good - I'd try to prove if it works now. if you have a multimeter, check if there's power to it when its cranking. If there is, I guess that proves the pump is duff. if there isn't, then you're going to have to trace back to the fuses/switches/relay that turn it on. (might also be worth...

did you find the petrol pump? is it running?

sounds perhaps like the famous split pipe in the lift pump in the tank. is the tank < 1/4 full?

Hi all - I've just taken the evaporator assembly out of my '92 classic. Before I take it all to the tip, does anyone want it or any parts of it? I'm by J16 M1 (Northampton).

cost of paint should only be £40 or so I'd think. couple of hours work to prep and spray. I'd bet someone near you would do it for < £200

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The ECU is a plug in box :-)

might be worth putting the other 4 back in semi tight while you loosen the 5th if its under any tension.

yes - the spill off pipe just pushes onto the spigot. no other fastening.

what's a diesel poodle? does it make the engine run 'ruff'?

Hi, no, I've not had the pleasure of doing it myself :-) looking at the BMW pictures, it seems that the hole where the retaining pin goes is lower than where the tensioner tool goes - but I'm not sure. to take a different tack - my other car is a Datsun 260z,which also has a cam chain and a...

you've probably seen these pages BMW TIS - 11 12 100 - Removing and installing cylinder head (M51) it does look like there should be a good few mm of movement before you put the pin in...

I blanked mine last week too. Definitely better throttle response & low down power. But I think MPG around town is a little worse. (but too early to tell)

P38's do seem to go wrong a lot thats sure on the evidence of this forum, but you still see a lot driving around, so they can't all be broken all the time!

Belt tensioner is only £40 or so - it'll probably run for ever fine after that :rolleyes:

Like Claw, I have my classic on classic insurance policy. with Footman James -- £130 / year, unlimited mileage. They were even happy with the transplanted engine (m51 in classic) - everyone else I spoke to wouldn't even quote for it.

I don't have a snorkel, so probably not much help - but looking at that photo on their website it looks to me like the snorkel does hit the corner between the top and side of the scuttle. Does the line of your snorkel stay completely outside the line of the scuttle side?

what was it doing for that 10 mins? if just idling from cold, I'd say it doesn't look too bad.

Hey Zen - just came across this site by coincidence: ABS Brake conversion It might be interesting. (might not though :-))

BMW TIS has a step by step guide for lots of the things you're doing - might be useful: BMW TIS - 11 12 100 - Removing and installing cylinder head (M51)BMW TIS - 11 12 100 - Removing and installing cylinder head (M51)