trans and the power steering ,assuming that your power steering doesn't have any chf 7 or 11 labels on it. Castrol is also one of the approved fluids for your trans
Originally Posted by acyre
Hey Everyone,
I'm planning to do my Inspection II in the coming weeks and wanted your input about the parts I'll be purchasing and their brands. All of this I've gotten off the BMA site just now (except for the fluids).
I've already done the coolant flush/water pump/t-stat replacement and the hoses look great.
Belts
Continental
Alternator Belt 6PK1555
A/C Belt 5PK906 (there was a note that the org belt was a 5PK890 but BMW changed it)
Filters
Mann Fuel Filter
Mann Air Filter
Mahle Oil Filter
O2 Sensor
Bosch (no brainer)
Fluids
Red Line (75w90) for the rear diff
ATE SuperBlue or SuperGold for the brakes
P/S ????? (I'm pretty sure that I need ATF in there, I'll double check. brand suggestions?)
ATF Fluid - Bentley says Dexron II? I thought it was that Shell stuff.
Minus the fluids the total for parts comes to 140.89, I figure another $60 in fluids and I'm good to go.
I've never heard of CRP and I wasn't sure if Mann or Meyle or Mahle was the filter maker to go with.
Thanks,
Ashley
'92 525iA / 179k miles / Born 3.92 / ABS / No ASC / stock / North Carolina
Paper Gaskets Suck!
trans and the power steering ,assuming that your power steering doesn't have any chf 7 or 11 labels on it. Castrol is also one of the approved fluids for your trans
Originally Posted by acyre
I'd suggest quickly inspecting your pulleys, last time I did my belts one of them had a chunk missing and had to be replaced.
Current
2008 M5 6 Spd
2000 Z3 2.8 5 Spd MSport
2012 X5 35d Sport
1995 540i 6 Spd
1992 535i 5 Spd
Former
1995 530iA
1986 635CSI 5 Spd
2011 X3 2.8 MSport
I have found that Dexron II was replace by Dexron III.
If your p/s resevoir says ATF on the cap, then use the Dexron in it. If not, use the specific power steering fluid that your manual calls for.
Your parts list looks pretty complete to me. Is the O2 sensor part of the Insp.II ?
JD
Thanks!Originally Posted by JD525IA
About the o2 sensor. It's supossed to be changed every 60k and I think I'm still running on the original.
-ashley
'92 525iA / 179k miles / Born 3.92 / ABS / No ASC / stock / North Carolina
Paper Gaskets Suck!
Thanks Bill!
-ashley
'92 525iA / 179k miles / Born 3.92 / ABS / No ASC / stock / North Carolina
Paper Gaskets Suck!
for ATF use a 50/50 mix of Redline D4 and B&M sythetic TrickShift. it runs like butter.
Dont forget the ATF filter kit.
The PS fluid may be CHF 11 or 71.
Coolant flush!
how many miles on the spark plugs? how many miles on the ignition coil and distributor rotor? you changed the air cabin microfilter in the last 10K? every change your wiper blades?
Dont forget some Redline 10W40 for the engine.
Run techron fuel system cleaner in your gas for the next 2 weeks to get the injectors nice and clean, that way when all the other stuff is done they will pump fuel more evenly.
Also check the brake pads thickness and the rotors for lips, i would also get some permatex brake guide pin lube, and a set of guide pin replacement kits for each rotor.
dont forget to wax the paint and rainx the windows when you are done!!
Originally Posted by acyre
Isnt the oxygen sensor alone $141.32?
Lowered with blue h&r(?) springs, Bilsteins, tint, 19# design 3 injectors, Dual Magnaflow
southwest WA
Alex,Originally Posted by Alexlind123
Nope BMA's got 'em for $74 and change
-ashley
'92 525iA / 179k miles / Born 3.92 / ABS / No ASC / stock / North Carolina
Paper Gaskets Suck!
I'm going to let my indy do that. I don't like the thought of lying on the ground underneath a running car.Originally Posted by BillionPa
Yeah, I'll check (it's been raining solid since Monday)The PS fluid may be CHF 11 or 71.
It was done several timesCoolant flush!(who knew you had to sand the block to remove old fragments of a paper gasket?)
less than 12k on the plugs. 7k on one coil, all the others are original (planned replacement in late summer)how many miles on the spark plugs? how many miles on the ignition coil and distributor rotor?
Crap! forgot about that.you changed the air cabin microfilter in the last 10K?
Nope and they need it.every change your wiper blades?
I run Castrol GTX High Mileage (dino) or Valvoline MaxLife (dino) both at 20w50.Dont forget some Redline 10W40 for the engine.
Hmmm....maybe some 540 calipers and rotorsAlso check the brake pads thickness and the rotors for lips, i would also get some permatex brake guide pin lube, and a set of guide pin replacement kits for each rotor.
Thanks!
-ashley
'92 525iA / 179k miles / Born 3.92 / ABS / No ASC / stock / North Carolina
Paper Gaskets Suck!