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you would never find that on a BMW would you

I suspect you'll have misfire codes for the cylinders, and a code for an oxygen sensor, or fuel trim. Depending on the scanner used, you'll either have a generic code, or a BMW specific one. If you have an O2 cell fault, a mechanic should know the O2 cell MAY not be at fault - If you're talking about the M54 in the 530i, it's most likely a vacuum leak - most common is the intake boot. Running too lean (because of the leak), gives an O2, or fuel trim fault.

My heart says E30 M3 is the best, but my head agrees with you

Its not a Lorry lol

E46 M3, Manual 6 spd, DME reflash with driveability enhancements. $24000 ono http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=829265515&ed=true E34 1992 525ise Factory manual with LSD, Bilsteins/H&R etc. Ex. cond. fresh paint .SOLD $5000 Reserve http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=828562487&ed=true SOLD -E21 Mint NZ new 1982 323 manual.-SOLD Surplus E46`s: SOLD 1999 320i $1 Reserve SOLD 2000 318i $3500 Call for details, pics etc.

here's an interesting blog post about diagnosing vacuum leaks, using OBD scanner and a can... that's certainly on-topic, and easy to understand... http://blog.fcpeuro.com/2014/12/19/lean-faultsvacuum-leak-diagnosis-using-an-obd-ii-scanner/

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome to the forum. I can't wait to get behind the wheel and start enjoying the hobby of driving a BMW.

Carb cleaner melted grime off my engine better than brake clean - had average success with cheap canned degreaser. End of the day nothing beats lots of degreaser, toothbrushes & rags.

Used the gator liner product. It works well if you have a decent compressor. Mine doesnt pump enough juice to spray that kind of thickness. On the other hand, we tested th heavy duty gun at my mates shop with the liner and it worked well. Over all, they liner came out okay. Mate will do a few more coats when he sprays the ute next month. Guns attached

Four hours of sweet, a clay bar, polish and clear coat, stage one clean to get a decent finish on this bad boy done. Some detail work under the bonnet and around the base and inside doors but happy to have some decent protection on this now for the summer. Can't really see on pics but a pretty nice reflection on the navy metallic paintwork now ? Loving it

Fixed for ya sunshine

True... and if you're tempted by a 320i auto, look at something like an E34 540i. The fuel consumption will be surprisingly similar, but Nana in her Vitz won't blitz you at the traffic light grand prix

Diff'rent strokes for diff'rent folks. :-) I quite dislike the CLS, and pretty much all the later models with Mercedes' interpretation of a flared wheelarch. I'm sure they're lovely inside, but... Nope. Not for me. I do very much like the 60s/70s/80s and early 90s models. It's a problem I have learned to accept and deal with.

Nice car, E46 M3 is the best M3 IMO.

Did the deck liner yesterday and today. That stuff is a total bitch to work with. Hopefully it comes out okay. Few spots need to be touched up I think, but if it doesn't come out any good. Ill get my painter to fix it up when it goes in for paint. Think the mix was slightly to thick for my air compressor and guns. First gun clogged up, second gun splattered some of the mix every now and then... ...liquid tar

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