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Ends up it was a faulty injector reckon on mechanical side as nothing showing up on fault codes, thanks for the help.

Hi, Having problems with my 325i Cabby, its misfiring on cylinder no.5. I've checked the following:- - compression ok in all cylinders - no loose connections around ignition system - all plugs sparking ok - start up when cold and engine misfires straight away, remove No.5 plug and its bone dry and c...

Hi Brett,

I've ended up going to my local dealer to get the part....hopefully the right one as the description/drawing on the system wasnt that great.

Thanks,
Nicky.

Hi,

Looking for a new brown temperature sensor for a 1990, 325i engine.

Cheers,
Nicky.

Managed to get it off.....butchered the blue terminal block, socket on then job done!

Trying to change the blue temperature sensor on a M20 Engine. I've removed the brown temperature sensor but can't get in with a 19mm spanner to remove the blue one, tried with 19mm socket but not deep enough due to blue terminal block. Any ideas on how to get the blue temperature sensor out without ...

Better to keep with a trickle charger, saves the service indicator battery going flat if car off the road for long period - my cabby has been in the garage since Sept...due out in March. I used a CTEK charger works a treat - http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/Store/Category/ProductList.aspx?Category...

Hi,

Max sold me 15" BBS centre caps, arrived promptly, in great condition. Would recommend him again, professional and prompt!!!!

*****

Thanks Again,
Nicky.

Hi,

Can anyone suggest who to use for getting a new hood for my cabby and roughly how much to get it fitted?

Cheers.

Howdy,

I use my cabbie only during summer months and lucky to do 3k a year. Can anyone suggest any good companies to go with for this type of usage. I only have 1 yrs NCB for the cabbie as the rest is on my daily driver.

Cheers,
Nicky.

Aaahhh thats great, thanks for the info!

What are the electrical connections for, sensors from the CAT to the engine management system??

CAT equipped???

Hi,

What is the best glue to use for fixing foam sound proofing to bonnet?

Cheers,
Nicky.

Started stripping out the rust from the battery holder and noted an electrical socket blanked off under the holder, can anyone advise what this socket is for??

Cheers,
Nicky.

How are the hydro adjusters meant to work??

Mine don't do anything when i adjust the knob??

Looking forward to the pics!

1.jbh / central scotland ( denny ) 325i tec1 sport 2. hammoj28/ Aberdeenshire 318iS 3. Ian / West Dunbartonshire 320i cabby & E39 4. shedrool83---Dundee----320 cab/325 4 door 5. grantfk10 / Bonnybridge - the UFO Capital of Scotland, nr Falkirk / 318i lux Tech2 cab 6. Ritchie / Angus / Tech2 335i Spo...

1.jbh / central scotland ( denny ) 325i tec1 sport 2. hammoj28/ Aberdeenshire 318iS 3. Ian / West Dunbartonshire 320i cabby & E39 4. shedrool83---Dundee----320 cab/325 4 door 5. grantfk10 / Bonnybridge - the UFO Capital of Scotland, nr Falkirk / 318i lux Tech2 cab 6. Ritchie / Angus / Tech2 335i Sp...

Hi,

Can anyone recommend a good coachworks in Ayrshire, looking to get some minor repairs to the old girl?

Hi,

I will be laying my 325i Convertible up for the winter soon, what is the best procedures to carry out to ensure the old girl is in tip top condition for spring time??

Cheers,
Nicky.

Hi,

Does anyone know how many convertibles were introduced to the UK in malachitgrun?

Mine is a '90 325i Malachitgrun with cream leather, just wondering how many were introduced to the UK??

Cheers,
Nicky.

I put the hood up with my drivers door open and when I try and shut the door with the window fully up it doesn't shut properly, the glass hits against the hood!!! Pain on the a@rse. I either have to drop the window by a couple of mm or hold the hood out while shutting the door........any ideas??? ht...

Bit harsh for you mate!! BMW should have set the alarm setting for the low oil pressure at a setting that gives you time to act upon the alarm rather than telling you your engines f@cked!!!!

Got a slight oil leak on my 325i cabby....puddles in garage are getting substantial....not had it up on ramp or axle stands but been unable to see where it is coming from...any suggestions of prime suspects and how to fix?

My steering is make the occasional rumble type noise, could this be similar problems....same with my Audi

Does anyone know the correct position of the "325" and "i" badge, mine has been painted at some point and the "i" badge looks too far away from the "325"??

Where's the best place to fit waxoyl? If you strip out the interior carpet can you get access to the sills without drilling them?

If my windows are up fully and I try to shut the door the glass hits off the convertible top, is this due to badly aligned windows or the top, I need to lift the top edge up and then shut the door to get it to fit under the hood??

Hi,

I've just bought a 325i cabriolet and there is a hell of a rattle from the windows, both when up and down. Any ideas on how to reduce or fix....seals away maybe?

Cheers,
Nicky.

Hi,

Just joined the "Zone" having picked up a 325i cabriolet, MalachitgrÃan Metallic with beige leather, 79K genuine miles with good history (mainly BMW).

Does anyone know how many of the colour combo above were built for the uk market?

Cheers,
Nicky.

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M20 Engine Misfiring - help please....

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Brown Temp Sensor

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15" BBS Centre Caps

New hood for Cabby in Glasgow Area.

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Glue for fixing sound proofing

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Storing an E30 Convertible over the Winter.

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Cabriolet hood & windows issue.

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Likely oil leaks on M20 Engine?

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Rattling Windows in a cabriolet.

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