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Morning Kier Welcome to the Forum First is the car loosing coolant? If the answer is Yes then you need to find the leak, a Garage can pressure test the system and do a sniff test in the header tank to check for exhaust or engine gasses. That will tell you if the head gasket is leaking. Check the carpets in the front footwells if coolant has leaked you will feel it and smell it. If the car isn't using/loosing coolant then check the coolant system start with the water pump (is it moving water around the system ? If yes check the additional water pump is it running (put your hand on it it you should feel it) check the connections, if it's running OK. Last is the heater controls inside the car, here you may need some help as it could be a number of things so a diagnostic read would help. Hope this helps Dave

Morning Andrew Welcome to the Forum Have you a leak? Or is this after a repair session 😁 I believe CHF were OEM suppliers Check www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your vin into the search box it will bring up your model. Then look at the relevant sections Hope this helps Dave

Morning As Stu says battery condition is a factor that shouldn't be ignored can cause all sorts of spurious codes. As for the box sounds as though you need a ZF specialist who can service the mechatronic unit not just change fluid and filters. They should also be able to fully diagnose the fault if any with the box. Dave

Morning Alex Your antenna is the roof mounted Shark fin type and clearly works. I would suspect a loose connection somewhere in the heated rear window loom/switch circuit, don't forget the earth point. Maybe a suppressor in the power feed ? Dave

Morning Eric First what model/trim level did you buy? After speaking with a neighbour who works for BMW he sent this, " X4 M Sport models and above benefit from a part-digital instrument display, although the crisply-designed analogue set-up in the Sport model is still attractive and easy to read. A full digital display is an option on X4 models and standard on the M40d and M40i." Your Handbook should explain how to switch between the two modes, I am not sure if the "part Digital" display gives what you are expecting. So it seems you may have a part display or no display and the full digital read out was an option Sorry if that's bad news Dave

Ha Ha at least up to Dealer standard Take a look at BMW INPA/ISTA I have seen copies already mounted on a laptop for around £150 which is about 1/2 an hour at a dealer it will allow the same access to all the cars functions as a dealer. It will let you code and change functions as well as diagnose problems Good Luck Dave

I assume your model does have it enabled ?? If not you may need a Dealer or BMW Specialist or someone with a BMW Diagnostic like ISTA/INPA to enable it for you? I guess that you have tried Google and You Tube Dave

Morning Andrew Welcome to the Forum First are you sure it is from the front? The Rose bush at the rear normally telegraphs it's demise by creaking (bit like my knees in the morning 🤣) Stand outside the car and rock it see what you can hear and where the noise is from. Front suspension on an E70 from memory has a top wishbone (2 bushes and a ball joint) a lower set which is a brake reaction rod and a radius rod again both have bushes and ball joints. Plus the drop links. The Rear suspension also has plenty of bushes all of which will deteriorate with age and use normally between 60 and 80k when they start to get tired. All can be changed or upgraded. If replacing any suspension parts do each side and get a 4 wheel alignment one to save tyre wear. Take a look at www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin in the search box it will bring up your model then look at the drawings for front and rear axels it will give part numbers so that if buying stuff you get the right part Dave

Morning Eric Welcome to the Forum Check your handbook for settings Dave

Morning All the plastic covers and sensors tend to scare folks off. With a reasonable tool kit you can do probably 50% + of the jobs that may arise. If you are really into your car and DIY then with a few more specialist tools added to your kit you can do pretty much everything a dealer can do (sometimes more) There are lots of "how to's" online (some good some not so good) plus you can get help and advice here Dave

Morning Luis There is an internal harness in the transmission plus the external harness. Which one is toast ? If it is the external harness between box and EGS then either an Auto Electrician to cut out damaged sections and replace/repair them then use www.realoem (classic section) put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box it will bring up your model. Sorry can't help with a mechanic but here in the UK we have a Register of BMW Specialists maybe you have similar there? Or maybe talk with Pelican Parts they may have more local knowledge Dave

If you are going for headers and downpipe remember a missing Cat or DPF is an automatic fail at MOT. Dave

Nice work Aleexandra Dave

Morning Ryan Welcome to the Forum I think it was Carol Shelby who famously said "Speed costs Money how fast can you afford to go" Bearing that in mind my personal approach is think about suspension and brakes as part of the whole package. Take a look at look at www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box then look at the relevant sections I would check the mountings for M sport bumpers and trim against the M sport models as I think there may be some variations. Getting an after market kit to fit well and look the part could be as expensive as all the other mods (but I am sure you know that) One of our sons friends has a 1 series he had a Stainless exhaust fitted with twin outlets by a place in Romford I think cost him around £600 from memory. Good luck and let us know how it is going, most important ENJOY your Beemer Dave

Morning Mark First when the issue was first diagnosed was it by a BMW diagnostic or a Generic OBD reader which gave you a code that said Fuel Pressure sensor ? I suspect the later If there is no or low pressure in the fuel rail a Generic reader will not receive signal from the sensor so assumes it is at fault. However if the fuel pump is failing or the fuel filter is blocked there will be no or low pressure at the fuel rail. I would start at the pump and work forward pump and work forward, there was a known issue with fuel pumps a few years back which allowed metal particles into the fuel lines fouling filters and in extreme cases injectors. If you can't DIY then find a BMW Specialist near you to first work out what the issue is, then fix it properly Dave

Morning Jonathan Welcome to the Forum Swirl flaps are often removed (due to early failures that caused engine damage) the later system is more robust. If you aren't aware use www.realoem.com to get the correct part numbers just put the last 7 digits of your Vin in the search box. Would it not be cheaper to get the manifold chemically cleaned? I have heard lots of people changing the exhaust manifold for a cast iron one (daft the cast one seems to be cheaper) due to the fabricated one cracking first time I have read someone changing the inlet Dave

Morning Mike BMW aren't the only Manufacturer to see Run Flats as an opportunity to leave out the spare and jack and charge us more for the privilege 🤣 Check realoem as I believe the jack and spare were available on some models. My X5 came with a Space Saver but due to it having a staggered set up I added a smal compressor/inflator and a repair plug kit. Happy to tempt fate and report never needed the spare and since adding the compressor I have used it twice on a neighbours car and one of our sons A copy of PASoft BMW 1.4.0 on a laptop will save you the 21/2 hour trip to the Dealer as it will give Dealer level diagnostic capability plus more and cost is really low ENJOY Dave

Morning V Welcome to the Forum As above talk to ECU Testing or BBA Reman just Google them they both have been around for yonks and have good reputations Dave

Morning Can't give much help on Aussie prices but maybe help with a course of action First 220k (around 140k miles) for a well maintained modern engine should not be an issue. Now parts and service www.realoem.com is an online BMW parts list put the last 7 digits of your car in the search box it will bring up your model then search the sections for what you need. This ensures you get the correct part for your car when ordering. Any competent Home Mechanic could take care of the other items but if that isn't your plan then a good Garage should be OK Bonnet Struts Get the part number and just do a Google search for prices and suppliers Spark Plug A seized spark plugs needs care and patience to remove hopefully it wasn't cross threaded when it was put in? regular doses of penetrating fluid when the engine is cold and then remove. If it has damaged the threads in the head then cost will increase as the head will need a helicoil insert to repair it. Rear Lower Arm Bushes All suspension bushes can be changed at a reasonable cost Front and Rear Brakes Standard service items (realoem again) Exhaust Leaks Could be a gasket or may need a weld Auto Box Fluid Any competent garage could do it but a ZF specialist would be my choice I would get costs for parts then talk to some local garages if you are not able to tackle it yourself Hope this helps Dave

Morning Mike Welcome to the Forum If you are a Beemer owner your welcome here There are a couple of sites that will help going forward with up-dates and other improvements. www.realoem.com this is an online BMW parts list just put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the Search box it will bring up your model. Then search the sections for what you want, when you find your part the part number will ensure get the right part. If you double click the part number it will bring up the part and a list of alternatives www.pelicanparts.com have some terrific how to's with pictures plus a great deal of knowledge. If your into DIY I would invest in a BMW specific diagnostic program such as BMW 1.4.0 or INPA/ISTA it will help a great deal with sorting issues or coding in upgrades. Good Luck and ENJOY your new car Dave

A Diagnostic Scan would help as it could be any number of things. When was its last service? When was the fuel filter changed last? Can you get the pressure checked at the fuel rail? Check the plugs and coil packs. Sorry to raise more questions than answers but a scan would tell you more Dave

Did you check realoem for location and part numbers? You coul also try www.pelicanparts.com a USA site but some really useful "how to's" with pictures. A diagnostic scan may help as it could be the control unit Dave

My 4.6is has now covered 161k I brought it originally to pull a horse trailer after selling our Horse Lorry. Most Journeys are local with a few motorway jaunts thrown in, During winter time some mild off road work as Shooting is a hobby an summer towing the horses to shows etc. My average MPG over the last 10k is 18.8 mpg so don't ignore the bigger V8's particularly if it has an LPG conversion Hope you find what you want and enjoy it Dave

Morning Scott There is a Register of BMW Specialists so Google is your friend you should find one near you. Generally these are BMW trained guys who have struck out on their own cost wise they are around half the dealer costs. A good Independent Garage with Autologic or similar could also be useful. If you use realoem.com find the parts you need if you double click the part number you will get a list of alternate Models and part numbers that will fit. Then back to google for the best supply price don't ignore recycled parts there is also a list of BMW Specialist Recyclers who are knowledgeable and helpful. If your able to DIY then take a look at sites like www.pelicanparts.com they have some great "how to's" with pictures, it is a USA site so steering wheel will be on the wrong side but everything else is where it should be. So I would search to see if there are any service kits available BMW like many other manufacturers don't fix things they just change parts and there are many companies out there who repair/upgrade all sorts of units. Try people like BBA Reman or Cartronics Good luck hope its and easy fix Dave

Morning Ben Welcome to the Forum Nice car if my ol brain is working its an E93 you own is it Pre LCI or LCI ? Your car should have around 210bhp as standard 0to 60 around 6.5 to 7 seconds, so the place to start is a full health check and service. Check compression check fuel rail pressure. If both are in speck then a full service all filters plugs coil packs etc. Then off to a rolling road then you will have a base line and know if any horses have escaped, an engine ECU tune on a normally aspirated engine will give around 10%+ HP so that could bring it up to 230+ bhp. Beyond that it is the traditional route of Inlet and Exhaust upgrades or if your after more Cams head mods etc. Remember more power = more speed so don't ignore Brakes Suspension and Tyres. Dave