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It is a brake pad wear warning light. This went off for as while but now remains on all the time. Have changed the front pad sensor and the rear one looks ok. Dont know what do next!!

As above, has it got cat/converter or they are all non-cat?

Thanks guys for help.

Thanks for the info. Should be able to buy the sensor from Eurocar parts or GSF. Will check

I dont think i did!! Do u have to change it when you put the new pads in?

The warning brake light has been on (on the dashboard) for a while now. Checked all the pads (changed the front not long ago), checked the brake fluid all ok. Please help!!

I am thinking of getting another diff for my IS... will the one from a 316i or 318i be OK?

I bought a rear section (standard) from GSF for Ãƒ”šÃ‚£100.

As above, current in red and I want spray them black..has anyone here done this job? Any advise will be much appreciated.
Thx

I had the same problem a while back, changed the tensioner didnt cure it, in the end I changed the chain by myself @134,000 mls..the engine sounds very good (sweet) now

Mine sits at 1/4 way mark (always)..it has been like that since i bought the car two & half years ago!! Never been at 1/2 way...strange???

It sounds like a tensioner isnt doing its job or the guides are not properly fitted- (m44 & m42 tensioner the same part from BMW). I changed my chain two months ago (only the chain) and it sounds better than it was. I dont think u needed to change the sprockets anyway. I would take it to a proper BM...

Some1 in BMW garage told me that, it should be changed @ 100,000 ( might be wrong)...and I changed mine @ 134000 as it was making a load of noises (only the chain..the sprockets looked okay). I would say as long as it doesnt rattle..u shouldnt worry too much (dont know if there is another way of che...

I would definitely stick with a M42 engine as any conversion will cost u and the car will NEVER be the same ...best to be original (my opinion). Or just buy another E30 and break urs.
Goodluck anyway

I have just changed a timing chain on mine @ 134000 miles...and it sounds sweet ...hopefully will go over 200000 miles. No rattles now (was before).

Definitely a chain m8 on ur 318IS. It is a double chain..and I have heard a few cases (very very*100 rare) on this Forum & outside...."that the chain has "snapped".
Goodluck anyway

I have changed a timing chain on M42 engine..but what happened to the old guide rail?

Have just bought 15" BBS wheels, 2* 205/50/15 + 1*225/50/15 and my question is ..will 225/50/15 fit OK on the rear or will need spacers?
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Thanks Brian

How do I connect them to the fuse box & on dash? Do I need a relay (K8)? and have got a switch for electric window...is it the same as the f/front fog lights one?
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sounds like rear wheel bearings-had this sort of noise last year and was a rear wheel bearing. I changed both!! Would recommend (as well) jark the rear up, rotate one wheel and listen if the noise is not coming from the diff !!

Not sure about M40 engine but I undone mine a few weeks ago on M42 engine and was right hand thread. Try this if u have tried yet!! "Put a power bar vertically upwards on the pulley bolt and a block of wood on the LH chassis arm. Crank the starter motor momentarily (start the car) so that the bar ro...

I thought u r allowed to move the sprockets-one tooth- without touching the cam??
Thx

only moved one tooth on one of the sprockets-didnt touch the cams

as above, m42 318is,misfires & misses at idle speed. It is ok when driving and just failed MOT b'se CO is too high. Please help.
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My 318is just failed MOT on a few things including the front shock absorber? Is it very diffucult to replace the shock? Do I need special tools?
Thx

320Touring-u have a pm.
Thank u all for ur replies.

I have just changed a timing chain on my 318 IS & put everything back together. Does any1 here know the best way (procedure) to bleed the coolant system. How many litres of water+antifreeze will I need to fill the radiator?
Many thanx

Does anyone here know which way to un-do this bolt (clockwise or anti-clockwise) on 318is?. I have been trying all morning with no joy. Can I remove the chain without un-do the tensioner?
Thanx

What sort of noise do u get and where exactly?
u need an E36 Haynes manual for a M42 engine.
Have a look on here;

http://www.esatclear.ie/~bpurcell/318ismaintenance.htm

U may find some information very userful.

Goodluck

I am in the middle of changing a timing chain on my IS. It is not that difficult!! No need of a special tool either for the Cams. I have followed the instructions on Brendan's site (see E30Mark link) all seem OK to me(I am not a mechanic) The profile gasket is defo. sits btn the two chain's covers (...

Many thanx ant.
Peter

I am in the middle of changing a timing chain from my 318is. How do I know the cams are on TDC?..and the bolts on the cam's sprockets seem to be bolted in different angles (one side-all in the middle & angular in the second one..to the right)...and according to Brendan's site they shoud be 15 rivets...

It hasnt been straight forward as I thought. I had a little bit of a problem when trying to undo one of the bolts (water pump) just it wouldnt come off in the end I cut the head off !! I am suprised how many srews/bolts they are!!! Good fun anyway but u need to have the right tools. I have been foll...

I have managed to strip the engine & get to the chain. The Cam sprockets look ok but how would I tell if they are worn? Do I really need to change them too?

Thanx,

Peter

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