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by Zimmy318i
Sat Jul 25, 2020 8:41 am
Forum: M40 / M42 Engines
Topic: 318is Oxygen Sensor?
Replies: 7
Views: 6141

318i Rough start / idle

My 1992 318i (M40) starts perfectly, then after a minute or so bogs down and sputters. I have to rev it to keep it running, and a burst of smoke follows and strong petrol odour. After revving to 2000 for a few seconds it clears and runs perfectly. Oxygen sensor? Any thoughts?
by Zimmy318i
Thu Jul 09, 2020 11:36 am
Forum: New Members'
Topic: Cabrio knocking noise in rear right over bumps
Replies: 8
Views: 498

Re: Cabrio knocking noise in rear right over bumps

Hi - so definitely the top strut mount is wiggling/ loose. Is this a major fix ?
Many thanks!
by Zimmy318i
Wed Jul 08, 2020 9:15 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Cabriolet - Knocking/slapping noise from right rear
Replies: 0
Views: 512

Cabriolet - Knocking/slapping noise from right rear

I just replaced my fuel filler boot, and discovered the fuel expansion tank. I've been have this mysterious loose knocking noise on even tiny bumps that sounded like something loose in rear panel. Now I suspect it could be coming from the expansion tank area. I've felt around it but can't seem to fi...
by Zimmy318i
Thu Jul 02, 2020 12:09 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Looking for lower boot window trim Touring
Replies: 7
Views: 434

Re: Looking for lower boot window trim Touring

Have you tired Pelican Parts? They have all kinds of trim / boots etc.
by Zimmy318i
Thu Jul 02, 2020 12:05 pm
Forum: New Members'
Topic: Cabrio knocking noise in rear right over bumps
Replies: 8
Views: 498

Re: Cabrio knocking noise in rear right over bumps

Hi - thanks. I took a look at top mount and can't see anything amiss. Should I try tightening the nut to see? It's like slapping sound, something moving freely.
by Zimmy318i
Wed Jul 01, 2020 1:03 pm
Forum: New Members'
Topic: Cabrio knocking noise in rear right over bumps
Replies: 8
Views: 498

Cabrio knocking noise in rear right over bumps

When I drive over slight bump, there is an odd knocking noise from right rear...sounds like something hitting up against inside rear panel. Can't find anything loose in roof mechanics etc. No sound when I bounce rear suspension. Driving me crazy.