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So my brother purchased an E92 325i 06 today - it looks in great shape but has a slight oil leak (120k), we plan to replace all of the following engine gaskets: Valve Cover Gasket (+ aluminium bolts?) Oil Filter Housing Gasket Oil Filter Cooler Gasket Oil Pan Gasket (+ aluminium bolts?) I'm...

Hi All, I've recently bought an F30 with a cracked CID (got a good deal) and wanted to replace it. I've done some research and wanted to do a like for like swap as have seen from others on the forum there's no coding issues etc? Looking on OEM the right part for my car is: 65509292247 but...

Hi for some reason i am having trouble sourcing this these parts for a reasonable price. I have seen the whole kit for E90s for around £300 but the only compatible E92 kits are £500+. (find this odd as i thought it would be the same engine??) Can anyone recommend where to by this and what...

Hi guys: Hope someone can point me in the right direction sourcing these parts: 1995 840 Ci Right Hand Drive Euro version Car 1. Center console 2. Gear selector panel P R N D 4 3 2 for a 1995 840 Ci 3. Back cover harness unit for front left fog light unit 4. Front inner fenders 5...

I've got poor keyfob range (like 2m) so I think my diversity antenna may be on the way out (fm radio seems ok however). I had a look the other day and it seemed visually ok (was actually expecting some obvious corrosion), except for a small amount of white which I brushed off (didn't make any...

I own a 2007 530i and as per my post earlier may have a problem with my cat. first of all how many does my car have - it has 2 exhausts but they go into one box at the rear of the car. (is the box the cat) last time i had a fault my local independent said that they could only fit a genuine BWM...

As the title says im looking for a used dpf. I have tried quarry motors and they have quoted £300 which I think is a bit much considering they wont say mileage or anything. If anyone knows of anyone having one for sale let me know. Trying to find the correct part number on real oem is a bit of...

Hi 2 questions: 1. How easy is it to remove the DPF from the exhaust system, does the ecu need mapped etc. ? 2. Anyone know where I can get the short front pipe which joins the cat down pipe to the DPF at a reasonable price ? Cheers G.

Mine has been blowing for a while and has now got so bad it's failed its MOT so I need a new exhaust (front box /cat sharpish). (No DPF) The only supplier I can find is the local dealer for £592 plus VAT. :eek Anyone know of an alternative - Europarts can't do it and the only other supplier I...

Afternoon all, After some advise please: I would like to use my E46 320td compact for towing a small trailer (and motorcycle), however after contacting 3 different companies offering towbar fitting services they unanimously informed me that the vehicle is 'not homologated for towing'. I can...

Hi there, I was wondering if anyone knew anywhere around the West-Midlands area that could make me some E60 M5 muffler delete pipes? I've been quoted a few insane prices and I'd like to know if anybody knows of anywhere locally that'll do the work for me at a reasonable price (I'm based in...

I need to get a new mirror motor for a 2005 325ci sport. I have memory seats so I need to ensure that a replacement mirror is compatible with the memory seat option. I have been looking on ebay, but I am not sure which connector I need. Apologies, but can't make sense out of realoem. The ones...

Hi Can't seem to find a sensibly priced A/C Mechanical Tensioner for my 2001 330i Touring anywhere. Managed to find an Alternator one on ebay for £40 odd which I have bought and fitted. I'm not interested in buying a genuine one. Any ideas? Many thanks

I'm struggling trying to source some Ben on eBay and they all seem really cheap looking has anyone bought any from eBay and can suggest a seller for quality , wanted the meyle hd ones but the seller doesn't say wether or not the bearing is there , I belive it will be as its supposed to be built...

Hi all, basically been chasing my tail trying to get hold of a set of meyle hd front top mounts, im replacing everything when i put my new coilies on next week and have got hold of everything else except these. I can get lemforder ones at a reasonable price but since everything else is meyle hd...

Hi Could anyone tell me where to get a car cover for a 840i. It would be for outside use, it is parked on the drive and is getiing covered in leaves n stuff... nightmare!! Cheers Tracy

Chaps i have a 530 d sport on a w reg 2000, both of the flexi pipes which connect to the cat are blowing, so i need to replace the whole unit, that is what i have been advised anyway... Anyone got suggestions on where to obtain from? Thanks Harry

Hi all, First a bit of intro from me.... Im a forum moderator over on the "darkside" as some may say at www.vwaudiforum.co.uk where i have helped run the forum for over 3 years now... Anyway... im looking for a bit of advice if possible from you. Im looking for a steering rack for a 645ci...