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Diesel gauge cluster is easily reprogrammable to tick odometer over at less than half speed while keeping speedometer reading accurate. Not saying to do it as that would be illegal. But it's possible :x

Boring

If youre talking a cometic MLS head gasket for peace of mind, that would be anything but peace of mind, they are notorious for leaking. Just get OEM gasket.

Yeeeep, does not matter how good the instructions are if you dont read them properly

You said mechanic had replaced the water pump? My guess would be the previous water pump sh*t it self, previous owner cooked the f**k out of it, warped the head enough to blow the gasket. Stick a straight edge across the head and check it.

Forums must be broken again, I cant get pics to load.

Woops, sorry. I will shut up now.

I cant think of anything I haven't been able to access. Cant say I've tryed all the modules though. But all the main ones, ews, dme, egs, airbags, abs, kombi, ihka etc have been fine.

Nah something like this. https://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-OBD2-Cable-Lead-Ediabas-INPA-GT1-DIS-SSS-20pin-Adapter-Set-for-BMW/331999672164?epid=2158336911&hash=item4d4cb8f764:g:jvMAAOSw~AVYptaS And install inpa.

Inpa will work on a modern laptop ie windows 7,8,10 etc. And over usb too. Car soft also works over usb.

I just checked and its only for ms41 cars, ie 6 cylinder.

Inpa will work over a usb to odb2 adapter, then odb2 adaptor to the round under bonnet odb port. I use a dedicated app to sync ews, much quicker and easier.

Fix the coolant leaks. Check thermostat and water pump are in working condition. Make sure it is bled of air properly. If you still have problems after that then you cam look at heater control solenoids etc. But sounds like you have other problems to fix first

Not a new tax if you just increase existing taxes eh.