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bobbobb
07-14-2007, 03:02 AM
its a 318 tds and it been a project so finally got it all together and took it for a spin but there isnt much power. p.s passed uk emission test yesterday in mot.

replaced air filter

what could it be ?
jason_recliner
07-14-2007, 05:11 AM
There are 2 cylinders missing. :D
Sorry, couldn't help myself.

There's not much to go on. It is what power you have smooth, or it it running like a dish licker? Does it feel like it's fuel starved? etc.
Pirate_copy
07-14-2007, 10:37 AM
O2 sensor?
Camshaft sensor?
Vacuum leak?
Dirty air filter?
Dirty Fuel filter?

Get the codes pulled mate, tit may tell you.

I would change the filters and go from there :)
bobbobb
07-14-2007, 03:23 PM
changed all filters, pulled all codes, changed mass airflo,

i am now thinking turbo knackered (lucky i have a spare)

jason loved that i knew someone would say it
DominguesE30
07-15-2007, 04:03 AM
maybe u havent tuned her right. If the fuel/air mixture isnt right then its gonna suck big time. I pick up that u put it all together. Just saying :)
Pirate_copy
07-15-2007, 04:18 AM
maybe u havent tuned her right. If the fuel/air mixture isnt right then its gonna suck big time. I pick up that u put it all together. Just saying :)

You cant tune it unless you have ECU remap equipment Dom

Not like the old carbs where you had a screw to play with :D
DominguesE30
07-15-2007, 04:25 AM
lol yeah, i ment take it to a dyno where they dyno it and then tune it for optimum performance
Pirate_copy
07-16-2007, 01:07 AM
Gotcha!
DominguesE30
07-16-2007, 03:22 AM
:)
Bmwcat
07-16-2007, 07:21 PM
New spark plugs can make a huge difference. Mine only last 8-10K miles. :eeps:
DominguesE30
07-17-2007, 04:33 AM
lol, how do u kill em soo fast?
SewerSideUp
07-17-2007, 04:47 AM
New spark plugs can make a huge difference. Mine only last 8-10K miles. :eeps:



HOLD ON THERE !!! I hope you weren't wearing you glasses or lse I would love to slap you silly !!! Th car is a Diesel!!! TDS "D" for Diesel mate!!!

Diesels don't use spark plugs, nice one guys !
Pirate_copy
07-17-2007, 04:53 AM
Easy mistake to make

As a general comment, he is 100% right!
bobbobb
07-17-2007, 10:13 AM
pirate what software does your lappy use for the codes? just gone and got carsoft, any good?

pity looked all over for them sparkplugs :rofl:

but i have had the injectors cleaned and that did no good
Bmwcat
07-17-2007, 11:28 PM
HOLD ON THERE !!! I hope you weren't wearing you glasses or lse I would love to slap you silly !!! Th car is a Diesel!!! TDS "D" for Diesel mate!!!

Diesels don't use spark plugs, nice one guys !


BMW diesels arent sold in the USA yet. :D