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It had become a little 'fluffy' at idle Dave. Standing behind the car it was evident that the exhaust just didn't sound as consistent as normal.
Also when on the move, it just didn't feel quite right around the 2000rpm mark.
Had one of the other vanos solenoids re-soldered last year, which had given similar symptoms so I expected the same
I think next year I'll look at getting a refurbed vanos fitted.Not actually in the least bit fat
2000 S50 Titanium Silver / Black
ACS Suspension, Exhaust & Type III Wheels
Simota carbon air intake | Strong Strut Front Brace
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Seems the slightly irregular idle is back so I'll be investigating that again when the weather warms up a bit. May well get Mr Vanos on the job this year and have it refurbed for peace of mind there.
Sailed through the MOT again today Love this car!Last edited by Fat Tony; 03-05-2016, 04:17 PM.Not actually in the least bit fat
2000 S50 Titanium Silver / Black
ACS Suspension, Exhaust & Type III Wheels
Simota carbon air intake | Strong Strut Front Brace
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<obviously not a photo taken at the MoT station with the illegally spaced "show plate" on>....2002 '52 S54 - Titanium Silver with 18" BBS LMs, AP Racing BBK, KW V3, H&R anti roll bars & ACS flippers (previously 2000 'X' S50 - Arctic Silver)
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Originally posted by Spooks View Post<obviously not a photo taken at the MoT station with the illegally spaced "show plate" on>....Not actually in the least bit fat
2000 S50 Titanium Silver / Black
ACS Suspension, Exhaust & Type III Wheels
Simota carbon air intake | Strong Strut Front Brace
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The car's developed a bit of a creak from the boot area when applying the gas over winter, so I'm going to have a good look at the boot floor again - I've not inspected it for a couple of years. It's not had any work done to it previously, so maybe timeNot actually in the least bit fat
2000 S50 Titanium Silver / Black
ACS Suspension, Exhaust & Type III Wheels
Simota carbon air intake | Strong Strut Front Brace
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Originally posted by Fat Tony View PostThe car's developed a bit of a creak from the boot area when applying the gas over winter, so I'm going to have a good look at the boot floor again - I've not inspected it for a couple of years. It's not had any work done to it previously, so maybe time
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Originally posted by Fat Tony View PostThe car's developed a bit of a creak from the boot area when applying the gas over winter, so I'm going to have a good look at the boot floor again - I've not inspected it for a couple of years. It's not had any work done to it previously, so maybe time2002 '52 S54 - Titanium Silver with 18" BBS LMs, AP Racing BBK, KW V3, H&R anti roll bars & ACS flippers (previously 2000 'X' S50 - Arctic Silver)
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I've had a look at the interior of the boot floor and it looks to be in the same state it was when I inspected it a couple of years ago - couple of failed spot welds on left seam - so that's a bit of a relief but I know the interior is only part of the story and that I need to remove more of the soundproofing to see the full floor, but happy that the seams are still in decent condition at least. I'll get the car booked in for inspection of the diff mount and cross member from below.
I did notice that the plastic tailgate surround makes a hell of a squeak while I was at it, but I'm not convinced that's the culprit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QkYxPLDd9I
Failed spot weld:
Clockwise photo tour of the seams from n/s rear to o/s rear:
Last edited by Fat Tony; 08-05-2016, 04:32 PM.Not actually in the least bit fat
2000 S50 Titanium Silver / Black
ACS Suspension, Exhaust & Type III Wheels
Simota carbon air intake | Strong Strut Front Brace
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Originally posted by Fat Tony View PostI've had a look at the interior of the boot floor and it looks to be in the same state it was when I inspected it a couple of years ago - couple of failed spot welds on left seam - so that's a bit of a relief but I know the interior is only part of the story and that I need to remove more of the soundproofing to see the full floor, but happy that the seams are still in decent condition at least. I'll get the car booked in for inspection of the diff mount and cross member from below.
I did notice that the plastic tailgate surround makes a hell of a squeak while I was at it, but I'm not convinced that's the culprit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QkYxPLDd9ILast edited by Fat Tony; 08-05-2016, 04:37 PM. Reason: To reflect changes I made to my post while Dave was quoting it
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Originally posted by Dave P View PostThat is some squeakNot actually in the least bit fat
2000 S50 Titanium Silver / Black
ACS Suspension, Exhaust & Type III Wheels
Simota carbon air intake | Strong Strut Front Brace
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Originally posted by Fat Tony View PostSeems the slightly irregular idle is back so I'll be investigating that again when the weather warms up a bit. May well get Mr Vanos on the job this year and have it refurbed for peace of mind there.
Sailed through the MOT again today Love this car!
My S50 has a similar problem, it's fine on idle from cold, if however I stop and restart it the car idles very erratically for about 10 minutes after which it is fine again.Estoril S50 (nicely pimped) and a few other M toys.
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Originally posted by aquarius21 View PostTony can I just ask if this problem occurs from cold or when warm?
My S50 has a similar problem, it's fine on idle from cold, if however I stop and restart it the car idles very erratically for about 10 minutes after which it is fine again.
Replacing the vacuum hoses is on my to-do list, which I think may help.Last edited by Fat Tony; 08-05-2016, 05:38 PM.Not actually in the least bit fat
2000 S50 Titanium Silver / Black
ACS Suspension, Exhaust & Type III Wheels
Simota carbon air intake | Strong Strut Front Brace
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MC has covered 70,000 miles as of today. I'm not sure why that seems like a milestone... I guess I should consider it just about run in now thoughNot actually in the least bit fat
2000 S50 Titanium Silver / Black
ACS Suspension, Exhaust & Type III Wheels
Simota carbon air intake | Strong Strut Front Brace
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