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Re: Goofy knock only when hot

Gary Derian — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:34:21 GMT

With the M30 intake system, there is no good way I know other than 6 port injectors for water, but that isn't exactly temporary. You can let the fuel tank run

Re: Goofy knock only when hot

rnge_rat — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:10:10 GMT

Forgot to mention that when I swapped the spark plugs out, I also replaced the wire harness that feeds 'em for good measure. Radiator's new. Thermostat is also

Re: Clicking Cam Follower

Derian, Gary — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:51:14 GMT

Cams come out, that is a job. Plus resetting the cams with Vanos is tricky. I 'd leave it alone. Gary Derian All: I've been gone for a while, but I'm back

Clicking Cam Follower

millerh44 — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:42:30 GMT

All: I've been gone for a while, but I'm back with another repair question. I have a '95 E34/M50 (ca. 175,000 mi) with a clicking hydraulic cam follower,

Re: 1600 miles roadtrip brings my E34 540i mileage to 208k miles

mgjedd@... — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:18:54 GMT

Dear RAM, Keep on trucking. My E34 (89 535I 5sp) just hit 255K. My sons drive it now for schools. It sat most of the winter due to it needing a Water Pump

1600 miles roadtrip brings my E34 540i mileage to 208k miles

myramvem — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:16:13 GMT

Hi Everyone I wanted to post this when I got back and I forgot. I took my family on a 6 day 1600 miles roadtrip from San Francisco bay area to Las Vegas, and

Re: Goofy knock only when hot

Gary Derian — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 03:16:57 GMT

The wires may be bad, which is why I suggested a test. Gary Derian It was just a suggestion. Mike in Connecticut ... ,

Re: Goofy knock only when hot

mgjedd@... — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 02:10:07 GMT

It was just a suggestion. Mike in Connecticut

Re: Goofy knock only when hot

Derian, Gary — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:56:41 GMT

I don't see how bad wires will cause knock. Before I'd change wires on any engine, I'd first test the old ones by spraying them with water at night while the

Re: Goofy knock only when hot

mgjedd@... — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:00:40 GMT

Gary, Why not try a new set of spark plug wires. They are cheap and can work wonders. Good luck. Mike in Connecticut 89 535I 5 speed (semi-retired) 01 540I 6

Re: Goofy knock only when hot

Derian, Gary — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:45:07 GMT

I'd say it needs an Italian Tune-up. Try some water injection temporarily to clean out the combustion chambers. Maybe the engine is running hot. Flush out

Re: Goofy knock only when hot

rnge_rat — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:19:30 GMT

It's your basic put-your-foot-down-on-the-pedal knock where it's continuous, and louder if you try to push the engine harder, say, uphill. I tried high octane

Re: Goofy knock only when hot

Gary Derian — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 01:21:50 GMT

Can you describe the knock? When is it louder? Have you tried higher octane gas? A bad AFM will send a false air signal causing lean fuel and advanced

Goofy knock only when hot

rnge_rat — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:16:44 GMT

Hey gang, I've been lurking for some 10-odd years, and have run into a problem I thought I'd solved but apparently did not. Normally when cold, the engine in

Re: Exhaust Systems

mgjedd@... — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:51:42 GMT

I reviewed your reply to my question of a month ago when you stated you missed your 535I. I agree I miss my 535I. It's now sitting next to my 01 540I 6sp