If its a P38 with the M51 engine, then replacement seals are available from Bosch service agents.

yes, it does just unbolt on that hex key. I broke mine a couple of months ago and had to replace. Its straightforward. mine cost approx £40 from BMW.

glad to hear it!

I'm probably outnumbered here, but a v8 doesn't sound as good as a proper screaming straight 6. (and I'm not referring to the M51!)

What Wammers says is what BMW TIS says too I think: BMW TIS - 11 31 052 - Replacing both timing chains (M51)

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these guys would find it for you, mix you an aerosol (if you want) and post it. http://www.body-shop-warehouse.co.uk

Lincoln green? but as the man says, even if thats the right one, it'll not match because of fading. At least you'll have to t-cut the whole car!

I think quite a few engine problems only show up under load - so surely smooth engine without load doesn't prove drive problems? I'd expect sound of the engine as you drive would give clue as to whether engine problem or drive - if engine sound smooth and constant with throttle position and...

I didn't do the engine transplant - I bought it like it. also mines in a classic, so quite a bit different from a p38. Sorry - I don't think I can be any help on how that transplant!

as I noted in the link, it was others on here that shared their knowledge. I bought the seal from FastLine group in Northampton. I think it was £2.11. I had to give them the FIP part number - there are 3 variants:0460406993 xxxx994 xxxx995 I think, and they emailed me a PDF of the parts...

yes, if your FIP is in 3 layers, there's electronics accessible under under the top layer.

I posted some pics and stuff I learned when I had the same problem as you. http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f10/fixed-my-diesel-fuel-injection-pump-126745.html The seals in the FIP are available from Bosch diesel agents, AND you have to position the top half in just the right position.

be particularly careful if you think your car is dropping thick brown sludge :D

Involuntary purchases on my 92 Classic with M51 diesel: (in about 5 months ownership) £500 welding to rear body cross member & boot floor & rear diff pan £100 ish for new injector number 4 £100 N/S/R axle oil seal £20 chemical metal to repair rear diff pan (welding didn't work) and leaking...

I think the customs and excise thing is that you can't run any fuel on the road that hasn't had the duty paid. Red Diesel is just one example of duty-not-paid fuel. Not sure if homebrew biodiesel has some explicit legal exception to this?

was also going to say my rubber mats were soaking last weekend just through water splash coming through a small hole in the side panel of passenger foot well

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At least you've found a good use for the FT. :D

well... on my classic, my wet front carpets came from rust holes behind the side panels, just in front of the doors. there's a little plastic extension of the wheel arch cover that was probably designed to stop water going up there, but on mine they just retained a 1/2 pound of permanently wet...