e83 X3: How to Install an A/C Evaporator in 2 Minutes

Happy Friday! We’re back with more bimmer goodness to kick off your weekend!  If you follow us on Facebook, be sure to check in on Fridays, usually mid-day, for our Parts Quiz.  Each week, we’ll post a photo of a part.  Correctly identify the part/part number/etc. and win a prize.  It’s that easy!  Prizes have ranged from BMW accessories to HotWheels to shop credit at Reggie’s Motorworks!
Winter is still lingering around the Midwest, as we saw with this week’s snowfall. Reggie mentioned that the snow was still sticking to the bonnet of this bimmer, despite the over 90° angle. With camera in hand, I went out to take a closer look. As soon as I started taking photos, the snow began to slide down:

Reggies MotorWorks | Repairing BMW, Audi, Mercedes

 

Meanwhile, Reggie and John kept busy indoors…let’s take a look!

This mystic blau 2006 BMW X3 came in for a new A/C evaporator, a 10 hour endeavor:

Reggies MotorWorks | Repairing BMW, Audi, Mercedes

Reggies MotorWorks | Repairing BMW, Audi, Mercedes

Reggies MotorWorks | Repairing BMW, Audi, Mercedes

Reggies MotorWorks | Repairing BMW, Audi, Mercedes

For this repair, it’s necessary to remove the dash first, replace the needed part, and reinstall the dash:

Reggies MotorWorks | Repairing BMW, Audi, Mercedes

Reggies MotorWorks | Repairing BMW, Audi, Mercedes

 

Here’s a video of John at work:

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Reggie fabricated ECU brackets for the 2002 project.  The test fit was a success!

Reggies MotorWorks | Repairing BMW, Audi, Mercedes

Reggies MotorWorks | Repairing BMW, Audi, Mercedes

We just got the cylinder head back today, so be sure to check back for more updates to our 2002 project!

Overheating and no heat in the cabin brought this 1992 BMW 525i in to the shop.  A new radiator is just what this bimmer ordered!

Reggies MotorWorks | Repairing BMW, Audi, Mercedes

This hellrot 1996 328is was in need of a new left rear wheel bearing:

 

Reggies MotorWorks | Repairing BMW, Audi, Mercedes

Reggie listened to each wheel to confirm that the left rear bearing was, indeed, the one in need of replacement:

Reggies MotorWorks | Repairing BMW, Audi, Mercedes

Reggies MotorWorks | Repairing BMW, Audi, Mercedes

Reggies MotorWorks | Repairing BMW, Audi, Mercedes

The rusty axle nut needed a little convincing:

Reggies MotorWorks | Repairing BMW, Audi, Mercedes

Reggies MotorWorks | Repairing BMW, Audi, Mercedes

Reggies MotorWorks | Repairing BMW, Audi, Mercedes

Reggies MotorWorks | Repairing BMW, Audi, Mercedes

Reggies MotorWorks | Repairing BMW, Audi, Mercedes

This 2005 BMW 525i came in for a new battery and to have a coolant leak diagnosed.  Upon inspection, it turns out that she needed a new water temperature sensor as well as a lower radiator hose:

Reggies MotorWorks | Repairing BMW, Audi, Mercedes

Reggies MotorWorks | Repairing BMW, Audi, Mercedes

Reggies MotorWorks | Repairing BMW, Audi, Mercedes

 

Last weekend, Reggie picked up the 1988 M3 from Diamond Collision after her new diamond schwarz paint job.  Stay tuned for more on this slick bimmer!

Reggies MotorWorks | Repairing BMW, Audi, Mercedes

Reggies MotorWorks | Repairing BMW, Audi, Mercedes

 

Reggies MotorWorks | Repairing BMW, Audi, Mercedes

 

 

Reggies MotorWorks | Repairing BMW, Audi, Mercedes

Reggies MotorWorks | Repairing BMW, Audi, Mercedes

Reggies MotorWorks | Repairing BMW, Audi, Mercedes

Reggies MotorWorks | Repairing BMW, Audi, Mercedes

Reggies MotorWorks | Repairing BMW, Audi, Mercedes

 

That’s a wrap for this edition!   Have an awesome weekend!

 

 

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We want to wish a happy Administrative Professionals Day to our house office administrator, Iwona Rogers!

Iwona takes care of all the backend business for us and our sister shops, from the pay role, onboarding, general office paper work, and helping our staff with any issues. Iwona always has a smile on her face and genuinely tries to make anyone`s day better that she runs into. She is truly the backbone of our operations!

Thank you for all that you do!
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We value our community and helping the next generation.

Our founder, Reggie Stewart, taking part in a panel discussion at @noblesvilleschools about their internship program, which we have taken part in over the years. This panel was held as part of their Miller Ambassadors program, which Reggie is part of.

To the left of Reggie is Alaina Shonkwiler (@alainafornoblesville), who is currently running for Indiana District 29 State Representative. Alaina was part of the team that placed interns for Noblesville Schools and has also been involved with businesses that have hosted interns.

The rest of the panel was made up of @noblesvillehighschool students involved in the internship program.

The internship program encompasses many industries and is supported by several local businesses. We believe in the internship program at NHS, as we want to help grow the next generation and allow them to learn about careers that they may not have had access to, and allow them to see if this could be a career path they would enjoy.
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Part of our staff will be attending STX Supplier & Training Expo in Nashville, TN to take part in training from 4/24 - 4/26.

With our staff at training, our response times to phone call and messages may be a bit slower than normal and are cutting back on appointments for those days.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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We want to wish a happy birthday to our amazing ASE Master L1 Certified Technician, Vince Rundquist!

Vince is an amazing technician who has a love for learning all the new technology and processes in the automotive world. Vince always keeps a smile on our whole crews faces day in and day out with his fun and wonderful personality.

Thank you for all you do, Vince. Happy Birthday!
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