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Hi each and all - wondering if anyone has any opinions on the following: I have rebuilt my engine and it is almost ready to go back in ( minus the head ) everything has been checked - new pistons & rings - new shells ( main and big end ) All timing chainS and guides have been changed - here...

About to start negotiating on a 435i Gran Coupe with a main dealer. Its two and a little bit years old, done 17k miles and had 2 owners. Also the tyres have worn at quite different rates, e.g. 3mm different on the back tyres with the off side having worn most and same at the front with offside...

Hello All Bimmer owners, I have just purchased a 2003 (03) 330d 4dr Auto and just cant wait to experiance this from my 2000 W Reg 323ci. I am asking all current and past 330d (E46) owners about this model of Munichs finest. What are the likely Money pit issues, if any? Does this can need...

Noticed this earlier, I think I might have clipped it on a kerb.. it's just before the front drivers side wheel arch: Can I just leave it or is it likely to cause problems? I'm not sure what parts are there, I guess my main concern is rain getting in and causing rust. Thanks, neg

Hi everyone Any help or guidance here is greatly appreciated I've had my 1999 528i auto now for a couple of weeks and am very pleased with it, drives great. One thing I have noticed and has bothered me a few times, is the heat I feel around the gearbox area inside the car. So from the cup...

Hi everyone, I'm hopefully about to buy my first BMW. I've been after a E92 coupe for a while, and I think I've finally found one which ticks the boxes. However I wondered if anyone could offer me a bit of advice before I take the plunge. I am looking at a 2008 325d E92 coupe, and it is in...

Just checked my oil level today and my dipstick was really creamy, is this something to be worried about? This was after a 60 mile round trip, literally oil was hot. The oil cap has no creamy residue on it. Am I over worrying, or should I check elsewhere?

Changed my battery and coded the car to the higher capacity and used DIS to clear and read the fault codes I cleared the codes and read them again the next day I am still seeing the following code: FFFF CAN: communication fault all 6 glow plugs (probably the controller failed) IBS no...

Hi, I bought my 2008 e90 320d .from main dealer, one owner. 50,000 Mls. 6 mths ago. And it's fantastic. My first BMW. Then I saw a TV program about many timing chains failing on this model requiring engine out. I have a years warranty, do I get rid after 1yr, or just stay happy. Any advice...

Hi all. Im just about to take delivery of a Bmw M Sport 318D Business Edition 2010 and its done 85,000 miles. I have been reading online that the N47 Engine suffers from premature timing chain failure. I know this problem is serious. Whats the chances of this happening is there a good chance...

Never really noticed this problem before until last night! I have had a wee judder from the clutch for a little while now but my mechanic has told me its nothing to worry about yet and its still got plenty of life left in it yet (no slipping what so ever). I noticed last night there is a...

Basically I own an e36 328i se 1996. Use it as a drift car, unfortunately my original engine decided to give up and cook itself to death after a day out last week. So I decided to replace the engine to save any hassle. Purchased a replacement engine from a breaker who seems like a genuine and...

Hello Folks,My name is Daniel and i am from South West London. I have had a few e39's and a e60 in my time but a few months ago inherited a very lush e39 523 1998 of my grandfather who has had it since new.The car wasn't used for a while and it had developed a few minor issues which i sorted...

My E46 330d has covered 175000 miles, until searching the forum for another problem I had never heard of swirl flaps. Mine is a march 03 model. What is the problem with swirl flaps, do they just fall apart and should I get out in the snow and change them quick? Do you put new ones in or just...

Hi all, Just traded my E92 325i SE at the local main dealer for a nice silver 335i M sport coupe on a 58 plate and 32k miles, I love the car, got an OK deal and the spec i was after (refresh with 7 speed dct) so all is good, and man what an upgrade that engine is :D One thing I am a bit...

Hello everbody new to the forum,and my first thread is concerning my 1999 e39 530 d,its covered 113 k,very good history,and in very good nick for the year,i love the car,its looks the leather,well i could go on.since ive purchased it,ive been hearing and reading bad reports about the auto...

Hi all, I have had my "v" plate e46,328ci se for a few months now without any problems and fault free motoring. When I come on here I keep reading about the "vanos problems "and the "sub frame horror stories". What should I look out for or would I know already. Its done 126k,awaiting your...