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Just done a search but got about 4,500 "answers" so, The first start of the day in my 318i is pretty appalling, it takes at least 2 or 3 tries of about 20seconds to fire up. Once it's done it's first start it's fine, even if you switch it straight off before it's warmed up it will start first turn a...

Well, once again experience trumps hopeful theory!

I just thought that maybe there could have been corrosion due to water in the boot at some point...

Sweet, was just wondering about MoT 'cause if it was in the last 6 months or so I'd say that wouldn't be long enough for a rubber bush to deteriorate dangerously (unless it was soaked in oil or set on fire of course, but it doesn't look like it!)

Hope it turns out a goodun for you.

Cheers for replying. Yeah, I'm probably worrying about nothing, but will prob change gbox oil anyway, if it quiets things down it won't be nagging at me, and I guess I'll get the maximum life out of it that way. The car is so totally unabused I'm just waiting to find something major wrong with it, ...

What about braking, any vibration there? Just wondering if the discs might be warped. Also, how old are the tyres? If they've been on since before you had the car you don't know what sort of abuse they've had & if the casings are damaged.

If you've actually seperated the driver's door plug, rather than just doing the red/black wire chop behind the speaker then I'd bet real money (not that photocopied stuff I try to use at the shops!) that you'll be into replacing all the pins in that now they've been disturbed & no doubt disintegrate...

Can't really make too much out with those pics but it doesn't look like the arse is about to drop off it so I'd say OK. How long ago was it MoT'd?

might just be a bad connection to the solenoid. You can operate the lock manually from inside the boot if you're running out of juice also.

How do you mean? it locked itself when you closed the door? If you can't get the wire in then I suppose you could remove the rear screen & climb in through there...

I'd say daimlerman's suggestion first off, then out with the chisels & drills!

TBH, if the deadlocks aren't on I'd use a bit of metal coathanger or welding rod pushed behind the door seal to hook the lock pin back up.

I'm guessing that you didn't comprehend this with 100% of your brain before shutting the door!

Hind Heath, my local specialist always seems to have loads of Alpina & ACS badges although I've not seen those in there. Might still be worth giving them a try though. Got an Alpina bonnet roundel for a couple of quid the other day so prices don't seem too bad. www.hindheathbm.co.uk By the way, is t...

The way I drive, if I run at the recommended tyre pressures for their size (found in the back of the owners handbook) the sidewalls get as much wear as the tread!!!

You could always get a twin exit tailpipe & fit it on the backbox, that's what is on the exhaust system I bought off les3002 & it looks well, think it is Ripspeed or similar...

Whilst we're on the subject of torque convertors, anyone know whether the fluid could be changed or if they're "sealed for life"? Just wondering as when I had my 730i (ZF 4HP22/EH 'box) I always felt it would have been better with heavier fluid in the TC (i.e. the takeup of drive would have been mor...

Is the water pump working OK? Try removing the pressure cap (carefully) & see if there's any water being thrown out of the return in the top of the rad with the engine running. I've always noticed that with the viscous fan on every BMW I've owned but none have ever overheated even if it did seem str...

Oops, I really should know but it's been about 5 years since I had a 735.

Hi folks, due to being let down by a certain friend who had promised me first dibs on a '92 325i and knows who he is... I think I may consider doing a 2.8 conversion to show him who's really boss! :twisted: The reason I'm considering a 2.8 is that there are 2 E23 728i barges locally with major rot w...

Doesn't sound like a problem at all, just the way the ICV/motion sensors hold the idle up whilst moving (something to do with emissions I believe).

Saying that, there could be an issue but without seeing/hearing it I'd be tempted to say just leave it be.

Just remember, it's all good fun till somebody loses an i....

Said it once on this thread & will say it again... CRIKEY!!! 8O 8O 8O Metal shards in the inlet ain't good at all & does smack of a top end let-go, though I would have thought you'd hear it on it's way out for ages, even above the M40's tappets as you seem (from your other thread also) to be fairly ...

True, running for too long without the alternator belt will result in a very hot car with a flat battery!

Hope the noise does do a magical disappearing act when you do this, as the other options seem a little time consuming & expensive...

So no centre box would be OK for MoT purposes???

Think I might try this then, and just keep my new system as a spare...

I'd guess that as it has a spark that it is turning over.

If you remove the timing cover & turn it over you'll be able to see if the cam turns with the engine or not.

Ant wrote:VehVac in edenbridge Kent can rebuild your A/C compressor dude, its what they do, I have used them many times in the past, no issues , always great service.

Do they do mail order? I think datourer's car is in the 'Dam...

I would take it to a reputable AC specialist for them to check, I'd imagine that if bearings etc were shot (lose? :P sorry) then it would send the compressor U/S but maybe re-sealing a second hand one from a scrapper would be a cheaper option than new? Not really my subject, living in England means ...

Any more on this??? Pictures of what's damaged would be helpful, if the damage to the main loom isn't too bad then it might be worth repairing (properly) instead of out & out replacement. Where are you based also, as I may be available to help with repairs if you're fairly close by (my favourite dis...

Oh bugger, I think is the phrase I'm looking for. That belt did look a bit loose TBH, at least you've got a spare motor to drop in it for the moment, but please do whip the head off the old one & post pictures as I for one want to know what the hell happened here!!! 8O I suppose it's possible that t...

Gearbox mounts would be my favourite for this. Once built a banger Granada and that wouldn't turn over but the handbrake cable and lever would heat up when you tried to turn it over. Same fix as that, run a dedicated earth strap between engine & paint free area of the main body (or direct to battery...

That's true, I think there are (were?) two types of pump available, plastic & metal impeller. I think the metal ones were the ones that went but not too sure...

Has anyone thought maybe corrosion on the water pump bearing? Just sprang to mind as you said you re-filled the coolant, so I assume it's been empty & possibly open to atmosphere for a good while? First thing I'd try is remove all auxiliary belts & see if it's still there, if it's gone great, if sti...

Crikey, does sound like the belt may have jumped a tooth. If this is the case though, isn't it possible that the valves are not bent & you're just losing compression due to incorrect timing? Either way I think the course of action is to check the timing & correct if necessary, check comp. then & if ...

Sounds to me like possibly a CV joint, it seemed to be occurring exactly 1x per turn of the wheel indicating a problem between diff output & roadwheel as opposed to anything inside or befor the diff in the drivetrain which would happen more often, if you understand what I'm trying to say... :? Eithe...

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Further to what you say about checking cam position, I usually use tipp-ex or paint to mark cam & crank position before removing the old belt, just for double checking I'm not a tooth out...

Insert' - my normal idle rev is roughly 700 not as high as 900.... I have checked the TPS and it does click when the throttle is opened! :? Right, is the click right at the point where you just touch the throttle? Just wondering if the idle speed could be turned up manually (by adjusting the stop) ...

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