back together. THANK GOD that wasn't a flat rate job that I had to make a living on. I will say though, I know I could easily knock it out in half the time next time. Next time is a very big assumption that there will be a next time! But really, like brain surgery, anyone could do it provided that you break it down to small enough steps. I did that. A couple more parts (hose, clips, bolts, etc) and It will be a driver again. I do miss driving Big Black.

(not my pic)

The reason you see that belt that way is because I am sure this guy didn't have the $90 BMW tool that I picked up to stretch that belt back on to the pulley; There is no tensioner.

Oh my, a lot of work

 

[tx_shooter]

...

The reason you see that belt that way is because I am sure this guy didn't have the $90 BMW tool that I picked up to stretch that belt back on to the pulley; There is no tensioner.

I bet the guy that decided the belt did not need a tensioner was trying to one-up the asshole who designed the leak at the back of the motor.

 

[TacoXpo]

Again, much braver than I. Kudos!

Thanks

Oh my, a lot of work

You are right. I certainly respect the guys that knock this stuff out regularly...

I bet the guy that decided the belt did not need a tensioner was trying to one-up the asshole who designed the leak at the back of the motor.

... And hate these bastards!

 

[TacoXpo]

2 hours into cooling system pressure test. Gauge hasnt moved at all

 

[tex]

2 hours into cooling system pressure test. Gauge hasnt moved at all

When do you apply at the local BMW dealer as a service tech?

 

[TacoXpo]

I was thinking if I did this job flat rate I would have lost my ass. At a dealer they would have charged $10-12k and they would still make money. ...or if I did it for a Rolls dealer, I could have retired!

 

[tex]

I was thinking if I did this job flat rate I would have lost my ass. At a dealer they would have charged $10-12k and they would still make money. ...or if I did it for a Rolls dealer, I could have retired!

Time to put your resume in at the Rolls dealer. I'm sure there are a few in the area.

 

[Anathollo]

Got my carrier bearing, U joints and driveshaft yoke & bearing replaced today. Spent way more than I was planning too but it should be good to go now. U-joints are Spicer and the yoke has a greasable bearing in it now!

 

[Anathollo]

Also installed new map LED's! Thanks Paul!!!

 

[TacoXpo]

Also installed new map LED's! Thanks Paul!!!

Np hope you didn't have to install them twice.

 

[Anathollo]

Np hope you didn't have to install them twice.

Just one. other one I lucked out and got it on the first try

 

[TacoXpo]

Almost done with this chore. Today I thought I lost a wiring harness under the intake plenum - that plenum always reminds me of GMC -71 blower. . Anyway, I found it. You could loose a bass drum in that engine!

Now I am down to two brackets and the motor should be done. Then it's time to zip up all the little bits. Fingers crossed.

 

[TacoXpo]

Oh yeah. All bolts accounted for. That's a first for a project this large!