BMW E92 330i M Sport Auto
Discussion
I still need to upload the Redish pictures, I'll get around to it.
One picture that has become relevant is the rear off side caliper. Recently the car developed a slight vibration when driving normally, came and went. Thought it was odd but as it disappeared I thought not much of it. The second time it did it on the way to Brecon for an evening out I pulled over to investigate. I couldn't see anything but when I went to the back of the car on the off side the heat was very noticeable coming from that side wheel. It seems that the caliper has seized, as we know from the inspection. The caliper wasn't totally seized so got it home and a new caliper is now on order ready to be fitted on Friday along with a full brake fluid service.
The sticking caliper I'm pretty certain has been seized for a while which will no doubt have been contributing toward the mpg issue so I'll be interested to see any improvement after Friday.
One picture that has become relevant is the rear off side caliper. Recently the car developed a slight vibration when driving normally, came and went. Thought it was odd but as it disappeared I thought not much of it. The second time it did it on the way to Brecon for an evening out I pulled over to investigate. I couldn't see anything but when I went to the back of the car on the off side the heat was very noticeable coming from that side wheel. It seems that the caliper has seized, as we know from the inspection. The caliper wasn't totally seized so got it home and a new caliper is now on order ready to be fitted on Friday along with a full brake fluid service.
The sticking caliper I'm pretty certain has been seized for a while which will no doubt have been contributing toward the mpg issue so I'll be interested to see any improvement after Friday.
Redish pictures
Untitled by Kaeser Devon, on Flickr
Brake lines, barely visible cracking
Untitled by Kaeser Devon, on Flickr
Untitled by Kaeser Devon, on Flickr
Slight dent in exhaust ahead of diff
Untitled by Kaeser Devon, on Flickr
Wear sensor on caliper not attached
Untitled by Kaeser Devon, on Flickr
Slight deformation of rear near side backing plate
Untitled by Kaeser Devon, on Flickr
Exhaust clamp fixings corroded (not just e4 m3s then)
Untitled by Kaeser Devon, on Flickr
Slight oil leak on sump
Untitled by Kaeser Devon, on Flickr
Guibo - minor wear
Untitled by Kaeser Devon, on Flickr
Front near side backing plate crack (whitish circle)
Untitled by Kaeser Devon, on Flickr
And the main offender, the rear off side caliper
Untitled by Kaeser Devon, on Flickr
It's replacement to be fitted Friday, replete with in-tact dust sheild
Untitled by Kaeser Devon, on Flickr
Untitled by Kaeser Devon, on Flickr
Untitled by Kaeser Devon, on FlickrBrake lines, barely visible cracking
Untitled by Kaeser Devon, on FlickrUntitled by Kaeser Devon, on FlickrSlight dent in exhaust ahead of diff
Untitled by Kaeser Devon, on FlickrWear sensor on caliper not attached
Untitled by Kaeser Devon, on FlickrSlight deformation of rear near side backing plate
Untitled by Kaeser Devon, on FlickrExhaust clamp fixings corroded (not just e4 m3s then)
Untitled by Kaeser Devon, on FlickrSlight oil leak on sump
Untitled by Kaeser Devon, on FlickrGuibo - minor wear
Untitled by Kaeser Devon, on FlickrFront near side backing plate crack (whitish circle)
Untitled by Kaeser Devon, on FlickrAnd the main offender, the rear off side caliper
Untitled by Kaeser Devon, on FlickrIt's replacement to be fitted Friday, replete with in-tact dust sheild
Untitled by Kaeser Devon, on FlickrUntitled by Kaeser Devon, on FlickrWell after using the BM for a while now and having got the issues sorted - new rear caliper and rear pads, 4 new tyres and a new battery the reason for buying the car that I eluded to at the beginning of the thread has somewhat evaporated.
The European tour is still happening but the couple (with the S4) that were coming no longer are. This kind of means that the E92 is superfluous as; without another fast GT car coming along I'm more than happy to take my Rover.
TL;DR If anyone wants a very nice N52 equipped 330i drop me a PM.
The European tour is still happening but the couple (with the S4) that were coming no longer are. This kind of means that the E92 is superfluous as; without another fast GT car coming along I'm more than happy to take my Rover.
TL;DR If anyone wants a very nice N52 equipped 330i drop me a PM.
Mr Tidy said:
The N52 engine is great (barring the cost of the electric water pump). 
I'm off to look at a 55 plate E90 330i tomorrow - fingers crossed!
Mine was an 06 and was great. Only unexpected issue was VANOS actuators which was £300 to sort. Everything else was consumables. That and cosmetic upgrades (wheel refrub, bumpers repainted etc). The Le Mans blue with lemon leather looked great.I'm off to look at a 55 plate E90 330i tomorrow - fingers crossed!
Edited by Court_S on Sunday 24th March 07:12
Court_S said:
Mr Tidy said:
The N52 engine is great (barring the cost of the electric water pump).
I'm off to look at a 55 plate E90 330i tomorrow - fingers crossed!
Mine was an 06 and was great. Only unexpected issue was VANOS actuators which was £30p to sort. Everything else was consumables. That and cosmetic upgrades (wheel refrub, bumpers repainted etc). The Le Mans blue with lemon leather looked great.I'm off to look at a 55 plate E90 330i tomorrow - fingers crossed!
Good luck Mr Tidy and I know you've fancied a 330i for a while, let us know how you get on.
Have had a rear pad wear sensor message on the iDrive for the past few weeks. Turned out to be a knackered wear sensor which was stopping me notifying car know the pads had indeed been changed. Easy enough job today and the replacement lead was only £10.07
The problem, not sure how that happened
So inner arch liner off and the end of the cable was easily visible. The white connector here, I believe the grey is the abs sensor.
Easily routed under the top arm out to the hub and then secured on the caliper and put in place in the pad. A quick 25 min job and now I have no warning codes, apart from low washer fluid which was quickly sorted by 5l of Autoglym screen wash. One step closer to being ready for the Euro trip
The problem, not sure how that happened
So inner arch liner off and the end of the cable was easily visible. The white connector here, I believe the grey is the abs sensor.
Easily routed under the top arm out to the hub and then secured on the caliper and put in place in the pad. A quick 25 min job and now I have no warning codes, apart from low washer fluid which was quickly sorted by 5l of Autoglym screen wash. One step closer to being ready for the Euro trip
cerb4.5lee said:
Le Mans blue/lemon leather is my favourite combo as well for sure.
Good luck Mr Tidy and I know you've fancied a 330i for a while, let us know how you get on.
I bought it. Good luck Mr Tidy and I know you've fancied a 330i for a while, let us know how you get on.
Sparkling Graphite with beige leather and wood trim, so just right at my age!
Apologies to the OP for getting slightly off-track, but a 330i E9* is a great car.
Mr Tidy said:
cerb4.5lee said:
Le Mans blue/lemon leather is my favourite combo as well for sure.
Good luck Mr Tidy and I know you've fancied a 330i for a while, let us know how you get on.
I bought it. Good luck Mr Tidy and I know you've fancied a 330i for a while, let us know how you get on.
Sparkling Graphite with beige leather and wood trim, so just right at my age!
Apologies to the OP for getting slightly off-track, but a 330i E9* is a great car.
Enjoy it, and they are a cracking car for sure I agree.
Keep an eye on / check the fuel tank vent hose.
Post 07 it should have a revised part, but mine didn’t get it, and now pisses fuel out when the tank is full.
BMW not interested in goodwill due to age and it isn’t a recall item, although I’ve reported it to VOSA.
Hose is cheap but needs exhaust, prop and tank dropping to change, although some say you can just drop one side, some have snapped the pipe stub at the tank.
Post 07 it should have a revised part, but mine didn’t get it, and now pisses fuel out when the tank is full.
BMW not interested in goodwill due to age and it isn’t a recall item, although I’ve reported it to VOSA.
Hose is cheap but needs exhaust, prop and tank dropping to change, although some say you can just drop one side, some have snapped the pipe stub at the tank.
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