*Glenn*

If the UJ's are knackered or its not phased correctly a balance won't help. I'm using standard parts on mine but I had new UJ's fitted and had the DS balanced

HB Marty From Glenn & the Team @ B.M.W Ltd

Have a great day Chris From Glenn & the Team @ B.M.W Ltd

Have a great day From Glenn & the Team @ B.M.W Ltd

What condition are the UJ's in and is the driveshaft phased correctly ?

If you surf the internet you'll find lots of things that are offensive... I could post all day... just move on...does it really matter ?? Negativety and arguements on certain subjects are not what this forum is about... Lets move on and talk about BMW related subjects... No offence intended to the OP. Most of the ones on here wouldn't even know what the Reichsadler represents, and to alot of older people the Reichsadler is offensive.

That would be right. I forgot it had 270k on the clock ( showing in miles) I wouldn't touch it with that mileage

No you can't unfortnately. Needs to be done with a scanner

I've seen 2 with with the swirl plate problem.. both motors were rooted... BMW replaced the motors. Another one I know of the guy who was an engineer tried to fix himself... BMW wouldn't come to the party because of what he did himself. +100 on a warranty... a really good 3 year one at least. Or buy petrol with the same warranty.

Not guilty

Chris here at work is meant to be flying to welly in the morning too. Whats the Welly weather down there like ATM ??

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aptitude

As Cliff has said. You need to be more specific.... it could be one of many things. If your mechanical aptitude is not the best, I suggest you get a professional to check it for you.

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BMW Abbreviations and Acronyms A Processed Vehicle Speed AB Airbag ABS Anti-lock Braking System ADS Engine Intake Air Control ADV W/wiper Pressure Control AGS Adaptive Transmission Control AIC Automatic Interval Control (rain sensor) ARS Active Roll Stabalization ASC All Season Traction ASC+T ASC+Traction ASK Audio System Controller AST Slip Control (Marketing term) AUC Automatic Air Recirculation B Benzene (gasoline) BC Board Computer BC1 Body Controller 1 BLS Brake Light Switch BMBT Board Monitor BS Block Diagram BST Battery Safety Terminal BZM Center Consol Control Center CAS Car Activation System CBC Corner Braking Control CAN-Bus Controller Area Network(bus) CCM Check Control Module CIM Chassis Integration Module CVM Convertible Top Module CVT Constantly Variable Trans. D-Bus Diagnosis Bus (same as TXD) DBC Dynamic Brake Control DCS Dealer Communication System DDE Digital Diesel Electronics DIN German Industrial Standards DIS Diagnosis and Information System DISA Differential Air Intake Control DK Throttle Housing DKI Throttle Position DME Digital Motor Electronics DM-TL Diag.Module Tank Leakage DSC Dynamic Stability Control DSP Digital Sound Processing DTC Diagnostic Trouble Code DWA Theft Deterrent System DWS Tire Pressure Warning System EBV Electronic Brake Proportioning E-KAT Electrically Heated Catalytic Converter ECM Engine control module (SAE) EDC Electronic Dampening Control EDK Electronic Throttle Valve EGS Electronic Transmission Control EH Electronic Hydraulic EHC Electronic Height Control EKM Electronic Body Module EKP Electronic Fuel Pump ELV Electronic Steering Lock EM Electro-Mechanical EME Electro-Mechanical Emergency Brake EML Electronic Motor Load Regulation EO Component Location EPC Electronic Parts Catalog ETM Elec. Troubleshooting Manual EWS Electronic Driveaway Protection FB Function Description FBZV Radio Frequency Locking FRU Flat Rate Unit GAL Speed Dependent Volume GM General Module GMR Yaw Moment Control GRII Cruise Control GPS Global Positioning System HDC Hill Decent Control HFM Hot Film Air Mass Meter IB Interior lighting Control Signal I-Bus Information Bus IHKA Automatic Heating and A/C IHKR Regulated Heating and A/C IHKS Standard Heating and A/C IKE Instrument Cluster Electronics IR Infrared ISIS Intelligent Safety Integration System ISN Individual Serial Number KAT Catalytic Converter KATON Converter Heating (signal) K-Bus Body Bus KL Terminal Designation KO Compressor "ON" Signal KOMBI Instrument Cluster KOREL Compressor Relay Signal KW Crankshaft LCM Lamp Check Module LDP Leak Diagnosis Pump LEV Low Emissions Vehicle LKM Lamp Control Module LL Closed Throttle LRA Vertical Headlight Aiming LSM Steering Column Memory LSZ Lamp Switching Center LVA Air Supply System LWR Vertical Headlight Aiming LWS 5 Steering Angle Sensor MBC Maximum Brake Control MDK Motororized Throttle Valve MFL Multi-Function Steering Wheel MEC Multi-Function Controller MID Multi-Information Display MoDiC Mobile Diagnostic Computer MRS Multiple Restraint System MSR Engine Drag Torque Reduction NG New Generation OBC On-Board Computer OBD On-Board Diagnosis (SAE) PB Pin Assignments P-Bus Periphery Bus PDC Park Distance Control PWG Pedal Position Sensor RDC Tire Pressure Control RDW Tire Pressure Warning RM Relay Module RPS Rollover Protection System RPW Tire Puncture Warning RXD Wake-up Diagnosis Line RZV Direct Stationary Ignition SB Fuse Assignments SBE Seat Occupancy Detector SCA Soft Close Actuator SG Control Unit SGS Seat Integrated Belt System SHD Sunroof Module SII Service Interval Indicator SM Seat Module SP Schematic ST Connector Views SZM Central Switch Center Module TD Engine Speed ti Injector on time TL Part Throttle TLEV Transitional Low Emission Vehicle TRS Battery Isolation Switch TSH Door Lock Heating TU Technical Update TXD Transmitting Diagnosis Line VANOS Variable Camshaft Timing VL Full load - wide open throttle WK Converter Lock-up Clutch ZAE Central Airbag Electronics ZGM Central Gateway Module ZKE Central Body Electronics ZV Central Locking System ZVM Central Locking Module ZWD Idle Control Valve

Check the threaded cap on the top of the strut tube that holds the shock insert into the strut. It's under the bump stop gater. No6 in this diagram http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mo...hg=31&fg=10

Nice example of an E21 Tom. Please check the edit on your OP

If you took the CCM out with the ignition on you will have triggered an error code. It would need to be scanned and the error code cleared.

Thanks for the info James. It's not really secret squirrel stuff. I just need the crank, rods and pistons first. Do my research first to achieve something I have in mind. I'm not throwing it all up here untill I'm sure what I will be doing and ending up with. It's just a want to buy ATM. Like all my other projects, I'll keep you all posted. I'm looking at something that may not have been done before. It may not work yet or be able to be done. Appart from the crank etc that I want to buy now. I now know who else has got the other parts that I want to measure and get more info on.

Yes... in most cases unless these have been made for R/H drive. Do you have the Tardme link ?? Get a set of WAYNEY on here in the forum. At least we all know they are good & work

Be careful...they could be L/H drive ones

Fooled is the wrong word to use and I'm sure they will stand by their workmanship with a warranty. They are a very professional company

The clamping pressure may have been wrong on the new pressure plate... it does happen... I've had faulty pressure plates and clutch plates supplied to me.

Cert ???.... especially for the colour

I would say they have fitted a heavier diaphram to give it good clamping pressure because the original one won't take the power of the M30 engine... I still feel they should have advised you first though. Still cheap if it all works though. I, like many on here have used this company over the years and have had excellent service and reasonable pricing. Are you sure it's not a missunderstanding over what was said ? ie: your instructions to them. Interpretation of what is said by both parties could have been misinterpreted by either of you. There will always be two sides to a story.