Pahhhh!!

[rstoughy]

47 miles since it's last service and it's off into BMW again tomorrow :banghead:

Broke the CSL out of hibernation last night after putting it off the road in July last year (got paid off so rather than sell it I just stored it)
It was in BMW at the time getting an Oil service, Diff oil and some bodywork done.
Trailered it home as it was out of tax and it's sat in the garage since.

Yesterday fitted a new battery, some tax and took it for a fresh tank of V-Power.
On the way home I started to hear what I thought was pinking while under load. Got it home and plugged in the reader thinking a coil might have gone down. Nothing.
Car is running like a bag of bolts and knocking it's head off.
Suspect Vanos issue but time will tell.

Just hope to have it back in time for Munich now :bigcry:

[Bounce]

Shit Paul,fingers crossed for you mate,let us know how you get on.:banghead:

[monkeycsl]

Could it be head gasket if it was pinking?Sorry to hear yours is not well,there's always something that crops up to lighten the wallet.

[Neil M]

Fingers crossed Paul that it's just a bit of condensation in the pipes, with it having been stood for 9 months. It makes me wonder what the low milers are like after being stood for years :whistle:

[Barry C]

Sounds like it needs a good hard drive. seriously!

Sorry to hear anyway

[glendog74]

Hope you get it sorted mate.

[deanobeano]

Have you thought about the fuel? degradation after storage?

Can you fill it up with some fresh Vpower - or did you manage this on the first run out?

I would also look to check fuel lines for moisture and airbox for nesting rodents!

[rstoughy]

Sounds like it needs a good hard drive. seriously!

Sorry to hear anyway

Hahaha last time I drove a car hard that sounded like this the conrod made a sharp exit through the block.
It really doesnt sound good.

$hit happens, it will be what will be, just need to get it in and get it sorted. :smokin: doesnt take away anything from the car, still think its ace.
If all else fails then I'll make the trip in the S8.

[rstoughy]

Have you thought about the fuel? degradation after storage?

Can you fill it up with some fresh Vpower - or did you manage this on the first run out?

I would also look to check fuel lines for moisture and airbox for nesting rodents!

Was running with fuel light on prior to the fill up of fresh V-Power. Car done about 3 miles before all hell broke loose :bigcry: :hahaha:

[Bounce]

Was running with fuel light on prior to the fill up of fresh V-Power. Car done about 3 miles before all hell broke loose :bigcry: :hahaha:Could it have been water in the new fuel.

[rstoughy]

Could it have been water in the new fuel.

No Brett started before the fill up.
Will just see what BM say. Its in mid 70K miles now so prime mileage for anything to give up.

[shane@mbtech]

No Brett started before the fill up.
Will just see what BM say. Its in mid 70K miles now so prime mileage for anything to give up.

Might just be something simple yet Paul.

My money on coil pack. I had an M3 in tuther week and it did not throw engine light on, but was missing and took miles/time running to eventually put light on.

I checked comps and all sweet as a nut. Nice cheap easy fix. Hopefully yours is too.

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Any news as to what the problem was or is :thumbs:

[rstoughy]

No mate,
Heard nothing back yet so unsure if that is good or bad.

As long as it's back before May though all should be good :wink:

[CraigMillwardCroft]

No mate,
Heard nothing back yet so unsure if that is good or bad.

As long as it's back before May though all should be good :wink:
Fingers crossed mate :wink:

[rstoughy]

And almost as soon as I posted they phoned.

All electrical componets checked out ok so engine now getting pulled apart.

[CraigMillwardCroft]

And almost as soon as I posted they phoned.

All electrical componets checked out ok so engine now getting pulled apart.
Sorry to hear that

[sailorbaz]

All electrical componets checked out ok so engine now getting pulled apart.

:bigcry: Still hope it something not too serious. Can't imagine it being the VANOS mate. VANOS went on mine about 4 years ago, maybe more and it was t sound lumpy or anything like it really. More rattly at the front of the engine that anything else, wee bit drop in power at the top end.

Keep us posted and hopefully you should get her back before may.

I've only got 12 days after getting home to leaving for Europe to get like taxed, new brake pads fitted and bedded in and a decent run so I'm cutting it fine and really hoping she's in good health.

[Bealo]

:bigcry: Still hope it something not too serious. Can't imagine it being the VANOS mate. VANOS went on mine about 4 years ago, maybe more and it was t sound lumpy or anything like it really. More rattly at the front of the engine that anything else, wee bit drop in power at the top end.

Keep us posted and hopefully you should get her back before may.

I've only got 12 days after getting home to leaving for Europe to get like taxed, new brake pads fitted and bedded in and a decent run so I'm cutting it fine and really hoping she's in good health.

Fingers crossed it's not serious :thumbs:

I arrive back in Norfolk on the 18th May and head for the ferry on the 23rd lol

[CraigMillwardCroft]

:bigcry: Still hope it something not too serious. Can't imagine it being the VANOS mate. VANOS went on mine about 4 years ago, maybe more and it was t sound lumpy or anything like it really. More rattly at the front of the engine that anything else, wee bit drop in power at the top end.

Keep us posted and hopefully you should get her back before may.

I've only got 12 days after getting home to leaving for Europe to get like taxed, new brake pads fitted and bedded in and a decent run so I'm cutting it fine and really hoping she's in good health.

They will be bedded in by the time you get into France :thumbs:

[Saftlad]

I bet you a fiver the head gasket is away. :wink:

[rstoughy]

I bet you a fiver the head gasket is away. :wink:

Its almost like you have some inside information :wink:

:thumbs:

[Craig J]

Agreed. I've heard of the same symptoms when the head gasket fails between cylinders. I hope you get it fixed soon!

[rstoughy]

It's getting rebuilt as we speak :smokin:

[sailorbaz]

It's getting rebuilt as we speak :smokin:

Warranty Paul?
Welcome saftlad, :thumbs:

Baz

[AlexGTT]

It's getting rebuilt as we speak :smokin:

Good news mate. It's about the right mileage for a new h/gasket. :wink:

[Saftlad]

Its almost like you have some inside information :wink:

:thumbs:


Lol yes it's been in the workshop since Monday night, slow boy has been serving his time on it.:whistle:

[Mark CSL]

Lol yes it's been in the workshop since Monday night, slow boy has been serving his time on it.:whistle::hahaha::hahaha::hahaha::hahaha::hahah a:

Welcome Saftlad :thumbs:

Hard luck paul :banghead:

[rstoughy]

Lol yes it's been in the workshop since Monday night, slow boy has been serving his time on it.:whistle:

Hahaha all good things come to those who wait :hahaha:

[pete 1975]

Lol yes it's been in the workshop since Monday night, slow boy has been serving his time on it.:whistle:

Cheeky fooker ! Best done right!

[D3WRR]

Cheeky fooker ! Best done right!

Like my wheel bearing :whistle:

[pete 1975]

Like my wheel bearing :whistle:

Cheap vw crap !
Get a proper car!

[rstoughy]

Cheeky fooker ! Best done right!

Cant rush a quality job eh Pete ;) :thumbs:

[pete 1975]

Cant rush a quality job eh Pete ;) :thumbs:

No mate , was out for a wee run late this afternoon ,all seems good! Will give another check over in morning .
The gasket had failed between cyl 1-2 2-3 4-5 5-6 main failure 4-5 all others just slight! Took a picture of gasket don't know how to post it.

[Saftlad]

One rather sorry looking head gasket.

http://i1242.photobucket.com/albums/gg536/Saftlad/1a4cf0f2cf941e1cc23ff70c8346aeb9.jpg

[rstoughy]

:bigcry: Tidy

Picking it up Sat morning :thumbs:

[derek]

Top guy Pete :thumbs::thumbs:. Always done a great job on my car.

[AlexGTT]

Pretty standard for E46. 4-5 is typically the one to go first. Can't think why? Maybe something to do with casting thickness on these blocks?

[alexk]

Alex we can check where the coolant enters / exits, it could be a hot spot ?

[AlexGTT]

Alex we can check where the coolant enters / exits, it could be a hot spot ?

Got to be something like that Alex.

[Saftlad]

Well did you make it home, or is Pete really shit. :hahaha:

[rstoughy]

Hahaha yet again superb work from you guys down there.

Car running spot on again :-D Thanks guys :thumbs:

was going to shout Pete but spotted him taking off with a burger in hand :hahaha:

[Saftlad]

That would of been me, Pete not working today. Twin bro though so easy mistake. Ride and drive day today, did you not have a shot of anything?

[rstoughy]

No the daughter was getting bored :bigcry:
Really liking the look of that 320d touring that was out (blue M sport one) so might chop the missus 06 plate in for something like that later this year.

[derek]

That would of been me, Pete not working today. Twin bro though so easy mistake. Ride and drive day today, did you not have a shot of anything?

Hi didn't know you we're on forum :thumbs: