E91 Straight Six Bearding
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ferrisbueller said:
ATM said:
This looks nice. Really good advert too lads. What do we think?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292731367627
If you're trying to flog your car just say so?https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292731367627
bodhi said:
Folks, I know it's in a different car but I've been getting slightly concerned about the Oil Consumption in my N52. For most of it's life it's been getting through a litre in about 4 - 5000 miles or so, but recently it seems to have gone up to 1 litre every 2000 miles or so.
Car has 126k on it - should I be worried?
My N52 engine used 1 litre of oil every 2k miles even at 50k miles. I think its pretty normal for them to use it heavily. I wouldn't be worried. Car has 126k on it - should I be worried?
ATM said:
ferrisbueller said:
ATM said:
This looks nice. Really good advert too lads. What do we think?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292731367627
If you're trying to flog your car just say so?https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292731367627
bodhi said:
Folks, I know it's in a different car but I've been getting slightly concerned about the Oil Consumption in my N52. For most of it's life it's been getting through a litre in about 4 - 5000 miles or so, but recently it seems to have gone up to 1 litre every 2000 miles or so.
Car has 126k on it - should I be worried?
Assuming no leaks?Car has 126k on it - should I be worried?
Rocker cover/oil cooler etc worth checking if they're original.
ferrisbueller said:
bodhi said:
Folks, I know it's in a different car but I've been getting slightly concerned about the Oil Consumption in my N52. For most of it's life it's been getting through a litre in about 4 - 5000 miles or so, but recently it seems to have gone up to 1 litre every 2000 miles or so.
Car has 126k on it - should I be worried?
Assuming no leaks?Car has 126k on it - should I be worried?
Rocker cover/oil cooler etc worth checking if they're original.
Garage found 3 leaks. Rocker cover, oil cooler and something else I can't remember. Too early to say if its solved the problem (only had it done last month). But, if it was the reason our oil consumption had more than trebled, then the problem hides itself quite well under the bonnet (there was an oily film over part of the engine, but not masses of it).
Quite an expensive job when you're paying someone to fix it - and only a few months after we'd have the water pump changed. First year since we've had it, that it's cost us over £1000 in non-routine maintenance. But as the garage said, these things are more or less consumable items (o-rings, gaskets etc.). Its just the labour involved in changing them that hurts.
Next thing to worry about is the clutch on ours. Quite a low mileage - but a mileage accumulated mainly around town. My wife's been using the car for the last few months, and she reckons she's getting some clutch judder when pulling away in 1st gear. Quick straw poll... have any of you had to change the clutch yet, and if so, what mileage did you make it to?
stevesuk said:
ferrisbueller said:
bodhi said:
Folks, I know it's in a different car but I've been getting slightly concerned about the Oil Consumption in my N52. For most of it's life it's been getting through a litre in about 4 - 5000 miles or so, but recently it seems to have gone up to 1 litre every 2000 miles or so.
Car has 126k on it - should I be worried?
Assuming no leaks?Car has 126k on it - should I be worried?
Rocker cover/oil cooler etc worth checking if they're original.
Garage found 3 leaks. Rocker cover, oil cooler and something else I can't remember. Too early to say if its solved the problem (only had it done last month). But, if it was the reason our oil consumption had more than trebled, then the problem hides itself quite well under the bonnet (there was an oily film over part of the engine, but not masses of it).
Quite an expensive job when you're paying someone to fix it - and only a few months after we'd have the water pump changed. First year since we've had it, that it's cost us over £1000 in non-routine maintenance. But as the garage said, these things are more or less consumable items (o-rings, gaskets etc.). Its just the labour involved in changing them that hurts.
Next thing to worry about is the clutch on ours. Quite a low mileage - but a mileage accumulated mainly around town. My wife's been using the car for the last few months, and she reckons she's getting some clutch judder when pulling away in 1st gear. Quick straw poll... have any of you had to change the clutch yet, and if so, what mileage did you make it to?
On the clutch, I noticed mine juddering in first when I brought it home from the garage on 56k - that was 4 and a bit years ago and I'm still on the same clutch. It's especially bad if it is cold and wet outside - almost as if there's a layer of moisture on the clutch plates it needs to clear. A few more revs normally smooths it out. I can also feel a slight judder changing gear on the move if I'm aggressive with letting the clutch out - how much is the clutch and how much is the CDV doing it's job I don't know.
helix402 said:
For some reason in the world of internet forums BMW CDVs are the a terrible item and must be removed instantly.
They should be removed instantly for me. A manual gearbox without a CDV is a much more enjoyable experience. I wanted to take a hammer to the gearbox in my Z4M every time I used it...fortunately I only kept it for 5 months and even that was too long! bodhi said:
On the clutch, I noticed mine juddering in first when I brought it home from the garage on 56k - that was 4 and a bit years ago and I'm still on the same clutch. It's especially bad if it is cold and wet outside - almost as if there's a layer of moisture on the clutch plates it needs to clear. A few more revs normally smooths it out.
Mine does this sometimes too. I won't worry unless it become persistent. My car is on 105k miles.I did initially consider a CDV removal but after getting used to how the car drives I'm not that bothered. It's not a sports car and I don't launch it, so it doesn't really matter.
stevesuk said:
ferrisbueller said:
bodhi said:
Folks, I know it's in a different car but I've been getting slightly concerned about the Oil Consumption in my N52. For most of it's life it's been getting through a litre in about 4 - 5000 miles or so, but recently it seems to have gone up to 1 litre every 2000 miles or so.
Car has 126k on it - should I be worried?
Assuming no leaks?Car has 126k on it - should I be worried?
Rocker cover/oil cooler etc worth checking if they're original.
Garage found 3 leaks. Rocker cover, oil cooler and something else I can't remember. Too early to say if its solved the problem (only had it done last month). But, if it was the reason our oil consumption had more than trebled, then the problem hides itself quite well under the bonnet (there was an oily film over part of the engine, but not masses of it).
Quite an expensive job when you're paying someone to fix it - and only a few months after we'd have the water pump changed. First year since we've had it, that it's cost us over £1000 in non-routine maintenance. But as the garage said, these things are more or less consumable items (o-rings, gaskets etc.). Its just the labour involved in changing them that hurts.
Next thing to worry about is the clutch on ours. Quite a low mileage - but a mileage accumulated mainly around town. My wife's been using the car for the last few months, and she reckons she's getting some clutch judder when pulling away in 1st gear. Quick straw poll... have any of you had to change the clutch yet, and if so, what mileage did you make it to?
Now I'm looking at needing a new sump gasket, downpipe>exhaust gasket and bolts (only currently held on by one rusty nut out of three and the rust itself!) and also fuel breather hose.
Swervin_Mervin said:
Weirdly similar to me. Next to no costs int eh last 6yrs. Then committed to spending best part of £2k on refreshing the chassis. 2mo later the water pump goes.
Now I'm looking at needing a new sump gasket, downpipe>exhaust gasket and bolts (only currently held on by one rusty nut out of three and the rust itself!) and also fuel breather hose.
If you don't mind me asking, what did you do to the suspension and did it make a big difference? Now I'm looking at needing a new sump gasket, downpipe>exhaust gasket and bolts (only currently held on by one rusty nut out of three and the rust itself!) and also fuel breather hose.
zippyonline said:
Yup OE is Pierberg. My original pump that I took off at 188k miles (preventative maintenance, no actual failure) clearly has a Pierberg logo on it.
140 (20-05-2017) by Chris Reeves, on Flickr
Seems like I spoke too soon - the water pump on my E91 325i decided to depart this world on Wednesday. So I had 12 or so miles behind an RAC Transporter to my usual BMW Indy.140 (20-05-2017) by Chris Reeves, on Flickr
Still despite it not being booked in I got it back on Saturday morning, so not all bad - but it wasn't cheap!
phil_cardiff said:
Swervin_Mervin said:
Weirdly similar to me. Next to no costs int eh last 6yrs. Then committed to spending best part of £2k on refreshing the chassis. 2mo later the water pump goes.
Now I'm looking at needing a new sump gasket, downpipe>exhaust gasket and bolts (only currently held on by one rusty nut out of three and the rust itself!) and also fuel breather hose.
If you don't mind me asking, what did you do to the suspension and did it make a big difference? Now I'm looking at needing a new sump gasket, downpipe>exhaust gasket and bolts (only currently held on by one rusty nut out of three and the rust itself!) and also fuel breather hose.
Has made a noticeable difference yes. Just more composed over bumps, a bit less wallow in bends. Essentially rides like new again. A lot of the bits on the rear were heavily perished tho. Also made a difference to the ride height which is still noticeable! If i see another e91 now I can generally tell from a distance which have shot parts especially on the rear.
I certainly don't regret it. If im in the financial position to do so next year then I plan on getting bodywork tidied up next. Mainly front end as bumper has some mi or bump damage ans it's all stonechipped. Starts to become a question of how long to keep it tho. Had it 6yrs now which is a very long time for me. But until I can get in something like a 6GC then I might stick with it
Edited by Swervin_Mervin on Tuesday 18th September 15:58
Swervin_Mervin said:
phil_cardiff said:
Swervin_Mervin said:
Weirdly similar to me. Next to no costs int eh last 6yrs. Then committed to spending best part of £2k on refreshing the chassis. 2mo later the water pump goes.
Now I'm looking at needing a new sump gasket, downpipe>exhaust gasket and bolts (only currently held on by one rusty nut out of three and the rust itself!) and also fuel breather hose.
If you don't mind me asking, what did you do to the suspension and did it make a big difference? Now I'm looking at needing a new sump gasket, downpipe>exhaust gasket and bolts (only currently held on by one rusty nut out of three and the rust itself!) and also fuel breather hose.
Has made a noticeable difference yes. Just more composed over bumps, a bit less wallow in bends. Essentially rides like new again. A lot of the bits on the rear were heavily perished tho. Also made a difference to the ride height which is still noticeable! If i see another e91 now I can generally tell from a distance which have shot parts especially on the rear.
I certainly don't regret it. If im in the financial position to do so next year then I plan on getting bodywork tidied up next. Mainly front end as bumper has some mi or bump damage ans it's all stonechipped. Starts to become a question of how long to keep it tho. Had it 6yrs now which is a very long time for me. But until I can get in something like a 6GC then I might stick with it
Edited by Swervin_Mervin on Tuesday 18th September 15:58
Cheers. I don't keep my cars pristine by any stretch. Anything I have is well maintained though, but I'm not precious about them. They all get used to lug cr4p around! I haven't ever done a full refresh like that before though - I guess that's a measure of how I feel about the car, and that I might not change for some time yet.
When it's cost so little to maintain for so long, I don't begrudge dropping a little on it - it's far less than the lease payments would be over 12mo for anything vaguely interesting.
When it's cost so little to maintain for so long, I don't begrudge dropping a little on it - it's far less than the lease payments would be over 12mo for anything vaguely interesting.
A wee bit 'arty' perhaps but nice to see someone appreciating the significance of the last of the line BMW straight sixes in an E91:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FPU_l-BujI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FPU_l-BujI
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