Originally posted by bmwman91
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Thank you! Have to say that I studied this one for a good 2-3 weeks off and on just to make sure I understood every step and the stuff to buy, including all the questions to the forum and so on. I didn't have anything aside from sockets, so had a fairly long shopping list at first. I also wanted to make sure that I knew the oil change pretty well, which turned out to be a non-issue. I'll probably do my own oil changes from here on out, feel slightly stupid for not doing that sooner.
I did notice that part you pointed out, doing a little research trying to see what to do in case the oil pump fails. It looks like a total pain and will hope for the best for now! I also want to research the timing chain (hard) and replacing the chain tensioner (easy, so I hear). I have no idea when that was done and should just do it just to have it done. On the other hand, I did buy a used impact wrench that just arrived today, and it's just sitting here doing NOTHING, so...
Next project is probably front brakes and maybe the bushings / springs in the gearshift. That's bugged me since I bought the car, it feels all sloppy. Cake walk after this, I'm sure!
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