daveo132 Posted July 2, 2023 Author Share Posted July 2, 2023 Hmm so this seems odd. Coil cut out again yesterday then came back. It cut out long enough to cause a check engine light. However, I've gone to read the codes and nothing is there. Is it possible that because the fault went away (the coil pack came back online) that its clearing the code? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Just replace the faulting coil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo132 Posted July 2, 2023 Author Share Posted July 2, 2023 Problem is, no code, no idea which coil it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo132 Posted July 3, 2023 Author Share Posted July 3, 2023 (edited) In typical fashion it drove from Spa to Cardiff without missing a beat. At some point I'm sure this coil with die completely and then I'll have a code to go by. Edited July 3, 2023 by daveo132 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo132 Posted July 3, 2023 Author Share Posted July 3, 2023 Jobs for the rest of this summer... Find that damn dodgy coil New front drivers side wheel well liner (after it got ripped apart in a pothole) New rear brake pads New (used) AC Compressor MOT Find annoying metallic rattle This concludes my TED talk. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 On 02/07/2023 at 10:55, daveo132 said: Problem is, no code, no idea which coil it is. It's straightforward to find which is defective. When it's misfiring, disconnect a coil at a time and see if it gets worse or stays the same. If it stays the same then that’s the bad coil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo132 Posted July 5, 2023 Author Share Posted July 5, 2023 I had considered that, but it's not happening for long enough at the moment. Happened for about 30 sec twice now in places where I've not been able to pull over. Then it clears itself up and doesn't leave a code and doesn't come back for days if at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo132 Posted July 6, 2023 Author Share Posted July 6, 2023 (edited) Finally have a fault code. Job for the weekend sorted. And for anyone wondering which is cylinder 3... Edited July 6, 2023 by daveo132 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo132 Posted July 8, 2023 Author Share Posted July 8, 2023 Coil done. Bit of a pain in the ass really. It's not a hard job, I just wish my hands where about half the size they are Didn't take too long, just fighting with the harness a bit. Good news is the bottom of the spark plug hole was dry, so no leaky rocker cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADPHONES Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 (edited) I had coil packs 2 & 6 fail on me last month. As I'm not mechanically minded I got all 6 replaced for peace of mind. Keeping the other 4 old ones that didn't fail in the boot as spares. Garage reassured me my plugs were oil free too and rocker cover seal was still good. Edited July 8, 2023 by HEADPHONES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo132 Posted July 8, 2023 Author Share Posted July 8, 2023 Yeah if a few hundred spare I'd replace the lot. This is the second that's failed on me, so it's just getting to that age. But I don't so I'll just deal with them as and when. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo132 Posted July 16, 2023 Author Share Posted July 16, 2023 Finally got the fuel port fitted. After the O ring issue I had months ago, I never got back to it. Funny thing is though, it's only reading 2 Bar at idle which seem quite low (seems it should be more like 3.0/3.5 Bar). But the car drives fine so I thinking it's under reading. I might not keep it anyway. See what happens. I'm also a bit concerned about the fuel hose rubbing on the brake booster hose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo132 Posted September 10, 2023 Author Share Posted September 10, 2023 So the car took a beating a few weeks ago. I've lived on a new build site for the past 5 years, with some pretty poor roads but never had an issue. A month ago the started cutting back all the tarmac for resurfacing and I ended up clouting the splitter and breaking the arch liner etc. I was moving at walking pace before any asks. But, where the put down temporary tarmac, they did a @*!# job and left a huge step that I couldn't see is it was under the nose of the car, coming around the junction. Such is the life of the lowered I suppose. Anyway, the car will need to go in at some point to get that sorted but there may be a new addition going the car that I've been keeping under my hat for ages. I'm also considering swapping out my 19inch wheels for some 18s I do like these wheels, but 19's on the state of the roads in Wales, is just not nice experience. It's probably why my front suspension is suffering. New drop links went on a few months ago and now the ball joints are getting bad. So, I'm not 100% sure I will swap, but if anyone has something they'd liked to swap let me know. Ideally I'd like a 5 spoke in the style of / similar to LMGT's. I know I won't get those, but something in that style would peak my interest, Rota Slips have caught my eye. I don't know the full spec of my wheels but they are spaced at what looks to be 20mm (I've never actually measured it, never had a need). Front tyres are 245/35/19 Rear tyres are 275/35/19 with a rolled rear arch. Linea Corsa LC818's As said, not sure I will go for it, as I do like how these wheels look, but interested in a change and something a little more forgiving on the roads down here. So list of things to do in no particular order... Repair front splitter Add secret part (it's probably not that exciting ) Replace Air Con compressor (finally) Replace or repair the Passenger side arch liner (just after I replaced the Drivers side ) New Rear pads New lower ball joints Both sides need doing at the covers are failing. I know Zman can do matched lower arms with new ball joints but this gets expensive when you need both (not against Zman, that's just the cost of parts). Torqen can supply both the 14mm and 16mm ball joints which would be half the cost. So may look into this option. If anyone had any experience with these, it would be appreciated. Essay over..... Thanks for coming to my TED Talk. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansburger Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Sounds like some nice work to do. I replaced my ball joints with the ones from Torqen. They seem to do the trick and work fine. No complaints or what so ever. Not sure which one I ordered, but I think the 16mm ones. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo132 Posted September 11, 2023 Author Share Posted September 11, 2023 Thanks for the heads up. Seems like 16mm is the default as the 14mm is available on request. I guess I will find out soon enough! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo132 Posted September 26, 2023 Author Share Posted September 26, 2023 Anyone know how I can fix my seatbelts. The drivers side is starting to get slow to retract, takes a few pulls to get it going... I think I've seen somewhere that cleaning up the belt with polish can help, but that may be a BMW thing or a drunken dream... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Pull the seat belt out as far as will go. Clean the belt with soapy water don't let it retract until dry ,😁then it should be fine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo132 Posted September 26, 2023 Author Share Posted September 26, 2023 Thanks, will give it a shot sometime this week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo132 Posted October 19, 2023 Author Share Posted October 19, 2023 Been batteling with Anxiety the last several weeks but finally was able to get out and enjoy the car and roads down here in South Wales. Even had a go at a stiched panaroma. Next time, I'm taking the GoPro. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Fantastic pictures!!! and well done for heading out there fella, nothing like the open road in a sports car 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo132 Posted October 19, 2023 Author Share Posted October 19, 2023 Thanks mate, felt good. Taking the GoPro next time as those roads were amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 9 hours ago, daveo132 said: Thanks mate, felt good. Taking the GoPro next time as those roads were amazing. Ahh bliss, nice dashcam footage needed. What route did you do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo132 Posted October 19, 2023 Author Share Posted October 19, 2023 This was the road in question. Bit of a trek off the beaten path to get up there, but 100% worth it. https://maps.app.goo.gl/NJhKqHmrZ9f34C2H9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 11 hours ago, daveo132 said: This was the road in question. Bit of a trek off the beaten path to get up there, but 100% worth it. https://maps.app.goo.gl/NJhKqHmrZ9f34C2H9 Mate that is cracking, like a mini Austria 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo132 Posted January 14 Author Share Posted January 14 Quick question. Does the revup engine benefit from the plennum spacer? Or was that solved with the improvements the revup brought? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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