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Originally Posted by stevekstevek
Thanks folks. I did read through southshorem3's saga.
I did have a bit of trouble initially getting a SES put out, but the codes I got were for an O2 sensor, and I needed an O2 sensor. Once I replaced it, I was getting some codes for the secondary air pump. They are still there, but the light is off and it passed.
I put the "offroad" tune back in, and it seems to be reducing the hesitation (I thought it might have been due to the O2 sensor). I'll see how that fares.
I'll try getting the service history from BMW -- I have the carfax, but maybe they can tell me when they last changed plugs.
My plan:
- No matter what: Warm up car nicely!
- Wait a bit to see if the secondary air thing clears up. (maybe 500 miles or so).
- Do the plugs: If the secondary air thing is still a problem, deal with it the same time, since I'll have to take the manifold off anyway.
- Oil change: I'm thinking of going M1 0W-40 per some of the rod bearing threads.
- Rod Bearings: I think I'll do them once the enhanced clearance ones are available ("custom clevite").
Considering the BPM tune -- it's a bunch of $$ -- but if I have problems, it's something I'd consider.
The car is not a DD -- mainly a weekend car, and I'm hoping to have it for a long time.
Thanks for the feedback!
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FYI you do NOT need to take off the manifold to do the plugs. The hardest part is getting the drivers side engine cover off with the supercharger in the way. This may not be an issue with the VF kit but with ESS you need to loosen up the charger and move out of the way a bit.