feva Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 Shoulda bought a 335d [emoji4] Anyway, giving my 335d a rest this weekend and thrashing the 120i [emoji4] It's a 10 plate with 16k miles on the clock, needs some bedding in, lol You know there's always one. Says the man who's just paid mega money a little pipe [emoji6] Sent from my Note 4 using tapatalk mjn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 Cleaned the bird poo off it..! Looked like an Albatross crapped on it.. FFS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjn Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 1 hour ago, feva said: You know there's always one. Says the man who's just paid mega money a little pipe [emoji6] Sent from my Note 4 using tapatalk Lol, i know! But no timing chain issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feva Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 Well been car shopping today, looked at a few audi a4 black editions. Nice but just not sure what to do? Need to see my specialist bmw mechanic see what he says then decide to either get rid or fix it. I'll hopefully see him tomorrow. Sent from my Note 4 using tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovin_it Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 Private plate fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonesie Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 Replaced the ccv system on the 325, it idles better and seems to have gained a bit of mid range so there must have been a leak, but the sod still conks out at junctions when it's about in the middle of the blue on the gauge... Intake boots were done a little while back so they're Ok. Currently browsing wheels, it's getting time to get the winters off, 18" CSL reps are the favourite at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feva Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 Well the verdicts in. Timing chain. Went to my indy specialist he said go straight to main dealers they'll sort it, we've sent loads there it's a know issue. Popped to main dealers. Mentioned about "quality enhancement" for this issue. They said it's now closed as it was only effecting a few cars, asked what about TV program about the same issue. They had a tech drive the car with me and he confirmed it sounds like timing chain. They said if I get it checked via the timing chain diagnostic £99 they have never know bmw UK turn one down as a good will gesture. Once checked if it is timing chain they fire off a request for approval and will hear back within 2hrs. Job will take 7days to do. Then I popped back to indy and talked through it with him, he drove it and also said it is noisy (which I could hear). He said he's never had anyone been refused main dealer repair but one guy had to pay £400 towards it, which is OK. His price to do it (and change clutch and dmf while it's out) is £1500-1600 So it's booked in for diagnostic may as well see what it picks up and see if bmw UK will do it. If not I've made the decision to pay to get it sorted, looked at the fact the car owes me nothing was getting about £8600-8700 trade in plus I've have to pay that again to get the car I'd want (if I replaced the bmw) No brainer really I think just pee'd off its happened but see what 7th of April brings. I'll report back. Sent from my Note 4 using tapatalk Ashley1995 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjn Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 Good Luck. Can always make a bit of noise on Twitter and Facebook if they refuse to fix it. MICK 330 and feva 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feva Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 Good Luck. Can always make a bit of noise on Twitter and Facebook if they refuse to fix it. Thats why I'm on Twitter get great results moaning on there. Fingers crossed mate. They (bmw) said they've had 11/12 plates in as well. All done as good will. Sent from my Note 4 using tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doog79 Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 Picked the car up from my mates garage today. New dmf and clutch fitted. Huge difference in the feel of the car. He reckoned it was the original dmf still in the motor at 158k miles. With the wings done and clutch and flywheel sorted it's actually turning out to be a good week 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxsake Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 Took "her" out of Hibernation.. A few trips to work to get goin ready for MOT which due soon.. May need new shocks (advisory 2015).. Can anyone recommend Coilovers if i do need to replace? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjn Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 Gave it a bath. Then a coat of wax and topped up the oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob- Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 (edited) . Edited April 3, 2016 by Rob- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feva Posted April 3, 2016 Report Share Posted April 3, 2016 Unfortunately on Thursday trading it in. I was going to get it fixed but it would always been in the back of my mind "is it coming back?" what's that noise etc... So I apologize but I got this 2013 19k 2.0tdi black edition Immaculate condition. Have really enjoyed the 2bms I've owned but the timing chain issue just finished me off. Don't like the shape of the newer 3 series. So time to move on. The drive on the audi is completely different from the bmw. Dare I say it? Better. Sent from my Note 4 using tapatalk Ashley1995 and mjn 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjn Posted April 3, 2016 Report Share Posted April 3, 2016 No using the BMW lane on motorways!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feva Posted April 3, 2016 Report Share Posted April 3, 2016 No using the BMW lane on motorways!!! I'll just tailgate a bmw as we all know that's what audi drivers are known for [emoji23] Sent from my Note 4 using tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd1983 Posted April 3, 2016 Report Share Posted April 3, 2016 Sold my mv2's today, loving the new look. Considering loosing the roof rails......opinions Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Ruesta and The Laird 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjn Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 8 hours ago, feva said: I'll just tailgate a bmw as we all know that's what audi drivers are known for [emoji23] Sent from my Note 4 using tapatalk You'll never keep up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feva Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 8 hours ago, feva said: I'll just tailgate a bmw as we all know that's what audi drivers are known for [emoji23] Sent from my Note 4 using tapatalk You'll never keep up [emoji4] Audis have magnetic front bumpers that's why they always up someone's arse. Sent from my Note 4 using tapatalk mjn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxsake Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Upgraded my Wipers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Ashley1995 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley1995 Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Not directly on the car, but as I'm working in the area I met Joe (Triggerfish) today to collect some bits for the E30. Mainly a black rear parcel shelf. Thanks again Joe! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk TriggerFish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriggerFish Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 Not a problem! Hope the traffic wasn't as bad heading back out again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamse Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 I Noticed a smell of burning rubber under the bonnet. Checked drive belts and seemed OK. Next morning power steering was heavy and battery light came on when turning the wheel. Also, temp went up pretty sharpish. Belts were still turning on inspection though. Turns out it was then crank shaft pulley. More precisely the dampener in the centre. At idle there was enough friction for the pulley to turn but when I touched the accelerator, the crank span inside the dampener. Changed it out and replaced both the belts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruesta Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 On 03/04/2016 at 22:33, Todd1983 said: Sold my mv2's today, loving the new look. Considering loosing the roof rails......opinions Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk What a great looking tourer, wheels really suit it. I reckon it'll look even better without the roof rails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjn Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 Dropped the 335d off at my dealer for an oil leak. Diagnosed a faulty inlet manifold. But it's going to take 6 weeks for a replacement part! So they've paid Enterprise for 6 weeks of hire car cover! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
