CooperSAZ's 2005 LY/Blk R53
#201
12-06-2016, 10:31 AM
So far, my wheel bearings are holding up. No issues as of yet.
Like ECS stated, it is best to swap both while you are at it. But budgets and price points come into play.
Just turned 117k miles the other day.
#202
12-07-2016, 06:11 AM
#203
12-07-2016, 06:29 AM
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Thanks for the order. Bend that little tab back on the axle nut, soak it with PB blaster and hit it with an impact wrench to get it off. One quick reverse hit with the impact and mine were off with 150K and northeast ohio winters in one swoop.
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#204
12-07-2016, 06:40 AM
it's not a hard job from what I remember, just be careful with the wheel speed sensors.
#205
12-07-2016, 08:39 AM
If you dont have an impact, do you have a service shop nearby? I recall back in the day with my Honda CRX, I could not get the nut off to save my life. I drove 2 miles to the local repair shop and a mechanic was more than willing to turn the nut off. But then I get the lecture of being nice driving home. Which was fine, I was just glad he helped me out. Something to consider.
Ingersoll Rand W7150-K1. Solid wireless impact.
https://www.amazon.com/Ingersoll-W71...+Rand+W7150-K1
Per IR: "Power: 780 ft-lbs of maximum reverse torque and 1100 ft-lb of nut-busting torque from cordless impact wrench that weighs only 6.8 lbs"
I can attest to the power/influence this thing has over ANY bolt I have encountered yet. I have done multiple timing belts on Hondas and those bolts are said to be tough to remove. It takes me about 2-3 seconds to spin them off.
#206
12-07-2016, 09:16 AM
breaker bars and jumping is definitely an injury waiting to happen, but You don't un notch the nut? I forgot to un notch it once and it broke off a small part of the axle. It still works fine but that keyway/notch is not as straight as it was before I worked on it.
that said, I do love my electric impact wrench. I bought a corded one from Harbor freight for $50. I was 3/4 of the way through changing my shocks when the allen head inside the front shock stripped out and I couldn't get the top nut off. A quick trip to harbor freight and $50 later I was back in business. The cordless ones look even better.
that said, I do love my electric impact wrench. I bought a corded one from Harbor freight for $50. I was 3/4 of the way through changing my shocks when the allen head inside the front shock stripped out and I couldn't get the top nut off. A quick trip to harbor freight and $50 later I was back in business. The cordless ones look even better.
#207
12-07-2016, 09:31 AM
breaker bars and jumping is definitely an injury waiting to happen, but You don't un notch the nut? I forgot to un notch it once and it broke off a small part of the axle. It still works fine but that keyway/notch is not as straight as it was before I worked on it.
that said, I do love my electric impact wrench. I bought a corded one from Harbor freight for $50. I was 3/4 of the way through changing my shocks when the allen head inside the front shock stripped out and I couldn't get the top nut off. A quick trip to harbor freight and $50 later I was back in business. The cordless ones look even better.
that said, I do love my electric impact wrench. I bought a corded one from Harbor freight for $50. I was 3/4 of the way through changing my shocks when the allen head inside the front shock stripped out and I couldn't get the top nut off. A quick trip to harbor freight and $50 later I was back in business. The cordless ones look even better.
Oh good, so the HF impact works. When I set out to find a cordless or corded impact, I grew nervous after reading stories that the cheaper price point impacts where struggling to get lug nuts off or even the axle nut. A good buddy of mine (further up the mechanic tree than I) really believes in Ingersoll Rand so I took a chance. Waited for a black Friday sale and picked up the impact kit for around $300 shipped. Just love it. Lug nuts take a second, axles nuts 2-3 seconds and a crank pulley bolt about 4 seconds. It really changes the perspective of working on cars and makes it more fun. I no longer worry about having to wonder if I can get that bolt loose. It allows you to stay focused on the mission at hand of what are you doing, what do you have left and what is the order of putting things back together.
I thought about pneumatic but then there might be maintenance. There is the air line to consider. Corded impact still has a line attached. Cordless seems to fit my fact pattern well.
Although, it is funny, I get crap from my neighbors that it sounds like a pitstop in my garage. Its all fun and games until they swing by needing assistance...
#208
12-07-2016, 10:00 AM
#209
12-07-2016, 10:03 AM
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PB Blaster or Free ALL is what I use and its good stuff. I used it on my MINIs since 2004+
PB Blaster or Free ALL is what I use and its good stuff. I used it on my MINIs since 2004+
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#211
12-07-2016, 10:29 AM
You can find them on Amazon for $30-50 depending...
#212
12-07-2016, 11:58 AM
#214
12-07-2016, 02:09 PM
That always warms the heart. 
For the main impact, it pretty much only removes stuff. Along with the impact and torque wrenches, I have cordless ratchets as well. One caps at 54 ft-lbs and the other caps at around 30-35 ft-lbs. I have my pistol grip screwdriver that caps at 15 ft-lbs. So if I need to start a bolt, I use one of the smaller tools to get me close to what the bolt specs are... When everything is in place and close, then I cruise through with the torque wrench and dial them in.
#215
12-09-2016, 06:38 PM
Any update after changing the sensor? I'm going to be changing mine tomorrow. Did you notice a change in fuel mileage? I've had the p0340 code for a week now, and hope it was safe driving with it, since its my daily drive.
After everything was buttoned up, I turned him over. Expecting the worst, I heard nothing but the motor turning over and idling beautifully. No metallic valvetrain (to me) sound at idle or starting up.
Interesting…
Rev a few times and the car sounds fantastic! Let him idle for about 5 minutes and no engine lights… Good sign… Time for a test drive. Took him for a quick stroll around the block incase there is a failure. He did great and sounds great. Much more quite albeit there is an intake, header and exhaust on him.
Time for a longer range test and got him to a major street before opening him up.
Wow, I would be willing to bet a picked up a bit of performance now. You never really know WHEN you start to lose power… but you surely know WHEN you gain it back. He is much more spunky through all of the gears! Wow. Big difference. Is that possible to get some power back? This monitors the camshaft position, so does this impact the ignition timing and fuel introduction?
Something happened and he feels like brand new again… much more spunky and he pulls much more now. Very happy camper. I am about 15 miles in now and no check engine light.
Fingers are crossed that this is it so I am pretty happy. I would encourage anyone to swap out this sensor if you get the chance. Its $75-85 depending, very straightforward to swap out and in the end, you eliminate a small oil leak and gain a bit of performance back.
I will follow up once I have a few more miles under my belt.
Cheers.
Interesting…
Rev a few times and the car sounds fantastic! Let him idle for about 5 minutes and no engine lights… Good sign… Time for a test drive. Took him for a quick stroll around the block incase there is a failure. He did great and sounds great. Much more quite albeit there is an intake, header and exhaust on him.
Time for a longer range test and got him to a major street before opening him up.
Wow, I would be willing to bet a picked up a bit of performance now. You never really know WHEN you start to lose power… but you surely know WHEN you gain it back. He is much more spunky through all of the gears! Wow. Big difference. Is that possible to get some power back? This monitors the camshaft position, so does this impact the ignition timing and fuel introduction?
Something happened and he feels like brand new again… much more spunky and he pulls much more now. Very happy camper. I am about 15 miles in now and no check engine light.
Fingers are crossed that this is it so I am pretty happy. I would encourage anyone to swap out this sensor if you get the chance. Its $75-85 depending, very straightforward to swap out and in the end, you eliminate a small oil leak and gain a bit of performance back.
I will follow up once I have a few more miles under my belt.
Cheers.
#216
12-09-2016, 07:41 PM
Yes and no on the fuel mileage. I did hit 24.0 mpg on the on board computer driving like a civilian briefly. But I find I am also getting a little lower than normal gas mileage when driving in a "spirited" mood. (see above comment...) hehe
I believe you will be fine. Let us know how the repair goes!
#217
12-09-2016, 08:19 PM
I just crossed over 4,000 miles with the camshaft position sensor and all is well. No CEL since and he is running like a champ!
Yes and no on the fuel mileage. I did hit 24.0 mpg on the on board computer driving like a civilian briefly. But I find I am also getting a little lower than normal gas mileage when driving in a "spirited" mood. (see above comment...) hehe
I believe you will be fine. Let us know how the repair goes!
Yes and no on the fuel mileage. I did hit 24.0 mpg on the on board computer driving like a civilian briefly. But I find I am also getting a little lower than normal gas mileage when driving in a "spirited" mood. (see above comment...) hehe
I believe you will be fine. Let us know how the repair goes!
#219
12-10-2016, 07:56 PM
#220
12-10-2016, 09:16 PM
CEL staying off now that you reset the ECU? Any noticeable difference driving the Mini post work?
Make sure you get that one back up and roadworthy!
#221
12-10-2016, 11:35 PM
After I cleared the code, the CEL has stayed off. It doesn't have that rough start when its cold anymore. I thought it would fix my acceleration issues, but I think that might be something else. When I go WOT, my rpm goes up and down and up again. Not sure what could be causing it. Any clue?
#222
12-11-2016, 11:54 AM
Yea just ordered the IR-W7150 impact tool
After I cleared the code, the CEL has stayed off. It doesn't have that rough start when its cold anymore. I thought it would fix my acceleration issues, but I think that might be something else. When I go WOT, my rpm goes up and down and up again. Not sure what could be causing it. Any clue?
After I cleared the code, the CEL has stayed off. It doesn't have that rough start when its cold anymore. I thought it would fix my acceleration issues, but I think that might be something else. When I go WOT, my rpm goes up and down and up again. Not sure what could be causing it. Any clue?
Excellent! You wont be disappointed. Half the bolts I use the impact on want to turn themselves out before I break out the impact. They want nothing to do with it. If you need impact sockets, Harbor Freight is a good spot for them. Cheap and lifetime warranty. I have not had a socket fail yet.
Tough to know for sure. I am sure your air intake is fine. (clean or dirty air filter?) Leads you back to spark/electrical or fuel related possibly.
With your acceleration issues, is it in a specific gear that this occurs? Specific speed range?
Spark/Electrical?
You replaced the camshaft sensor so the only thing left is the coil pack, wires, plugs and crankshaft sensor.
Fuel? Have you replaced the fuel filter? Anyway of finding out what the psi it when under WOT? (fuel pump) Bad fuel? Start adding Techron fuel cleaner to each tank? I’ve done this religiously every 3k miles and have never had a fuel issue. But I make sure and buy the Techron containers when they are 2 for $8 or 2 for $9.
O2 sensors going bad?
Just random thoughts…
#223
12-11-2016, 04:23 PM
Excellent! You wont be disappointed. Half the bolts I use the impact on want to turn themselves out before I break out the impact. They want nothing to do with it. If you need impact sockets, Harbor Freight is a good spot for them. Cheap and lifetime warranty. I have not had a socket fail yet.
Tough to know for sure. I am sure your air intake is fine. (clean or dirty air filter?) Leads you back to spark/electrical or fuel related possibly.
With your acceleration issues, is it in a specific gear that this occurs? Specific speed range?
Spark/Electrical?
You replaced the camshaft sensor so the only thing left is the coil pack, wires, plugs and crankshaft sensor.
Fuel? Have you replaced the fuel filter? Anyway of finding out what the psi it when under WOT? (fuel pump) Bad fuel? Start adding Techron fuel cleaner to each tank? I’ve done this religiously every 3k miles and have never had a fuel issue. But I make sure and buy the Techron containers when they are 2 for $8 or 2 for $9.
O2 sensors going bad?
Just random thoughts…
Tough to know for sure. I am sure your air intake is fine. (clean or dirty air filter?) Leads you back to spark/electrical or fuel related possibly.
With your acceleration issues, is it in a specific gear that this occurs? Specific speed range?
Spark/Electrical?
You replaced the camshaft sensor so the only thing left is the coil pack, wires, plugs and crankshaft sensor.
Fuel? Have you replaced the fuel filter? Anyway of finding out what the psi it when under WOT? (fuel pump) Bad fuel? Start adding Techron fuel cleaner to each tank? I’ve done this religiously every 3k miles and have never had a fuel issue. But I make sure and buy the Techron containers when they are 2 for $8 or 2 for $9.
O2 sensors going bad?
Just random thoughts…
#224
12-11-2016, 04:49 PM
I got a really good deal on it. I decided to tackle the clutch job myself (very first time EVER doing anything like that) and I put a hood on it as well. Had some damage on it. Now It just nickel and dimes me to death doing some well deserved maintenance and up keep for a 14 year old car. Once i'm done replacing all the normal wear/tear parts it will be golden. Im just glad that I could save it and give it a good home. Plus it keeps his younger siblings (09' JCW Clubman) mileage and so forth low.
#225
12-18-2016, 09:23 PM
Successfully changed my wheel hubs today!! The impact wrench is simply amazing! But as soon as I fix one thing, another thing on the car breaks. My driver side window regulator crapped out on me today. I took off the door panel, and I saw one of the cables had broken off. Next job on the list...looks to be a pain the butt too!