Recent content by Jamturbo

Hi, I have had a prob over the last few months where the idle has been rough. Symptoms are: intermittent rough idle / engine shakes sometime when idle / seems to drive ok when it is going. I rebuilt the double vanos about 3 years ago. I recently replaced both exhaust and intake solenoids and...

Hi, I am after a genuine BMW rear boot spoiler

Hi, Looking for opinions on the rear boot spoiler. Personally I like It and would like to find an original one somehow. I just bought a hardtop (which I am over the moon with) and it will need to be resprayed to sapphire black. As it will go to the painter's at some point, it has prompted...

Hi, I have a strange problem which I have been trying to get to the bottom of. My diagnostic machine says it is related to the mechanical exhaust stiffness, pointing at the vanos solenoid area (28B8). I have replaced both intake and exhaust solenoids. Each time I have checked the solenoids...

Hi, I am picking up a hardtop soon so I have been looking at what I need to do to connect the roof. My model is a 2004 roadster 3.0i. (E85). I have read that there are some wires, either side of the car to connect the rear demister. I have removed the top caps where I thought the connecting...

Hi, does anyone know what size floating wheel caps go with 18" MV2 wheels. Thanks

Hi, I am looking for the inner covers that are on the inside of the Z4 E85 hardtop. They cover the mechanism. Thanks

Hi, I have a set of 108 alloys on my zed. I am thinking of refurbing them but there are.some options but I am undecided. 1) refurb the 108s 2) buy a set of already refurbed MV2 alloys in silver 3) buy a set of already refurbed MV2 in gun metal The cost to buy or refurb is similar. The...

Hi, I plan to get my 108 wheels refurbished but I am not keen on leaving the car at the refurb place. What worries me the most is how they might take all four wheels off to put on axle stands I would rather take the wheels off and drop them off. My problem is, I am unsure how to go about...

I am sharing an experience on the chance it helps someone. My e85 3.0 was suffering from a rough idle. I changed the ignition coils, sparks, checked the DISA, throttle boot etc but no signs of anything wrong. I could not detect any leaks. Previous work included the vanos rebuild and PCV...

Hi, does anyone know if the E85 cat converter is a target for thieves. Thefts are on the rise and only yesterday a family member had theirs stolen (not BMW). Only happened at 10pm, can't believe no one heard the cutting.

Hi, A little help please. I have been trying to find the BMW part number for the front springs. I have a 2004 3.0i roadster and it has the m sport suspension. I tried looking on realoem but the page for springs was blank. Can anyone help. Thanks

Hi I am experiencing a knock from the rear which I think I hear on both sides depending on the direction I am turning. What might be the first thing to check? Thanks

Hi, I am looking to DIY the replacement of both tie rod assemblies on my e85. I am hoping to get the ball joint on the outer tie rod out first so that I can match up the length to the new one. Would that be possible without playing with the adjuster? Thanks