Westchester Valve Adjustment Guru

e46<3 · Mon, Apr-11-2011, 04:44:29 AM

I bought my M with the understanding that Inspection II was overdue, of course that was 4k ago.

Throughout the time i've been sourcing information, tools, and recommendations in order to perform the inspection myself, or perhaps alongside a local enthusiast.
I recently met a great dude, member: xm p0w3rx
We met at school, a little small talk, we both drive LSB E46's and i came to find out he is a very honest, and knowledgeable guy in terms of these awesome cars we all love.

We set aside a full day to get a few things done, since we didn't really plan to get EVERY single thing on the list done in one day !

So today we tackled
1: Valve Adjustment
2: Oil Change
3: E-Brake Adjustment

Dan is a great dude and charged a super reasonable rate, especially in comparison to the quotes i have gotten. My motor made a mild ticking sound before we started, and actually has become much more responsive in each gear, and overall much quieter.

Luckily my valves weren't too far out of spec, but with all the right tools its good to know how far off you are.
If you're in the White Plains/Hudson Valley/Bronx/ Danbury area and feel somewhat hesitant to adjust those valves yourself, i would highly recommend Dan.
He did a thorough job and i learned a few things along the way too, very down to earth dude, simply happy to be working on a bimmer.
Next week i will prob work alongside him and swap out my transmission fluid, diff fluid, bleed the brakes, and hopefully bushings all throughout.

PM him since he would more than likely answer your questions better than i can haha, but don't be shy!

I took a pic of the valves as soon as opened the case, and the shim kit.

Hope this helps all the guys complaining about dishonest indy shops !

Cheers.

http://http://s1121.photobucket.com/albums/l506/Bstylish1/

xM P0W3Rx · Mon, Apr-11-2011, 11:37:40 AM

Thanks for the kind words Bryan, happy to help!

xM P0W3Rx · Mon, Apr-11-2011, 01:29:12 PM

Btw those vanos bolts looked good!

AUTOB0T · Mon, Apr-11-2011, 05:02:58 PM

dan is a good kid, hooked me up with some fresh new tires! just gotta put them on now. See you guys soon at one of the meets!

e46<3 · Mon, Apr-11-2011, 05:55:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AUTOB0T

dan is a good kid, hooked me up with some fresh new tires! just gotta put them on now. See you guys soon at one of the meets!

That's awesome! Dan is the go-to guy.

OneFastSicilian · Mon, Apr-11-2011, 07:40:24 PM

dan the man! lol

xM P0W3Rx · Tue, Apr-12-2011, 12:42:02 AM

Thanks guys, always down to help fellow enthusiasts!

OneFastSicilian · Tue, Apr-12-2011, 12:51:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xM P0W3Rx

Thanks guys, always down to help fellow enthusiasts!

bet your ass your down!!! you'll be at my house bright and early to do give me a hand with my adjustment also. lol

NIICEE · Tue, Apr-12-2011, 04:46:34 PM

werd let me find out!...capo!

BeeMDoubleYouM3 · Sun, Apr-17-2011, 03:27:30 PM

Met up with Dan this morning to do my oil change. Im very skeptical as to where I bring my car since its lowered as a lot of places arent drop friendly. Dan had ramps and everything needed to lift my car without tapping anything. Very friendly guy to deal with and his prices are extremely reasonable. Finally we have our very own Tongi here in Westchester. Dan will be doing my valve adjustment along with a few other things within the next 2 Sundays. I look forward to it.

Dan carefully lifting the car. Notice his custom made ramps.

Mon, Apr-11-2011, 04:44:29 AM	#1
e46<3 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 861 In the garage: '04 BMW ///M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Tri-State	Westchester Valve Adjustment Guru I bought my M with the understanding that Inspection II was overdue, of course that was 4k ago. Throughout the time i've been sourcing information, tools, and recommendations in order to perform the inspection myself, or perhaps alongside a local enthusiast. I recently met a great dude, member: xm p0w3rx We met at school, a little small talk, we both drive LSB E46's and i came to find out he is a very honest, and knowledgeable guy in terms of these awesome cars we all love. We set aside a full day to get a few things done, since we didn't really plan to get EVERY single thing on the list done in one day ! So today we tackled 1: Valve Adjustment 2: Oil Change 3: E-Brake Adjustment Dan is a great dude and charged a super reasonable rate, especially in comparison to the quotes i have gotten. My motor made a mild ticking sound before we started, and actually has become much more responsive in each gear, and overall much quieter. Luckily my valves weren't too far out of spec, but with all the right tools its good to know how far off you are. If you're in the White Plains/Hudson Valley/Bronx/ Danbury area and feel somewhat hesitant to adjust those valves yourself, i would highly recommend Dan. He did a thorough job and i learned a few things along the way too, very down to earth dude, simply happy to be working on a bimmer. Next week i will prob work alongside him and swap out my transmission fluid, diff fluid, bleed the brakes, and hopefully bushings all throughout. PM him since he would more than likely answer your questions better than i can haha, but don't be shy! I took a pic of the valves as soon as opened the case, and the shim kit. Hope this helps all the guys complaining about dishonest indy shops ! Cheers. http://http://s1121.photobucket.com/albums/l506/Bstylish1/ __________________ Do you listen to Progressive House/Tech House? Have a listen to my SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/bryanisaac

Mon, Apr-11-2011, 11:37:40 AM	#2
xM P0W3Rx lovin life Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,050 In the garage: '12 BMW X5 35d '98 JEEP CHEROKEE '01 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Westchester, NY	Re: Westchester Valve Adjustment Guru Thanks for the kind words Bryan, happy to help! __________________ NYC Valve Adjustments My Reviews Your resident supercar salesman. Ferrari Lamborghini Koenigsegg Zenvo Bugatti

Mon, Apr-11-2011, 01:29:12 PM	#3
xM P0W3Rx lovin life Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,050 In the garage: '12 BMW X5 35d '98 JEEP CHEROKEE '01 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Westchester, NY	Re: Westchester Valve Adjustment Guru Btw those vanos bolts looked good! __________________ NYC Valve Adjustments My Reviews Your resident supercar salesman. Ferrari Lamborghini Koenigsegg Zenvo Bugatti

Mon, Apr-11-2011, 05:02:58 PM	#4
AUTOB0T Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 204 Reputation: 0 Location: Westchester	Re: Westchester Valve Adjustment Guru dan is a good kid, hooked me up with some fresh new tires! just gotta put them on now. See you guys soon at one of the meets! __________________ Maverik "keep your eye on the horizon"

Mon, Apr-11-2011, 07:40:24 PM	#6
OneFastSicilian Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 2,088 In the garage: '08 ACURA TL '03 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: fishkill / white plains	Re: Westchester Valve Adjustment Guru dan the man! lol __________________ 01 AW/IR <3 - SOLD 03.5IR/BLack - Current www.nextgenerationny.com

Tue, Apr-12-2011, 12:42:02 AM	#7
xM P0W3Rx lovin life Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,050 In the garage: '12 BMW X5 35d '98 JEEP CHEROKEE '01 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Westchester, NY	Re: Westchester Valve Adjustment Guru Thanks guys, always down to help fellow enthusiasts! __________________ NYC Valve Adjustments My Reviews Your resident supercar salesman. Ferrari Lamborghini Koenigsegg Zenvo Bugatti

Tue, Apr-12-2011, 04:46:34 PM	#9
NIICEE Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 139 Reputation: 0 Location: Westchester	Re: Westchester Valve Adjustment Guru werd let me find out!...capo! __________________ 19 OEM ZCP/VCSL Bumper - Diffuser/Full Eisenmann Exhaust w/Rasp Eliminator/Streamline Dropin

Sun, Apr-17-2011, 03:27:30 PM	#10
BeeMDoubleYouM3 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 666 Reputation: 0 Location: NY	Re: Westchester Valve Adjustment Guru Met up with Dan this morning to do my oil change. Im very skeptical as to where I bring my car since its lowered as a lot of places arent drop friendly. Dan had ramps and everything needed to lift my car without tapping anything. Very friendly guy to deal with and his prices are extremely reasonable. Finally we have our very own Tongi here in Westchester. Dan will be doing my valve adjustment along with a few other things within the next 2 Sundays. I look forward to it. Dan carefully lifting the car. Notice his custom made ramps. __________________

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