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Engine + Driveline / Unused Plug

« on: May 29, 2008, 07:52:55 AM »

Hi moomonkey, first many thanks for taking the time to answer my query. How much did the TPS cost? Also I realise I need to remove the throttle body to replace it, however one of the four bolts, on the bottom left beside the nipple for the fuel pressure regulator hose as you look at the throttle body, is a nightmare to remove, I cannot seem to get a socket over the bolt as the Fuel pressure regulator vacuum nipple is in the way. Is there an easy way to do this?

Kind regards

Andrew

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Engine + Driveline / Unused Plug

« on: May 22, 2008, 04:09:05 PM »

Thanks punk_sy that settles that one. Will replace the air flow meter and hope for the best.

Andrew

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Engine + Driveline / Unused Plug

« on: May 22, 2008, 02:20:27 PM »

Cheers for the responses guys, unfortunately with my car being a UK car it doesn't have the charcoal canister fitted. The Vac hoses are there for it, but tucked away and there is definitley no vacuum on them.

Starting to suspect the Airflow meter, took the airbox lid of and watched the afm door open and close in time with each miss, held it open slightly with my finger and the problem seemed to stop as it looked like enough air was then getting in to allow for a correct air fuel mix. What do you guys think about this theory?

Andrew

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Engine + Driveline / Unused Plug

« on: May 22, 2008, 03:00:40 AM »

Hi guys I tried this in the electrical forum but to no sucess.

I found a plug hanging lose in my engine bay. It is on the same loom as the Round Airflow Meter Plug and the 3 pin throttle position sensor plug. It's a 2 pin plug like the one on the idle control valve. Anyone have any ideas what it should plug into?

My engine is idling badly on startup and running rich. However once it runs for a minute or so it calms down but does misfire. I also get unburnt petrol in the exhaust and the exhaust tips are very sooty. Also when driving it wants to stall when moving of. I have changed all the vacuum hoses under the manifold, the fuel pressure regulator hose and also the ICV. I don't want to spend much more money on replacing what it might be. When I disconnect the Air flowmeter plug the car does run a bit better. The unused plug is close to the AFM so wondering if this has something to do with this?

Hope this is all clear.

Andrew

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Electrical / Help Whats this plug for?

« on: May 22, 2008, 02:52:52 AM »

Does anyone know? I am getting desperate as the car is running badly and I suspect that this may have something to do with it.

Andrew

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Electrical / Help Whats this plug for?

« on: May 21, 2008, 02:28:18 PM »

I found a plug hanging lose in my engine bay. It is on the same loom as the Round Airflow Meter Plug and the 3 pin throttle position sensor plug. It's a 2 pin plug like the one on the idle control valve. Anyone have any ideas what it should plug into?

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Photoshop, Media, & Artwork / My New 318is

« on: May 08, 2008, 01:34:25 PM »

I know what you mean about the Chav stigma, lots just want it for its car park drift abilities. Didn't mean to cause offence to anyone who is 19-20 it's just here in UK we have a group called Chavs who hang out in car parks with neon lights etc etc and alot of e30 is's fell into their hands.

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Photoshop, Media, & Artwork / My New 318is

« on: May 08, 2008, 01:30:43 PM »

Hi Alex,

Unfortunately the MTECH spoiler was already fitted by a previous owner, I have sourced down an original so thats coming off, if anyone wants and MTECH 2 spoiler in Brilliant red let me know.

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Photoshop, Media, & Artwork / HDR's from Oxford, UK.

« on: May 08, 2008, 07:47:46 AM »

Those are lovely photos and a lovely car too.

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Photoshop, Media, & Artwork / My New 318is

« on: May 08, 2008, 05:23:30 AM »

Hi letsplay,

I remember reading in BMW Car that the E30 318is was getting rather rare and increasing in value. I think what happened was when they became an 'old' car rather than future classic they dropped to a price level where the buyers tended to be 19-20 year olds with no appreciation for the cars. Alot where run into the ground with lack of maintenance due to cost while the rest ended up, upside down in fields or having their diffs explode in McDonalds Car parks. Not suggesting all 19-20 are like this though, mainly the citroen saxo/ rice boy brigade.

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Photoshop, Media, & Artwork / My New 318is

« on: May 06, 2008, 10:03:04 AM »

Hi swiss, this car will be staying completely standard and will only come out for shows.

Thanks

Andrew

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Photoshop, Media, & Artwork / My New 318is

« on: May 06, 2008, 06:08:42 AM »

Just thought I would post up some Pics of my E30 318is. It's a Pre Production car which was owned by BMW Press Cars UK Ltd. I'm from Northern Ireland by the way. Love this site its great for diagnosing the famous idle problems.

Andrew