Started my IMS Upgrade 2000 S wit 107,000 miles.

[WhipE350]

Good work Dag - I did all this last Dec. Since I had the funds I replaced the RMS and the AOS also. I did however have to take my bumper off, I don't have a full set of tools and was struggling with the back of the transmission, with the bumper off it was easy.

[BerneseMtnDog]

Definitely do the AOS while you're in there. Never an easier time than now. Also check the oil fill tube for leaks. Prone to happen and also much easier to get to now. Nice work.

Steve

[dagdisco03]

Thank guys AOS was done at 96K. I just purchased the car at 100K and have local dealer records for the past 5 years. I'm doing RMS again even though it is the updated seal with square markings it was not listed in my records for the date it was changed. Cheap enough to just keep fresh.

I'm wondering about the coolant reservoir I saw that it's much easier with the Tanny out.

Also was considering the front engine mount but figured its a separate project since it's not disturbed with this removal maybe when by bypass pipes come in. They are back-ordered until September.

Car runs so smooth with no issues it was bugging the crap out of me to take it apart but I would be thinking about the IMS the whole time I'm driving it so I figures I had to do it so I'm good for a number of years.

Can't wait for parts to start to show up UPS is telling me Monday the 30th

[Johnny Danger]

When you're finished with yours, you can do nine .

[WhipE350]

Originally Posted by Johnny Danger

When you're finished with yours, you can do nine .

Dag - Johnny has been beggin for someone to help with his forever. I think all of us that have done this should spend a Sat at Johnny's Berkshires hideaway and get his done. Afterwords I'm sure he'll share some of those fine women he always has waiting around.

[dagdisco03]

Sounds very tempting we will see how the rest of this goes. So far it's been pleasant to tinker with. But I do buy these toys with the expectation that I'll be getting intimate and knowing my vehicles inside and out. I figured with my cars, motorcycles and boats I'd have every tool there is and I'm surprised at some of the odd things done on these pcars to require more special/homemade or thought provoking tools. Such as a single triple square on the bell housing what the heck was the logic there keep the owner out or am I missing something and should be concerned about theft that someone would crawl under there at night and steal my gearbox if it didn’t have one odd bolt. Lol Special tool to pull the t-stat from the housing I’ve never seen one come flying out and get sucked through the engine without being custom attached to the housing . No worries I’ve always dreamed of owning a pcar and I’m loving every minute of it. I’ve had my whole garage pcar themed with my BMW’s parked in there for 20 years I figured it was time and it puts a big smile on my face every time I have her out in the short few months of ownership. The seven thousand miles I racked on is more then I put on my Z3 in the past 3 years combined.

[Johnny Danger]

Originally Posted by WhipE350

Dag - Johnny has been beggin for someone to help with his forever. I think all of us that have done this should spend a Sat at Johnny's Berkshires hideaway and get his done. Afterwords I'm sure he'll share some of those fine women he always has waiting around.

I'll supply the entertainment !

[grubinski]

Originally Posted by WhipE350

I don't have a full set of tools and was struggling with the back of the transmission

That's the universe telling you that you need to buy more tools.

[Eric G]

Originally Posted by WhipE350

Good work Dag - I did all this last Dec. Since I had the funds I replaced the RMS and the AOS also. I did however have to take my bumper off, I don't have a full set of tools and was struggling with the back of the transmission, with the bumper off it was easy.

Another voice from the ether...buy more tools and the car gods will reward you!

[WhipE350]

Got some more for my birthday yesterday! It is amazing though how much can be done on these cars with just the basic tools. I had my car 24 inches off the ground and being Dec having the bumper off did allow some extra natural light in .

Yes I had a leak in my oil fill tube and this was the best time to do that too +1.