Baz2435 Posted March 19, 2016 Report Share Posted March 19, 2016 Few days ago now, the Vert swept through its MOT. As a treat gave the auto box a service. New filter and gasket, some new automatic transmission fluid too (obviously) Not a moment to soon either. What was in there was not a healthy looking red colour. The_Judge_ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjn Posted March 19, 2016 Report Share Posted March 19, 2016 Yuck!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Laird Posted March 19, 2016 Report Share Posted March 19, 2016 (edited) Put my 16¨45s back on and disconnected my angels for the Spainish ITV/MOT on Monday . Its got to be stock. Edited March 19, 2016 by The Laird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjn Posted March 19, 2016 Report Share Posted March 19, 2016 Mmmmmmm, concavity.... (It that even a word? Lol) The Laird, The_Judge_ and feva 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feva Posted March 19, 2016 Report Share Posted March 19, 2016 Mmmmmmm, concavity.... (It that even a word? Lol) I standby my original reply Lush. Sent from my Note 4 using tapatalk mjn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz2435 Posted March 20, 2016 Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 Gave the roof of the Vert a clean this afternoon. Considering that it didn't really look to bad I was surprised how much green mould was lurking under the surface and in the seems. A second session with the roof cleaner and upholstery brush lays ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Laird Posted March 21, 2016 Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 Put my 16¨45s back on and disconneced my angels for the Spainish ITV/MOT on Monday . Its got to be stock. FAILED!!!! Angel eyes.Not stock -Forgot to disconnect them And drivers door wont open from the outside.Forgot about that too One off my boys put his Honda civic through just after me FAILED too low .Type R suspension not stock? 5.5cm too low .Passed last year no probs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjn Posted March 21, 2016 Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 Must be a nightmare putting cars through MOT in spain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrighty74 Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Just ordered ccv kit for my smokey touring and also a oil filter housing gasket All to be fitted Saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjn Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 On 19/03/2016 at 18:41, mjn said: Mmmmmmm, concavity.... (It that even a word? Lol) Put a coat of GTechniq C5 on these. New centre caps arrive. Just need tyres now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MICK 330 Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Had a mare!!!! 330d - Fitted new rear pads n discs. Searched & failed to find this strange whirrin noise! Vert - Eml brake & warning triangle have been on & off for a few weeks now. Also a really crap lumpy idle. Pulling away it would occasionally stutter even go to stall sometimes with a knock sound. The car just doesn't pull. Had it checked by an Indy but nowt obvious code wise ...twice! So the car drives ok for 5 /10 miles then the lights come on. So I stop the car count to 10 then switch it back on....now only the engine light comes on not EML etc all these in Yellow not red. Then the car drives 85miles to work with no worries! I had an old Merc with MAF sensor trouble & similar problems so went & bought one. I had disconnected it & run it & it seemed better . So gets the car home at 5.10pm fitted the new MAF in 5mins. Started the car up & ran it all seemed fine (engine light still on). Switched it off to hear a induction noise. Weird! It happened maybe 2 seconds after switching off. So started it again & same result but this time I was by the MAF sensor. On inspection (or fumbling around) I find 3 holes in the rubber boot/hose that attaches to the MAF. Hmmmm all this computer trickery & my problem is a bloody perished boot. Now 5.25pm & after 5 phone calls no dealer etc has one in stock.....Bugga!!!!! Try again tomorrow although tape & ty raps are holding up well!!! Bloody engine light is still on though lol. I still like these cars....I really do.........ARRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avalaugh Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Treated myself to cup holders, no more burnt inside legs Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz2435 Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Removed "330ci" from the rear of the car in the week, also replaced the old number plates with new plates with no additional signage or badging too.I prefer the smooth, uncluttered look. Not sure if the idiot in the Alfa driving like a fool behind me today thought the lack of badge meant I had a 318, but his attempt beat me away at the lights was unsuccessful. Not big, not clever I know. Isn't the sort of thing I'd usually do but in this instance very rewarding. At no point was the speed limit exceeded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz2435 Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Removed "330ci" from the rear of the car in the week, also replaced the old number plates with new plates with no additional signage or badging too.I prefer the smooth, uncluttered look. Not sure if the idiot in the Alfa driving like a fool behind me today thought the lack of badge meant I had a 318, but his attempt beat me away at the lights was unsuccessful. Not big, not clever I know. Isn't the sort of thing I'd usually do but in this instance very rewarding. At no point was the speed limit exceeded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddies_southbeachtalents Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Bought my 330ci back in December and have been loving it. But all of the discs were corroded and the rear pads were wearing down. Over the last few weeks the car was groaning whenever I pulled up to a stop, especially from the rear. So me and a mate did some DIY changing of the discs and brake pads on the front and rear. The rear discs and pads were grooved and worn thin. Changed all four corners with Pagid discs and pads, then had some fun bedding the pads in with stop and starts. The car now rides like a dream. Very happy with the job and a lot of fun doing the work myself. Ashley1995 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feva Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 The wife heard a rattling today whilst I was driving as for once I had the stereo off. Pissed off big time starts just before 2k revs. Had been made aware of a timing chain issue (which gives this sound) but was told my car had the improved parts fitted. Any ideas of what else it could be lads? I'll have to take it bmw specialist weds see what he says. I hope its not the chain coming loose, if it is it'll be pop to bmw and ask about quality improvement issue regarding timing chains in n47 engines (again asked before) If it is I'm well and truly done with BMW's first the e46 swirl flap issue and getting more rust spots popping up than a teenagers face. Now this on the e90. Washing it to calm me down. Edit:been out in it again, first 10mins nothing then it's back [emoji35] Sent from my Note 4 using tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjn Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Could be worse, i had to fork out £185 for a red boost hose. Hose is about 8 inches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feva Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Could be worse, i had to fork out £185 for a red boost hose. Hose is about 8 inches. Ouch. The more I've been reading up on the timing chain issues Mal the more I've convinced myslef that even if it's not the timing chain causing this noise the cars going. Read quite a few articles that state all n47 (and possibly all diesels) engines till they changed the shape are effected. But bmw won't recall as its outside warranty. Average price for damage caused to n47 £4-5k. Not worth the risk I'm officially done with BMW's now. It would always be in the back of my mind that the chain might snap. Not worth the worry. Pissed big time. Sent from my Note 4 using tapatalk MICK 330 and alan.hooley.1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MICK 330 Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 With you there feva!!! Ive had a gut full of mine over the last few weeks...but what to buy......???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feva Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 With you there feva!!! Ive had a gut full of mine over the last few weeks...but what to buy......???? MICK stupidly thought newer bmw less problems. Don't hate me looking at an audi, the wife's a3 black edition is an amazing car so a4? Sent from my Note 4 using tapatalk MICK 330 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MICK 330 Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 Haha, feva I came from Audi to Bm`s. They are just as nasty as these buggers spesh the auto`s when they go wrong! I have not driven a new one for a while(like 6 years ish) but they just don't drive like Beemers although they may less of a PITA !!!!! For a laugh ive just trolled the VW forums &....its just like reading all our problems on here! S then went to the Skoda forum but not much to report. In fact I think too little was said about problems so maybe the owners just junk them lol? A tad unfair maybe lol. That or the cars are bloody good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
330CDT Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 Another new tyre.... @ £134 fitted. Now have 4 Goodyear F1's, with 2 brand spanking on the back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriggerFish Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 12 hours ago, feva said: MICK stupidly thought newer bmw less problems. Don't hate me looking at an audi, the wife's a3 black edition is an amazing car so a4? Sent from my Note 4 using tapatalk Or buy a Skoda suberb and have the same engineering without a huge price premium for a badge and the removal of some standard spec? I really dislike the way VAG do this - design something to be profitable as a SEAT/Skoda, remove standard kit/spec, then jack the price up and call it a VW or an Audi. I get why they do it, but I would struggle to stomach the extra price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feva Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 12 hours ago, feva said: MICK stupidly thought newer bmw less problems. Don't hate me looking at an audi, the wife's a3 black edition is an amazing car so a4? Sent from my Note 4 using tapatalk Or buy a Skoda suberb and have the same engineering without a huge price premium for a badge and the removal of some standard spec? I really dislike the way VAG do this - design something to be profitable as a SEAT/Skoda, remove standard kit/spec, then jack the price up and call it a VW or an Audi. I get why they do it, but I would struggle to stomach the extra price. True TriggerFish It doesn't go away when I press the clutch [emoji20] Car shopping tomorrow Sent from my Note 4 using tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjn Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 Shoulda bought a 335d Anyway, giving my 335d a rest this weekend and thrashing the 120i It's a 10 plate with 16k miles on the clock, needs some bedding in, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
