_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted August 7, 2012 Broke it this morning at 5.00 am going to work. Drove it home tonight though. First time I've ever had a personal car of mine on a tow truck. Last week I broke the X Trail as well... it's still not fixed Your supposed to wait for the oil to heat up before doing skids. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted August 7, 2012 Broke it this morning at 5.00 am going to work. Drove it home tonight though. First time I've ever had a personal car of mine on a tow truck. Last week I broke the X Trail as well... it's still not fixed How broken is broke? Good luck claiming any repairs under warranty if it was the Ti Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted August 7, 2012 How broken is broke? Good luck claiming any repairs under warranty if it was the Ti The head of a small retaining bolt has broken off the LSD unit and got jammed between the crown wheel & pinion. Similar to a problem Greg had with his M3 Diff. I've just put a 3.64:1 diff I had here at work in it for the moment while I sort out another C & P for it. At least it keeps me mobile till I get the X Trail back. Bit of a shame really. It's only done 8,000km since it was all rebuilt 3 years ago.BTW: I can now guarantee the 3.64:1 is perfect and quiet with no leaks and it won't be for sale for $250 again. The price will be $300 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5amchris 45 Report post Posted August 8, 2012 (edited) Got a new braided clutch line getting it fitted Monday + gearbox oil and service. Edited August 8, 2012 by 5amchris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gouba 0 Report post Posted August 8, 2012 Got a new wheel bearing placed, sorted a new kidney grill, reset the service light and gave it a clean. off to the panel beaters next week Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted August 11, 2012 I've been playing around getting this exhaust to fit properly, seems it will work beautifully once the front cats, pipes and headers are sorted out in the coming weeks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted August 12, 2012 The head of a small retaining bolt has broken off the LSD unit and got jammed between the crown wheel & pinion. Similar to a problem Greg had with his M3 Diff. I've just put a 3.64:1 diff I had here at work in it for the moment while I sort out another C & P for it. At least it keeps me mobile till I get the X Trail back. Bit of a shame really. It's only done 8,000km since it was all rebuilt 3 years ago. BTW: I can now guarantee the 3.64:1 is perfect and quiet with no leaks and it won't be for sale for $250 again. The price will be $300 Yep Identical to my original problem, mine is still fighting against a slightly bent crown wheel tooth. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 609 Report post Posted August 12, 2012 I had my LSD break a spider gear tooth off about two years ago. Managed to fish the piece out and is still going strong. Should probally get it rebuilt oneday... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted August 12, 2012 big job.removed the front number plate surround,cos it seems to be just in the field of view of the front pdc...dont laugh,i would engage reverse and the front sensor would go off with no obstruction..Since the number plate surround is off have had no false alarms. So if you have a 1 series with a tendency for false alarms on front pdc take of your front number plate surround! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Navin 180 Report post Posted August 12, 2012 Replaced my front and rear swaybar links and d bushes, feels a lot better now. Also sold the 17's. Rolling on bottlecaps for now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted August 13, 2012 Take a look at replacing/installing a high flow centre muffler. Dual 2 inch will help. Just read this one - thanks for that, I'll look into it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted August 13, 2012 Cleaned up some leather seats. Got the roof racks on, for actual use too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted August 13, 2012 big job.removed the front number plate surround,cos it seems to be just in the field of view of the front pdc...dont laugh,i would engage reverse and the front sensor would go off with no obstruction..Since the number plate surround is off have had no false alarms. So if you have a 1 series with a tendency for false alarms on front pdc take of your front number plate surround! Wierd, we don't seem to have this issue? Are they euros or normal? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted August 13, 2012 Wierd, we don't seem to have this issue? Are they euros or normal? normal.It is wierd because its only consistently done it for the last couple of weeks.It has done it on and of before.It was the guy att he service counter who suggested that it may be the plate surround Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted August 13, 2012 Last night finished the brake booster on race car. We are using a merc booster which is teeny compared to any other BMW booster. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5amchris 45 Report post Posted August 13, 2012 Got the clutch line fixed, Feels so much better to drive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gouba 0 Report post Posted August 15, 2012 Dropped the car off to the panel beaters Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted August 15, 2012 Drove it to Invercargill from Dunedin. did 8.5L/100km Economy too. Very pleased with my E34. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted August 15, 2012 Drove it to Invercargill from Dunedin. did 8.5L/100km Economy too. Very pleased with my E34. Not bad! my 316i bettered that only just, though had trailer on again! the 525iT/A i used to have wouldnt hae donee what you got lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 609 Report post Posted August 15, 2012 Drove it to Invercargill from Dunedin. did 8.5L/100km Economy too. Very pleased with my E34. If I knew you were going there I would of got you to pick my skirt up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted August 15, 2012 If I knew you were going there I would of got you to pick my skirt up I'm here until Monday. If you need anything else. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 609 Report post Posted August 16, 2012 I'm here until Monday. If you need anything else. If you could that would be awesome! Il pm you details Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted August 16, 2012 Fu*ked the altenator on the 540, gotta get a new one. Ray to the rescue again. Thanks for sorting out a loaner car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Navin 180 Report post Posted August 16, 2012 New wheels turned up today. Need to polish them up, fit new tyres and they'll be good to go. cant wait! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted August 16, 2012 niiice! ... tire selection is critical if youre going for the look. Nice score. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
