Recent content by gtdog

I have just got the old car back after having new shells put in, it was the big ends, now all fixed! Just in time for the winter!!!

1) Citizen Ecodrive pro dive 2) Rolex Submariner 3) Suunto Yachtsman 4) Various old self winders Love em all!

Do you still have the 2.3 engine? I will probably be needing one in the near future. Where did you buy it? Thanks, Gtdog

It would appear that it may be the big end!

There is an item I am assuming to be the vac pump that makes a constant ticking noise when the engine is running, but it is not my mystery rattle/knocking!

That sounds like an idea, but I guess the noise is half knock and half rattle, it realy sounds like a large lomp of somethink banging something else. The real ****** is that the garages I have approached will only take the job on if I pay them directly then persue the warantee company myself...

Thanks for your reply, It rattles a) when cold and engine braking using the gears, and b) when free reving again cold, never when warm or under load. I am tempted to give it an oil flush to see if it makes any difference! I thought of tappets, but that is a light tapping sound guaging...

Can anyone reccomend a garage that could re-build my 1993 2.3 engine in Hampshire? It will be a warantee claim job. Someone you could trust with your pride and joy would be the one I am looking for. Thanks in advance,

Sadly not, a new cat was fitted a month ago, the noise only occours when the engine is cold and engine breaking using the gears. It is getting worse!

My lovely cab has started making a godawfull rattling sound, most common when cold and using the low gears to slow down. It is a 1993 2.3 5cylinder with 117k showing. I am not too scared as I have a good few months of warantee, but I would like an idea of what to sugest the garage look for...

It sounds remarkably like a problem I had many years ago. There are many causes, but mine was the earth cable from the back of the injection manifold, it had snapped, but only parted under load. 30p for a new bit of wire and two cable clips to re-secure. Its worth it for a quick look! Best...

Does anyone have any alloys for sale that would fit my old (93) 4 stud Cabriolet? I just feel that some sexy deep dish alloys would give the old girl a lift. Thanks in advance, Gtdog

Look for a good history, listen for rumbles from the back of the engine, and check the wear on the front tyres. If the engine bay is too clean walk away. Realy though if the car has been well maintained and serviced they go forever, mine has 170k is chipped and still pulls like a train, uses no...

Hi, Things to know about the e36 328 in particular; 1) Nickasail issue BMW fitted nickel alloy liners to the 328 between mid to late 1990s, if low sulpher fuels were used extensively when new this led to a breakdown of the aforementioned liners, and loss of compression, oil excessive oil use...

I think you should get the work done, the thermostat they mention controls the flow of water through the radiator, and the belt, well when they snap it is new engine time. I would take the car to another garage for the work though as the quotes you received are way too high! All the best! Dog