****** Cayenne

[unclebilly]

So, my Cayenne project was coming to an end after doing the AC condensor with the miserable to get to bolts, the valve cover gaskets (also with miserable to get to bolts), plugs while I was in there, and a very overdue oil change (based on the look of the filter element).

The god damned hood won’t open to let me put oil in. It seems that the release mechanism may have come disconnected while I had the front end all apart for the AC repair…

I only have 5 beers (3 now) and I’m just pissed off.

I know how to fix it but it’s going to be added misery.

Anyone want a Cayenne S with recent maintenance and AC that blows cold?

[fastfredracing]

[unclebilly]

Jubilations!

[aigel]

Looks so purdy in there! Congratulations.

[fisher22]

I guess congratulations are in order. Hope it went the way you wanted. Nothing broken.

[unclebilly]

Originally Posted by fisher22

I guess congratulations are in order. Hope it went the way you wanted. Nothing broken.

Nothing on the vehicle broken or bent. I used a inflatable bladder like the tow trucks have for key lockouts, an endoscope, ratchet wrench, bent socket rail, long screw slot driver, 2 bent welding rods, and lots of patience and help from my wife and son.

[john70t]

and it only took a 3" hole saw through the hood

[unclebilly]

^^^ that was very tempting.

[island911]

Originally Posted by john70t

and it only took a 3" hole saw through the hood

LOL, that's what I was wondering. -What's the hood look like...

Good job unclebilly.

[SCadaddle]

Originally Posted by john70t

and it only took a 3" hole saw through the hood

Isn't that where BMW puts their "Roundle" doo dad emblem?

[fisher22]

Originally Posted by unclebilly

Nothing on the vehicle broken or bent. I used a inflatable bladder like the tow trucks have for key lockouts, an endoscope, ratchet wrench, bent socket rail, long screw slot driver, 2 bent welding rods, and lots of patience and help from my wife and son.

Jeez...... that's actually kind of amazing. You got it though. Huge pat on the back.

[peppy]

Originally Posted by john70t

and it only took a 3" hole saw through the hood

Yeah but I would have drilled the hole in the wrong spot twice.

Glad you got it open.

[bob deluke]

That reminds me of the busted spark plug saga on my 2010 Cayman. Huge p.i.a. Lots of patience required. Good job unclebilly!

[CurtEgerer]

Originally Posted by unclebilly

Nothing on the vehicle broken or bent. I used a inflatable bladder like the tow trucks have for key lockouts, an endoscope, ratchet wrench, bent socket rail, long screw slot driver, 2 bent welding rods, and lots of patience and help from my wife and son.

That's all it took?!

[WPOZZZ]

Originally Posted by CurtEgerer

That's all it took?!

I think Billy got angry.

[stevej37]

If it happens again...I have just the tool for the job....
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