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Forum: Brakes 05-13-2009, 10:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,056
Posted By greenmeanie
Try gsf that is where i got mine from...

Try gsf that is where i got mine from http://www.gsfcarparts.com/ they are excellent for price and service.
Forum: Brakes 03-12-2009, 10:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,300
Posted By greenmeanie
THEN MAYBE IT APPLIES AFTER ALL !!! Im. glad you...

THEN MAYBE IT APPLIES AFTER ALL !!! Im. glad you have fixed the problem, I just think it is unwise to cut corners on brakes steering & tires or any thing really. Do it once, do it right.
Forum: Brakes 02-27-2009, 11:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,300
Posted By greenmeanie
It is a good idea to change both sides at the...

It is a good idea to change both sides at the same time when replacing any thing with brakes or steering. If one side is seized up then the other side is probably the same.
It was standard practice...
Forum: Suspension 01-21-2009, 02:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,708
Posted By greenmeanie
I have just had my TI tested, Dot. OR MOT as it...

I have just had my TI tested, Dot. OR MOT as it used to be and had a advisory that the drivers side lower link ball joint has a small amount of play in it. The tester seemed to think that it is a...
Forum: Engine 01-07-2009, 11:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,788
Posted By greenmeanie
take a look at this ...

take a look at this http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=233
i have found it very helpful.
Forum: Lounge 10-17-2008, 11:31 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,730
Posted By greenmeanie
Give MER a try i use a number of their prducts...

Give MER a try i use a number of their prducts and find them very good http://www.merproducts.com/
Forum: Misc 10-15-2008, 01:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,852
Posted By greenmeanie
READ MY POST AGAIN. It may have changed the...

READ MY POST AGAIN. It may have changed the indicated MPG not the actual MPG.
When you have changed any thing and then find you have a problem check that first,it is cheap and easy to do that .
Forum: Misc 10-15-2008, 09:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,852
Posted By greenmeanie
Compare the new wheels / tyres with the old ones...

Compare the new wheels / tyres with the old ones if you can, if they are larger then you have raised the gear ratio.If so you will then find that the fuel MPG will not read correctly as the...
Forum: Electrical 08-27-2008, 04:07 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 58,034
Posted By greenmeanie
90% of the time the problem is the connector...

90% of the time the problem is the connector under the seat, it either gets kicked or the contact areas need a clean.You can reposition the cable if you have a good look at it, just note how far the...
Forum: Personal bios and Introductions 08-06-2008, 01:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,262
Posted By greenmeanie
In my owners handbook it tells you how to tow the...

In my owners handbook it tells you how to tow the vehicle eg. turn the ignition to pos 1,
it also points out the obvious that the steering and brakes will be far stiffer to operate due
to the...
Forum: Misc 08-04-2008, 01:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 898
Posted By greenmeanie
Take a look at carsoft...

Take a look at carsoft onhttp://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=233
i use carsoft and find it very usefull.
Forum: Electrical 07-31-2008, 01:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,146
Posted By greenmeanie
They are most probably the diversity antenna...

They are most probably the diversity antenna connection wires, i cant think of any other
reason for them. If you have a non BMW stereo head unit then you are probably not using
them. Insulate the...
Forum: Engine 07-08-2008, 09:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,294
Posted By greenmeanie
Check the metal guard on the front of the cat,...

Check the metal guard on the front of the cat, mine has broken away at the weld and seems to buzz at about 3000 rpm. I will get it welded at sometime in the future as it is very annoying.
Forum: Exterior 07-07-2008, 09:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,057
Posted By greenmeanie
Seagulls will cause this as their excerment is...

Seagulls will cause this as their excerment is very acid. We have a problem sometimes at work the seagulls have nests on the roofs and at times are a pain in the arris. Get it cleaned of as soon as...
Forum: Maintenance 06-26-2008, 04:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,988
Posted By greenmeanie
Try checking the connector under the passenger...

Try checking the connector under the passenger seat it may be disconnected, If not , unplug it and clean the connections off. This has worked for me twice in the last few years on different cars. You...
Forum: Electrical 05-08-2008, 09:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,340
Posted By greenmeanie
If you press the asc button once it stays turned...

If you press the asc button once it stays turned off until you either turn it back on or it will reset when you turn the ignition off and back on.Why do you want to by pass the switch ?
Forum: Electrical 04-11-2008, 09:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 954
Posted By greenmeanie
It is for the diversity antenna, the antenna in...

It is for the diversity antenna, the antenna in the side windows, it will work with out it though perhaps not quite so well. The main antenna is in the rear window.
Forum: General Chit Chat 03-30-2008, 07:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,413
Posted By greenmeanie
AVG Free and Spybot are all i use now. I used...

AVG Free and Spybot are all i use now. I used Norton for many years but found that i still had a few problems and it wasnt cheap. You also nead a decent fire wall, zone alarm
is what i use and it is...
Forum: Lounge 03-19-2008, 09:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,687
Posted By greenmeanie
Watch the young drivers who have not driven with...

Watch the young drivers who have not driven with t.c for long, they will soon be flying.
It is the old guard who have learnt to rely on t.c. & engine braking who have allready started to have...
Forum: Maintenance 02-12-2008, 12:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,210
Posted By greenmeanie
15w 40 Dino oil i expect !!

15w 40 Dino oil i expect !!
Forum: Engine 02-11-2008, 05:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,347
Posted By greenmeanie
I use Carsoft 6.5 with an interface i bought on...

I use Carsoft 6.5 with an interface i bought on ebay,BMW only ,It works fine for most things.
I think the OBD Socket laws in the USA is for the emissions test , in the UK on the annual
DOT Test...
Forum: Maintenance 02-08-2008, 04:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,210
Posted By greenmeanie
I use Castrol Edge Sport 0 40 Synthetic....

I use Castrol Edge Sport 0 40 Synthetic. Expensive but do 9,000 Mls. between changes
Forum: Engine 01-24-2008, 11:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,129
Posted By greenmeanie
Redex Will be fine but dont over do it as it may...

Redex Will be fine but dont over do it as it may damage the seals on the fuel system.
Read the instructions !!!
Forum: Maintenance 01-22-2008, 05:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,415
Posted By greenmeanie
Thumbs up Fuel use

I am getting about 32 mpg. at the moment, i filled up this morning and it cost
me £54.This is beginning to get beyond a joke what we paying for fuel in the U.K.now.
Check out the air filter first...
Forum: Lounge 01-15-2008, 10:52 PM
Replies: 2,264
Views: 752,078
Posted By greenmeanie
Many Thanks Mallard, I thought it was my birthday...

Many Thanks Mallard, I thought it was my birthday when i found it two years ago with
21600 mils only. It was almost like new, i have since put another 20000 miles on it and hope it will last me for...
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