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Post by tomscott » Thu Oct 05, 2017 10:59 pm

mr wilks wrote: Thu Oct 05, 2017 7:04 pm
tomscott wrote: Thu Oct 05, 2017 5:13 pm Well are we talking a couple hundred or into the ks?

Just had a look on bimmerforums with a guy that had the same issue and was quoted $5600 in the us for a cracked transmission pan crack and a valve cover :? :o

That sounds insane.
Here's a copy of the injector work carried out on my 35i a few months before i bought it
jimbo1958 wrote: Thu Oct 05, 2017 5:51 pm
tomscott wrote: Thu Oct 05, 2017 5:13 pm Well are we talking a couple hundred or into the ks?

Just had a look on bimmerforums with a guy that had the same issue and was quoted $5600 in the us for a cracked transmission pan crack and a valve cover :? :o

That sounds insane.
Hi Tom....my Injectors would of been £3000 at the dealers if I didn't have warranty. That included a new Footwell module as well. :thumbsup:
Thanks for the insight guys! Pretty large difference in price!

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Post by R.E92 » Tue Oct 10, 2017 12:03 pm

You should notice a difference with the new injectors installed. My MPG increased and engine was much smoother.

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Post by buzyg » Tue Oct 10, 2017 4:51 pm

Great to read it's back on the drive and running smooth. Some scary sums mentioned. Think I'll be sticking with the MR a good while.
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Post by mr wilks » Tue Oct 10, 2017 5:24 pm

buzyg wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2017 4:51 pm Some scary sums mentioned. Think I'll be sticking with the MR a good while.
Yea cause the S54 Zs don't melt wallets do they :oops: :D bearing shells ? cams + followers ? Ins2 ? discs + pads ? :roll:
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Post by Maniac » Tue Oct 10, 2017 5:46 pm

Let’s face it... none of these cars are a sensible choice.

She’s back with me and better than ever, that’s what matters to me.

Now just to deal with that annoying RTA :(

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Post by buzyg » Tue Oct 10, 2017 5:48 pm

mr wilks wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2017 5:24 pm
buzyg wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2017 4:51 pm Some scary sums mentioned. Think I'll be sticking with the MR a good while.
Yea cause the S54 Zs don't melt wallets do they :oops: :D bearing shells ? cams + followers ? Ins2 ? discs + pads ? :roll:
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Running costs I'm happy to live with. You can usually see those coming and budget accordingly. It's things that break I don't like. Touch wood, not much has broke on mine in 50k + miles of my ownership. Radiator fan £400 and sat nav flip screen. That's it. The rest just works. :D 8) :thumbsup:
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Post by buzyg » Tue Oct 10, 2017 5:49 pm

Maniac wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2017 5:46 pm Let’s face it... none of these cars are a sensible choice.

She’s back with me and better than ever, that’s what matters to me.

Now just to deal with that annoying RTA :(
Indeed that is what matters. :D :thumbsup:
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Post by Maniac » Sun Oct 15, 2017 1:39 pm

R.E92 wrote: Tue Oct 10, 2017 12:03 pm You should notice a difference with the new injectors installed. My MPG increased and engine was much smoother.
I’ve not noticed any difference there. It does feel different to drive. Mushy and almost hesitant at low speed and revs, perhaps I just got used to it being a bit lively and jerky due to the fault.

Still goes like a bat out of hell so that’s reassuring and idle is very smooth albeit typically N54 not perfect idle.

So yeah good to have it back, just to MERC to sort out now (someone drove into it, let’s not go there, spent the last two weeks with my head in my hands).

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Post by Maniac » Wed Oct 18, 2017 9:34 pm

Oh there is one other thing I’ve noted since the new injectors went in.

It starts on the first turn.


Used to take 2/3 turns.

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Post by dario » Wed Oct 18, 2017 9:58 pm

Maniac wrote: Wed Oct 18, 2017 9:34 pm Oh there is one other thing I’ve noted since the new injectors went in.

It starts on the first turn.


Used to take 2/3 turns.
god old injectors! what was the age and mileage by the way?

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Post by Maniac » Thu Oct 19, 2017 6:39 pm

8 years and 35K

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Post by dario » Thu Oct 19, 2017 7:17 pm

Maniac wrote: Thu Oct 19, 2017 6:39 pm 8 years and 35K
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Post by Maniac » Mon Nov 20, 2017 8:44 pm

So I’m just not sure what’s changed...

But after repeated cold start hesitation changing from D2 to D3 and a one off recent very alarming gear downshift resulting in a lurch forward (like it revved up to downshift without releasing the clutch) in traffic I’m going to have to talk with the dealership... she’s not the same.

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Post by Z4M-2006 » Mon Nov 20, 2017 8:53 pm

Sounds like DCT issues,has the fluid level been checked recently ?

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Post by Maniac » Mon Nov 20, 2017 9:20 pm

Only an issue since the injector replacement.

No idea if they check dct as part of normal servicing.

Dealer chat in order...

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