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Can someone explain what happens when an engine is misfiring, what the symptoms are, what to check to figure out which cylinder is faulting and why ?

also, how do I check the direct ignition...

I checked the MAF, and the gasket is destroyed, yikes ! So, I'm leaning on air leak as the reason, can anyone tell me where I would find a replacement gasket, or could I just make my own with gasket...

Somebody please help, I've been having a serious issue with my 3 and I need advise.

First, the idle is horrible, it'll jump from about 500 to 1200 rpm, at every stop !! I have a CAI installed, and...

The car is just nearing 105,000km and is 5 years old, so 2005...

As for the location of the break and cause, well the mechanics today seemed to believe it was due to improper installation after a...

Act of God ?

probably not, but it's parked and I'm not driving it !! Been arranging for parts and repair labor so I can get it fixed asap.

Anyone want to chime in on my bad luck ? Things I...

My #6 transmission mount just snapped in half at 105,000km, tell me that isn't fair !!

Phantom Blue all the way baby !

See, I want the opposite...I hate it when the lights flash when I unlock and lock my car.

I picked up my car today with new clutch repair/replacement...I have to say, I can't believe the difference in the drive now; how much smoother the gears shift and how light and smooth the pedal...

Time my brother, time is not on my side...If I could wait another week or 2 for the part I would, but I can't as my car is barely moving now.

So, there's no technical solution to the yellow lights flicker ? I imagine its hard coded into the ECU.

Ok, so I this is what I was quoted from a mechanic I know.

$300 - OEM Clutch
$300 - Labour
$100 - Flywheel Machining

My questions now are; should I go OEM ? are those decent rates ?

Sigh....your right. :sad

I guess its time to start selling some of my shit... :chuckle

Electrical mods (so far)

DLR mod (Independant fogs) - Bypass using relay
HID Low Beams
Footwell LEDs (with switch)
Air-Vent LEDs
Amp + Subs
MAF ground extension
Trailer Lights Module +...

Is there such thing as possibly getting an adjustment done instead of a complete replacement ? Already seems pretty ****ing costly to repair without considering labour.

I don't want to believe it, but I think you are right...*cue mozzart music

excuse me for a second...( screaming with windows closed )

So, could low transmission oil cause excessive clutch ware...

I'll reset the ECU before going to work today, and I'll do the test you suggested.

Also, I pretty much leave the A/C on permanently during the summer months, I'll shut that off too and see what...

is this possible ? like adding in extra vents and or more powerful parts.

Part source will do it for you as well. Buy a cheap code reader off Ebay, that'll get you the codes, but its basic equipment so it won't be able to do much more then that.

I've done about 4 electrical mods to my M3 now, running a secondary 12v constant seems much less intimidating then before. I plan on running a 12v line to the rear of the car soon, for running the...

Not sure, I'd like to know also, as my rear shocks are fugged

what plugs are you installing ? I hear the Bosche Platinum +4's are really good, I'm buying a set very soon.

Its 5 speed manual, 102,000 km and I drive it pretty hard too, so that could be a likely cause

are there any solid indicators or tests I can do that would determine without a doubt that it is...

I've been noticing a change in the behavior of my 3 lately. I will hit the gas pedal like I would normally to give the car a quick boost, which you can instantly feel as the car accelerates, usually...

I'm running an AEM CAI with the AEM filter, I cleaned and oiled it this season and is working fine, except that about a month ago, I discovered a giant gaping hole in the lower section of the piping...