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@@JSquaredCubing “Under Pressure”.

No doubt it’s hot. I really need an ac company to sponsor me.

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@@user-zf6dj3hw6q right? These were beat.

When they fail, the engine will lift up under high torque, and the radiator fan will hit the shroud, chucking fan blades in all directions at very high speeds, even denting the hood from the inside out.

@@SovereignMan85 Thankfully these hadn't fully separated or I would have had much bigger problems. I've seen these blades do a lot of damage.

I'm using the inverter that came with the panel. I do have a disconnect switch, but it's manual for working on the system.

@@DrivingForwardBuilds is it bad for the battery running only on the inverter low voltage disconnect?

@@wyrdscynce I'm not entirely sure. I wired mine up per the Renogy instructions.

Thanks for commenting!

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For real. It's exciting getting everything in. Then the overwhelmed feeling takes over. 🙂

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Well I mean isn't it clear that I regularly drive to the hair salon? All kidding aside I agree.

It was a joke. I was cutting these lights up for my track car.

At the time of purchase my floor would have needed to be upgraded and I was dealing with less than 8' of overhead clearance. The additional cost of the concrete work and lack of lift height space made the scissor lift much more compelling.

Thanks for taking the time to respond. This has been very informative and has guided me to a decision. I am also addicted to collecting tools

@@solano79happy to respond. Hope you really enjoy your decision.

I may have misread that. Thanks for noticing!

I have worked hard to listen to older parents' stories over the years. It is always the same. They grow up so fast. Spend time with them while you can. Thanks for watching and for the comment!

Sometimes you have to keep looking for the perfect deal.

@@DrivingForwardBuilds I need one of everything

@@DrivingForwardBuilds really you need two of everything.

@@treychastain4686 in different colors and sizes!

For sure. But in my case, it's a money taker. lol

@DrivingForwardBuilds I love those engines. I used to work on BMWs and the Range Rovers that had em. I could do those upper timing covers with the vanos seals in less than 3 hrs. Loved, loved, loved them. How far off are the magnetics when recalibrated?

@@lukeyarasheski5510 I'm not sure what you mean by magnetics?

@DrivingForwardBuilds you have to magnetically time the VANOS gears. It's a real PITA the first 4 or 5 times you do it but it gets better after that

@@lukeyarasheski5510 I didn't know that. I've read through the BMW instructions and don't see anything. I have the German Auto Solutions timing kit. Hope it fires up when done.

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Ahh brother. It’s tough out there. Secrets safe with me.

Every darn time.

They are much lighter than aluminum. It was due to increased emissions and manufacturers trying to make things lighter overall. I agree the magnesium was a poor choice, but I’m stuck with it now.

That sounds like a potential restriction in the hydraulics.

To be more transparent, the one side will lower a specific and consistent amount but then remain that distance ahead of the other the remainder of the descent. Could you elaborate what the potential restriction could be?

@@Justin131993 First let's make sure the carriages are even going up. That should eliminate the balance cables as the problem. Then I'd double-check check the carriage sliders aren't binding on the pressure release. After that, a hydraulic restriction would be the last path. A tight bend, kink, or line failure could cause one side to "pause" overcoming the restriction and then lowering it. Is this an old lift, has the fluid in the system been changed? Also, I'm just a dude in his garage too, not a lift tech. But happy to try and help.

It was a lot of drywall for sure. I was doing mine in early spring before the heat was terrible which was nice.

You could absolutely do it this way. The outer metal shell is going to be the tough part. Take your time and score it vs cutting all the way through. Then use a chisel to hammer it out. I’ve done exactly what you’re describing on subframe bushings and a few control arm bushings. Good luck with your repair!

Awesome.

Well, since we spent all our money on the parts we add water to it to make it go longer.

Yes they are

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Either you don't live in Satan's armpit like I do, or you don't work in your garage. This made a tremendous difference for me with my doors.

I made it out of .125 wall 1-1/4" DOM tube. I bent in the two bends and then added a 1" tube into the end for length. The plate is 1/4" that I drilled to the bolt pattern of the crank.

Great tip, thank you. Hopefully the community can use it if they are doing this job.

It was a lot of work.

You know it's true.....

BMW 540i. Getting full timing guide/chain replacement.

​@@DrivingForwardBuildsone heck of a nightmare, it's a wild idea but Im gonna try and make kits to simplify timing chains, maybe even custom blocks, well find ouy

@@OFFICAL-FULL-SENDER That would be sick. This is a heck of a job and my 1st time.

That righty loosey has to be the worst possible feeling.

Always be safe with a rubber.

That is a major drawback.

Thanks!

Thanks!

Thanks, I appreciate that. I really didn't want to do it either. I'm definitely blessed and grateful to have the lift. Now I need to work up the courage to change the pan gasket on my wife's 2016 X5. It just had its first drip from the pan this past week that made it to the floor.

​@@DrivingForwardBuildsthey are contagious those leaks, park them separate 😂😂😂

@@anaestereo810 That's a darn good idea.

It will be so nice when I have all the leaks taken care of. My driveway hates me right now, even with the cardboard.

@@DrivingForwardBuilds Simple green and a Pressure Washer from N Idaho

I use a K&N service kit. Includes cleaner and oil. Like this one. amzn.to/3XGKePa

@@DrivingForwardBuilds Thanks! Keep it up with the videos doing great!

@@flip3172thanks so much!

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Glad it helped!

18x9.5 square, ET22. 5mm Spacer up front. Tires are 275/35 square. I'm running Toyo R888r tires now. I was running the Potenza RE71r in the video.

Good tip. Thanks. I always wondered about the magnet.

I really like brake clean for the really messy stuff. But that is prohibitively expensive. Typically is use "Oil Eater" degreaser and then in my pressure sprayer just clean water.

@@DrivingForwardBuilds Many thx - expense of brake clean was the reason i asked! i thought you may have been using some mixed solution with the pressure washer pickup nossel! Will be trying out the injector cleaner device! Cheers

@@rulebrakingthe cheapest I’ve found brake clean lately is Walmart. Right around $3 a can. Still a lot though. The injector cleaner works great. I’ve used it a few times now.

What?

Very cool!

It should be.