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I noticed after driving 100 miles or so today that my clutch pedal won't engage until I push it half way down, and then the biting point had become very low, almost at the floor. It does engage but I literally only lift the pedal about 2 inches now, if that. I'll try to post a vid at some point to e...

hi everyone. I am converting my headlights back to regular halogens from HID (for various reasons) but I just wondered where the best point is for the ground/earth wire to go to as I bought the car with HIDs so have no idea where to put it.

Checked the fuse, seemed fine. I've pulled out the bulb and it looks like something has exploded inside it if that makes sense. I guess it's just a replacement bulb I need then

That's great, will have a look on Friday as its currently in the garage for new water pump and cambelt. Will let you know what I find, thanks again Brianmoooore

Hey everyone. Noticed today that my left HID isn't working. how do I tell if it's blown? I know they're an expensive replacement so any recommendations on where to go would be great too

Oh right, I might do that then seeing as it's a failry cheap tool and like you said, seems quite useful.

It's just done 178k

Thanks Speedtouch, will try the newspaper thing.

When I say hot I mean running at normal temp, the needle is sat in the middle on the gauge.

Have replaced it a few weeks ago and tested. Not sure where else to look, at a bit of a loss really

hi everyone, hope someone can help. I've recently noticed that when my 325i gets hot I seem to get a lack of power from it. I noticed today that in 1st gear I had to get up to at least 3000rpm before it moved away at a normal pace. I have also noticed that the fan is starting to make a woooooooooosh...

thanks guys, think i'll just drain the gearbox and try the ATF, see how that goes. if there's no improvement i'll have a go at tackling the linkage rebuild

hi everyone, i've had a bit of a shifting issue since i've owned my car when engaging 1st gear. to engage it, i have to push it to the left and up(as you normally would) but then let off slightly when i push it left. that's the only way it will engage. anyway, i'm now starting to have trouble shifti...

Ok thanks brianmoooore, I wasn't sure where to start but the wiki link suggested changing blue sensor then check the C191. Thanks for reassurance on exhaust dripping. The coolant level is fine, I can't find any leaks either.

Well today I fitted a new blue sensor and bled the system, still all the same. After a minute or so the exhaust starts producing thickish smoke and really smells strongly of fuel. There's a lot of dripping out of the exhaust at this time too ??? The coolant light is still on too. I guess next to che...

Really fast delivery and great communication. Thanks again!

nice one, that's actually helped loads. thanks

hey guys, well yet another problem with the old beast! i've noticed recently that the car (325i) is starting to smell of fuel but this morning i had a few people from work following me in and they said it really smells. i've noticed fuel consumption isn't quite what it used to be too. another thing ...

hi guys, this has been happening for a few months now but hasn't caused any issues as of yet, it's just annoying. when i change from 1st gear to 2nd, i get a fairly loud "clunk" and it sounds like it's coming from the back. could it be the diff?

thanks everyone for all the replies. will check it as soon as i get back to my place, which incidentally is 150 miles away which shouldn't cause too much of an issue should it?

mtLEE30 - the car is definitely a keeper so I'll consider doing both

Thanks, must be a bearing then as there's no vibration when applying brakes. Can't really tell where the sounds coming from. Could I do a check by jacking up the car and feeling for any movement from the wheels?

hi everyone. i've had this strange noise when i'm driving and my initial thoughts were maybe one of the brake discs is warped.....it's hard to describe the sound but its like a warbling type sound if that makes any sense :? the sound gets more repetitive as i drive faster but eventually goes away wh...

I noticed when I was changing my license assembly light that the connections had some whitish/blue deposits on them. also the assembly I removed had it covered over one of the metal connections. what sort of corrosion is this and how can it affect the connection?

Yay!! All sorted, located those plugs and disconnected the little pests then hey presto no more flicky flicker. I just need to get the headlights realigned now then I'm set for it's MOT

thanks. had a read of some of those dim dip resistor posts and all seem really helpful. it seems as though i just need to locate and unplug these resistor things and all will be well. i'll check the relays too under the glovebox i think. off to have a little play so will be back shortly with an upda...

if they're flickering like they are, will this fail MOT does anyone know?

Thanks morat will do a search now. Yeah it's the early facelift model

It's a 1988

Well at least I'm pretty sure they're HIDs, they're super bright and have these little boxes that a wire plugs into and I'm assuming they're the ballasts :? Anyways, my issue is that when I pull the headlight switch out one click the headlights flicker, not always though. Also if I pull the headligh...

sorted now, thanks though

Once again Adi comes to the rescue

sorted me out with some headlight adjusters and license plate light for a bargain! Communication spot on and delivery was quick too. Thanks again Adi, I would've gone nuts if I couldn't get those adjusters

Barx got me some clear indicator lenses, good price and delivered promptly. Communication was spot on, sent me photos and let me know when he was paid(paypal) and when he had sent them out out. Received next day, packaged well too! Definitely what you would like to expect from exchange of sale, woul...

Hi, I've just called my local dealer and he's quoted £7 each for these bits. Can you do a better price at all?

Thanks Brett but I've managed to source the bits I need for now. Will get in touch if I need anything further though

a little update for anyone who's interested :D got a replacement front panel from adit last week and have replaced that, along with headlight and kidney grilles. I did snap the bonnet release last week so will need to fit that and a new bonnet once my other half gets back from fighting old Mad Dog i...

Got a facelift front panel from Adi, really good price and he had it delivered too! Easily paid via Paypal. Thanks so much!

Nice one. Thanks guys

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