Pahhhh!!

rstoughy · 05-04-2013, 06:31 PM

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

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

Bounce · 05-04-2013, 06:36 PM

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

monkeycsl · 05-04-2013, 07:44 PM

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 · 05-04-2013, 08:46 PM

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

Barry C · 05-04-2013, 09:04 PM

Sounds like it needs a good hard drive. seriously!

Sorry to hear anyway

**glendog74** · 05-04-2013, 10:04 PM

Hope you get it sorted mate.

deanobeano · 05-04-2013, 10:15 PM

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 · 05-04-2013, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barry C

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.

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 · 05-04-2013, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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!

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

Bounce · 05-04-2013, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rstoughy

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

Could it have been water in the new fuel.

05-04-2013, 06:31 PM	#1
rstoughy S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 1,947 Casino cash: $25387	Pahhhh!! 47 miles since it's last service and it's off into BMW again tomorrow 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 __________________ Paul. Ooooft!!! 15yrs in the CSL and still loving it "shine on you crazy diamond"

05-04-2013, 08:46 PM	#4
Neil M Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,340 Casino cash: $19143	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 __________________ “With the CSL, BMW have achieved The Ultimate Driving Machine” SG CSL '051'

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05-04-2013, 06:36 PM	#2
Bounce CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 7,057 Casino cash: $35793	Shit Paul,fingers crossed for you mate,let us know how you get on.

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monkeycsl S5 - Full Throttle BMX Park Champion! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: essex Posts: 444 Casino cash: $18732	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.

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Barry C S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 300 Casino cash: $3349	Sounds like it needs a good hard drive. seriously! Sorry to hear anyway

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deanobeano S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Midlands Posts: 310 Casino cash: $3117	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!