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You really need the codes read again then and the light reset and then after it triggers again the codes read again. I don't suppose you have access to a code reader? If your car has a pac-man style connector in the engine bay (second picture: http://www.peakeresearch.com/compatibility.htm) then I can get the codes for you.

A lot will depend on why it's coming on. When you had it previously repaired they will have read the error codes, did they advise you what they were?

lol

You should probably be worried about Focus ST drivers period. Quick and light. They're no laughing matter.

Automatic transmission fluid looked just awful as I removed the trans cooler so once I've done the cooling system I think I'll book it in with Glenn at Botany Motor Worx for a fluid, sump gasket and filter flush and replacement. It doesn't seem too complicated to do this yourself and all I need is an extra set of jack stands which I can get my hands on but it looks like a bit of a pain in the arse so if the price is right I'll outsource it.

Swapped the steering wheel over - 4 spoke replaces 4 spoke. It's not a wheel I like but I had one lying around in pretty reasonable condition from when I swapped that out of my M3 for a 3 spoke in that. The one in the 328 had split leather and felt terrible, my other options weren't that great either. At least this one feels fine. Easy fix. I also fixed the squeaking, creaking sound coming from the steering wheel which was the bearing in the engine bay. I only used CRC so it will come back but I'll do it properly when I have the inclination.

Purchased some vanity items also: 1 x rear lip spoiler as per E39 M5 - it's arrived and looks great, yet to be installed. 1 x set of matt black 'facelift' kidney grills for the pre-facelift front panel. Hopefully they fit well Silly expenditure really but I really do dislike the pre-facelift grills and I've always liked the lip spoilers on a the E36. Less than $100 for the lot, cheap and cheerful.

Second thing I did was blow up the radiator (was already dodgy) so, planning to overhaul the entire cooling system I ordered a new thermostat, aluminium housing for said and water pump which have all arrived from schmiedmann.com (4 days!). I'm still considering my radiator options but will get that locally. Radiator, trans cooler, expansion tank have been removed. Fan is still stuck on. :-/ All the the "coolant" was just rusty water. Need to drain the block next. It already had a newish expansion tank and an aluminium thermostat housing so it might also have a new pump but hey, peace of mind when it comes to e36 cooling right?

I'm sure the showroom isn't the right place to chronicle my endeavours with my new-to-me e36 328i so I'm going to dump my load in this thread instead. I have no grand plans for this, it was cheap and in pretty average condition but it's a good (enough) base for a point-to-point daily driver for me. I was originally thinking of a 318 for cost reasons but when this 6 cylinder popped up for a couple of grand I couldn't say no even though I knew it would need another thousand or so (hopefully not much more!) thrown at it to get it to a serviceable state. It's a Jap import with the glorious Jatco auto. Here she is in her original glory: First thing I did was swap out the wheels with my track ones (and semi slicks, vroom!):

Stamped are forged, non-stamped are cast. http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/partgrp?id=BG92-EUR-07-1996-E36-BMW-M3&mg=36

Stamped (forged) ones will command the premium value, the non-stamped ones less so.

^ nice bro, real nice.

Pulled the radiator, expansion tank and hoses out of the 328 today. After work. I love daylight savings! Water pump, thermostat and aluminium housing all turned up as well although I'm stuck until I can get the damn fan off, doesn't want to budge. Soaked it in CRC, will have another go tomorrow.

^ More empirical evidence that the Goodyears are a great tyre. Trust the experts, not the forum junkies.

Wow, that seems like a very sharp price considering people are asking that for (admittedly very nice) e36 328i Motorsports... GLWS, I don't think you'll own it for much longer.

Yes, their maths leaves a little bit to be desired.

OT: http://i.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/84535245/Mobil-claims-its-new-petrol-additives-reduce-emissions-and-improve-fuel-economy

Welcome Andrew, got to say I like that colour also, what is it?

Not sure if you're locked into Mobil but if not and Lunn Ave is convenient the BP there is 98.

General location? 98 is brutally expensive anywhere near me (Ellerslie).

Sweet. I actually have the original boxed DVD of these.

Hate it when that happens.

Post pic of the tensioner you're using.

Got a new one...

Lovely car, good ad and sweet extras also. Does deserve another enthusiast owner, GLWS!