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[nando]

Dumb thread (thanks to the OP), but I'll bite.

I stopped adding it up years ago. But I was at $15k by 2007. And I've had it almost 20 years now. You can guess if you like! ...

[nando]

The water pump is not anywhere near the tensioner, and it's not connected to the belt either, not sure how it's related if true. But that would be interesting to know, although the N54 pump is plastic...

[nando]

Doesn't look like that big of a deal, but I guess I'll definitely want to check clearances. Probably I'll just mark it with one of my N52 pans and grind that corner off a bit like you did.
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[nando]

We're facebook friends, lol. I can try to DM him.

[nando]

Yes, it does. Both coolant and oil temperature based.

The 330i doesn't use an oil cooler, i don't think the Z4 did either. It was mainly the bigger cars - X5 and 5 series. The X5 was rated...

[nando]

Most N52s didn't have oil coolers from the factory. I'm sure you can fit one (there's a filter housing with one built in that should be a slam dunk), but IMO, it's not worth the added complexity, the...

[nando]

Nice! Also, does it have a lift kit? :p