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Engine + Driveline / M42 coughs, spurts, won't run properly

« on: February 28, 2013, 03:06:46 AM »

Thanks a lot!

AFAIK the throttle cable is ok, I actuated it manually and I didn't notice anything wrong.
The AFM flap moves as it should, freely.
The fuel pump has been changed three years ago, it's a TRE340 unit, I think it's ok but it's worth checking it.

I unplugged the TPS and it didn't change anything, would that mean it's the culprit?

I'll check everything and see what's what.

Again, thanks

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Engine + Driveline / M42 coughs, spurts, won't run properly

« on: February 27, 2013, 01:44:13 AM »

Hi all,

Since my daily driver was stolen last week, I've taken my E30 out of the garage after a year of sleep. Before doing anything, I checked the fluids, flushed the engine oil, charged the battery. Everything seemed ok, so I cranked it and it started allmost immediatly.

Problem, it idles well and runs correctly for a minute or so but as soon as I drive it, the engine coughs, won't rev unless being really really gentle on the throttle or, on the contrary, going pedal to the metal which leads to a second of hesitation followed by its accelerating rather well. Anything in the middle and the engine makes weird noises, like bad combustion, and sometimes no combustion at all, revs are simply droping as if I had left my foot from the throttle.

At first I thought the petrol had turned bad following the year without running, so I emptied the petrol tank and put fresh petrol in it, to no avail. I also tried to unplug the AFM, things are still the same.

So I need the help of M42 gurus, what should I check?
Thanks!

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Member Profiles / DocKeR

« on: May 25, 2010, 05:14:38 AM »

Hi!

Here are some recent pics of my E21.










What do you think of it ?

Nothing regarding the E30, appart from its rear right output shaft making some loud noise and my being unable to unscrew the collar nut (the securing plate is out but the nut won't move, even with a 2 meters metal bar, it's rock solid).

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Replace an M40 with an M43

« on: February 22, 2010, 03:52:59 AM »

Hi there!

I have the opportunity to change an old and noisy M40 which seats into a touring by an M43 which runs well. I have been told the M43 has an immobilizer that requires having the key to send some kind of signal to the electronics so as to let the engine start.

What kind of issues will I encounter with that immobilizer thing? Is there a way to bypass it?

Thanks!

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Member Profiles / DocKeR

« on: December 18, 2009, 02:30:15 AM »

Hi everybody!

Here are some news. I received the PowerDisc rotors, I will try to install them as soon as possible.

I also bought a genuine BMW Reverse RDS radio unit (from early E36 models). I took some photos:






Have a nice day!

Almost forgot: I sold the M3 and started buying some new parts for the E21

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How-To's / Engine failure due to pan gasket shift/bolt loss (e30 only)

« on: November 17, 2009, 04:55:32 AM »

chain guide washer as I remember.

Ok, thanks

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Member Profiles / DocKeR

« on: November 10, 2009, 04:36:13 AM »

Hi!

I have just ordered a set of these:




These are ATE Powerdisc that will replace the crappy Zimmerman ones that got warped after 20.000km (approx. 12500 miles) and some "happy driving" on curvy roads (the picture isn't mine, I found it on a french e30 dedicated forum).

I am looking forward to buy a BMW radio (Reverse RDS, Business RDS) to replace the aftermarket one that does not suit at all the looks of the interior.

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Member Profiles / DocKeR

« on: October 28, 2009, 01:35:16 PM »

You said it... yuck...

Thanks for the car Dude

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Member Profiles / DocKeR

« on: October 22, 2009, 10:46:05 AM »

Hi everybody!

As previously said, I did some modifications to the E30. The power steering pump is on its way, I have found a donor car for the entire assembly.

Last week-end I installed cruise control with the help of a friend. I got my cruise control kit from eBay (mobile_exchange_eauctions), it was taken off a 87 325i convertible. I haven't bought the E36 bracket (custom made one) nor bought the E36 bowden cable. Everything was adapted and guess what, it works like a charm

I also replaced the four tires. I bought Nankang NS2 supposedly "ultra sport". These aren't bad tires but they are definitely not good tires either.

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Member Profiles / DocKeR

« on: August 23, 2009, 04:53:48 AM »

Hi!

Here are some pictures of my 318is, taken yesterday, during a "workshop day" with friends:












Don't know if you guys would be interested in seeing the other cars we worked on (E21 323i, E46 330ci, E46 M3 and of course my E30 318is)

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How-To's / Engine failure due to pan gasket shift/bolt loss (e30 only)

« on: August 23, 2009, 04:47:30 AM »

Hi!

Yesterday, I did check my oil pan and guess what I found...






Pretty scary isn't it?
The car has 220500km (136780 miles) on the clock.

I also found this, can anyone tell me what this could be?




Here is my 318is, she's glad to be cured from this threat.

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Engine management / MarkD chip and euro 95 octane

« on: August 07, 2009, 04:17:19 AM »

I'll have a look at this plug but I fear it will be connected...
Wait and see...

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Engine management / MarkD chip and euro 95 octane

« on: August 05, 2009, 07:16:48 AM »

It would be better if I could give him my PROM part number before emailing him. Thanks for your help

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Engine management / MarkD chip and euro 95 octane

« on: August 03, 2009, 02:14:43 AM »

Hi keflaman,

Thanks for your answer. I will take a look at my DME

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Member Profiles / DocKeR

« on: August 02, 2009, 01:59:18 AM »

Hi HaterProof,

It's not so hard :p
The E30 is my daily driver, I have the M3 or the E21 for week-ends.

The main problem is to keep all three in good condition