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  1. blake aiken

    Emergency key (blade key) not unlocking LR4

    Does the passenger side have the same style lock? I wonder if the lock tumbler is broken, happened on one of my bmws and I just had to rebuild it. I def should start doing this when I go to the bike park
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    Rear Crossover (Heater Manifold) failure mode?

    Where are the other two? I’ve only seen the reservoir and heater core ones.
  3. blake aiken

    Rear Crossover (Heater Manifold) failure mode?

    I bleed mine through the heater core pipe near the rear, it’s the highest point in the system that I can see. There’s a bleed port of the reservoir as well 2011 v8
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    Engine Dies at 70 MPH

    A few people had mention a grounding issue at the starter may have been the cause. It was over winter so I wasn’t about to miss ski season to work in a cold garage. I’m hoping to wrap up a few house projects soon so I can get the cars in shape I got my iOS flir off eBay for $275.
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    Engine Dies at 70 MPH

    We had a similar issue with our 11’ lr4 lux hd. Drove fine to keystone and then cut off as we pulled up to a light in town, electrical and engine dash lights popped up. Same thing happened a few minutes later making a slow right turn. This was back in January’s and we’ve been on a number of road...
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    Very Rough Idle after Timing Chain Replacement?

    I broke 4 of 8 original injectors with the special tool when I did this job. It’s probably the worst part of the timing job.
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    Is it a timing chain???

    Idk I’d throw the new guides and tensioners in there with the simplified procedure. Your timing seems fine so you can catch it before you need to take the valve covers off. It’ll be $300ish in parts now or $5k+ at some point after you button it back up almost guaranteed
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    Replacing the accessory drive belt?

    I picked up one of these from autozone or something
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    Parasitic Draw

    Im gonna get under there and remove the panels and check for hot spots soonish. Electrical stuff is seriously not intuitive, it’s been cool using the thermal imaging to understand it visually. Bbyer Wow, I’m gonna need to reread your post a couple more times. When I wrapped up my timing chain...
  10. blake aiken

    Parasitic Draw

    Ive recently started having a new ground fault/open circuit issue - car shut off twice while on the road and fired back up. It didn’t store a fault when it shit down but while scanning it back home I got a starter circuit fault. It’s forced me to finally learn electrical diagnostics which I’m...
  11. blake aiken

    Heated windshield not working

    I’m glad I’m not the only one with a browned fuse box plastic though it’s still concerning. Ive pulled the fuses and just click it off every time it’s cold when I get in. Would love to not have electric gremlins though so if anyone has suggestions on checking the wiring I’m all ears
  12. blake aiken

    Diy timing chain

    I didn’t do the rtv when I did my full tear down. I think have some oil sweating that dust is sticking to but haven’t noticed anything dripping. These were new gaskets though so they are likely much more pliable than your current gasket. If you aren’t comfortable doing timing work and your truck...
  13. blake aiken

    Crossover pipe flange dimensions

    Hey tapps, the water pump blew on my m3 coming back from said mtns, twas foolish to push the oe to 150k. That said I’m wrapping up the timing chains on the lr4 so I’m excited to wring it out for a while. Here’s the front y pipe Y pipe to block Water pump
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    Crossover pipe flange dimensions

    I’d be very interested in helping move to electric pump/fan setup. Are you looking for the front or rear crossover dimensions? I’ve got a spare front and water pump in the garage and calipers/micrometers so can help out. Maybe not today since I’m heading to the mtns in a bit but for sure when...
  15. blake aiken

    Fuel Filter Replacement

    The fuel filter in the lr4 sits on top of the in tank pump. You have to drop the tank to replace it. The fuel tank skid is heavy and there’s 5 or so hoses that route along the top of the tank you have to fiddle with as the tank comes up and down. It’s a pita process for a somewhat regular...
  16. blake aiken

    Diy timing chain

    Have any of you heard anything about adjusting the exhaust valves? My local specialty shop heavily recommended checking and making adjustments while doing the timing chains. Apparently the exhaust side is manually adjusted with these stupid bucket shims and you have to pull the cams to replace...
  17. blake aiken

    Time for new injectors?

    I’d pay a little more to buy the coils from fcpeuro so you have their lifetime warranty. They’re $730ish plus $30. Assuming you keep your vehicles until they die you’ll probably replace the injectors at least one more time.
  18. blake aiken

    Rotating 5.0L Engine Manually

    I’m in the middle of doing the timing chain job and I just used brake cleaner, rags, wood skewers and dental picks to clean up the valves. It took a few hours but got the majority of the gunk out. Not perfectly polished but no more carbon warts.
  19. blake aiken

    Diy timing chain

    I’m not getting a good read with the skewer option so I think I’m just going to pull the cams, rotate the crank to 6 o’clock and reinstall the cams. Everything is close to where it should be and the yellow timing marks are several teeth away from where they should be so I think this approach is...
  20. blake aiken

    Diy timing chain

    My concern is the timing may be off enough that I’m getting piston/valve contact at 4 o clock so I’m not wanting to force it past there until I have a good idea the cams/crank are reasonably synced. Picking up some kabob sticks today to tell the story
  21. blake aiken

    Diy timing chain

    This aj133 has fought me every step of the way. My s54 Nemisis the fan clutch nut has nothing on a pre rounded nut combined with a loose rental tool. Ended up sawing off the fan clutch and chiseling the nut off. Add $250 to the tab The injectors were really really jammed up with sand. I...
  22. blake aiken

    Diy timing chain

    Does anyone want to sell their crank tool before I buy the eBay one? I’d prefer a case and thrust washers would be nice. I may put together a rental timing kit once I finish the job. TIA
  23. blake aiken

    Parasitic Draw

    Looking forward to your reliability journey. Could you use a multimeter to check for ghost voltage or so you need to pull the fuses? This is a different process from voltage drop right?
  24. blake aiken

    Diy timing chain

    This is everything I’ve bought to have on hand for future service. - engine timing tool kit - fuel pump timing tool - fuel injector slide hammer - fuel injector seal calibrator Is it possible to remove/install the crank bolt in park w/ parking brake + flywheel locking pin?
  25. blake aiken

    Diy timing chain

    Is this the crank damper puller you guys are using?

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