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Eamonn 
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 Topic: E34 525 ISE Startup Noise
Posted: 27-November-2003 at 13:12 |
Hi All,
I am new to this forum and have been reading your topics, with great intrest.
I have a problem with my 1991525 I SE...sometimes on startup when turning the key there is a quite loud wizzing sound...it doesn't last long and sounds like a belt slipping or something.
A friend suggested that it could be the starter motor,but I am not so sure.
It's a M50 engine and it run's beautifully..has anyone else experienced this before
Regards
Eamonn
PS:does anyone know how I could post a pic of the car for anyone to see
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jonp
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Posted: 27-November-2003 at 14:17 |
Hello Eamonn,
Its always hard to make diagnosis via forums, but i recon its your starter motor engaging longer than it should.
regards
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Autos are easy. Its the steering thats hard.
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Eamonn
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Posted: 27-November-2003 at 15:27 |
Thanks Jon,
I think this is what my friend was trying to explain to me.
A new starter motor then!
Regards
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jonp
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Posted: 27-November-2003 at 15:38 |
Eamonn,
If i were you i'd get a 2nd hand one, it'll be LOADS cheaper.
I'd get it sorted fairly quickly as it may mash the teeth on the fly-wheel, which is bad.
Good luck mate.
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Autos are easy. Its the steering thats hard.
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e34m5
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Posted: 27-November-2003 at 16:58 |
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To get a picture to display on the forums you need to upload it to a ftp/web server and then put a link to it in your message. I can upload it to my server if you don't have that facility and can then tell you how to link to it.
Miles
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Eamonn
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Posted: 27-November-2003 at 18:20 |
Miles,
Thanks very much for the offer of the web space.
Being an avid 5 lover,it would be nice for others to see our cars on the site.
Jon,
Thanks for the advice...i shall be phoning around the breakers looking for one soon
Regards
Eamonn
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e34m5
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Posted: 27-November-2003 at 18:55 |
Here we go.......
If you click on the icon with the picture of a tree above the "message" box when you post a new topic or reply to an existing one and enter the web address as http://www.msbpc.demon.co.uk/bmw/eamon525.jpg you will see the picture !
Like this :
Miles
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Eamonn
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Posted: 27-November-2003 at 19:00 |
Miles,
Thanks a million.
I dont think I will need to post it every time...but so long as it is on here for others to see thats fine.
By the way..it's currently in Bensten Motors of Cambridge having a new gearbox fitted...should have it back by next tuesday.
Got a courtesy car though....a renault Clog!
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e34m5
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Posted: 28-November-2003 at 10:25 |
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Your car looks immaculate ! What colour is it ? I can't work out if its a really dark blue, grey or black.
Miles
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Eamonn
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Posted: 28-November-2003 at 11:23 |
Miles,
It's metalic laser blue with silver cloth interior...it's far from immaculate,but it is in very nice condition.
It's done 196,000 miles and it still drives like new...althought it had a top end rebuild 60,000 mls ago.
The gearbox gave up last december...and I had it rebuilt.
But it has never been right since so I have taken it back before the warranty runs out.
The biggest problem with it is the body work is starting to show signs of wear...I have a few bubbles coming through,and I think it will cost a few quid to get sorted.
Good luck
Eamonn
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