M42 Road trip

[sonomabimmers]

The radiator is probably unnecessary as a take along, replace before the trip, sure. After all, if the radiator (probably at the expansion tank) leaks a bit you can just refill it as needed. If a hose ruptures at the end you might be able to cut it back enough to get it back on. If the thermostat sticks just remove it.

this is all true. i need to think more haha. all great ideas.

[roguetoaster]

The radiator is probably unnecessary as a take along, replace before the trip, sure. After all, if the radiator (probably at the expansion tank) leaks a bit you can just refill it as needed. If a hose ruptures at the end you might be able to cut it back enough to get it back on. If the thermostat sticks just remove it.

[sonomabimmers]

Fuel pump for sure. That left me stranded once.

Also how old is the cooling system? Might be a good idea to go ahead and replace some of those parts if they're old.

the cooling system is unknown to me i have bled the coolant and everything works no leaks and thermostat opens up just fine. hoses look very new. i think I'm just gonna grab an extra radiator and maybe hoses and bring them with.

[sonomabimmers]

Fuel pump relay and fuel pump, windshield wiper relay, these will leave you in a bad spot.


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winshield wiper relay is pure genius i never would have thought of. thanks a million

[Codym42]

Fuel pump for sure. That left me stranded once.

Also how old is the cooling system? Might be a good idea to go ahead and replace some of those parts if they're old.

[getouth]

Fuel pump relay and fuel pump, windshield wiper relay, these will leave you in a bad spot.


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[sonomabimmers]

If you take it you'll probably not need it!

The 4.27 should be fine for the drive. I've had a 4.45 in my 318i for over a year and have only suffered a very small decrease in MPG. Sure, it runs at higher RPM on the highway, but the trade-off is being able to easily pass people in 5th and fun burnouts!

i agree i had the option to get a 410 lsd but i opted for this because i can't imagine the vert m42 with any less guts and mpg I'm not worried about gotta pay to play i always say. I'm on lookout for a 445 always they never come up tho

[Gerta]

My ideal spares list is as follows:

Fuel pump/gasket
Chain tensioner/washer
2 meters fuel line
FPR line
Fuel filter
Spare injectors
Injector seals
Oil drain plug/washer
Trans drain plug/washer
Diff plug/washer
Axle boot kit/axle nut washer
2 Trans mounts
Alternator belt
Voltage regulator
Water pipe w/gasket
2 Coolant block off caps/hose clamps for heater ports
Thermostat housing gasket
Engine ground cable
Fuel pump/main relays
Assorted spare fuses
4 spark plugs
Coil
DME
Longest spare spark plug wire
Headlight bulbs/assys
Tail light/turn signal bulbs
4 lug bolts

3qts oil
Plastic tubing to fill trans/diff
2 gal water
Brake fluid

Tire plug kit
Metal/plastic zip ties
Small floor jack
Electrical repair kit
Tools as needed (duplicates of vital tools too)
Tire pump

With that stuff on board you should be able to repair everything that you wouldn't need a tow truck for anyway. If packed well the stuff should eat up far less than 1/4 of the trunk space.

I dig it. Thanks!

[roguetoaster]

If you take it you'll probably not need it!

The 4.27 should be fine for the drive. I've had a 4.45 in my 318i for over a year and have only suffered a very small decrease in MPG. Sure, it runs at higher RPM on the highway, but the trade-off is being able to easily pass people in 5th and fun burnouts!

[sonomabimmers]

My ideal spares list is as follows:

Fuel pump/gasket
Chain tensioner/washer
2 meters fuel line
FPR line
Fuel filter
Spare injectors
Injector seals
Oil drain plug/washer
Trans drain plug/washer
Diff plug/washer
Axle boot kit/axle nut washer
2 Trans mounts
Alternator belt
Voltage regulator
Water pipe w/gasket
2 Coolant block off caps/hose clamps for heater ports
Thermostat housing gasket
Engine ground cable
Fuel pump/main relays
Assorted spare fuses
4 spark plugs
Coil
DME
Longest spare spark plug wire
Headlight bulbs/assys
Tail light/turn signal bulbs
4 lug bolts

3qts oil
Plastic tubing to fill trans/diff
2 gal water
Brake fluid

Tire plug kit
Metal/plastic zip ties
Small floor jack
Electrical repair kit
Tools as needed (duplicates of vital tools too)
Tire pump

With that stuff on board you should be able to repair everything that you wouldn't need a tow truck for anyway. If packed well the stuff should eat up far less than 1/4 of the trunk space.

tire plug kit, fuel line, belts, 2 Coolant block off caps/hose clamps for heater ports, thermo house gasket,relays and fuses, coil, diff/trans filler, lug bolts, tire pump, dme, metal zip ties, fuel pump are absolutely great ideas thank you so much this list is exactly what i needed to see. its all great ideas but those especially i completely overlooked thank you. and i agree should take up minimal space and I'm shipping another car thats gonna be packed with most of my shit.

[sonomabimmers]

Seriously. At least it'll make it easier to obey the speed limits and reduce ticket chances lol.

Make sure to keep a couple of quarts of oil and 2 gallons of pre-mixed coolant in the trunk. Oh, and a small tool set and some wire snippers (for the PS belt if the rack seals decide to blow). My trunk has all of this and more in it at all times, since that's par for the "Old German DD Preparedness Kit". Also, get a small first aid kit, just in case. You may never need it, but if you ever do you will be glad you have it.

keeping the vert diff ratio. good call on coolant and oil. ill have all my tools in my friends truck thats driving with me as i am moving so than god for that. and first aid always safety first

[sonomabimmers]

The drive is going to suck with that 4.27..Good list of maintenence though!

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thank you ya its been hard on my wallet and ya the diff will not be great for the long drive but its ok the car has a open 427 stock in it so I'm used to it. its a weekend car otherwise.

[sonomabimmers]

Looks like a good list! Make sure to get an alignment after that rack install though.

thanks will do. i recently did that steering couple and got a year long alignment with firestone

[roguetoaster]

My ideal spares list is as follows:

Fuel pump/gasket
Chain tensioner/washer
2 meters fuel line
FPR line
Fuel filter
Spare injectors
Injector seals
Oil drain plug/washer
Trans drain plug/washer
Diff plug/washer
Axle boot kit/axle nut washer
2 Trans mounts
Alternator belt
Voltage regulator
Water pipe w/gasket
2 Coolant block off caps/hose clamps for heater ports
Thermostat housing gasket
Engine ground cable
Fuel pump/main relays
Assorted spare fuses
4 spark plugs
Coil
DME
Longest spare spark plug wire
Headlight bulbs/assys
Tail light/turn signal bulbs
4 lug bolts

3qts oil
Plastic tubing to fill trans/diff
2 gal water
Brake fluid

Tire plug kit
Metal/plastic zip ties
Small floor jack
Electrical repair kit
Tools as needed (duplicates of vital tools too)
Tire pump

With that stuff on board you should be able to repair everything that you wouldn't need a tow truck for anyway. If packed well the stuff should eat up far less than 1/4 of the trunk space.

[bmwman91]

The drive is going to suck with that 4.27..Good list of maintenence though!

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Seriously. At least it'll make it easier to obey the speed limits and reduce ticket chances lol.

Make sure to keep a couple of quarts of oil and 2 gallons of pre-mixed coolant in the trunk. Oh, and a small tool set and some wire snippers (for the PS belt if the rack seals decide to blow). My trunk has all of this and more in it at all times, since that's par for the "Old German DD Preparedness Kit". Also, get a small first aid kit, just in case. You may never need it, but if you ever do you will be glad you have it.