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Finally got to the bottom of the running issues on my Z4 after changing the CCV. This little sucker wasn’t plugged in properly (it’s an absolute bugger to get back in place)
It also turns out that it needs the sound generator box to be plugged in to run properly
I celebrated by giving the old girl a clean.
It also turns out that it needs the sound generator box to be plugged in to run properly
I celebrated by giving the old girl a clean.
Court_S said:
Finally got to the bottom of the running issues on my Z4 after changing the CCV. This little sucker wasn’t plugged in properly (it’s an absolute bugger to get back in place)
It also turns out that it needs the sound generator box to be plugged in to run properly
I celebrated by giving the old girl a clean.
Glad you got it fixed Sam It also turns out that it needs the sound generator box to be plugged in to run properly
I celebrated by giving the old girl a clean.
ATM said:
I just gave mine a little clean in the sink. Gentle rubbing with the toothbrush I believe is the general advice given. I didn't use any special cleaners but you can get them. Mine has fairly new covering so not too bad and quite fluffy before cleaning. But it did have some mould growing out of it from the winter period condensation. Still wet in this pic.
Court_S said:
I bought a dedicated alacantara cleaner that I’d use monthly with a soft microfibre. I’d just use plain water on a cloth as part of my weekly clean.
Thanks both for the info. I'll start a regular cleaning regime. Prevention is better than cure.Its this one with the Alcantara hand grips. Did the Carbon and Alcantara gear knob and surround also, so a bit there to keep right too.
Caught a train up to London and collected a rare old saloon, in the shape of an almost rust free E36. There are a couple of small cosmetic scabs and the jacking points were repaired a few years back but, as far as E36's go, it's in remarkably good shape. The mileage is also very low at just 45k or thereabouts and some years it cpvered literally a mile between tests. Given how little it's actually been used, it definitely benefited from an Italian tune up today and by the time we reached home 253 miles later, it was running and driving without fault. The interior is in amazing condition and despite the smokers pack, it's never actually been smoked in.
Best of all though, it's a super rare 318is saloon so has a 1,9 twin cam, M sport suspension, M sport steering wheel etc.
Oh and does anyone know how I can find out the radio code for a BMW Business RDS radio cassette?
Best of all though, it's a super rare 318is saloon so has a 1,9 twin cam, M sport suspension, M sport steering wheel etc.
Oh and does anyone know how I can find out the radio code for a BMW Business RDS radio cassette?
Mark-insert old BMW said:
Caught a train up to London and collected a rare old saloon, in the shape of an almost rust free E36. There are a couple of small cosmetic scabs and the jacking points were repaired a few years back but, as far as E36's go, it's in remarkably good shape. The mileage is also very low at just 45k or thereabouts and some years it cpvered literally a mile between tests. Given how little it's actually been used, it definitely benefited from an Italian tune up today and by the time we reached home 253 miles later, it was running and driving without fault. The interior is in amazing condition and despite the smokers pack, it's never actually been smoked in.
Best of all though, it's a super rare 318is saloon so has a 1,9 twin cam, M sport suspension, M sport steering wheel etc.
Oh and does anyone know how I can find out the radio code for a BMW Business RDS radio cassette?
That leather looks to be in incredible condition!Best of all though, it's a super rare 318is saloon so has a 1,9 twin cam, M sport suspension, M sport steering wheel etc.
Oh and does anyone know how I can find out the radio code for a BMW Business RDS radio cassette?
I can’t remember the last time I saw an E36 saloon.
Court_S said:
Mark-insert old BMW said:
Caught a train up to London and collected a rare old saloon, in the shape of an almost rust free E36. There are a couple of small cosmetic scabs and the jacking points were repaired a few years back but, as far as E36's go, it's in remarkably good shape. The mileage is also very low at just 45k or thereabouts and some years it cpvered literally a mile between tests. Given how little it's actually been used, it definitely benefited from an Italian tune up today and by the time we reached home 253 miles later, it was running and driving without fault. The interior is in amazing condition and despite the smokers pack, it's never actually been smoked in.
Best of all though, it's a super rare 318is saloon so has a 1,9 twin cam, M sport suspension, M sport steering wheel etc.
Oh and does anyone know how I can find out the radio code for a BMW Business RDS radio cassette?
It's funny how much they've dated. Especially when parked and surrounded by modern stuff. The E36 is so small by comparison. The whole interior is incredibly nice condition. I guess that's from not having anyone sit in there for years at a time? Best of all though, it's a super rare 318is saloon so has a 1,9 twin cam, M sport suspension, M sport steering wheel etc.
Oh and does anyone know how I can find out the radio code for a BMW Business RDS radio cassette?
Even the headlining has remained in place! That leather looks to be in incredible condition!
I can’t remember the last time I saw an E36 saloon.
Mark-insert old BMW said:
Caught a train up to London and collected a rare old saloon, in the shape of an almost rust free E36. There are a couple of small cosmetic scabs and the jacking points were repaired a few years back but, as far as E36's go, it's in remarkably good shape. The mileage is also very low at just 45k or thereabouts and some years it cpvered literally a mile between tests. Given how little it's actually been used, it definitely benefited from an Italian tune up today and by the time we reached home 253 miles later, it was running and driving without fault. The interior is in amazing condition and despite the smokers pack, it's never actually been smoked in.
Best of all though, it's a super rare 318is saloon so has a 1,9 twin cam, M sport suspension, M sport steering wheel etc.
Oh and does anyone know how I can find out the radio code for a BMW Business RDS radio cassette?
Good work. that looks ace.Best of all though, it's a super rare 318is saloon so has a 1,9 twin cam, M sport suspension, M sport steering wheel etc.
Oh and does anyone know how I can find out the radio code for a BMW Business RDS radio cassette?
Mark-insert old BMW said:
Caught a train up to London and collected a rare old saloon, in the shape of an almost rust free E36. There are a couple of small cosmetic scabs and the jacking points were repaired a few years back but, as far as E36's go, it's in remarkably good shape. The mileage is also very low at just 45k or thereabouts and some years it cpvered literally a mile between tests. Given how little it's actually been used, it definitely benefited from an Italian tune up today and by the time we reached home 253 miles later, it was running and driving without fault. The interior is in amazing condition and despite the smokers pack, it's never actually been smoked in.
Best of all though, it's a super rare 318is saloon so has a 1,9 twin cam, M sport suspension, M sport steering wheel etc.
Oh and does anyone know how I can find out the radio code for a BMW Business RDS radio cassette?
Lovely! I didn't know they did a 318is saloon. I had a coupe version many years ago as a second car and it was a cracking thing, while nowhere near as smooth as the six pots it's a nice revvy engine that likes to be thrashed. Glad to see it getting some proper use!Best of all though, it's a super rare 318is saloon so has a 1,9 twin cam, M sport suspension, M sport steering wheel etc.
Oh and does anyone know how I can find out the radio code for a BMW Business RDS radio cassette?
Mark-insert old BMW said:
It's funny how much they've dated. Especially when parked and surrounded by modern stuff. The E36 is so small by comparison. The whole interior is incredibly nice condition. I guess that's from not having anyone sit in there for years at a time? Even the headlining has remained in place!
That leather looks to be in incredible condition!
I can’t remember the last time I saw an E36 saloon.
Even the headlining has remained in place! That leather looks to be in incredible condition!
I can’t remember the last time I saw an E36 saloon.
Mark-insert old BMW said:
Caught a train up to London and collected a rare old saloon, in the shape of an almost rust free E36. There are a couple of small cosmetic scabs and the jacking points were repaired a few years back but, as far as E36's go, it's in remarkably good shape. The mileage is also very low at just 45k or thereabouts and some years it cpvered literally a mile between tests. Given how little it's actually been used, it definitely benefited from an Italian tune up today and by the time we reached home 253 miles later, it was running and driving without fault. The interior is in amazing condition and despite the smokers pack, it's never actually been smoked in.
Best of all though, it's a super rare 318is saloon so has a 1,9 twin cam, M sport suspension, M sport steering wheel etc.
Oh and does anyone know how I can find out the radio code for a BMW Business RDS radio cassette?
What a classic! Seats look hardly used Best of all though, it's a super rare 318is saloon so has a 1,9 twin cam, M sport suspension, M sport steering wheel etc.
Oh and does anyone know how I can find out the radio code for a BMW Business RDS radio cassette?
Mark-insert old BMW said:
Caught a train up to London and collected a rare old saloon, in the shape of an almost rust free E36. There are a couple of small cosmetic scabs and the jacking points were repaired a few years back but, as far as E36's go, it's in remarkably good shape. The mileage is also very low at just 45k or thereabouts and some years it cpvered literally a mile between tests. Given how little it's actually been used, it definitely benefited from an Italian tune up today and by the time we reached home 253 miles later, it was running and driving without fault. The interior is in amazing condition and despite the smokers pack, it's never actually been smoked in.
Best of all though, it's a super rare 318is saloon so has a 1,9 twin cam, M sport suspension, M sport steering wheel etc.
Oh and does anyone know how I can find out the radio code for a BMW Business RDS radio cassette?
Very nice and very rare, as you say.Best of all though, it's a super rare 318is saloon so has a 1,9 twin cam, M sport suspension, M sport steering wheel etc.
Oh and does anyone know how I can find out the radio code for a BMW Business RDS radio cassette?
I remember my boss in BT and i going to test a 318is saloon for him as a company car.
Definitely a rare car now (and was quite rare then!) and that one looks very well preserved!
Deep Thought said:
McGee_22 said:
M635CSi used as a Prom car for my daughter.
^^^^Some great memories created right there.
I enjoyed seeing a load of other nice cars there too, and everyone seemed to have a similar idea.
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