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lol how i dont live in that location dumb ass

All reports go onto a data base. We also have members on here who belong to our Police force. Insurance companies also check social media and forum sites for information. I have been involved with several so far.

Why does this keep occurring ?

I have never been able to "like" a post using my sponsorship signature

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sh*t, I'd be surprised if it rolled anywhere! Friction = resistance = beached = pinky'd and impounded, bro!

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I would suggest not to. The N42 & N46 engines (4 cylinder valvetronic) in BMW's can be nightmares for mechanical failures and high cost maintenance repairs. The 6 cylinder versions are far better and more reliable. I suggest you Google a bit more and do a little more research before going ahead.

That's ridiculous and so unsafe

Haven't seen this thread for 3+ years, hope the cold turkey's going well Glenn.

All good thank you Peter 4 years on the 20th

The level should only be to the bottom of the gauze filter inside the resevoir after pumping the brake pedal 20 times

Sorry to drag this back up (see what I did there?) but I'd thought I'd check how everyone is still going?

I've been smoke free for 5 weeks now and going strong (using Champix).

Smoked for 20 years, glad it's behind me.

When you get further down the track it'll be behind you. Five weeks isn't long enough to get it behind you, especially when using a substitute like champix.

Good luck though... it's not easy. Nearly 4 years for me now

As said if you can open the bonnet put jumper lead on the jump points to power up the car. Have also seen power supplied by hooking leads up to the starter from underneath but at best this is much harder and some cars just impossible.

Correct... so long as the positive in the boot is not touching earth

Can you open the bonnet ?

You'll find one of these the best tool you could ever buy for all DIY work. Not necessarily this brand, there are lots to choose from. I got one to work on the Motorhome. You'd be amazed what you can do with one with the right attachments.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/building-renovation/tools/power-tools/planers-thicknessers/auction-773378130.htm

Buy a new one

If you were up the road I could of given you 20 for nothing... they come in all the head gasket sets... ya got ripped... but thats what's happening out there. I get complete injector pintle cap seal kits for less than that

I suggest you try to get the 325 motorsport ones Jim. The joints are larger & stronger. The axles can be identified by a lump half way down the axle shaft.

I treat the forums as a refuge from the people on Facebook. I may not contribute much around here but value the community here a heck of a lot more than the Facebook one.

We should have a thread where we discuss where we would like to see the fourms go and how we can consciously contribute to achieve it.

I certainly think its possible, I've seen it done before. This is our community, there's little stopping us from being aware and conscious of cultures we want to develop.

I would hate for the forums to completely disappear as the thought of bring exposed solely to the Facebook scares my very core

I totally agree with you Howard. We have lost many very valuable and knowledgeable people over the years due to the children that tend to come & go and contribute f**k all to the community.

If you think the forums are bad stay well away from the Facebook groups. Retards helping retards on there.

Been looking... and totally agree

No such thing...did you mean E46 330Ci ??

The "O" ring seal is the same as used on the BOSCH injectors. They are a common size used on alot of different cars. Most workshops or auto electricians should be able to help you

Well put Rod, and my intention was not to criticise but to put forward helpful facts.

I'm really starting to feel that the forum is turning away from it's intended direction these days

True. you have to know how to use the tool, but dont think all this is relevant to this threads intended purpose? Noone is saying you have to let whatever it is you have out of your hands.

is a mod able to clean up the last few posts?

What needs cleaning up Andy ?

I might also add, even the best made tool in the world will be a destructive weapon in the hands of a person without the knowledge to use it properly. All tools and equipment need a brain to operate it with experience & knowledge on how that tools works to achieve a satisfying result.

You must also be aware of how to operate or use that tool in a safe manner

I have this airbag reset tool.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/bmw/electrics/auction-770197921.htm

OBD1 & OBD2

Finds the fault and dishes out the code, you repair the fault, then use the reset tool to extinguish the dash light.

It only works when the fault is repaired obviously.

Free use, will ship if the shipping costs are covered.

That only works if you can interpret the fault code. Many fault codes are the result of something else that triggers that particular fault. SRS fault codes are one good example. ie: Drivers airbag is not always the air bag. It can be the squib ring or wiring. Occupancy sensor can be wiring, plugs or sensor mat. The list goes on and gets harder with different systems, control units and models.

Have fun guys. We deal with this sh*t all day and can still get it wrong.... and our scanners don't cost $100 on Ebay. I have about $20,000 dollars invested over the years in diagnostic equipment, which we will be upgrading soon

What I would recommend would be very expensive... but it would be right.... give me a call

You may also need to replace the dual mass flywheel as well Shantelle if it's faulty... If so I'd go to an alternative set up.

I remember reading something quite a long time ago about crankcase ventilator valves giving problems like this on these older M70/S70 cars. I suggest you try having a "google" first. It may not be valve stem seals, especially that it only effects one bank.