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For Sale / FS: G240, 105k miles. $50 picked up, $100 shipped

« on: May 19, 2015, 09:53:21 AM »

As title says, have a G240 currently in the car im dailying.

Grinds downshifting in high revs into 3rd and 2nd gear.

$50 picked up, $100 shipped.

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Engine + Driveline / Re: Unique idle problem

« on: May 13, 2015, 02:32:36 PM »

Was the o2 you replaced a OEM one or aftermarket?

It was OEM.

Update: After many tedious attempts, I got the stomp test to work. I've owned many E30's that were all easy to stomp test, this one took quite a lot of tries to get to work.

Stomp test code: 1215 - AFM. I have tried different AFM's in the past and they have not done anything. Will check the wiring behind the AFM boot but I am sure it is good. AFM carbon tracks were also in good condition last time I checked.

My suspicion now is a clogged cat converter. This is the original cat converter on a car with 300,000 chassis miles.

Has anyone actually had an issue with a clogged cat directly effecting the idle of the car?

If it helps, my car produces an awful amount of backpressure, you can really feel the exhaust flow hitting your legs, but I'm not sure if that's normal on these M42's

The reason why I believe it wouldn't be a clogged cat is because when I disconnect my o2, after a while, the ECU will adjust and it will idle relatively perfectly. My o2 is brand new btw, and this would happen with an old or new o2.

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Engine + Driveline / Re: Unique idle problem

« on: May 13, 2015, 07:41:13 AM »

Also, have done a smoke test, no leaks (as I suspected).

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Engine + Driveline / Unique idle problem

« on: May 12, 2015, 02:22:57 PM »

M42 has a little cammed V8 rumble at idle. I know theres a million threads that pertain to idle issues so I'll try and make it simple.

Symptoms:
V8 cammed idle (minus the V8 power heh)
Gets better when warmer.
Have to hold the throttle on initial cold start when it's cold outside.
When engine is warm, sometimes there is a long start.
On these long starts, often I can crank the engine over forever and the car won't start until I give it gas
Stomp test does not work.
Car actually idled pretty perfectly with the O2 unplugged, this is true when I have a new O2
Car idles the same with FPR unplugged.

Things replaced:
Mess under the intake has been done.
New ICV
New TPS
New Coolant Temp Sensor
New Cam Shaft Position Sensor
New O2
Tried different ECU's
Tried different AFM's
New Injectors

What I suspect:
FPR.
Check Valve needed at the fuel pump.
Harness issue
Crank Shaft Position Sensor


Please help. Losing my sanity. It's been like this for 70,000 miles 

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For Sale / FS: M42 AFM, M42 Coil Packs

« on: April 29, 2013, 12:00:49 PM »

I've got a M42 AFM from my parts car. Engine was a DD, ran strong and beautifully when in the car, idled well and pulled hard, so I'm sure the AFM is in top condition.
$50 shipped

Also have coil packs from the same engine.
$30 shipped.

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For Sale / Complete Perfect M42 and Trans For Sale NJ VIDEO!- $450 obo

« on: April 13, 2013, 10:29:56 PM »

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• 236k
• Great compression numbers (I can pull them up if someone wishes)
• From a crashed 318is, runs incredibly mint though as the video shows.
• Trans shifts very smooth
• Timing assembly is quiet, no rattles or indication of a worn assembly.
• You will need a fan.
• Includes complete engine and harness with ECU, Trans, shift linkages
• Can Include complete exhaust and driveshaft at an additional price.

$450obo, shoot me any offers.



Engine is located in Bayonne, NJ.

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For Sale / Re: FS: M42 timing components- You know you want this! $85 shipped today!!

« on: April 11, 2013, 08:08:05 PM »

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For Sale / Re: FS: M42 timing components- You know you want this!

« on: April 09, 2013, 09:24:27 PM »

bump

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For Sale / Re: FS: M42 timing components- You know you want this!

« on: April 02, 2013, 09:42:53 AM »

Bump

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For Sale / Re: FS: M42 timing components- You know you want this!

« on: March 31, 2013, 03:58:35 PM »

Thanks! bump!

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For Sale / FS: M42 timing components- You know you want this! $85 shipped today!!

« on: March 30, 2013, 09:53:14 PM »

As we know, 98% of all M42's are on their last legs and eventually sound like a bicycle when all the timing components are on their last life. Here are two parts that will get you on your way to restoring your M42 back to life!

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11-31-1-721-641-M9 - Timing Chain Rail Upper Slide Rail - $22 on Pelican w/o shipping - $18 shipped


Or you can have both for $110 shipped



$85 shipped for 24 hours only!