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BMW 7 E38 - good idea?

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  1. Auraraptor

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    Just swap a 3.38 rear end….it really livens up the car along with the Euro rear bar
     
  2. TestShoot

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    already did that last time
     
  3. Auraraptor

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    Hmm
    One of my long term goals is to put a DCT now that you can get independent controllers for the OEM unit from the new BMWs, I think that will also really liven up the car.
    Do you have a V8 or 12? The V8 also has the option for forced induction with good room in the engine bay
     
  4. donv

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    That takes away from the relaxed highway cruising, though. Given the nature of the car, I'd rather cruise along with reasonable revs at 100 than be a few seconds quicker off the line from a stoplight.

     
  5. Bas

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    well...seems like the timing belt guides just went.

    Seriously bad timing with my raptor still about a month away from being registered to use...ffs.
     
  6. donv

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    What happened? Have you been changing the belt regularly? Do you change the guides as a part of a belt change?

     
  7. Bas

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    Started it up this morning...strange rattle sound. Was hoping for vanos rattle first but seems ik not that lucky. Mechanic can likely only look on Monday at earliest.

    Didn't drive it further.

    Timing chain and guides haven't been changed yet, about 105k Miles on it
     
  8. Bas

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    a bit more on this, car is at the mechanic now. When he was at my house earlier, he revved it and I noticed the ticking noise stayed at the same frequency. Spark plugs where checked but unfortuantely it wasn't as simple as that. He just said he suspects oil pump (chain?). If it was the timing chain guides surely the frequency would increase?
     
  9. Auraraptor

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    Guides need replacement every 50-60k on the V12s; I never changed a guide on a M62 V8 despite 100k+ miles across 2 cars…..that’s peculiar. Sorry this happened. Fingers crossed can just swap in a replacement while parts cost is cheap(er)
     
  10. Bas

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    well I finally got it back today.

    Had a few other things changes. Water pump, vanos issue addressed, gaskets, hoses checked and those that became a bit hard or showed signs of cracking all done and finished. Wasn't cheap but engine runs like a dream.
     
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  11. donv

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    I just did a 500 mile drive in my e38 740, and I have to say that it is a great car. Lots of cruising from 90-120, smooth, silent, easily carried four people and luggage. I'm really impressed with it.
     
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  12. TestShoot

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    I am waiting to find another like mine. Steel Blue Metallic sport. It's one of three cars I have owned I wish I could get again, alongside my 3.0CSi and p1800s
     
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