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| ClaudeG Member Since: 24 Jun 2014 Location: Johannesburg Posts: 10  
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I struggled for years until I realised the box base wasn't properly seated, its now a 2 minute job.
The bottom half of the box has little legs at each corner which sit in holes in the chassis. |
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11th Mar 2016 8:11pm |
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| ian series 1 Member Since: 17 Nov 2014 Location: south Posts: 3127  
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 I did the very same BMW air filter in the week.
What on earth was someone thinking about when they came up with that great idea? 
I don't think I've ever had so much hassle fitting a simple service item! Madness....... :roll: Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated  80" 80" 86" 88" 90"
Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered. |
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23rd Apr 2016 6:33am |
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| Flyingfocrs Member Since: 12 Jan 2015 Location: Deepest darkest Aberdeenshire Posts: 155  
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Probably explained why mine was on 40 odd thousand, full main dealer history and the original filter!
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23rd Apr 2016 7:09am |
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| Cupboard Member Since: 21 Mar 2014 Location: Suffolk Posts: 2971 
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Starter motor went on one of our tractors, the replacement the dealer supplied meant we had to take the starter off every time we wanted to change the diesel filters. That starter went back despite the dealer insisting it was the correct part.
That and a long line of their other cockups meant we're now using a different guy for parts and he managed to supply a starter that fitted properly. |
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23rd Apr 2016 9:12am |
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| agentmulder Member Since: 16 Apr 2016 Location: Outer Space Posts: 1324 
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Faaaaark.
It's that time... Once again, googling to see if I'm doing it wrong. Absolute bitch of a job getting the cover back on. WHHHHHYYYYYYY? *update... figured it out (again)  Solved the bowel problem, working on the consonants...Last edited by agentmulder on 10th Dec 2017 2:59am. Edited 1 time in total |
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9th Dec 2017 8:45pm |
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| pannawonica Member Since: 21 Nov 2010 Location: Clackline Western Australia Posts: 568 
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[quote="RED-DOT"]It's a ten minute job even for Stevie Wonder....[/quote]
Yes I’m inclined to agree with that!  Anyhow, the last service I told the stealer too change all the trans oils and filters. Being a little suspicious I checked the airfilter that I had marked and guess what, it was still there. I was billed for the element and evan the application of antiseize on the wheel studs that I had applied! |
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10th Dec 2017 2:31am |
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| zsd-puma Member Since: 09 Aug 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 2720
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The more dealings i have with BMW's the more i realise how poorly designed they are. All those rubber gaskets they use on their engines that perish and leak oil. And the timing chain issues they have with various engines! There's even one now where they put the chain on the back of the engine, so you when the tensioners fall apart you have to remove the gearbox and clutch to replace the chain! Swirl flaps on the 2ltr diesels. Exploding cooling systems. It amuses me when you see BMW enthusiasts saying how terrible the "Peugeot" petrol engine is in the Mini's, yet when you look at the thing it's clearly more BMW design in it than Peugeot! All the bits that failed on my L322 were BMW branded! |
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10th Dec 2017 3:23am |
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| williamthedog Member Since: 29 Dec 2012 Location: south wales Posts: 3441 
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Never had a problem with fitting a new one in mine. Haven't got air con if that makes any difference?
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10th Dec 2017 9:59am |
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| dorsetsmith Member Since: 30 Oct 2011 Location: South West Posts: 4554 |
What on earth was someone thinking about when they came up with that great idea?
thinking how can i  them all off |
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10th Dec 2017 10:04am |
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| agentmulder Member Since: 16 Apr 2016 Location: Outer Space Posts: 1324
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An aircon line does indeed get in the way.
 Solved the bowel problem, working on the consonants... |
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10th Dec 2017 6:02pm |
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| rossy Member Since: 29 Nov 2010 Location: Co. Roscommon Posts: 1296  
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2 minute job ?? You're having a laugh
4 times I've done mine now and its an absolute pig. Each time is like the first time. Changing the gearbox oil is easier ! . |
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13th Dec 2017 7:13pm |
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| agentmulder Member Since: 16 Apr 2016 Location: Outer Space Posts: 1324
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I've (re)discovered the trick and think I could do it in 2mins now.
First make sure the new filter is very well seated then it's a combo of inserting the cover on an angle that allows the two tabs to get under their corresponding 'hoops' whilst also being clear of the aircon line. This amounts to: - Pushing down. - Pushing in. - Pulling up. - Pushing away. ...at the same time 
I think if the base were installed a bee's dick lower it wouldn't be such a chore, perhaps those that find it easy have the occasional lucky vehicles like this? Solved the bowel problem, working on the consonants... |
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13th Dec 2017 7:19pm |
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| Lightningtweeds Member Since: 16 May 2017 Location: Fintry Posts: 461 
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If you struggle with this you really should'nt attempt it?
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13th Dec 2017 8:20pm |
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| agentmulder Member Since: 16 Apr 2016 Location: Outer Space Posts: 1324
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Comes off much easier than back on, then then there's not much choice in the matter...
Also, the same could be said for the engineer who designed it's placement Solved the bowel problem, working on the consonants... |
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13th Dec 2017 8:51pm |
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