Engine Drivetrain 2nd Gen S Most liked posts in thread: 2nd Gen S Maintenance

  1. MCS02

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    #2 MCS02, Feb 3, 2017
    Thanks. Now that my Wife has a gen2 I need all the help I can get.
     
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    #3 00Mini, Feb 3, 2017
    Some real good points of interest those who own or maintain a second generation S.
     
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    #4 Zapski, Feb 3, 2017
    Lot of good info in there.
     
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    #5 Tigger2011, Mar 13, 2017
    Yep good info there. Etuners even went so far on a build as to key the crank where the lower timing sprocket sits. Definitely a permanent solution. Still boggles my mind that friction is the only thing holding that sprocket in place. Not sure what BMW was thinking by letting that slide through engineering.
     
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    #6 Metalman, Mar 14, 2017
    Well...
    They aren't the only ones that do that kind of stuff...
    Just last week a fellow stopped in with a 5th gear out of a manual transmission. The gear was a 2 piece friction fit assembly out of a Datsun 2000.

    Made a slight mod so the two pieces act as one.... Fixed...:Thumbsup:

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    #7 Crashton, Mar 14, 2017
    Purdy welds.... :)