BMW Wagon Guy: 2024

Monday, September 9, 2024

2005 BMW 330i ZHP Sedan AW/NB

Car received Wed. Sept 4, 2024

VIN: WBAEV53425KM39003

Previous maintenance appears to include:

New radiator and possibly cooling system
New water pump and possibly thermostat
New CCV system
Oil filter housing gasket appears fresh
VCG appears fresh
Belts and pulleys appear fresh
Headlights recently rebuilt
New front corners
New BlueBus installed

Previous Owner Services at 144k:

Fuel cap
Oil service
Engine flush
Air filter
Cabin filter
Spark Plugs
Windshield Cowl
Wiper Blades
ZHP lower rear diffuser
Electric fan conversion
Headlight lenses and gaskets
Front corner markers
Center console shorty
Cupholder
Coin holder
Fuel tank breather valve

Maintenance 10/12/24:

New Koni/Eibach shocks and springs with all new hardware
New front rotors, calipers, and pads
New stainless lines x4
New front swaybar endlinks
Full brake flush

Maintenance 10/26/24:

New BMW DISA valve with G.A.S. upgrade
New BMW intake tubes (both)
New MAF sensor
New sucking jet pump and hoses
Cleaned ICV
Cleaned throttle body
New plastic coolant lines under plenum
New fuel filter
New power steering lines (all 4) and fluid
New PS reservoir
New steering giubo
New engine mounts
New transmission mounts
New flex disc (giubo)
Transmission filter and fluid change
New differential bushings
Differential fluid service
New coolant
New rear window glass and tint

Other Maintenance:

11/9/24 - new headliner and pillars
11/9/24 - wired rear dash cam
11/9/24 - new fuel pump and sender unit
11/9/24 - installed replacement front seat back panels
11/9/24 - cleaned carpets and under rear seat
12/30/24 - new coils x 6

Thursday, February 29, 2024

2003 Japanrot/Naturbraun ZHP/M3 Touring

2003 Japan Red exterior, Natural Brown Interior ZHP/M3 touring build

Chassis VIN: WBAEN33483PC11790, approx 175k miles

Donor VIN: WBAEV53435KM08519 (ZHP1)

Donor VIN: WBAEV53474KM05542 (ZHP2)

Build Details:

Swap interior from base/tan to manual sport/natural brown (donor interior, approx 135k miles) including all seats and door panels
Refinish/replace exterior chrome window trim for matte black window trim
Swap bumpers and side skirts to genuine BMW Mtech2 (ZHP) parts, including trims and grilles and clips
Swap M54B25 engine for M54B30 (ZHP) with approx 115k miles. Updates include: new belts, pulleys, seals, gaskets, spark plugs, hoses, DISA valve, CCV system, etc
Swap in 175k 3.46 ratio rear differential with new finned rear cover and fresh fluid
Swap in ZF 6-speed manual transmission from ZHP donor
Fully rebuild shifter components and bushings for "new" feel, or upgrade to aftermarket shifter of your choice
Swap exhaust for ZHP
Retrofit and code heated seats
Swap gauge cluster from stock to ZHP with mileage corrected to reflect chassis
Reupholster headliner and pillars in closely matching fabric, swap in all black headliner handles, lights, hooks, etc
Factory radio with BlueBus added, or upgrade to Dynavin N8-Pro
Replace aged factory speakers with BavSound upgraded speakers
Swap 325i brakes to ZHP brakes
Swap 325 wheels for brand new ZHP wheels
Swap 325 suspension for Ground Control coilover (street setup) with camber plates
Choice of tire brand/type and size
Swap base door sills to ///M sills
Upgrade factory halogen headlights to bi-LED projector beams with new lenses and seals

Car History:

List of updates/maintenance done:

Engine:

BMW 5W30 Oil Change Kit - Liqui Moly 11427512300KT4
BMW DISA Valve - Rein 11617544805
BMW Oil Pressure Switch - Rein 12618611273
BMW Timing Cover Plug - Reinz 11361433513
BMW VANOS Unit Screw Plug - Genuine BMW 11361438338
VANOS Overhaul
Wiring Harness Engine Ignition 12517518044
Air Inlet Assembly 13717501988
Filler Cap - 16117222391
Air Inlet Assembly Buffer - 07147267586
Air Inlet Assembly Rivet - 51471919209
Inlet Duct - 13717509118
Tube - 13541438761
Filler Cap - 11127509328
Dipstick - 11431436293
BMW Engine and Transmission Mount Kit - 22116779970KT1
BMW Comprehensive Maintenance Kit - E46TUNEKIT2
BMW Ignition Coil Kit (Set of 6) - Bosch 00044X6
BMW Accessory Drive Belt Kit - 11287636379KT
BMW M54 Timing Chain Kit - 11311432176KT1
BMW Crankcase Gasket Set - Elring 11111432478
BMW Engine Oil Filter Housing Gasket Kit - 11421719855KT
BMW Intake Manifold Gasket Set - Elring 11611436631
BMW 120 Amp Alternator - Bosch AL0703N
BMW Starter Motor - Bosch 12412354693
BMW Camshaft Position Sensor - VNE 12147539165
BMW Camshaft Position Sensor - VNE 12147518628
BMW Oil Level Sensor - Hella 12617508003
BMW Crankshaft Position Sensor - VDO 12141709616
BMW Ignition Knock Sensor - VDO 13627568422
BMW Intake Boot - Rein 13541438759
BMW Throttle Body Gasket - Elring 13547504729

Emissions:

BMW Air Pump Rubber Mount - URO Parts 11727559515
BMW Oxygen Sensor - Bosch 15109
Pre-Cat Oxygen Sensor - Bosch
BMW Secondary Air Injection Pump - Pierburg 11727553056
BMW Secondary Air Injection Control Valve - Pierburg 11727553063
BMW Secondary Air Pump Hose - Rein 11727555680
BMW Air Pump Bracket - Genuine BMW 11721715273
BMW Bracket - Genuine BMW 11721714230
BMW Air Pump Rubber Mount - URO Parts 11727559515
BMW Secondary Air Valve Vacuum Line - Rein 11727574490
BMW Vacuum Hose - Genuine BMW 11657803732
BMW Vacuum Control Valve - Genuine BMW 11747810831
BMW Air Injection Check Valve - Pierburg 11611312737
BMW Cold Climate PCV Breather System Kit - OE Supplier 11617533400KT3
BMW Mass Air Flow Sensor O-Ring - Genuine 13541438760
BMW Mass Air Flow Sensor

Cooling:

BMW Comprehensive Cooling System Hose Kit (E46) - 11531436408KIT
BMW Plastic Water Pump Pulley - Meyle 11511436590
BMW Cooling System Overhaul Kit With Water Pump - E46COOLKIT

Brakes:

Rear Brake Rotors - Zimmermann 34216864044KTR3
Rear Brake Pads - Akebono
BMW Brake Kit - Zimmermann/Akebono 330BK4
BMW Brake Booster - ATE 34336779682
BMW Clutch Hydraulic Hose - Genuine BMW 35006857512
BMW Caliper Bracket Bolt - Genuine BMW 34116772428
BMW Caliper Bracket Bolt - Genuine BMW 34203414763 Drivetrain /
BMW Brake Master Cylinder - ATE 34336785666 (failed and replaced with Centric Part)
BMW Brake Reservoir - Genuine BMW 34326750798

Steering:

Power Steering Reservoir Clamp Genuine BMW 32411092940
BMW Power Steering Pressure Hose - Genuine BMW
BMW Powering Steering Reservoir - Genuine BMW
BMW Power Steering Return Hose - Genuine BMW
BMW Power Steering Suction Hose - Genuine BMW
BMW Power Steering Pressure Hose - Genuine BMW
BMW Plastic Power Steering Pump Pulley - Febi 32421740858
BMW Steering Coupling Assembly - Uro 32301094703

Suspension:

Ground Control Coilovers
Ground Control Camber Plates

Interior: (all parts below brand new)

BMW Ash Tray Rear - Genuine BMW 51168225988
BMW Cup Holder Black - Genuine BMW 51168217953
BMW Console Coin Tray - Genuine BMW 51168217957
BMW Console Bracket - Genuine BMW 51168235570

Exterior / Body:

M-tech Bumper Cover (Front) - 51-12-7-893-489
M-tech Bumper Cover - Euro(Rear) - 51-11-7-893-328
M-tech Rocker Molding - 51-71-2-693-225
M-tech Rocker Molding - 51-71-2-693-226Molding - 51-11-8-195-289
Molding - 51-11-8-195-290
Center Molding - 51-11-8-195-304
Cap - 51-11-7-893-378
Lamp Cover - 51-11-7-893-067
Lamp Cover - 51-11-7-893-068
Lower Grille - 51-11-7-893-331
Lower Grille Adapter - 51-11-7-893-324
Bumper Cover Support - 51-11-7-895-415
Bumper Cover Support - 51-11-7-895-416
Bumper Cover Bracket - 51-11-8-191-149
Outer Molding - 51-12-7-893-319
Center Molding - 51-12-8-212-589
Cover, Lower Part Center M - 51-12-7-891-916
Water Deflector - 51-12-7-895-234
Fog Lamp Assembly - 63-17-7-894-017
Fog Lamp Assembly - 63-17-7-894-018
Liner Extension - 51-71-8-265-467
Liner Extension - 51-71-8-265-468
Tow Eye Cap - 51-12-7-893-314
E46 Sedan/Wagon Windshield Cowl Grille - 51-71-8-208-483

Items done under my care:

2/4/23: subframe bushings replaced with Powerflex poly, diff bushings replaced with OE, axle bolts extracted and repaired, rear lower control arms replaced with Powerflex, all four brake lines replaced with Bimmerworld stainless, brake and clutch flush
2/10/23: new center console stack components, including cup holder, console, sunglass tray, and surround installed, completed black headliner installation
4/18/23: ZHP bumpers and side skirts painted and installed, window trims installed, upper window trims painted to match
4/28/23: 113,706mi. spark plugs (NGK BQR6EQUP), rear wheel bearings, new front air duct
April/May 2024: shifter rebuild, all new fluids, new fuel filter, M3 swaybars installed, finned diff cover installed, fresh diff fluid, new GC suspension and camber plates, headlights retrofitted with bi-LED and new seals and lenses, swapped to 3.46 ratio diff with correct input and outputs,
July 2024: finished paint, new wiper arms and wipers, finished headlights, installed ZHP black cube trim, installed freshly re-wrapped alcantara steering wheel, new OE floor mats, new center console trim

Sunday, January 7, 2024

2003 Japanrot/Naturbraun ZHP Touring Build

Touring VIN: WBAEN33483PC11790

Donor VIN: WBAEV53435KM08519 (ZHP1)

Donor VIN: WBAEV53474KM05542 (ZHP2)

Purchase mileage on touring:

Donor engine mileage at time of transplant:

List of changes from stock:

M54B30 Swap (ZHP1)

6-speed (ZHP2)

Natural Brown interior (ZHP1)

Front Subframe (ZHP1)

Steering Rack (ZHP2)

Front Control Arms (ZHP1)

Front Brakes (ZHP1)

Driveshaft (ZHP2)

Rear Differential (ZHP1)

Rear Subframe (ZHP1)

Rear Arms (ZHP1)

Rear Brakes (ZHP1)

Black cube trim (ZHP2)