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Not that I looked into it at all, but my 2007 130i has real chunky, heavy sports steering. My 2006 550i on the other hard has steering so light that moving your eyes nearly veers the car into the other lane. So I would say too that its not a blanked rule.

All good, you would think it would have an ICV because.. like it should! However I figured the problem out! The is a vacuum line on the bottom of one of the Crank Ventilation hoses (the one towards the front of engine on the flexi intake tube after AFM) that I didnt see. It pulled out not up at the top, but around the back bottom of the intake manifold itself. Only found it by tracing each vacuum line individually and found it dangling!

I dont have an ICV in the M30 version, its an (even more primative) "Air Slide Valve", which I understand is the correct adjustment spot. http://bmwfans.info/parts-catalog/E28/Europe/525i-M30/R-A/apr1983/browse/engine/cooling_system_water_hoses#1272103_8 Im going to double check the fuel rail is tightened properly.. I suspect one of the bolts threaded out when reinstalling.

Good price, but I think I need something with 6mm+ thread (and of course costing me more!) left. That looks about 3mm? PS: These are also the wrong size..

Im also in Wellington and have a code reader just in-case you didnt get sorted.

You should have a look yourself. Im sure the X3 is bigger in the rear seating area (it would have to be, totally different class of vehicle) but I doubt the F20 is much/any practical amount larger. I know the 130i has more usable space due to head and legroom than the 3 series coupe I had (a 335d). Hatchbacks are nicely economical with their layout. From: https://www.thecarpeople.co.uk/blog/bmw-1-series-size-dimensions-guide I mean no BS its not huge or the best you can buy if you want rear legroom, but its not a supermini class tiny city car either.

Yeah, Auto38 in Wellington sourced one, sold as known good!

They shouldn't be as they flow the same as OEM. The 525i, 528i and 535i all use the same injector anyhow, there is no lower rated 525i version. Presume the ECU handles this. http://bmwfans.info/parts-catalog/13641276149/

Updates: Changed more things, big ones are the FPR, ignition coil and all the injectors. Coil made a minor difference but the injectors had a dramatic affect, both positive and negative. The injectors are the (known good) Ford Mustang type with the updated pintle. Resistance and flow should be the same as stock and they are a drop in replacement. Following observations directly after injector swap: - Idle went down to a struggling 600rpm. Perhaps some vacuum leak around the old injectors is now sealed? The old injector ends were caked in dirt. - Actual idle quality however is now pretty poor, very warbly (and not in a good way) with moderate shaking, not sure if misfiring or what. - Drive quality is the opposite (of idle), vastly improved, good pickup, smooth and quiet etc. I mean, best I've had with it, by far. - Wife was driving behind me and she pulled out and got in front (in a 550i, wasnt hard). She later told me the e28 stinks of burning and fuel. I tweaked the idle speed up again with the adjustment screw and left it at 900rpm. Drove around, felt great. When came to a stop again idle had crept up to 1300rpm now!? Adjusted it back to around 750rpm, minor shaking and un-eveness, a compromise. Any ideas? Maybe I should get the CO mix adjusted by someone with the CO meter?

I too had pretty ridiculous wheels on mine! https://s55.photobucket.com/user/mattsimis/library/Audi S8/AEZ Wheels on S8?page=1

Any other interest here? Relisted on TM now too.

I love these, had one in Ireland and was amazing in the snow. Used to pull VW Passats out of ditches on the way to work with it.

I want to upsize my rears on the E61 (from 275) to 285-30-19.. anyone got 2x to sell at a good price? Ideally with 80% thread left (ie over 6mm).

I'm sure you have seen it in the Trade Me discussions, but I'm selling my non-Manual but Flappy Paddle MSport equipmented 130i faceflift model. I too would have prefered a manual but my other half cant drive one. This is the only car Ive actively wanted to use and enjoyed the Paddle Shifters though, they work great. Car is LeMan's blue and running great, more KM but way cheaper than your budget..

Someone needs to buy this tyre before I just dispose of it!

Imagine what it could look like with $10k on top of it to clean up! That is some serious amount of water/condensation in the engine bay though.

Since you are in Wellington feel free to PM me if you are interested in the 130i and want a test drive!

Got it spare with my last car purchase but I dont want or need it. Would be handy for someone in a spot or as a spare. https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=2008174233

I actually cant recall the urban economy, which is a good thing as clearing not running to the pumps with it. The 130i, as mentioned, is a bargain performance hot hatch. Very easy to live with. This would a whole lot cheaper than the F20 equivalent, better to get a taste without cashing in big books?

Spoke to Brent on the phone yesterday, very helpful fellow, he suggested the same. Last night I changed the Coolant Temp sensor (old one was reading just a little off), Voltage Regulator and had previously changed two engine grounding points. None of this made any difference to the instrument cluster though and just revving it parked (didnt really have time to drive it) didnt make any difference to the running of the engine. I notice the alternator doesnt really seem to charge the battery if lights are on and just idling... but doubt that has any effect on driving as any amount of rev's gets the voltage up to 13.6v. Mostly pinning hopes on FPR at this point or Cam being so far out (seemed like a very loud rattle last night) is causing performance problems. Also from talking to Brent my "easy" drop in replacement idea of a M30B34 seem dashed due to a host of small issues he pointed out. Later research I did last night suggests a M30B28 to M30B30 likely are better drop in candidates. Thats aside from just getting the current engine working ok to at least have some driving time in an E28 though. EDIT: I've been reading up how the L-Jetronic system actually works.. its pretty crude, but interestingly simple. There isnt that much to make it work or not work, food for thought. https://centerlinealfa.com/tech_bosch_injection http://www.lonestar912.org/912 Tech Data/912E FI Technical Manual.pdf http://www.type17.ch/downloads/Injection/Bosch - L-Jet - Troubleshooting.pdf https://www.firstfives.org/faq/ljet/jetronic.pdf

Yes but I'm asking which version of the M30B35, early ones do have e28 mounting points: http://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?t=60306

Forgot to check if there is a Cat, but did change 2 grounding cables. No apparent improvement. Awaiting Voltage regulator and FPR to arrive in post.

I'll have a look tomorrow! I know it has a minor pinhole exhaust leak anyhow, failed WOF on it. Is a Cat a legal requirement here? I found the hose to the cold start injector was leaking fuel, bypassed the cold start injector completely today, better at cold starting now. I also inspected the Fuel pressure regulator and there might be petrol in the vacuum line so ordered a new one.

So did we ever determine what exactly this engine actually is?

Me, none, PO did it. Never bothered with Nav (outdated Nav vs phone, no point) but Radio and Idrive is converted and seems fine. Edit: Should clarify when I say I've never bothered with Nav I mean I've never used it, I'll check tomorrow if its NZ English.