Massive Spec 330ci Sport journal and updates
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One of my rears was losing tyre pressure, so today I jacked it up and removed the wheel (eventually). This is what I found
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150809_101207_zpscv8hzblt.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150809_101212_zpsjbdcginj.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150809_101216_zpsccftou0w.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150809_101222_zpsbzywgz0c.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150809_101228_zpsk48kv1q3.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150809_101236_zpstocsy4lk.jpg)
I have checked the alloy and cannot see any cracks. I did find a nail in the tyre so will assume the tyre was losing pressure from that and the guy I bought it off drive it around with low tyre pressures.
I also checked the disks and pads, all looked healthy
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150809_121735_zpsdpk6aqhr.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150809_121740_zpsnoujjirk.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150809_121754_zpsvc4clmel.jpg)
And I cleaned the arch lip out... this is how much holds in the area and why the E46 is so bad for rust on the arches
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150809_122145_zpskj671bqn.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150809_122154_zpshnbmksti.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150809_122223_zps3hfqmdev.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150809_122226_zpsgydzvs02.jpg)
I also removed the fuel flap as the previous owner had opened it too far and bent it.
Before
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150809_123124_zpsgtpkhgg5.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150809_123127_zpst77dutgz.jpg)
After
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150809_123405_zps4ecvrsr5.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150809_123413_zpsmar3u1qi.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150809_123417_zpsa5gfg2cm.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150809_123622_zpsulvhinef.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150809_123647_zpszfcns8jk.jpg)
Cleaned these out
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150809_123707_zps6sfzolcm.jpg)
Off to get some new tyres tomorrow now 😡
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150809_101207_zpscv8hzblt.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150809_101212_zpsjbdcginj.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150809_101216_zpsccftou0w.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150809_101222_zpsbzywgz0c.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150809_101228_zpsk48kv1q3.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150809_101236_zpstocsy4lk.jpg)
I have checked the alloy and cannot see any cracks. I did find a nail in the tyre so will assume the tyre was losing pressure from that and the guy I bought it off drive it around with low tyre pressures.
I also checked the disks and pads, all looked healthy
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150809_121735_zpsdpk6aqhr.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150809_121740_zpsnoujjirk.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150809_121754_zpsvc4clmel.jpg)
And I cleaned the arch lip out... this is how much holds in the area and why the E46 is so bad for rust on the arches
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150809_122145_zpskj671bqn.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150809_122154_zpshnbmksti.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150809_122223_zps3hfqmdev.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150809_122226_zpsgydzvs02.jpg)
I also removed the fuel flap as the previous owner had opened it too far and bent it.
Before
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150809_123124_zpsgtpkhgg5.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150809_123127_zpst77dutgz.jpg)
After
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150809_123405_zps4ecvrsr5.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150809_123413_zpsmar3u1qi.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150809_123417_zpsa5gfg2cm.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150809_123622_zpsulvhinef.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150809_123647_zpszfcns8jk.jpg)
Cleaned these out
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150809_123707_zps6sfzolcm.jpg)
Off to get some new tyres tomorrow now 😡
My ambient temperature sensor was missing so decided I was fedup with +50 on the dash. So I have been to the scrapyard and found the loom, temperature *sensor and the part of the arch lining it bolts into...
This is what I had
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150822_114110_zpsimflxgrb.jpg)
Parts I got
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150822_111341_zpsbsvhrpeu.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150822_111333_zpsloe5noye.jpg)
And the missing trim
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150822_114113_zpshtvw902a.jpg)
So I split the cables and stripped the ends
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150822_114711_zps4vwlbnj5.jpg)
Soldered the ends together (excuse my soldering skills)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150822_115617_zpsokoliyr9.jpg)
Taped them up and wrapped in heat shrink. Not the cleanest of jobs but it's secure and works.
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150822_120356_zps1dm3zhbx.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150822_121152_zpsdwaprbaf.jpg)
Sensor in place
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150822_121201_zpsfw1dpkho.jpg)
And the results
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150822_121739_zps4urlyb8i.jpg)
Next up, I was missing the surround on a fog light, bought new item and fitted... but it's never that simple 
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150818_171447_zpsdrcrevcv.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150818_171458_zpsmpkdacki.jpg)
So this will have to be replaced
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150818_175300_zpseaq2o4dn.jpg)
I also noticed today, when driving down a steep hill the auto box drops a cog and holds it on the engine brake. Very clever and a nice touch. She also goes well, gave her a bit of stick today and she performs really well.
That said, I have someone looking to buy it tomorrow subject to not being messed around.
This is what I had
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150822_114110_zpsimflxgrb.jpg)
Parts I got
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150822_111341_zpsbsvhrpeu.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150822_111333_zpsloe5noye.jpg)
And the missing trim
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150822_114113_zpshtvw902a.jpg)
So I split the cables and stripped the ends
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150822_114711_zps4vwlbnj5.jpg)
Soldered the ends together (excuse my soldering skills)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150822_115617_zpsokoliyr9.jpg)
Taped them up and wrapped in heat shrink. Not the cleanest of jobs but it's secure and works.
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150822_120356_zps1dm3zhbx.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150822_121152_zpsdwaprbaf.jpg)
Sensor in place
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150822_121201_zpsfw1dpkho.jpg)
And the results
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150822_121739_zps4urlyb8i.jpg)
Next up, I was missing the surround on a fog light, bought new item and fitted... but it's never that simple 
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150818_171447_zpsdrcrevcv.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150818_171458_zpsmpkdacki.jpg)
So this will have to be replaced
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150818_175300_zpseaq2o4dn.jpg)
I also noticed today, when driving down a steep hill the auto box drops a cog and holds it on the engine brake. Very clever and a nice touch. She also goes well, gave her a bit of stick today and she performs really well.
That said, I have someone looking to buy it tomorrow subject to not being messed around.
Tonight I sat down with the service history and a beer and put it all into plastic wallets and into a folder. Got all the MOT together in date order and the same for the service history.
A few photos of the cars history
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150825_213228_zpsjjteyn4p.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150825_213209_zpsdtersnrp.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150825_213158_zpsluc5qbsw.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150825_213149_zps3fn7opmt.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150825_213138_zpsymspcioc.jpg)
And I have this too. Think it is extended warranty folder
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150825_213120_zpsdwvvqlup.jpg)
My manuals
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150825_213057_zpsjimg4ksv.jpg)
And this is the history folders and manuals for this car and my M3 Evo GTII
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/M3%20Evo%20GTII/20150825_215116_zpsushdkrt9.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/M3%20Evo%20GTII/20150825_215109_zpswtvwivr8.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/M3%20Evo%20GTII/20150825_215105_zpsn87rxccp.jpg)
I have the car booked in for an MOT on Friday and I am expecting it to pass with ease.
I also reset the throttle and it has improved it a bit but still very aggressive when pulling away. Never mind.
A few photos of the cars history
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150825_213228_zpsjjteyn4p.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150825_213209_zpsdtersnrp.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150825_213158_zpsluc5qbsw.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150825_213149_zps3fn7opmt.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150825_213138_zpsymspcioc.jpg)
And I have this too. Think it is extended warranty folder
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150825_213120_zpsdwvvqlup.jpg)
My manuals
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/330ci%20Sport/20150825_213057_zpsjimg4ksv.jpg)
And this is the history folders and manuals for this car and my M3 Evo GTII
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/M3%20Evo%20GTII/20150825_215116_zpsushdkrt9.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/M3%20Evo%20GTII/20150825_215109_zpswtvwivr8.jpg)
![](http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p137/mark_boon1984/M3%20Evo%20GTII/20150825_215105_zpsn87rxccp.jpg)
I have the car booked in for an MOT on Friday and I am expecting it to pass with ease.
I also reset the throttle and it has improved it a bit but still very aggressive when pulling away. Never mind.
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