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How have you got on with diagnosing the fault? Had to do a running repair on my Z3 in the week as the original intake trunking had perished and was drawing unregulated air through the hole and the car ran incredibly rough - replaced the part with the new one that I had in the boot for years and runs great now Another thing worth trying when its running on song is using super-unleaded - has made the world of difference the flat spot at around 2000rpm which has disappeared since using the higher octane (and lower ethanol) fuel

congratualtions! a new beast to the stables 🙂 Hopefully the X5 will be accepting of the its new companion

It's a good thought and may be able to create one in the near future when updating the site

First thoughts were cam / crank sensors but unless the new ones are faulty then I would start looking at the fuel system. If the car has been stood for a while then I would firstly look at changing the fuel filter - rarely changed as its an expensive part and also tucked away under the sill. Also look at the battery connections and it may also have an SRS power cutout on the positive cable which may also be faulty but be careful testing this as it has an explosive charge

I know that feeling Dave, same thing after rolling out from under my Z3 at the weekend and the realisation that I'm not 21 anymore 🙂

Superb news for older models of BMW, even up to the Z4 https://www.bmwgroup-classic.com/en/offers-and-services/bmw-classic-reproductions.html

Superb news for older models of BMW, even up to the Z4 https://www.bmwgroup-classic.com/en/offers-and-services/bmw-classic-reproductions.html

What a lovely genuine early 3 series, looks in superb condition from the photos you posted. I'm sure there would be no problem in selling it, just a bit difficult to judge the value. You are welcome to place an advert in the For Sale section of this forum and invite offers for it. https://www.bimmerownersclub.com/forums/forum/29-bmw-cars-for-sale/

Merry Christmas to the members of the Bimmer Owners Club Enjoy the festive break and see you back here in 2025

And a Happy Christmas to you also Dave, and to all the members on this forum. Let's hope its a nice restful time for all - until New Year's Eve at least.....Enjoy!

This is what was possibly fitted to put the light out originally EMULATOR Link The site link has lots of information about the problem with the seat mat which causes the fault

Yes sorry about that unexpected interlude The site had an update which inadvertently switched the site offline - but now back and should be even smoother with the new improved upgrades 🙂

Glad you found the source of the leak and hopefully the MIL will stay off

That's the part (plastic housings) that you do not want to tighten up too much as it can distort the housing and cause the flap to stick on movement

My 2.0 litre Z3 doesn't give any induction sounds on slight throttle Just wondering if the Jubillee Clips may be tightened too much as when they clamp the can actually go out of (round) shape. If they are new hoses then they should fit snug and the clips just lend some clamping effect to the assembly. Worth slackening them off slightly to see if this gets rid of the noise