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BMERDOC · 06-24-2011, 11:43 PM

I don't know if anybody has ever done this so I'd like to. I have a project I'm workin on at work and I'd like to share it with you. If you do something cool share it!
I will preface this by sayin that I did check the site and I have determined that this is a proper place to thread this. This isn't a personal project and I don't normally look at anything other that the 67-72 MB. So if a moderator moves it sorry.
I am working on a 2002 745Li. This job pays me 40 hours labor to replace a .92 o-ring! It costs the customer $5000 in labor and $574 in parts. Let me state that I am not ripping the customer off! This is the going rate and although there are quicker ways of doing it I have to do it in a BMW approved manner.
The first picture shows that I have removed the bumper skin, bumper reinforcement and cooling module (fan, radiator, oil cooler, trans cooler and power steering cooler). The second shows the belts, tensioners, water pump, water cooled alternator and intake manifold removed along with associated wiring harnesses and hoses. The third is a close up of the motor just before I clocked out and the last is a picture of the small hole that coolant leaks from because of the o-ring degredation. I'll post more as I go along.
REMEMBER! If you do something cool (yes a office ceiling full of sharpened pencils counts) POST IT!!

BMERDOC · 06-25-2011, 12:29 AM

BTW, this is what a 745Li looks like not gutted.

VA72C10 · 06-25-2011, 12:44 AM

Wow, that one would be a tough one to handle the bill for....

....I guess whenever I see a 745 for sale cheap...look for this because they don't want to pay $6K to fix it

VA72C10 · 06-25-2011, 12:47 AM

BTW...the repair bill is more than I've ever paid for a truck or for my current used Honda Odyssey which has done well for us for the last three years with $250 total repairs needed other than general maintenance....

Stricklinator · 06-25-2011, 01:10 AM

A coworker of mine has a 7-series that is in the shop for some sort of engine o-ring replacement. He said he was happy to ONLY be paying $1200 after getting some sort of deal. He said they originally wanted $5000 to do it! I didn't believe him when he told me, but now I guess it's true.

Paul
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BMERDOC · 06-25-2011, 01:35 AM

Would not wanna comment on deals struck by any dealership or BMW themselves.
There are two o-ring leaks on this motor, coolant and oil. Oil leak repair is roughly $1500. It will be covered during my repair because I have to remove the Dr's motor mount arm (ear?) and I will show pics when I get there.
Again, If the walls have ears. These repairs are facts and I not smearing BMW. I am showing how in-depth and cool my job can be.

cadillacart · 06-25-2011, 01:45 AM

Me and a couple guys installed a solar system for a wireless internet system. Too much trenching!

MadManAndrew · 06-25-2011, 06:52 AM

Mowed the lawn, finished painting my tranny, emailed the owner of the truck I'm lookin' at, watched a couple episodes of Truck U. Ah, the few perks of being unemployed.
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prairewolf · 06-25-2011, 10:14 AM

yesterday I pulled a Lawn Mower looking thing 13 miles down a highway to remove reflective pavement marking tabs. ( the ones that make the flipping noise when your tires hit them). about 4mph with strobe light and flashers on..... stop every 2000 ft or so to empty hopper. ......this County that we are in now specs in that they be removed, instead of left to break off from traffic. less litter in ditches

coffee, camels, cooler, not much traffic. ......... life is good.

thanks for listening, kent

abebummy26 · 06-29-2011, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by prairewolf

yesterday I pulled a Lawn Mower looking thing 13 miles down a highway to remove reflective pavement marking tabs. ( the ones that make the flipping noise when your tires hit them). about 4mph with strobe light and flashers on..... stop every 2000 ft or so to empty hopper. ......this County that we are in now specs in that they be removed, instead of left to break off from traffic. less litter in ditches

coffee, camels, cooler, not much traffic. ......... life is good.

thanks for listening, kent

I've seen the damage those things can do to cars and a little girl glad you are pulling them out.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-25-2011, 01:27 PM

I unloaded a truck of woork thursday??

BMERDOC · 06-28-2011, 09:26 PM

Didn't post this job yesterday. Here are some that may blow your mind!

The first one is after the upper and main timing covers were removed. The oring in question is front and center.

The second is a close up of the o ring.

The third is an exploded view of the water cooled alternator, the water pump and the mounts. The small black tube is the feed for the alternator. The return is on top of the housing.

The last one is how it looked before I left work today.

Z16 · 06-28-2011, 10:12 PM

I have built a few newer hi-tech engines like that because no one else in the shop would touch them. While I don't mind doing those for a change, I still prefer a good old OHV V8 compared to something with multiple timing chains. Timing some of those new engine can be a nitemare. I don't envy you.

*Shane* · 06-28-2011, 10:39 PM

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What Did You Do At Work Today?

I visited with the an un-named division of the Department of Defense.

That's about all I can say at this juncture.

Gene · 06-28-2011, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Shane

I visited with the an un-named division of the Department of Defense.

That's about all I can say at this juncture.

Area 51?

*Shane* · 06-29-2011, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Gene

Area 51?

Nope. Little further south.

Gene · 06-29-2011, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Shane

Nope. Little further south.

I know I know, if you tell me you'd have to shoot me.

*Shane* · 06-29-2011, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Gene

I know I know, if you tell me you'd have to shoot me.

Naw ... that's not in my job description.

Got the opportunity today to talk to a bunch of great guys in the United States Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps. about this bad boy.

fastwillie 696969 · 06-28-2011, 10:58 PM

i wish i could go back to work in a HEART beat ,do a nice 4 wheel brake job ,turn rotors and pack bearings install the seals ,really would like to have a brake shop only ,make some serious money on brake shop

BMERDOC · 06-28-2011, 11:03 PM

Brakes and Suspension Shop. Include an alignment machine and start looking for your first private jet!

Sillyoldman · 06-29-2011, 11:25 PM

My job is intersting and awarding(not). I clock in at 1730 and toss around batteries ranging from 15lbs-175lbs as fast as I can. In two years I have never been awarded a lunch or break. I clock out at 1630. My job sucks but it's a paycheck for now.

Stricklinator · 06-30-2011, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Sillyoldman

My job is intersting and awarding(not). I clock in at 1730 and toss around batteries ranging from 15lbs-175lbs as fast as I can. In two years I have never been awarded a lunch or break. I clock out at 1630. My job sucks but it's a paycheck for now.

You work from 5:30pm to 4:30pm?? That doesnt add up (typo?) No breaks, don't they have laws in your state?
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MadManAndrew · 06-30-2011, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Stricklinator

You work from 5:30pm to 4:30pm?? That doesnt add up (typo?) No breaks, don't they have laws in your state?
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Yeahh, the department of labor mandates you get a lunch break, and two breaks. You may choose not to take them, but they have to give them to you. What the hell kinda place are you workin' it?
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dubds10 · 06-30-2011, 03:17 AM

Attempting to figure out the cause of a fire which happened in an RV and working on another fire involving a house...that's about it this week unless another fire comes up. I'd show pics but I can't due to legal reasons and court etc etc

abebummy26 · 06-30-2011, 03:18 AM

He works for Haas I believe the cnc machine company.

06-24-2011, 11:43 PM	#1
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	What Did You Do At Work Today? I don't know if anybody has ever done this so I'd like to. I have a project I'm workin on at work and I'd like to share it with you. If you do something cool share it! I will preface this by sayin that I did check the site and I have determined that this is a proper place to thread this. This isn't a personal project and I don't normally look at anything other that the 67-72 MB. So if a moderator moves it sorry. I am working on a 2002 745Li. This job pays me 40 hours labor to replace a .92 o-ring! It costs the customer $5000 in labor and $574 in parts. Let me state that I am not ripping the customer off! This is the going rate and although there are quicker ways of doing it I have to do it in a BMW approved manner. The first picture shows that I have removed the bumper skin, bumper reinforcement and cooling module (fan, radiator, oil cooler, trans cooler and power steering cooler). The second shows the belts, tensioners, water pump, water cooled alternator and intake manifold removed along with associated wiring harnesses and hoses. The third is a close up of the motor just before I clocked out and the last is a picture of the small hole that coolant leaks from because of the o-ring degredation. I'll post more as I go along. REMEMBER! If you do something cool (yes a office ceiling full of sharpened pencils counts) POST IT!! Attached Images __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever! Last edited by BMERDOC; 06-24-2011 at 11:46 PM.

06-25-2011, 12:29 AM	#2
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: What Did You Do At Work Today? BTW, this is what a 745Li looks like not gutted. Attached Images __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever!

06-25-2011, 12:44 AM	#3
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: What Did You Do At Work Today? Wow, that one would be a tough one to handle the bill for.... ....I guess whenever I see a 745 for sale cheap...look for this because they don't want to pay $6K to fix it __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

06-25-2011, 12:47 AM	#4
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: What Did You Do At Work Today? BTW...the repair bill is more than I've ever paid for a truck or for my current used Honda Odyssey which has done well for us for the last three years with $250 total repairs needed other than general maintenance.... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

06-25-2011, 01:10 AM	#5
Stricklinator Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Murrieta, California Posts: 234	Re: What Did You Do At Work Today? A coworker of mine has a 7-series that is in the shop for some sort of engine o-ring replacement. He said he was happy to ONLY be paying $1200 after getting some sort of deal. He said they originally wanted $5000 to do it! I didn't believe him when he told me, but now I guess it's true. Paul Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 C/20, 307, 4-speed, rusty with manual steering and brakes!

06-25-2011, 01:35 AM	#6
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: What Did You Do At Work Today? Would not wanna comment on deals struck by any dealership or BMW themselves. There are two o-ring leaks on this motor, coolant and oil. Oil leak repair is roughly $1500. It will be covered during my repair because I have to remove the Dr's motor mount arm (ear?) and I will show pics when I get there. Again, If the walls have ears. These repairs are facts and I not smearing BMW. I am showing how in-depth and cool my job can be. __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever!

06-25-2011, 01:45 AM	#7
cadillacart 1972 C/20 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 273	Re: What Did You Do At Work Today? Me and a couple guys installed a solar system for a wireless internet system. Too much trenching! __________________ My Gallery 1972 C/20 402 Gramp's Truck

06-25-2011, 06:52 AM	#8
MadManAndrew Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 920	Re: What Did You Do At Work Today? Mowed the lawn, finished painting my tranny, emailed the owner of the truck I'm lookin' at, watched a couple episodes of Truck U. Ah, the few perks of being unemployed. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 Chevy 3600 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post8589061

06-25-2011, 10:14 AM	#9
prairewolf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south dakota Posts: 1,895	Re: What Did You Do At Work Today? yesterday I pulled a Lawn Mower looking thing 13 miles down a highway to remove reflective pavement marking tabs. ( the ones that make the flipping noise when your tires hit them). about 4mph with strobe light and flashers on..... stop every 2000 ft or so to empty hopper. ......this County that we are in now specs in that they be removed, instead of left to break off from traffic. less litter in ditches coffee, camels, cooler, not much traffic. ......... life is good. thanks for listening, kent __________________ eat,work,spend,sleep,repeat.

06-25-2011, 01:27 PM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: What Did You Do At Work Today? I unloaded a truck of woork thursday?? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

06-28-2011, 09:26 PM	#12
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: What Did You Do At Work Today? Didn't post this job yesterday. Here are some that may blow your mind! The first one is after the upper and main timing covers were removed. The oring in question is front and center. The second is a close up of the o ring. The third is an exploded view of the water cooled alternator, the water pump and the mounts. The small black tube is the feed for the alternator. The return is on top of the housing. The last one is how it looked before I left work today. Attached Images __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever!

06-28-2011, 10:12 PM	#13
Z16 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,509	Re: What Did You Do At Work Today? I have built a few newer hi-tech engines like that because no one else in the shop would touch them. While I don't mind doing those for a change, I still prefer a good old OHV V8 compared to something with multiple timing chains. Timing some of those new engine can be a nitemare. I don't envy you. __________________ 98 GMC Sierra Ex Cab, cowl hood, Euro LED lights, 30 bar billet, Whipple Supercharged 350 Vortec: Forged flattops, E-Tec aluminum heads, Comp Cam, Scat crank and rods, Granatelli Mass air flow, Headers, Flowmaster exhaust , Complete MSD Ignition, Custom Tuning, intake spacer , ported throttle body, AC Delco port injection upgrade, Roller Rockers, Power Pulleys. Gear Vendors Overdrive. Soon to hit a dyno. 2/4 drop(for now). 95 Chevy S-10 Ex Cab 4.3 5 Speed 2/3 drop, Euro lights, billet grill, More to come. The Daily Driver

06-28-2011, 10:58 PM	#19
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: What Did You Do At Work Today? i wish i could go back to work in a HEART beat ,do a nice 4 wheel brake job ,turn rotors and pack bearings install the seals ,really would like to have a brake shop only ,make some serious money on brake shop __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

06-28-2011, 11:03 PM	#20
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: What Did You Do At Work Today? Brakes and Suspension Shop. Include an alignment machine and start looking for your first private jet! __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever!

06-29-2011, 11:25 PM	#21
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: What Did You Do At Work Today? My job is intersting and awarding(not). I clock in at 1730 and toss around batteries ranging from 15lbs-175lbs as fast as I can. In two years I have never been awarded a lunch or break. I clock out at 1630. My job sucks but it's a paycheck for now. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*



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06-30-2011, 03:17 AM	#24
dubds10 Stalker Nate Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Langley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,556	Re: What Did You Do At Work Today? Attempting to figure out the cause of a fire which happened in an RV and working on another fire involving a house...that's about it this week unless another fire comes up. I'd show pics but I can't due to legal reasons and court etc etc __________________ 1957 GMC SWB stepper modified summer time driver 1963 Chevy Fire Dept. Command Center Van 2 ton - future food vending truck project 1965 Chevy P10 Ice Cream Truck project Instagram - TheDonutDiner FaceBook - @UscreamIscream

06-30-2011, 03:18 AM	#25
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