E91 Straight Six Bearding
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helix403 said:
I changed a leaking boost pipe on mine today. I hate E9x undertrays! I’m not sure why BMW changed from the quick release fixings on the E46 to a multitude of 8mm screws.
Might have mentioned this a few pages back but I highly recommend picking up some stainless hardware to replace the OEM bolts and clips from eBay. The OEM stuff is pretty rubbish!
Swervin_Mervin said:
Hey Zippy! Great to hear from you again after such a long time. And glad to see you're still trucking with the E91 
I think I've resolved in my mind that I won't ever get rid of this unless/until it goes very seriously wrong. I'll most likely just store it if I get something else and occasionally swap back over.
Hey Swervin!I think I've resolved in my mind that I won't ever get rid of this unless/until it goes very seriously wrong. I'll most likely just store it if I get something else and occasionally swap back over.
You had a damp ECU problem way back I seem to remember. After that post I checked in on mine and it's always seemed dry..but maybe they have other issues as I've read a few on the internet now...
Yeah, I have to say replacement cars did cross my mind, but nothing takes my fancy...
Mr Tidy said:
Your door lock issues sound familiar.
So mine are all new O/S, I'm expecting the N/S ones to fail at some point if BMW revised the design and I'm likely still on the originals!Court_S said:
I had mine done at BW Chiptune.
Cheers!JakeT said:
My E46s has self tappers holding the under tray up anyway as the quick release ones broke or seized! 
I'm sortof similar. I have used extensively Stainless allen head self tappers from accu along with a washer for replacing mine as I die. Can use the original receiver clip things with them, and they're less likely to get stuck seized than finer thread alternatives.Oh Helix - pleased to see you in the E91 gang!
Hi Zippy,
When my MSV70 became waterlogged in 2018, I sent it off to ECU testing, who told me they cannot repair or it clone it and sent it back to me. I then found a guy called Henal (his company is called Motortronics) and he charged me £500 to clone my ECU as it was too damaged to repair. I had to send him the CAS module too. He still has a similar service - see link: https://motortronics.co.uk/product/msv70/
My ECU has been perfect ever since, and thanks to a drain hole being unplugged, I have never had any water accumulation again.
When my MSV70 became waterlogged in 2018, I sent it off to ECU testing, who told me they cannot repair or it clone it and sent it back to me. I then found a guy called Henal (his company is called Motortronics) and he charged me £500 to clone my ECU as it was too damaged to repair. I had to send him the CAS module too. He still has a similar service - see link: https://motortronics.co.uk/product/msv70/
My ECU has been perfect ever since, and thanks to a drain hole being unplugged, I have never had any water accumulation again.
d_a_n1979 said:
Agree with the above; new gaskets needed
They're not expensive from BMW - part numbers via RealOEM and see if BMW have them on their eBay store; if not, speak to Cotswolds BMW for them
A follow up to this...I installed new genuine BMW tail light gasket yesterday and then soaked the whole section with a hose (including the rear window and roof), and unfortunately water is still getting into the battery compartment from somewhere.They're not expensive from BMW - part numbers via RealOEM and see if BMW have them on their eBay store; if not, speak to Cotswolds BMW for them
Does anyone know what I could investigate next? It's a tricky one as there is nothing obvious from where it could leak from.
zippyonline said:
Swervin_Mervin said:
Hey Zippy! Great to hear from you again after such a long time. And glad to see you're still trucking with the E91
I think I've resolved in my mind that I won't ever get rid of this unless/until it goes very seriously wrong. I'll most likely just store it if I get something else and occasionally swap back over.
Hey Swervin!I think I've resolved in my mind that I won't ever get rid of this unless/until it goes very seriously wrong. I'll most likely just store it if I get something else and occasionally swap back over.
You had a damp ECU problem way back I seem to remember. After that post I checked in on mine and it's always seemed dry..but maybe they have other issues as I've read a few on the internet now...
Yeah, I have to say replacement cars did cross my mind, but nothing takes my fancy...
When Sam (Court_S) had the same issue recently I did ask my indy who they sent my ECU off to but sadly they couldn't recall and had had a computer issue in the intervening period that had wiped a lot of the history they had.
AmirGSXR said:
A follow up to this...I installed new genuine BMW tail light gasket yesterday and then soaked the whole section with a hose (including the rear window and roof), and unfortunately water is still getting into the battery compartment from somewhere.
Does anyone know what I could investigate next? It's a tricky one as there is nothing obvious from where it could leak from.
I can't think of anything obvious, sorry. I didn't know you could get new gaskets though - I might stock up. I took my tail lights out for a clean last month as one was misting and the seals looked a bit baked.Does anyone know what I could investigate next? It's a tricky one as there is nothing obvious from where it could leak from.
AmirGSXR said:
d_a_n1979 said:
Agree with the above; new gaskets needed
They're not expensive from BMW - part numbers via RealOEM and see if BMW have them on their eBay store; if not, speak to Cotswolds BMW for them
A follow up to this...I installed new genuine BMW tail light gasket yesterday and then soaked the whole section with a hose (including the rear window and roof), and unfortunately water is still getting into the battery compartment from somewhere.They're not expensive from BMW - part numbers via RealOEM and see if BMW have them on their eBay store; if not, speak to Cotswolds BMW for them
Does anyone know what I could investigate next? It's a tricky one as there is nothing obvious from where it could leak from.
RECr said:
AmirGSXR said:
d_a_n1979 said:
Agree with the above; new gaskets needed
They're not expensive from BMW - part numbers via RealOEM and see if BMW have them on their eBay store; if not, speak to Cotswolds BMW for them
A follow up to this...I installed new genuine BMW tail light gasket yesterday and then soaked the whole section with a hose (including the rear window and roof), and unfortunately water is still getting into the battery compartment from somewhere.They're not expensive from BMW - part numbers via RealOEM and see if BMW have them on their eBay store; if not, speak to Cotswolds BMW for them
Does anyone know what I could investigate next? It's a tricky one as there is nothing obvious from where it could leak from.
I was going to say that when you find leaks in gas pipes or water pipes etc, you pressurise from inside and either sniff for them (gas sniffy kit for plumbers) or smoke kits (but then you'd have to fill your car with smoke and see where it escapes from!!). It's the wrong time of year, but you could get the car hot inside, and then take it outside on a cold day and use a thermal camera potentially....
But that talcum powder idea is good!
AmirGSXR said:
Hi Zippy,
When my MSV70 became waterlogged in 2018, I sent it off to ECU testing, who told me they cannot repair or it clone it and sent it back to me. I then found a guy called Henal (his company is called Motortronics) and he charged me £500 to clone my ECU as it was too damaged to repair. I had to send him the CAS module too. He still has a similar service - see link: https://motortronics.co.uk/product/msv70/
My ECU has been perfect ever since, and thanks to a drain hole being unplugged, I have never had any water accumulation again.
Hi Amir, thanks for the input, that's an option I can explore if I need to. I have also found someone local too, which would save couriers or getting people to come to me.When my MSV70 became waterlogged in 2018, I sent it off to ECU testing, who told me they cannot repair or it clone it and sent it back to me. I then found a guy called Henal (his company is called Motortronics) and he charged me £500 to clone my ECU as it was too damaged to repair. I had to send him the CAS module too. He still has a similar service - see link: https://motortronics.co.uk/product/msv70/
My ECU has been perfect ever since, and thanks to a drain hole being unplugged, I have never had any water accumulation again.
Based on your username, I presume you have Gixxer - cool!. I got my moto licence just over a year ago now, been enjoying learning to ride my 2016 MT-09 Tracer, I went across Applecross pass and the Cairngorms a couple of weeks ago.
Court_S said:
The shift throw on my wife’s 330i seems really, really long compared to my Z4.
The official 330i SSK is no longer available. Does the E60 545i shifter fit in the E90? It appears to be a popular option on things like the E39 and E46.
Can't help on the 545i question, but more idly wondering - could parts from the 1 Series help? For all the criticism BMW get for the state of their manual gearboxes, I've found the one in the 125i a pleasure to use as long as you don't have to go from 1st to 2nd in town with the wife in the passenger seat The official 330i SSK is no longer available. Does the E60 545i shifter fit in the E90? It appears to be a popular option on things like the E39 and E46.
bodhi said:
Can't help on the 545i question, but more idly wondering - could parts from the 1 Series help? For all the criticism BMW get for the state of their manual gearboxes, I've found the one in the 125i a pleasure to use as long as you don't have to go from 1st to 2nd in town with the wife in the passenger seat
They can be a bit hit and miss; both of the gearboxes in the 125 and 130’s we had were good as is my Z4 one mostly. The 330i just feels rather long compared to the Z4. There was an eBay discount code today so I’ve taken a punt on the 545 shifter and will see what happens.
zippyonline said:
Hi Amir, thanks for the input, that's an option I can explore if I need to. I have also found someone local too, which would save couriers or getting people to come to me.
Based on your username, I presume you have Gixxer - cool!. I got my moto licence just over a year ago now, been enjoying learning to ride my 2016 MT-09 Tracer, I went across Applecross pass and the Cairngorms a couple of weeks ago.
Yes, I have a K5 GSX-R 1000, which I have owned since 2011. It is my forever bike as it is that good! I did have a second bike last year - (Triumph Street Triple 675R), but had to sell it as the wife was getting twitchy about two lots of bike to maintain and buy bits for! Based on your username, I presume you have Gixxer - cool!. I got my moto licence just over a year ago now, been enjoying learning to ride my 2016 MT-09 Tracer, I went across Applecross pass and the Cairngorms a couple of weeks ago.
The MT09 tracer is a great bike with a nice triple engine! Enjoy riding and if your ever over to North Wales, give me a shout and we can ride on some of the great roads we have here.
I think I'm about ready to throw in the towel and admit I need a specialist to look at my N52 running issues, which seem to be getting worse...
Symptoms are a choppy idle and occasionally real jerkiness when driving slowly. The worst instance was after a prolonged period of idling in hot weather, suggesting heat soak might have exacerbated a failing sensor.
Waiting for a call back from a garage, but thought I might as well moan here. I've heard the eccentric shaft sensor can cause similar issues, any other likely culprits? I'm a bit tired of playing parts darts as it's had a lot over the last couple of years. (Including all the oxygen sensors, MAF, vanos solenoids, and more...)
Edited to add: last year I paid a different specialist a load of cash and he fitted a new oil separator, which as far as I can tell made absolutely no difference. He also couldn't find a vacuum leak.
Symptoms are a choppy idle and occasionally real jerkiness when driving slowly. The worst instance was after a prolonged period of idling in hot weather, suggesting heat soak might have exacerbated a failing sensor.
Waiting for a call back from a garage, but thought I might as well moan here. I've heard the eccentric shaft sensor can cause similar issues, any other likely culprits? I'm a bit tired of playing parts darts as it's had a lot over the last couple of years. (Including all the oxygen sensors, MAF, vanos solenoids, and more...)
Edited to add: last year I paid a different specialist a load of cash and he fitted a new oil separator, which as far as I can tell made absolutely no difference. He also couldn't find a vacuum leak.
Edited by MajorMantra on Thursday 1st August 15:52
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