09-25-2013, 01:35 AM
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I'll be fitting a replacement 2nd hand pump soon, then looking at fitting an uprated and more reliable one (esp as walbro high flow ones are cheaper than stock!)
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Going for stock parts in a Bimmer is for those who like to blow money.
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09-25-2013, 03:49 AM
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We have saying in Poland that BMW means "Bedziesz Mial Wydatki" in translation "You'll Have Expenses" 
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Gerhard Plattner: "The best attitude is to consider fuel saving a kind of sport. Everybody who has enough money for a strong car, can drive fast and hit the pedal. But saving fuel requires concentration, self-control and cleverness. It's a challenge with the nice effect of saving you money that you can use for other more important things."
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09-25-2013, 04:26 AM
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Audi - Always Under Dealer Interrogation
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Always Under Diagnostic Investigation
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09-30-2013, 05:52 AM
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Unfortunately, my BMW is still AUDI (Always Under Diagnostic Investigation)
tried 2x working fuel pumps yesterday and got nada- looking likely possible earthing issue..
hoping to resolve it when I get back from Holiday.
In the meantime I'm using the good lady's more fuel efficient Clio 172
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10-03-2013, 10:44 PM
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We have saying in Poland that BMW means "Bedziesz Mial Wydatki" in translation "You'll Have Expenses" |
Altough one of my greatgrandfathers was born in Poland, I bet I'll never learn to speak Polish  |
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10-04-2013, 01:18 AM
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Altough one of my greatgrandfathers was born in Poland, I bet I'll never learn to speak Polish |
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10-04-2013, 02:46 AM
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Not with an attitude like that, you won't! |
Exactly
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10-04-2013, 08:41 AM
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BMWs from that era were some of the handsomest cars on the road, hands down. Elegant simplicity, like Princess Di. Not necessarily pretty, but beautiful nonetheless.
And it translates into a very handsome little estate, too. Compare, for instance, the 1955 Nash Rambler wagon vs a 1995 Subaru Legacy wagon. The Legacy looks better as a wagon than a car, the Rambler is clearly a car struggling (and failing) to be a wagon, and this E30, unlike either of them, does brilliantly as both.
I think your next big mod ought to be the rear bumper parachute. A couple of guys on some of the Volvo forums mentioned the huge bucket back there on their rides (contemporary 200-series), added axle-back belly pans and enjoyed immediate, noticeable results. And it is completely invisible without somebody getting under the car and looking around, so no worries about getting stopped for non-compliance.
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10-15-2013, 07:20 PM
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Fuel pump issue resolved, and car back in use now- back to 64 miles a day minimum.
Had to top up the tank today, and including the 5L added to rule out lack of fuel when the pump failed- she gave 35.78mpg (imp)
none too shabby!
I may be in a position at the end of the week to get service items for her- so here's hoping I can get her serviced in the next week or so.
Then its time for some modding
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10-16-2013, 05:05 AM
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I understand from the weather mavens that Snow might be coming soon 
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