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Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-22-2013, 05:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 116
Posted By V_323
Surprised he took the time to open up the ccv to...

Surprised he took the time to open up the ccv to inspect it when he may as well have just replaced the part for no extra labour.
My money is still on the ccv or oil separator if it's blue smoke that...
Forum: General BMW 05-22-2013, 05:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 523
Posted By V_323
Wow, Audi's 18% growth is phenomenal and it isn't...

Wow, Audi's 18% growth is phenomenal and it isn't all rosy for BMW given they were no.1 last year and have actually lost value over the last FY.

Interesting that GM doesn't figure.
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 05-20-2013, 05:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 210
Posted By V_323
You've checked all the fuses? I once had the same...

You've checked all the fuses? I once had the same symptoms and unbelievably the brake light switch in my model year is wired in line with the ignition so when it blew, no start.
Forum: F22 / F23 2 Series (On Sale Early 2014) 05-17-2013, 03:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,745
Posted By V_323
Looks incredible. After seeing the 1 series my...

Looks incredible. After seeing the 1 series my hopes weren't high but wow. This just looks so much more resolved, completely different panels to the 1er and much more premium.
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 02-01-2013, 06:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 562
Posted By V_323
For the 323 your best bet is to find a used 328...

For the 323 your best bet is to find a used 328 or M3 exhaust midsection at a wrecker and just swap that in. It's a bolt off, bolt on kinda job so will cost you zero $ to DIY.

General consensus is...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 01-16-2013, 12:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 575
Posted By V_323
It failed where the core joins to the end tanks...

It failed where the core joins to the end tanks in October, just started leaking coolant from one of the fins. It was repairable but the radiator shop said I'd likely be back in a few months when it...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 01-14-2013, 11:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 575
Posted By V_323
FWIW my Mishimoto lasted less than 18 months. The...

FWIW my Mishimoto lasted less than 18 months. The advice I got from the guy at radiator shop when I went to get it repaired was that cheap aluminium radiators are cr@p and to replace with better...
Forum: E46 (1999 - 2006) 12-30-2012, 11:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 723
Posted By V_323
I've got 35% all round (except the windshield...

I've got 35% all round (except the windshield obviously), but if you want to keep it legal go 50% all round as it looks awful when the front is different to the back.
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 12-22-2012, 04:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 406
Posted By V_323
160 psi isn't necessarily bad as there's plenty...

160 psi isn't necessarily bad as there's plenty of factors that affect the ultimate reading on a comp test. The more important thing is the consistency of the reading is withing 10% across all...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 12-22-2012, 04:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 303
Posted By V_323
It separates the oil mist from blowby gases...

It separates the oil mist from blowby gases allowing the remaining vapours to be recycled and burnt in the combustion process.
It also regulates crankcase vacuum.

Common failure modes are...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 11-05-2012, 01:11 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 5,511
Posted By V_323
Did you find out the cause of the leak? Often a...

Did you find out the cause of the leak? Often a new radiator can fail quickly due to electrolysis causing the tubes to corrode. Just happened to me.

Would be a good idea to check if the coolant is...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 09-21-2012, 02:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,433
Posted By V_323
Interesting, I checked this out this afternoon...

Interesting, I checked this out this afternoon when the noise wasn't there, and CCV was't vibrating. However 20mins later when the car was making the noise, I checked the CCV and it was vibrating...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 09-20-2012, 02:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,433
Posted By V_323
Yep, exactly the same as me. I know that once the...

Yep, exactly the same as me. I know that once the car warms up the engine vacuum at idle is less than after a cold start.
I've also noticed that if I rev the motor up and quickly close the throttle...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 09-20-2012, 06:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,433
Posted By V_323
That's crazy, exactly the same noise and symptoms...

That's crazy, exactly the same noise and symptoms as on my E36. Like with you OP, my noise started after replacing the CCV with a brand new one from the dealer. I ended up pulling the intake manifold...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 09-01-2012, 09:59 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,435
Posted By V_323
On modern manuals I think it's actually better...

On modern manuals I think it's actually better for fuel economy to leave the car in gear (off the throttle) because the ecu shuts of the fuel pump and the motor runs effectively as an air pump thus...
Forum: F10 M5 (2012 - Current) 07-03-2012, 06:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,016
Posted By V_323
I thin it's fair enough that reviewers from...

I thin it's fair enough that reviewers from enthusiast magazines prefer the Cadillac as the drivers car, but the fact is most people won't care. As much as the modern M5 buyer likes the idea of...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-11-2012, 12:18 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,977
Posted By V_323
8 inches of water is converts to 19 milliBar with...

8 inches of water is converts to 19 milliBar with the BMW spec being 10-15 mBar so you have a little too much crankcase vacuum.
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 04-14-2012, 04:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,251
Posted By V_323
Sounds like a decent idea, due to it's weight a...

Sounds like a decent idea, due to it's weight a stock E36 would most likely be able to match or exceed the e34 performance wise, and there are quite a lot of tuning options available for the platform.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-06-2012, 06:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 475
Posted By V_323
Can you post a realoem pic?

Can you post a realoem pic?
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-05-2012, 11:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 344
Posted By V_323
There is a check valve on the brake booster line ...

There is a check valve on the brake booster line that may be faulty or possibly a vacuum leak from the booster hose. Both are uncommon but worth looking into.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-05-2012, 11:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 425
Posted By V_323
I'd say it's just age, happens to all old cars...

I'd say it's just age, happens to all old cars especially in harsh climates.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-05-2012, 11:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 475
Posted By V_323
You need to unhook the cable from the throttle...

You need to unhook the cable from the throttle pedal (a pull and twist with needle nose pliers works well).
There is a grey fitting which the cable passes through that seals the hole in the...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-31-2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,199
Posted By V_323
Wow, that's a great picture. Did you ever try any...

Wow, that's a great picture. Did you ever try any additives or cleaners to try and clean and un-stick the ring packs before you tore it apart?
What were you're oil change intervals like?
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 03-31-2012, 04:49 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,728
Posted By V_323
There was also an M50 (and M52) 2.0l I6 and...

There was also an M50 (and M52) 2.0l I6 and frankly it was smooth & sweet but lacked torque. In the real world it was heavy, slow and thirsty.
I think better fuel economy (at least in the EPA test...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-24-2012, 09:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 780
Posted By V_323
Interesting read: Blow-by & Breather Systems

Hi all,

For those of you interested in modifying the stock CCV systems or just after more info about blow-by and oil consumption, I found this nice article from a Peugeot forum quite a good...
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