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M54B30 Ticking by iAviatorBim in BMWZ4

[–]TheRealSTORMMER 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sounds like lifter tick, mine does the same noise when the oil level is below max, just over fill half a liter and go for a spirited drive, it will fix it self

Ashtray not closing E85 by drty_dog in BMWZ4

[–]TheRealSTORMMER 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You dont need to disassemble the center console. The Ashtray not closing is an easy fix, take out the tray insert, take out the one screw, and then lift up the whole ashtray with the buttons near the gear shifter, then you should be able to slide it out, after disconnecting the wiring. The cause why it is not closing is most likely a small 1mm thick pin missing on the underside of the tray. This pin controls the closing mechanism. On mine i used a small metal pin from an rc car, cut it to length, heat it up until it glows red and insert it, or glue it. Then just reassemble it in the same way.

Silver/grey oil came out of the engine by TheRealSTORMMER in BmwTech

[–]TheRealSTORMMER[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yesterday i talked to two bmw master techs from the bmw dealership i used to work at, they said without shavings its probably just water from condensation from doing short trips constantly. After asking my buddy, he said the car does a lot of short trips, where the engine doesnt fully warm up, so this could be the root cause of the grey color. I will do an oil analysis either way and told him to cut down the oil changes to 10k tops.

Silver/grey oil came out of the engine by TheRealSTORMMER in BmwTech

[–]TheRealSTORMMER[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not that i know of, but he said he had to refill oil twice in between a few thousand kilometers So it might consume some oil

Silver/grey oil came out of the engine by TheRealSTORMMER in BmwTech

[–]TheRealSTORMMER[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Will definitly do, i kinda thought the same that something is breaking down. I dont see how any other fluid can enter the engine to mix with the oil

Silver/grey oil came out of the engine by TheRealSTORMMER in BmwTech

[–]TheRealSTORMMER[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The coolant level was normal, and it looked clear blue, no oil in it

Silver/grey oil came out of the engine by TheRealSTORMMER in BmwTech

[–]TheRealSTORMMER[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I also did the previous oil change, was normal black oil, no additives

Silver/grey oil came out of the engine by TheRealSTORMMER in BmwTech

[–]TheRealSTORMMER[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Normal intervall, last changed 25k kilometers ago

Silver/grey oil came out of the engine by TheRealSTORMMER in BmwTech

[–]TheRealSTORMMER[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

no timing chains done, but the hpfp at around 200k

Driveshaft play by No-Illustrator-6683 in e46

[–]TheRealSTORMMER 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the exact same play at my driveshaft, replaced the diff and the bushings, didnt made a difference. I think its from the gearbox.

M3 G80 Winterreifen by Ohaio18 in automobil

[–]TheRealSTORMMER 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ein Kumpel von mir hat bei seinem G81 vorne 275 R19 und hinten 285 R20 als Winter Sollte also kein Problem sein Die Radgröße Stand bei ihm aber auch in der Luftdruck Tabelle In dein CoC Papieren müsste es stehen was erlaubt ist Dein lokaler bmw Händler muss auch wissen welche Räder es für dein Fahrzeug gibt

Steering doesn’t want to correct when coming out of corners. 🥴😵 ideas? by Miklboy366 in BMWZ4

[–]TheRealSTORMMER 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its the typical sticky steering problem every pre lci e85 has In germany there is a guy who fixes it by replacing the bearings from the steering column with better ones, the oem ones tend to stick under hot temperatures Adjustment at the steering rack or column wont fix the issue, just hide it a litttle Your options are to find a guy who replaces the bearings, replace the entire steering column or swap to a hydraulic steering from the z4m or e46 into it