So I got a second opinion on my car (rough running, hesitation, overfuelling etc.) from another garage. This guy just did a fault code chekc and a visual inspection of the engine.
He says:
1. Oil leak at front of engine under manifold, early signs on of possible HG failure (?)
2. ECU fault code 01 - something definitely amok with the ECU (?)
3. Loose rockers, although he's not inclined to tighten them up as the engine isn't far out of tune (?)
He thinks a remap / new ECU could sort most of the problem, he says that the engine sounds nice (sounds a bit rough / chuntery to me like its on a lumpy cam, with v. pronounced ticking when warm, possible blowing exhaust / manifold / gasket).
Any opinions / suggestions?
I've got no clue. I don't have a bottomless budget as I'm prepping for an S50 conversion. However, it would be nice to be able to enjoy my car when I get the chance to drive it (I walk to work).
A new ECU seems like an expensive option. Having said that, the car only has 110k and the engine should be good for at least another 75-100k (it has FSH). I'd like to keep it handy after the conversion in case I want to revert to standard. Or sell it on.
Right now, I'm just fed up. Its starts. It runs . But its obviously not at full strength, drinks like Oliver Reed and just doesn't sound as nice as it should.
I'd really like to enjoy a healthy, stock sport. But I'm leaning towards chucking something else in there sooner rather than later just so I can drive it within feeling like a farmer.
ECU Fault?
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thesaint
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try ebay, i got an ecu for £4, takes 5 mins to fit. what car you have?
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Templ8e30
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The sport models use the same ECU as the standard 325i models, the original bosch number on the front label will be 0 261 200 173 assuming it's a manual.
The facelift 320i uses the same basic unit with a different chip. There are usually a few of these on ebay. If you get one of these with bosch number 0 261 200 172 then unclip the top cover there will be a chip under a plastic clip, swap the chip from your ECU into this one and away you go.
Try these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-E30-320i-ECU_ ... dZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-E30-3-SERIES- ... dZViewItem
Cheers,
Iain T
The facelift 320i uses the same basic unit with a different chip. There are usually a few of these on ebay. If you get one of these with bosch number 0 261 200 172 then unclip the top cover there will be a chip under a plastic clip, swap the chip from your ECU into this one and away you go.
Try these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-E30-320i-ECU_ ... dZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-E30-3-SERIES- ... dZViewItem
Cheers,
Iain T
2007 Mazda 6 2.0 estate
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