qube 3570 Report post Posted June 11, 2020 so how many 130i's have you got atm? surely you have at least 1 good one haha 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted June 11, 2020 Just as an aside, I was flicking through my photos on my phone and noticed I still have one of the last time I scanned this car before lockdown. It had code 2A38 last time, and 2A39 this time if it means anything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted June 11, 2020 (edited) 44 minutes ago, KwS said: Just as an aside, I was flicking through my photos on my phone and noticed I still have one of the last time I scanned this car before lockdown. It had code 2A38 last time, and 2A39 this time if it means anything. Yeah last time the error was the valvetronic motor being stuck, this time the error is the limits on the valvetronic. Edited June 11, 2020 by NZ_InFerno Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B.M.W Ltd 950 Report post Posted June 17, 2020 Any updates Dan ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted June 17, 2020 Nothing so far, haven't had the chance to swap the coils around to see what the misfire code is about and if I can fix it. Need a fine day for it. I'm kinda hoping the misfire made it throw that code but I haven't had that luck with this car. Been thinking about just selling it as is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted June 22, 2020 Swapped coils around on the car today and misfire moved, so a bad coil. Checked codes with carly multiple times and didn't get a valvetronic code, just the misfire. Admittedly I didn't get the chance to rev it past 4k, it threw a check engine light and misfire code immediately once I'd driven down the street. Thinking about getting all 6 coils, rather than the one. And if it's still broken then there'll be a cheap 130i up for sale shortly. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2156 Report post Posted June 22, 2020 (edited) 23 minutes ago, NZ_InFerno said: Swapped coils around on the car today and misfire moved, so a bad coil. Checked codes with carly multiple times and didn't get a valvetronic code, just the misfire. Admittedly I didn't get the chance to rev it past 4k, it threw a check engine light and misfire code immediately once I'd driven down the street. Thinking about getting all 6 coils, rather than the one. And if it's still broken then there'll be a cheap 130i up for sale shortly. I have 4 bosch second hand coils packs here, all work (removed for trouble shooting 330, wasnt them), can you take a pic of what plug style they are (there are two, and when they swapped style over is murky) and I can send you these for a box of beers if you want em. The ones I have have the keyway on the bottom centre of the triangle. Edited June 22, 2020 by Jacko 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted June 22, 2020 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Jacko said: I have 4 bosch second hand coils packs here, all work (removed for trouble shooting 330, wasnt them), can you take a pic of what plug style they are (there are two, and when they swapped style over is murky) and I can send you these for a box of beers if you want em. The ones I have have the keyway on the bottom centre of the triangle. Will pm you shortly, pics below Edited June 22, 2020 by NZ_InFerno 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2156 Report post Posted June 22, 2020 Thats the one, FWIW the key is circled here, the other flavour has the key offset to the side. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted June 22, 2020 Right, that's good to know. Wasn't sure if it was the plug or the notch but turns out it was neither lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted June 25, 2020 (edited) After a 30 min drive/taking it through the rev range ? Swapped a coil in from @Jacko, misfire code gone and doesn't sound like there's a lumpy cam inside anymore.Will be replacing the rest of the coils, ordering two more shortly. Car will get driven a fair bit now to see whether the vvt code comes back. I've looked at the live readouts for vvt/camshaft /eccentric shaft values while revving the engine and they all look good as far as I'm aware in regards to angles, voltage and temps. Valvetronic motor also clicks and sets itself now when you power on the car, which it wasn't doing before being replaced. So miiiight be ok in that department. Edited June 25, 2020 by NZ_InFerno 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted June 29, 2020 Been driving it and it hasn't broken yet. Got 2 more coils on the way and a big smile on my face. 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted July 2, 2020 Had a surprise package arrive, featuring a super short aerial I ordered a while back. Fitted it up and looks much better than the stock aerial I'd recently acquired. I'd gotten used to the no aerial look, so having the massive stock one was suddenly not desirable lol. 3rd aerial I've fitted and finally something that looks good and works! Car is still running ? 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted July 2, 2020 @NZ_InFerno Come on mate, pics or it simply didn't happen!! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted July 2, 2020 (edited) Glad its still running well, its about time! Edited July 2, 2020 by KwS 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted July 3, 2020 (edited) Did a few minor cosmetic things to the car today, squeaky hinge and door handles all round with a bit of WD40. Front door card was also slightly loose, so popped it back on properly. I also gave it a vacuum inside and cleaned the headlights. Then went after them with a turtle wax kit that included sanding and hand polish. They came out well, much clearer. $20 and time well spent. Took a few photos of various custom/changed parts on the car since the sun was out, also one of the stubby aerial I fitted earlier in the week for @Olaf. Alcantara(might be faux-cantara) mirror cover, this mirror is also tinted and panoramic. Its a bit larger than usual but I actually like the wide view you get from it. Rear wiper delete Pretty sure these are stock sills but since I was taking a photo leaning on them I'll include them What I believe are BMWP pedal covers, well used ones too. ///M Car mats as well, drivers side is quite worn, gave it a good clean when I bought the car and it deteriorated a bit. Edited July 3, 2020 by NZ_InFerno 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted July 3, 2020 (edited) The Turtlewax headlight kit I used across both headlights and the side indicators. Headlights had a lot of scratches and glue residue from removing "eyelashes" pre-lockdown. Side indicators were looking aged and yellowed a bit. Using the Turtle Wax kit was mainly for my own interest as wanted to see how effective it actually was, plus being on clearance for $20 it was good deal. First up I masked everything off to protect the rest of the car. As you can see the cars got some road dirt/dust on it which I'll clean off when I give it a good wash over the weekend. Right indicator at the top isn't too bad, left is more yellowed. You can see some of the glue residue on the top of both headlights from the "eyelashes" that were previously on the car. Right headlight above is also a bit more cloudy than the right one. Both indicators are looking nice and much clearer now. I only used the rubbing compund/polish on them, and not the sandpaper because they came up nicely. Mold(yellowing) around the edge is under the indicator. I know they remove easily, just double sided tape and they slide in and out for removal, but I'm not inclined to remove them. Replacements are pretty cheap so will see how long they last after the treatment. Big result here, I've included the before of the worst headlight for comparison. Followed the steps in the kit which were rubbing compound first, then if not clear 4 different grades of wet sanding(little pads all provided) then rubbing compound again. Headlights definitely needed the sanding stage unlike the indicators. I also did the rubbing compound twice at the end as the first time they were still a little hazy, second time I used a lot of compound and force and they really shined up. Last stage was a wipe down on indicators and headlights then the uv protectant. Whole process only took 40 mins, pretty impressed with it. Later I put the car out on the street in the fading light and the headlights looked even better with sunlight on them. Probably the wet look of the drying UV protectant. Front now looks very different from when I bought it with new plates and surrounds, no eyelashes, clear headlights and front bumper damage tidied up. The clear indicators and headlights also de-aged the car a bit. Makes it look a bit more cared for. Edited July 3, 2020 by NZ_InFerno 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted July 3, 2020 it really did happen!! awesome pics man, and the stubby looks the part. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted July 3, 2020 12 minutes ago, Olaf said: it really did happen!! awesome pics man, and the stubby looks the part. Haha, yeah it did. I was parked next to my mates 1 series last night and he commented on the stubby. His has the shorter bmw aerial and this is 1/3rd of that size. Makes the car look a bit sleeker too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted July 3, 2020 I also have a Turtle Wax kit which I got for cheap, your post has encouraged me to haul it out. I hate cheap plastic headlights, bring back glass. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted July 9, 2020 (edited) Cars still running strong. I think this is now the longest period of time it's run with no issues since I bought it. Two Delphi coils came in today, will be going into the car on the weekend along with the others provided by @Jacko. It still has original coils so fresh set will be more peace of mind. Have also been for an alignment, used the sheet in the other 130i thread as a guide so it's slightly pointer than standard. Feels really nice. At the same time did a paint touch up and sand on all wheels. They're looking much better with no visible stone chips now. Average pic below but this wheel had curbing(my fault) and stone chips previous. Will do a further sand and paint in a couple weeks to get them even better now that we know the paint match is good. Plus will hopefully be fitting my supersprint back box on at the same time. Also tested the brake fluid while waiting and found its bad so will change that. Next up is a new wof, hopefully that shouldn't be an issue. Edited July 9, 2020 by NZ_InFerno 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted July 10, 2020 Had some time today, so swapped in the rest of the coils. Seems like it's running a bit smoother, and pulling more through the rev range. Might be placebo effect ? Old coils I tried to date and looks like they were not originals but definitely at least several years old from what I could get from the manufacturers numbers on a couple of them. The rubber boots on the new coils were much softer and flexible so a sign they had been in there a while. I also took the time to clean the engine bay plastics since I'd been in there a few times in the last month or so, hopefully this is the last time for while that I'm in there. I only took a photo of the engine cover which I cleaned first, the back half that's normally covered on it was particularly bad, cleaned up quite nicely. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted July 10, 2020 I can assure you it won't be the placebo effect. nice work! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted July 13, 2020 Got a WoF today, VTNZ with no issues. Did have a note on the sheet to talk to the guy who did it, he said it's a nice car but my right fog light is too high and needs adjusting. Will add that to the list of stuff that will get done in a couple of weeks(exhaust/wheels/brake fluid). Car is still running sweet, will be at cars and coffee in Welly on Sat arvo, so will hopefully see a few people there. Maybe another 130i? I know @IainR and @Driftit are local. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2078 Report post Posted July 13, 2020 Yeah I plan to try and make it. However I still haven't figured out my issue with it yet. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
