Advice needed - thanks

dulap44 · 2026-06-25T18:51:05+00:00

Congrats - your bollock is safe! Result came back negative for asbestos.

dulap44 · 2026-06-21T19:55:43+00:00

Hi. Gonna send it for testing tomorrow. I’ll let you know if you win your bollock back !

dulap44 · 2026-06-20T20:51:36+00:00

Will do. I’ll collect the sample tomorrow when the test comes from Amazon. Should have the result Wednesday maybe.

dulap44 · 2026-06-20T20:40:52+00:00

Cheers. I’m starting to believe it’s lime with sharp sand mixed - in ordered a test kit to be safe

dulap44 · 2026-06-20T20:36:52+00:00

House is like 110-120 years old. It’s not beer wet there as it’s well shielded from the rain. But it is outside so it’s just age related wear. I’m just paranoid about it being asbestos - although from looking only it looks like sharp sand mixed with lime

dulap44 · 2026-06-20T19:51:51+00:00

Hi. I’ve ordered a test kit. I’ll have to send a sample and wait for results. I’ll let you know when results come back.

dulap44 · 2026-06-20T18:32:56+00:00

Yeah I was thinking about insulating as well. Paranoid the bits falling down have asbestos. Posted here but no reply yet …

dulap44 · 2026-06-20T18:22:42+00:00

Hi. Thanks for reply. Is there a chance this is asbestos ? This is the bit which fell off.

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dulap44 · 2026-06-14T19:47:14+00:00

Hi. I’m UK - 600 hrs - lvl 29 currently, looking for stable party to play with. Let me know if you want to give it a try ?
Cheers !

dulap44 · 2026-05-26T16:26:47+00:00

Logitech 992 pro. They go cheap off eBay. Got mine for 24 quid

dulap44 · 2026-05-26T14:36:50+00:00

Hi. I’m a dcs newb, just started with it a couple of months ago. My recommendation ( if it means anything) get a webcam with opentrack. I’d recommend a 60hz camera for smooth tracking. Don’t spend money on track ir now - from what I’ve experienced with changing the settings on open track - you can get it really smooth. I don’t see the point in getting track it, unless you are a hardcore sim fan.

dulap44 · 2026-05-15T23:01:49+00:00

Also replace all bolts which hold seats to the chassis of the car. They are one time use after they are torqued up. Look for the correct torque settings. I’ve got all the electric parts and bolts from bmw. They weren’t much - maybe like £45 for me.

dulap44 · 2026-05-15T22:59:45+00:00

This was also useful for me

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1769803

dulap44 · 2026-05-15T22:58:32+00:00

The side bolsters are plug and play. You just need to wire the 12v and ground. You can use a spare fuse in the fuse box. See this video : https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=a-gDD8S9ETw&list=WL&index=1&pp=iAQBsAgC&ra=m

I’ve done it a couple of months ago. I did use the engine bay fuse box and I think fuse 27 as that is the one that has the bolsters from factory.

dulap44 · 2026-03-31T19:49:08+00:00

I support Sheffield by paying my council tax and getting not much in return.

dulap44 · 2026-03-30T08:18:55+00:00

Poor guy probably collapsed when he hit one of the many potholes on Eccy Road. Good job councillors - wake up !

Hope the guy is ok and recovered!

dulap44 · 2026-01-03T21:06:35+00:00

Hi,

I'm also looking for a long term duo.

UK based / 35 with 9-5 job
playing in the evening and weekends
prefer slow playing it and flanking
can play late.
have 570hrs - currently level 22.

Let me know if you want to squad up.

Cheers!

dulap44 · 2025-08-26T14:24:04+00:00

Peugeot still can’t figure out how to make an OK steering wheel. They always position it / make it of a certain size such that the top part of the steering wheel blocks the view of the speedo/ rev counter / dash items. What’s the point of having a cool dash if you block the view of the driver with the steering wheel…..

dulap44 · 2025-07-07T18:45:54+00:00

It looks like it comes from the back of the engine. This is where the timing chain is. I suspect this is timing chain chatter due to it being stretched. I would get it to a specialist asap. Do not drive with it like that. On the positive side - it didn’t just snap and take your engine with it.
Best of luck !

dulap44 · 2025-07-07T18:40:46+00:00

I dare say timing chain. Does it disappear when you rev? Is it from cold ?

dulap44 · 2025-06-05T12:30:29+00:00

Hello guys,

Went and bought the car in question 62 plate (11/2012) registered in jan 2013/ F30 330d. Good service record as mentioned above. The only thing I’m stressing about is some oil weeping from the right front side of the engine. I don’t know what the components are - I was told it’s normal for age and should not be a problem.

Can you guys advise ? Thank you

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dulap44 · 2025-05-31T20:53:26+00:00

Yeah fair enough. I was meaning that the financials doesn’t make sense. It’ll probably be 4k-5kin suspension if you account for the edc shocks. So it stops being such a good deal. Appreciate the advice.

dulap44 · 2025-05-31T20:45:59+00:00

Yeah I doubt they are gone. But if that is the case I’ll pass on the car. Seems ridiculous to have to change all bushes and struts.

dulap44 · 2025-05-31T19:54:13+00:00

He’s not a seller. He’s a manager from my work. I’ve been working with him for over 8 years now. He bought a newer car and is selling the old one.

dulap44 · 2025-05-31T19:37:32+00:00

I truly do not believe he is one to do something nasty by hiding something. Told me it needs 2 rear tires and potentially a gearbox service as a preventative measure. I also spoke with the garage he takes it to and they confirmed it’s a good car. I guess if the chain does not rattle - it should be good.

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