_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted July 13, 2013 That's what I've been doing for the last few years as long as its suppose to be like that I don't mind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted July 19, 2013 bitter sweet new e34 experience. Just got home from Auckland after picking up my new e34. I'm not very happy at this point. First of all the previous owner left the car connected and sitting for weeks which killed the battery. So $300 for a new battery that can actually hold a charge and I'm away. few small issues that i have found that I can fix no problem but then... I drove from Auckland to Christchurch no problem at all, car drives great, stopped at a few places too. I get to my place and unpack bags and then set of to get some dinner. WTF the car is shuddering pretty severely. It's an auto, i put it in N and rev it gets worse at higher revs. It's not misfiring, the engine sounds fine. Something out of ballance? I can only thing gumbo, harmonic ballancer. And why start after so much driving...it quite literally makes the whole car shutter. please give me an easy fix haha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1258 Report post Posted July 19, 2013 bitter sweet new e34 experience. Just got home from Auckland after picking up my new e34. I'm not very happy at this point. First of all the previous owner left the car connected and sitting for weeks which killed the battery. So $300 for a new battery that can actually hold a charge and I'm away. few small issues that i have found that I can fix no problem but then... I drove from Auckland to Christchurch no problem at all, car drives great, stopped at a few places too. I get to my place and unpack bags and then set of to get some dinner. WTF the car is shuddering pretty severely. It's an auto, i put it in N and rev it gets worse at higher revs. It's not misfiring, the engine sounds fine. Something out of ballance? I can only thing gumbo, harmonic ballancer. And why start after so much driving...it quite literally makes the whole car shutter. please give me an easy fix haha. , what engine etc . torque convertor?? broken fan blade ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted July 19, 2013 (edited) , what engine etc . torque convertor?? broken fan blade ?? ill have a good look tomorrow morning, see if i can cross off possible causes. it's an m30b35 Edited July 19, 2013 by _Matt_ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted July 19, 2013 ill have a good look tomorrow morning, see if i can cross off possible causes. it's an m30b35 Well that was easy. Fan is rooted. How the heck does that happen? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted July 19, 2013 Brittle blade or broken engine/gearbox mounts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1258 Report post Posted July 20, 2013 hits the shroud , loose radiator mounting fittings , or like glenn said worn or broken engine and gearbox mounts . fit another fan then bang/snap again unless you sort the mounts etc... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted July 20, 2013 hits the shroud , loose radiator mounting fittings , or like glenn said worn or broken engine and gearbox mounts . fit another fan then bang/snap again unless you sort the mounts etc... *convert to electric option goes here* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cliffdunedin 8 Report post Posted July 26, 2013 Hey guys, I haven't used the e36 for a couple of weeks and today i replaced the fan blade and ran her for about 5-10mins, i noticed some (not usual) white smoke from the exhaust, is this normal? I have read that it could be condensation in the exhaust or from the gas tank which is about 3/4 full... no coolant gone from radiator. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
byza213 1 Report post Posted August 17, 2013 hey hey recommended place to get my car serviced either takapuna area or central suckland? e46 coupe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E46MSport 0 Report post Posted August 17, 2013 hey hey recommended place to get my car serviced either takapuna area or central suckland? e46 coupe Jerry Clayton Takapuna, Burger Motor Works Glenfield Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted August 21, 2013 I think there is a carbon monoxide leak in my car, how can I confirm this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted August 27, 2013 Found a (white) 25 amp fuse underneath the battery in my E39 when I recharged it. According to the manual the only 25 amp fuse in the trunk fuse bay is for the M5 fuel pump (and therefore absent in my 540). Any ideas what this might have been from or is it just coincidence that it was dropped by the fuse bay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted August 27, 2013 I think there is a carbon monoxide leak in my car, how can I confirm this? turn on your engine and place your neighbours cat in the drivers seat. If it falls asleep you have a leak. If not, get the cat out before it tears up your seats. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted September 1, 2013 I cant remember if my m30b34 had a plastic or metal impeller in the water pump. Anyone know what they came with factory? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1258 Report post Posted September 1, 2013 I cant remember if my m30b34 had a plastic or metal impeller in the water pump. Anyone know what they came with factory?normally old cast steel etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted September 1, 2013 turn on your engine and place your neighbours cat in the drivers seat. If it falls asleep you have a leak. If not, get the cat out before it tears up your seats.Beeeeeeeeeeeeutifull!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5V8 337 Report post Posted September 1, 2013 anyone got a fix for the sister in law? the ladies took my M5 to the batch on the wknd. I don't know how but they f**ked up my DICE ipod link. I have no idea how they did it. Been workin sweet for years. the one time I let them loose in my car... Took me ages to get it going again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted September 1, 2013 (edited) anyone got a fix for the sister in law? You're stuck with it. No known fix as of yet. Some call it a negative externality of a wife... Edited September 1, 2013 by Tristan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted September 2, 2013 anyone got a fix for the sister in law? the ladies took my M5 to the batch on the wknd. I don't know how but they f**ked up my DICE ipod link. I have no idea how they did it. Been workin sweet for years. the one time I let them loose in my car... Took me ages to get it going again. Lols - I'm thinking it coulda been LOTS worse for ya........... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5V8 337 Report post Posted September 2, 2013 yeah fair point. The car's still in one piece. still have no idea how they did what they did. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2122 Report post Posted September 2, 2013 yeah fair point. The car's still in one piece. still have no idea how they did what they did. did they notice its quicker than a Hyundai? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vtgts300kw 90 Report post Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) My E30 has an intermittent start issue. It's happened 2 x in the last few weeks ( at the same geographical location oddly ) where it just won't turn over at all, like its dead flat. The first time it happened, I left it for an hour and it started up just fine. Tonight I just jump started it in gear as I didn't have time to wait around, and drove it for 20min home. Have just tried to start it ( after leaving it for 90mins ) and it won't turn over. All the interior electrics are working. Tried jumping it and that didn't seem to work either? Edited September 2, 2013 by vtgts300kw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OP6 27 Report post Posted September 2, 2013 Have you checked your earths? Esp the starter motor earth? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vtgts300kw 90 Report post Posted September 2, 2013 Have you checked your earths? Esp the starter motor earth? Just went to double check, and no obvious connection issues. I then tried to start the car and it fired up perfectly... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
