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Lee replied to the thread What Oil ? M52/M54.5w30 mate, unless your beating on that M54 hard you wont really see the benfit of the 5w40. To be fair either oil will work, long as it... -
Lee replied to the thread Exhaust Solenoid.Should be fine, if you fart trying to undo it might be worth waiting for @AntStark
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It’s that time of year again when we start to think about getting the car ready for the long hot summer 🫤. Easter sales are usually a... -
rmoconnor41 replied to the thread Exhaust Solenoid.27 year old solenoid will take some welly to undo I imagine -
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rmoconnor41 replied to the thread Exhaust Solenoid.@AntStark and I weren’t sure why this solenoid would affect the Vanos at cold start which results in a terrible idle until warm.
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Lee replied to the thread Exhaust Solenoid.That’s the kiddy. Some crazy angle with the spanner or a crows foot 32mm will do it.
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Pond replied to the thread Mobile Mechanic or good BMW specialist in Surrey.RBM in Hook have a very good reputation. Half hour down the M3. -
Mike Fishwick replied to the thread APRIL 2026 P.O.T.M.Red Zed at the RAF museum, Hendon, with slight photoshop work to mevove some of the buildings in the background -
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rmoconnor41 replied to the thread Exhaust Solenoid.The first photo is the solenoid with the connection removed the second is looking down from the top. Shroud and fan prevent access for a...
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rmoconnor41 replied to the thread Exhaust Solenoid.
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Lee replied to the thread Exhaust Solenoid.Can’t think of what might be in the way, maybe the fan. Should be able to squeeze in a 32mm spanner.
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rmoconnor41 replied to the thread Exhaust Solenoid.Not changed yet because of the access to that Solenoid is a bit more tricky. Other items are as specified by BMW
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RickyBobby replied to the thread Event North Notts Classic Car Show Monday 4th May..Unfortunately I can't make this one but looking at some of the others later in the year 👍 -
RickyBobby replied to the thread APRIL 2026 P.O.T.M.
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