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10-02-2014, 12:40 PM | #1 |
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N52 Starter Replacement... Huge pain in the @$$!
I'm coming from a 350z that I don't remember being nearly as hard to work on but damnnnnnnnn BMW why you gotta do me like this?!?!
It would've taken me about 4 hours to replace it but I broke the crankcase breather hose so I'm on my way to the dealer to pick up a new one ($88). Tips: 1. I was able to install the new starter without completely removing the I take manifold. Yes, doing so would give you more room but the last couple of connections and hoses looked like more trouble than I wanted to put up with. Probably saved me 45-60mins not disconnecting it completely. 2. The hose connectors that attach the crank case breather hose is now #2 on my list of things I had most in the world. It has this ring that needs to be pinched and then pulled with the power of the incredible hulk. I used a combination of needle nose pliers and cursing to finally remove and effectively break the hose. Good luck to anyone attempting this. Make sure you buy a 6-pack of your favorite beer because you are going to need a few during and after. |
10-02-2014, 05:00 PM | #3 |
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Nice dude, that's what someone wants to hear after a hard day. Anyway, everything I do on this car seems to take 2x as long as everyone else. It's a love hate relationship. I just go slow. The 6 pack helps.
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10-27-2014, 01:41 PM | #4 |
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I removed the intake manifold. Was intimidated at first but found that it was pretty straight forward and made the job much easier.
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