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by samjonescars
Mon May 18, 2026 11:06 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: I drove 1,650 miles in 2005.
Replies: 3
Views: 162

Re: I drove 1,650 miles in 2005.

Installation gasket for oil filter apparatus
Also, the cover for the rocker is complete.


This AT-205 sealant has served me well in the past, however I discontinued its use around one year ago. I am currently on bottle three... very disappointing.
You have given me hope, and I am grateful.
This ...
by samjonescars
Mon May 18, 2026 11:04 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: I drove 1,650 miles in 2005.
Replies: 3
Views: 162

I drove 1,650 miles in 2005.

I was really considering taking on the X, m54, 3.0, 235k on a 1650-mile (round-trip) road trip. But I believed I had fixed the oil leak; perhaps it was the back main seal.
In that case, I won't be moving very quickly.
by samjonescars
Thu Apr 30, 2026 8:38 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: F20 2013 carplay
Replies: 5
Views: 80

Re: F20 2013 carplay

It shouldn't do that, and the displays shouldn't shift anyhow, so I'd double-check the installation.
by samjonescars
Thu Apr 30, 2026 8:37 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: F20 2013 carplay
Replies: 5
Views: 80

Re: F20 2013 carplay

Are you referring to the aux lead coming out? I've fitted a lot of these and never had a problem with the power lead coming out.
by samjonescars
Thu Apr 30, 2026 8:36 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: F20 2013 carplay
Replies: 5
Views: 80

Re: F20 2013 carplay

To clarify, when you say "power cable," what kind of screen are you using? No power cords protrude from any of the ones I've installed thus far; they're all hardwired into the loom.
by samjonescars
Fri Apr 24, 2026 3:09 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: which one is the driver
Replies: 4
Views: 64

Re: which one is the driver

I put up my profile, but it still asks "which driver?" every time I start up. I know I can remove it by pushing the screen, but it's still bothersome when I'm the only driver.
by samjonescars
Fri Apr 24, 2026 3:08 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: which one is the driver
Replies: 4
Views: 64

Re: which one is the driver

I am grateful.
by samjonescars
Fri Apr 24, 2026 3:07 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: which one is the driver
Replies: 4
Views: 64

which one is the driver

Salutations everyone,
The screen that asks "which driver" appears every time I boot up. Since I am the only driver, I don't know how to remove it.
TIA
by samjonescars
Tue Mar 17, 2026 10:25 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Nothing is heating up in the front seats.
Replies: 7
Views: 121

Re: Nothing is heating up in the front seats.

I see that it sounds implausible, but in the case you mentioned, one seat's switch lights go off after a few seconds while the other's stay on as expected, maybe with some heat on that portion of the seat...

The odds are high that it's the result of multiple mistakes.
by samjonescars
Tue Mar 10, 2026 10:09 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Got my space saver at last!
Replies: 7
Views: 96

Re: Got my space saver at last!

Based on what I recall, I could be mistaken. I used to own one, but I'm afraid I gave it away to someone on the forum. I didn't spend that much for it. The bolt is basically made of two parts. This bolt secures the trunk floor to the vehicle by screwing into the chassis. The wheel is fastened in ...