Final Drive admitted....surgery schedule for 10: a.m. tomorrow morning.
It's true. After taking the Final Drive to a small local BMW Hospital and consulting with staff, it was determined that the best course of action was to "open her up"
The staff indicated that I did the right thing by bringing her into them, as a second (not as serious) condition was discovered ( leaking seal) that may have been missed if this were to be perform elsewhere. I will be allowed to watch the surgery if I so desire.
Returning to my beloved GS and to take my mind off the upcoming operation, I decided to now tend to the oil/filter change and valves along with new spark plugs that were on the agenda.
Re-installed the gas tank, added some fresh gas, up to temp., turn off and remove filter and drain oil. No leaks initially noticed on as tank, then I didn't put much in.
While oil is draining, let's get serious and dive into the valves. I'll start on the left side.................
"HOUSTON WE HAVE A PROBLEM..."Removing the left side coil stick (see, I'm learning this stuff) I get a funny feeling. I didn't have to be a Master BMW Tech to know that this should not have come out in TWO PIECES! AHHA! The recent poor performance I thought I was experiencing was not in my head nor a bad tank of gas.
I'm finding $ 125.00 replacement new for two, wow....any better prices?
- Broken coil stick.
- Same coil.
A little research and I come across this:
http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=27851I can't make this stuff up folks............"And the hits just keep on coming"
Everyone feel to jump in.