What have you done to your BMW today?
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ryallm said:
Pica-Pica said:
Brake-actuated LSD ?
The 'M Sport Differential' was listed as part of the M Sport Plus Pack for the 330i and 330D (both of which were dropped at LCI time along with the 340d - shame!) A bit of internet geekery suggests it is not a traditional mechanical LSD, nor brake actuated, but a mechanical diff with an electronically actuated lock up clutch. I won't pretend to understand exactly how it works, but it certainly seems to be effective and I'm really enjoying the notably rear driven feel of the 330D 
Whilst patiently waiting for the new large DISA to arrive I started putting the intake mani back in and replaced the throttle body gasket.
And finally it arrived.
After fitting it and outrun everything else back together, the car started properly and ran nicely. Happy days.
I’ve since taken it for a quick drive, and it’s noticeably more perky especially at lower RPM.
As a reward, I fitted the new Alcantara handbrake gaiter and elbow rest.
It’s satisfying knowing that the work has genuinely made the car better to drive.
And finally it arrived.
After fitting it and outrun everything else back together, the car started properly and ran nicely. Happy days.
I’ve since taken it for a quick drive, and it’s noticeably more perky especially at lower RPM.
As a reward, I fitted the new Alcantara handbrake gaiter and elbow rest.
It’s satisfying knowing that the work has genuinely made the car better to drive.
Court_S said:
danb79 said:
Looks well Dan. My annoying neighbour in the corner would have kittens if I’d have started as early as you!I'm paggered now mind
Court_S said:
And finally it arrived.
After fitting it and outrun everything else back together, the car started properly and ran nicely. Happy days.
I’ve since taken it for a quick drive, and it’s noticeably more perky especially at lower RPM.
It’s satisfying knowing that the work has genuinely made the car better to drive.
Nice one. I tried getting to my small DISA yesterday but failed. Couldn't get the intake manifold loose after removing the nuts/bolt across the top, it seemed to be held by a hidden bolt somewhere out of sight at the back towards the bulkhead end. Then removed the alternator to get in the through the bottom, with success, except I couldn't get the small DISA out past the big CCV line that reportedly always breaks. Didn't have a new one to hand and need the car so had to admit defeat this time.After fitting it and outrun everything else back together, the car started properly and ran nicely. Happy days.
I’ve since taken it for a quick drive, and it’s noticeably more perky especially at lower RPM.
It’s satisfying knowing that the work has genuinely made the car better to drive.
Wasn't helped by the fact that all of the tutorials for this are for the N52 and I think the N53 is very slightly (but significantly) different. Anyone know where this mystery bolt is that might be holding onto the intake manifold?
On my N53 there’s a metal exhaust recirculation (I think) pipe at the bulkhead end. If you remove the vacuum pipe at the top on the bulkhead end you should be able to see it and reach down with a socket on an extension and remove. There’s a coolant pipe hanging around there too which is a bit in the way. There are 2 x 10mm nuts holding the recirculation pipe on, and there’s a metal sealing gasket which may come away too - don’t lose that!
When refitting I’ve always found it easiest to get that pipe in place before trying to line up the inlet manifold on the studs.
When refitting I’ve always found it easiest to get that pipe in place before trying to line up the inlet manifold on the studs.
davidjamesleake said:
On my N53 there’s a metal exhaust recirculation (I think) pipe at the bulkhead end. If you remove the vacuum pipe at the top on the bulkhead end you should be able to see it and reach down with a socket on an extension and remove. There’s a coolant pipe hanging around there too which is a bit in the way. There are 2 x 10mm nuts holding the recirculation pipe on, and there’s a metal sealing gasket which may come away too - don’t lose that!
When refitting I’ve always found it easiest to get that pipe in place before trying to line up the inlet manifold on the studs.
Great, thanks. I'm not sure that will be the source of my problem as it's stuck pretty tight but I'll definitely give it a try. Maybe I just need to give it some welly but want to avoid creating shards of 18 year old plastic pipes! I have a new CCV pipe on the way in full expectation of this and if it solves the suspected vacuum leak at the same time then great.When refitting I’ve always found it easiest to get that pipe in place before trying to line up the inlet manifold on the studs.
danb79 said:
Nothing today; was hoping to get out in it to get some chores done today, but my body said no and ended up on the strong painkillers again 
Half wondering whether the cars fecking worth it currently
It spends more time sitting there gathering dust than getting used!
Try to keep your chin up Dan, we're all right behind you I reckon. Half wondering whether the cars fecking worth it currently
It spends more time sitting there gathering dust than getting used!
cerb4.5lee said:
danb79 said:
Nothing today; was hoping to get out in it to get some chores done today, but my body said no and ended up on the strong painkillers again
Half wondering whether the cars fecking worth it currently It spends more time sitting there gathering dust than getting used!
Try to keep your chin up Dan, we're all right behind you I reckon. Half wondering whether the cars fecking worth it currently
It spends more time sitting there gathering dust than getting used!It's turning into a drag TBH; 4 years of this now and still no end... Waiting for a raft of scans/tests but via the NHS (as the private trust don't do them); that's really slowed things down
cerb4.5lee said:
A44RON said:
what's the best/most effective way to clean chrome exhaust tips and with what product(s)? Cheers
I've always used Autosol metal cleaner, and that brings them up nice providing they aren't too far gone. This; or Anusol as others call it
A cloth should do it with some alusol on; but might be worth de-tarring it too as it will have some on; AGs Intense Tar Remover will do that and clean them off at the same time
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