I had exactly the same issue a while back, you need to heat up around the studs with a gas torch or oxy/acetylene to soften up the locktite (it's most likely been set for 20 years) - The 2 nut method or a pair of molegrips should then get the stud free

as per the suggestion of "bosers" i swapped the ECU to a spare one I had from the other engine, albeit it was a different part number it was the same engine. I have done 2 tanks worth of fuel the first averaging 33mpg and the second 32..The car no longer smells rich or of fuel (apart from from cold ...

An engine that smells 'rich' can either be weak or rich. If the fuel mixture is so weak as to not ignite/burn properly, then the unburnt fuel passes straight through the engine and exhaust and can be smelt. Take out all of the spark plugs and examine the colour of the tips, or better still, post up...

bosers wrote:Have you tried a different Ecu? I resolved similar prob on mine by switching Ecu.

I can try as I have a spare..

I have searched around and have had this problem a while and wondered if anyone could shed any light on the situation. I have replaced everything suggested I do a 35 mile trip to work mainly motorway (gets a good chanced to warm up) sitting at 65-70 and get on a bad fill up 23mpg and on a really goo...

never knew this guy existed until i put a wanted ad up on here really friendly and alot of stuff for e30's nicely located in birmingham Leather seats are top notch, with a clean up they look amazing, also supplied a rust free tailgate for my touring which will be painted up for the summer :) bmw-mad...

As promised, some detailed pictures. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/283422/bmw/IMG_6901.jpg https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/283422/bmw/IMG_6902.jpg https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/283422/bmw/IMG_6903.jpg https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/283422/bmw/IMG_6907.jpg https://dl.dropboxuserc...

Nice looking touring looks very clean car. Never liked eye-brows, a nice set of leathers would look great.Any more pictures :D WE HAVE LEATHER :) https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/283422/2014-02-15%2014.49.29.jpg and yes its due a good wash and swissvax so will take some piccys when its detailed :)

G-Bear wrote:Its your car obviously but I'd loose the eye-brows. The o/s one looks like its starting to fall off anyway..

aha yeh, i have 2 sets of grilles, the brows are screwed on but think the previous owner was a little drunk when they put them on

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/283422/2013-11-28%2021.15.41.jpg have done a few subtle mods, differs slightly from that picture Its a m40 318i LUX manual, 82k miles when i bought it. Black kidney grille now Has pressed plates and surrounds HID's everything else is standard. I will eventually a...