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<blockquote data-quote="anaksarawak" data-source="post: 676971" data-attributes="member: 4851"><p>Early May I saw some oil leaks hence sending it to BOMIN</p><p></p><p><a href="http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/706/201305100022291.jpg/" target="_blank"><img src="http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/294/201305100022291.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i32.tinypic.com/2vj1vzq.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i31.tinypic.com/2iazklw.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/6925/002dr9.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://images.bidorbuy.co.za/user_images/295/1684295/1684295_120414083521_003.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p>My new gear selector seal is leaking as the nut which secured it came loose. </p><p><img src="http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/914_tranny_select_seal/pic16.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><a href="http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/407/201305021512041.jpg/" target="_blank"><img src="http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/3269/201305021512041.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p></p><p>That's the caused of the leak of ATF fluid</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Total chargers is RM350 where workmanship is RM120 </p><p></p><p>If I to DIY it may just cost me RM 80 but was very lazy plus John did a good job</p><p></p><p></p><p>On last Thursday my engine coil #2 misfiring badly, restart engine and it back to normal but after 10 km or so it came back. I assumed it was the ignition coil so , when home to clear the error code with INPA and it run smoothly for a day it start to misfire again when am stuck at LDP traffic jam due to UBAH gathering at Kelana Stadium. It is when the gearbox light came up and I start to panic, however I managed to bring the car home slowly. I cant do much to the car as am flying to Miri the next day. </p><p></p><p>Yesterday I drop-by to BA to get an ignition coil BOSCH RM80 then to see John at BOMIN AUTO for help. Found out my #2 plug is cracked and #3 is stuck. Glad that he managed to removed the plug #3 however the plug socket thread is worn, its a normal issue should the mech over tighten the plug. PLEASE TIGHTEN YOUR PLUG TO HAND TIGHT ONLY and do it while the engine is cool never during its hot.</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/839/201305141153021.jpg/" target="_blank"><img src="http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/3646/201305141153021.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/404/201305141137491.jpg/" target="_blank"><img src="http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/9506/201305141137491.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>I do have 3 options </p><p></p><p>1. Take the opportunity to do a top overhaul and change the aging valve seals even-though its still ok. RM833 (Parts) + RM200( plug socket rethread) workmanship RM850. Will supply my own engine oil, plugs, filters and valve seals </p><p></p><p>2. Just retread the plug socket with heli coil </p><p></p><p>3. Sell my car and get Harley Davidson Iron 883 LOL!!!</p><p></p><p></p><p>I when for option #2 due to budget and its a recommendation by XXX and Ah Lai from Kuchai Lama </p><p></p><p><img src="http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i363/BryceBathe/HeliCoilLength.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> </p><p></p><p></p><p><img src="http://espimages.biz/2386/I/499/7/images_44091_DHCK-UNF.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>[video=youtube;R-Ldl4QZeY8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-Ldl4QZeY8[/video]</p><p></p><p><a href="http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/706/201305141117131.jpg/" target="_blank"><img src="http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/7702/201305141117131.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p></p><p>replaced all my inferior quality BOSCH (Made in Germany) plugs with these Made in Japan BMW Plugs RM40 each</p><p></p><p>Did the retread at Ah Lai RM200 for the job</p><p></p><p></p><p>Uploaded with <a href="http://imageshack.us" target="_blank">ImageShack.us</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="anaksarawak, post: 676971, member: 4851"] Early May I saw some oil leaks hence sending it to BOMIN [URL="http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/706/201305100022291.jpg/"][IMG]http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/294/201305100022291.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [IMG]http://i32.tinypic.com/2vj1vzq.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i31.tinypic.com/2iazklw.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/6925/002dr9.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://images.bidorbuy.co.za/user_images/295/1684295/1684295_120414083521_003.jpg[/IMG] My new gear selector seal is leaking as the nut which secured it came loose. [IMG]http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/914_tranny_select_seal/pic16.JPG[/IMG] [URL="http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/407/201305021512041.jpg/"][IMG]http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/3269/201305021512041.jpg[/IMG][/URL] That's the caused of the leak of ATF fluid Total chargers is RM350 where workmanship is RM120 If I to DIY it may just cost me RM 80 but was very lazy plus John did a good job On last Thursday my engine coil #2 misfiring badly, restart engine and it back to normal but after 10 km or so it came back. I assumed it was the ignition coil so , when home to clear the error code with INPA and it run smoothly for a day it start to misfire again when am stuck at LDP traffic jam due to UBAH gathering at Kelana Stadium. It is when the gearbox light came up and I start to panic, however I managed to bring the car home slowly. I cant do much to the car as am flying to Miri the next day. Yesterday I drop-by to BA to get an ignition coil BOSCH RM80 then to see John at BOMIN AUTO for help. Found out my #2 plug is cracked and #3 is stuck. Glad that he managed to removed the plug #3 however the plug socket thread is worn, its a normal issue should the mech over tighten the plug. PLEASE TIGHTEN YOUR PLUG TO HAND TIGHT ONLY and do it while the engine is cool never during its hot. [URL="http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/839/201305141153021.jpg/"][IMG]http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/3646/201305141153021.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL="http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/404/201305141137491.jpg/"][IMG]http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/9506/201305141137491.jpg[/IMG][/URL] I do have 3 options 1. Take the opportunity to do a top overhaul and change the aging valve seals even-though its still ok. RM833 (Parts) + RM200( plug socket rethread) workmanship RM850. Will supply my own engine oil, plugs, filters and valve seals 2. Just retread the plug socket with heli coil 3. Sell my car and get Harley Davidson Iron 883 LOL!!! I when for option #2 due to budget and its a recommendation by XXX and Ah Lai from Kuchai Lama [IMG]http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i363/BryceBathe/HeliCoilLength.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://espimages.biz/2386/I/499/7/images_44091_DHCK-UNF.jpg[/IMG] [video=youtube;R-Ldl4QZeY8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-Ldl4QZeY8[/video] [URL="http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/706/201305141117131.jpg/"][IMG]http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/7702/201305141117131.jpg[/IMG][/URL] replaced all my inferior quality BOSCH (Made in Germany) plugs with these Made in Japan BMW Plugs RM40 each Did the retread at Ah Lai RM200 for the job Uploaded with [URL="http://imageshack.us"]ImageShack.us[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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