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I have a 2004 3 series compact, 1.8.

Its done 110,000 miles and has been looked after well and is driving fine.

It is loosing about a teacup of water per week, there is also a tiny bit of contamination on the underside of the oil filler cap and a tiny bit on the dipstick.
it looks like white froth off bitter, its not a lot but there is a bit there. Could well be the start of a head gasket problem maybe ?

Does anyone know if any radiator stop leak and engine stop leaks work - i was thinking of putting one in each and seeing if it might seal up any tiny gaps/leaks.

Or if anyone has any other advice.

Ive seen some products made by Xado,

radiator gasket additives

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XADO-AtomEx-Engine-Radiator-Cooling-System-Head-Gasket-Seal-STOP-LEAK-Treatment/221503716443

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Head-Gasket-Block-Repair-Fix-Permanent-Cooling-System-Cracked-Leak-Sealer-500ml/142298363816?epid=629669333&hash=item2121a4b7a8:g:oJgAAOSwStJbd8wT

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PERMANENT-HEAD-GASKET-FIX-FOR-ALL-Diesel-Petrol-LPG-Engines/263967494461?hash=item3d75b0513d:g:p2UAAOSwx5hbsffI

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E36-E46-E90-Hyper-Seal-Blown-Head-Gasket-Engine-Block-Cylinder-Head-Repair/132082311121?hash=item1ec0b81fd1:g:vAQAAOSwJjNb0dD~

oil additive

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XADO-AtomEx-Petrol-Diesel-Engine-Oil-Additive-STOP-LEAK-Treatment-Gaskets-Seal/321635831586?epid=5017022218&hash=item4ae2fd4f22:g:S-8AAOSw7I5TvxBR

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XADO-EX120-Petrol-LPG-Oil-Additive-Engine-Restoration-Treatment-Cut-MOT-Emission/221431330149?epid=1078589532&hash=item338e55f565:g:28sAAMXQjwVQ9qMC

ANY ADVICE WELCOME, I CANT AFFORD A HEAD GASKET REPLACEMENT AT THE MOMENT.

17 INCH - FULL SET OF 4 - MSPORT - WILL FIT MANY BMWS - £199
EXECLLENT CONDITION - TAKEN OFF FAMILY CAR LAST WEEK.
STAGGERED - SLIGHTLY WIDER AT REAR.
TYRES HAVE 3MM - 6MM ON.

BARGAIN - OVER A THOUSAND POUNDS NEW FROM DEALERS, - COME AND SEE THEM.

BARGAIN - £199

£150..... ORIGINAL MAIN DEALER GENUINE BMW ALLOYS - AND TYRES. 225 - 4-5mm on all. 3 smae brand 1 different, so you can have matching pair on drive wheels.
BECOMING QUITE RARE IN GOOD CONDITION LIKE THIS NOW NOW.
17 INCH. WILL FIT ANY 5 STUD BMW, I THINK THEY SUIT MID-LATE 90s 3 SERIES BEST.
EXCELLENT CONDITION.
COME AND SEE THEM IF INTERESTED.
BARGAIN

PRICE IS £179

I HAVE A FEW DIFFERENT ITEMS FROM MINI INTERIORS. PRICES LISTED, IN ORDER OF IMAGES BELOW

FULL LEATHER PASSENGER SEAT £35

HALF LEATHER PASSENGER SEAT £30

HALF LEATHER BACK SEAT £25

FULL BLACK 2 TONE CLOTH INTERIOR £30

ALL ARE BLACK, ALL IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH NO RIPS OR TEARS, ALL WERE IN LOW MILAGE VEHICLES UNTIL A FEW WEEKS AGO. ALL SHOULD FIT MOST MINIS AND ARE EASY TO FIT IN, ALL ARE MAIN DEALER OEM ITEMS FROM MINI, NOT 3RD PARTY. IMAGES OF ACTUAL ITEMS FOR SALE TAKEN HERE LAST WEEK. POSSIBLE LOCAL DELIVERY.

17 inch. Full set of 4 genuine BMW main dealer alloys and tyres. 17 inch. From low milage vehicle, will fit any 3 series or 1 series. Excellent condition, tyres are wide sports tyres 225-45-17. All of the tyres are less than 12 months old with 6mm on. Tyres worth the price alone

£179

17 inch alloys and tyres. Set of 4. Genuine BMW main dealer supplied. Will fit any 3 series or 1 series. Excellent condition, no cracks, repairs or accidents guaranteed. Tyres are wide 225s for better ride and grip and have 3-5mm on.
All centre caps present. 
delivery possible.
Bargain.

Full set of 4 with tyres is £229.

These are £129 by the way for the full set of 4 with tyres. 

OK * images taken of actual item for sale this week (in the rain)
Set of 4 genuine main dealer alloys, these would easily cost around £1000 from the dealership.
Set of 4 main dealer genuine BMW alloys in excellent condition, with good tyres, all 3mm-5mm.

INFO > BMW E36, E46, Z3 16" 16x7, Style 55, Star 5 Spoke, OEM.

Alloys are 16 inch and in excellent condition, from 2009 vehicle, only taken off last week from a coupe.
Tyres are 225 wide Dunlop SP Sports tyres.

Can help you put them on if needed

Full set of 4 alloys in excellent condition. Image is of them still on my car today,come and see them and have a ride on the if interested. They will go straight on any 3 or 1 series. Tyres are 225 I think so give good ride and grip, they are not awful runflats tyres by the way. I just fancy a change.

I had a new radio fitted in my compact.

After it was put in the air no longer is directed to the windscreen.

I think the switch is activating the motors - but it isnt moving the air where it should.

The car is steaming up. Heater is working fine, fan is working fine on all powers - its just not redirecting the air.

Any ideas please ?

INFO>> BMW E36 E46 Z3 16" 16x7, Style 55, Star 5 Spoke, OEM.

Message me if interested.

Set of 4 main dealer genuine BMW alloys in excellent condition, with Dunlop SP sports tyres - 225 wide - all 3mm-5mm.
Alloys are 16 inch and in excellent condition, from a 2009 car, only taken off last week.
Really sport looking style - will fit nearly all BMWs. All centre caps present.
Can help you put them on if you wish.
Bargain for a great set of BM alloys and top brand tyres.

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Thanks

FULL SET OF ORIGINAL MAIN DEALER M-SPORT ALLOYS FROM BMW - STYLE 68. STAGGERED, REAR ALLOYS ARE SLIGHTLY WIDER THAN THE FRONT.
WELL LOOKED AFTER AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH A GOOD FINISH ON THEM, NO REPAIRS, WELDS OR ANY RUBBISH LIKE THAT. WILL GO ON MOST 3 SERIES AND 1 SERIES BMWS, AND SOME 5 SERIES AS WELL. 2 TYRES OK 2 WILL NEED REPLACING SOON.

IF YOU WANT TO COME AND SEE THEM LET ME KNOW.

Set of 4 genuine BMW M-Sport Alloys and tyres for 1 or 3 series. 17 inch.
Complete with a matching set of Bridegestone Potenza sports tyres tyres all round. Really smart alloys in superb condition.

Staggered with slightly wider tyres for the 2 rears.
Really excellent condition and great finish on the alloys, from a well looked after low mileage vehicle, in daily use till last week.
Im a BMW owner myself, these a are a great buy if you want a sporty upgrade.

Come and see them, put one on your car if you like, just go straight on and drive away. Any questions just ask - i may also take your existing alloys in part exchange.

Cash on collection preffered or i will give you my paypalme account info.

REDUCED FROM £149 TO £119 TO SELL THIS WEEKEND.

GENUINE BMW ALLOYS, WITH 3 TYRES. (255 WIDE).
FOR 5, 3 OR 1 SERIES.

ALLOYS NEED A REFURB BUT ITS ONLY KERBING - NO CRACKS, WELDS OR REPAIRS.
WILL LOOK GREAT WHEN DONE AND PUT ON ANY BM, WAS GOING TO DO THEM MYSELF AS PROJECT BUT I HAVNT GOT TIME AT THE MOMENT.
BARGAIN - GET A TYRE ON AND A REFURB/RESPRAY AND THEY WILL BE A GREAT UPGRADE FOR ANY 5, 3 OR 1 SERIES..

Main Dealer supplied BMW M-Sport Alloys.
Made in Germany.

These are from a 2006 low milage high end 3 series (62,000) - been on one car from new, used daily until 2 weeks ago.
Excellent condition and finish on them, with good tyres on all 4.
These would have been an extra £900 as an upgrade option from new on the car.

They are staggered like a lot of M-sport ones, with 255 on the back and 225 on the front. Better for looks and grip as BMs are rear wheel drive.

Will fit any 3 or 21 series.
This style is becoming quite rare, they look really sporty. Great set of alloys and tyres.
Pics taken by myself of actual item for sale.

No repairs or welds - i never sell wheels that have been, ever.
They are so clean i have them inside my house at the moment.

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Images of actual item for sale taken by myself last week..

Set of 4 BMW alloys and winter tyres - bought from main dealer 3 years ago but been in my garage for 18 months. Not done many miles at all as were 2nd set - about 15,000 only.
Alloys are in superb condition with a really nice finish on them - all tyres have plenty of tread left on them. 3-4mm

They are a matching branded set of 4 tyres all round
GISLAVED, EuroFrost3 - 205 / 55/ 16 made in Europe.

The winter tyres do make a big difference to any rear wheel drive car in winter, especially in the snow.
They come complete with all the centre boss caps.
Will fit any BMW i think - 3 series, 1 series or 5 series.
Cost new from the dealer would be over £600 - so they are a genuine bargain.

Images of actual item for sale taken by myself last week.
One shot shows them on car. Will fit 1 series, 3 series or 5 series.

Im based near Bolton - any questions please message me on here and i will get back to you ASAP.

Really nice set of main dealer BMW alloys and tyres. 17 inch.
They will fit any BMW, 3 series, 5 series or one series.
Superb condition and gleaming finish on them, with no kerbing at all and, just a few small marks around the centre caps.

Tyres on them are 2 matching pairs, quality brands not budget.
205 / 50 / 17
DUNLOP SP Sport 01 (4mm)
CONTINENTIAL Contisport Contact Sport 3 (3mm)

None of them have been repaired, welded or resprayed, they havnt had much use or miles and you can tell.

Price is for complete set of 4 Alloys and wheels, and BMW centre boss caps.

  I have some 17 inch alloys i need to refurb and put on my 1.8 2004 Compact.

Does anyone have any reccomendations regarding what filler, primer and spray would be a good brand to use.

Ive got some 800 and 80 wet-and-dry paper to rub them down with, and also a small detail sander and a little dremmel tool thing if i need it.

Any other tips or hints welcome.

Hi

Ive just bought a 318 Ti Compact - 2004. Great little car.

The first thing i want to do is put in a double din / sat nav / dvd / radio head unit, I believe i have to relocate and move down the air/con heater control panel - remove the existing radio panel, then the double din unit slots into the two top slots. Seems fairly simple. I dont have an existing satnav stuff or autochangers in the boot i dont think.

My main question is this -

Am i better off getting a second hand BMW double din head unit that does all this ?

- or am i better off buying a new unit from a 3rd party brand, ive seen ones that seem to run almost like an android or windows tablet with a touch screen - if i do get one of these is it better to get a windows one or android ?

I will be using the sat nav regularly, and also wanting to play CDs and audiobooks as MP3s via a USB stick, i also listen to TalkSport a lot so if it had a DAB radio that would be good.

If anyone has done this and has any advice on what model to get, what to steer away from and where to get things please let me know - any advice welcome.

Im also planning on fitting it myself to keep any costs down.

Hi

Ive just joined the forum after purchasing a 2004 Compact 1.8 a few weeks ago. Im no stranger to BMWs as i had a couple of E36 3 series models about 15 years ago. In the past 10 years Ive had 2 Alfa 156's - which were great to drive but the last one died on me on MOT day a few weeks ago. So Im now driving a silver 318 Ti Compact and I really like it, it has done 90,000 miles but has its full service book, all jobs have been done and it has had its oil changed every 7,000 miles.

Hoping to post a few questions about some upgrades and modifications i want to do to it straight away.