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  1. General BMW Discussions
    Hi Everyone I recently bought a used 2018 320i automatic with mSport breaks, having moved from an older manual 320i. When coming to a complete stop, there is a high pitched squeak noise / however it is fine when breaking at low or high speeds. Unsure if coming from front or rear. I need to...
  2. BMW 3 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 3 Series
    Hey, So if anyone could help me out it would be hugely appreciated, last night I was just idle in a parking lot nothing going on and then my engine and whole car start pulsing and shuddering, and if this ever happens it’s not normally this strong and goes away. It didn’t go away and persisted...
  3. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    My e90 320i with an N46 engine has been smoking recently. White smoke comes from exhaust slowly and continuously. Also doesn't look like thick white smoke, has some opacity to it if that makes sense. And no tinge of blue in the smoke. No coolant loss, never overheated. Car has 160,000km (approx...
  4. General BMW Discussions
    Vanos does not react at all when I do a VANOS test with ISTA. Stuck at 120°. It also has a rough idle, rattles at startup, when cold and sometimes at specific rpm’s when warm. Fault codes for both inlet and exhaust vanos. What can cause this?
  5. BMW 3 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 3 Series
    Worth it - or not? Seems it's not cheap but are there real benefits, or is it just psychological? If there are tangible benefits, do they last? Reading blurb from these companies (which is bound to be biased) it's difficult to tell. Real world experiences are best. Opinions?
  6. General BMW Discussions
    I am wanting to buy a 325i E92. This model in particular as anything more and I can't insure it and have been told that the 4 cylinder models are unreliable of this era. I'm just wondering everyone's thoughts on this engine and whether its reliable and smooth?
  7. BMW 3 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 3 Series
    Keen to get another 3 series - used to have e46 320d. Been looking at F31 - either a lower mileage (~40-50k) 320i M Sport or a higher mileage 330d M Sport (~80-90k) for similar money. Tbh I want something with a bit of poke which the diesel would have but not so sure about the higher miler. I...
  8. BMW 3 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 3 Series
    Hi. Problem. I bought a 320 bmw N43B20A with an automatic transmission. The car had a faulty engine and when I was driving it home it worked well at high speeds but when I tried to leave from an intersection the car wouldn't rev and it didn't move. Only way I got moving was when I pressed the...
  9. BMW 3 Series Projects
    I'm looking to upgrade my side indicator lights on my 2011 320i m sport to some smoky sequential ones but I'm having a hard time finding some.if anyone knows of any which are compatible with my model it would be much appreciated.
  10. BMW 3 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 3 Series
    Hi All, Rebuilt the n43 engine in my 320i last year, 1 year on and all still good, got some good help on this forum- thanks ! Finally traced a grinding noise to being the rear diff. Anyone got any suggestions on best place to get a bearing kit, I’m in the uk. Also how to identify the diff...
  11. General BMW Discussions
    Morning, I have a bmw e92 320i with 82k miles on the clock. Was driving it yesterday and put my foot down and engine light came on and I lost all power. Coming up with p0302 ( cyclinder 2 missfire ) and p0597 ( thermostat ) I switched the coil packs around and cleared the codes. P0302 came back...
  12. BMW 3 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 3 Series
    Hi i have a 2008 e92 se 320i , when i start the car after 30 sec to a min it starts making a sparkling noise (similar when you try to light the gas stove) it cones from mid right side. I want to know what it is and if it's a problem? https://youtube.com/shorts/YZ0x2ZGoIPw?feature=share
  13. General BMW Discussions
    We just bought a seemingly very good condition 2006 320i sport estate for £1700 with 107,000 miles on the clock. Three days after we took it home an engine light came on. The local garage told us the timing chain needed replaced and given the age of the car, this would be prohibitively...
  14. General BMW Discussions
    Hi everyone, I have a F30 320i, and I can hear a sort of ratling sound when moving off. When the turbos kicks in, the sound is gone but when it gets close to idling, you can hear it. Would appreciate your help with this one.
  15. Car Insurance
    Hi everyone, I have a F30 320i, and I can hear a sort of ratling sound when moving off. When the turbos kicks in, the sound is gone but when it gets close to idling, you can hear it. Would appreciate your help with this one.
  16. General BMW Discussions
    Can anyone help me I have a 2006 320i n46 engine it’s chucking abit of smoke out white blue smoke and I’m getting no where with any garage on this now I have two codes as follows 29e7 and 29e8 I’ve changed as follows All plugs All coils Rocker gasket Vvt motor Vanos solenoids Oil filter...
  17. BMW Tuning Forum
    Hi All, I've been thinking about getting a tune for my f30 320i from Racechip, it claims that it will increase the car to roughly 230bhp. I'm just wondering if anyone has done this and found issues with the clutch or any other parts of the car. I understand i may need to replace the clutch in...
  18. General BMW Discussions
    So the story is this. Bought BMW 320i E92 N43 with misfire with intention to fix and I still can't find the issue.Changed all coils and spark plugs. Inspected all wiring. Replaced Maf sesnor to used one. Changed injectors to used ones, coded them, still misfires on cylinder 1. Changed vanos...
  19. BMW 3 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 3 Series
    Hi Everyone, Bought my F30 a few months ago and for the life of me, I can't find the handbook (manual) for the car. Thinking of buying a new one, does anyone know if the M Sport cars have a different handbook to the normal EfficiencyDynamic handbooks? Its the xDrive variant if that makes a...
  20. E90
    Hi All, First post here, my N43B20 on e90 320i lost oil pressure and now knocks 😞. Suspect cam chain guides. In the process of removing it, hoses off, intake manifold off, gearbox ready to drop. drivers side engine mount looks trapped behind steering shaft / exhaust manifold. Do I need to...
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