1996 320ise smoking!!!!

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   Hi All,
                  I wonder if someone can help?? I have the above car and have problems. The engine is ok, drives fine, is smooth and quiet but then starts smoking for no apparent reason. I have replaced the engine from like for like and its doing exactly the same? I seen the previous engine running and it was fine, no problems. Could this be something to do with the ECU? I really love my car and dont want to get rid but im at my wits end, the garage that has the car is equally stumped, has anyone ever come across this before? I need all the help i can get here as ive already spent a fortune her. I have 18" MVs, 328 Front and Rear Bumpers, Full Leather etc, its a cool car! Please Help!!
Robert.

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320isetouring Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 13-September-2007 Location: ulverston Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote 320isetouring Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 1996 320ise smoking!!!! Posted: 13-September-2007 at 17:24
	Hi All, I wonder if someone can help?? I have the above car and have problems. The engine is ok, drives fine, is smooth and quiet but then starts smoking for no apparent reason. I have replaced the engine from like for like and its doing exactly the same? I seen the previous engine running and it was fine, no problems. Could this be something to do with the ECU? I really love my car and dont want to get rid but im at my wits end, the garage that has the car is equally stumped, has anyone ever come across this before? I need all the help i can get here as ive already spent a fortune her. I have 18" MVs, 328 Front and Rear Bumpers, Full Leather etc, its a cool car! Please Help!! Robert.

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Peter Fenwick Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bavarian-Board Contributor Joined: 27-August-2003 Location: Lost somewhere in time... Status: Offline Points: 6484	Post Options Post Reply Quote Peter Fenwick Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14-September-2007 at 08:59
	What colour is the smoke? Is the engine using oil? Is it smoking all the time? Edited by Peter Fenwick
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Mick525i Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bavarian-Board Contributor Joined: 29-November-2005 Location: Dublin Ireland. Status: Offline Points: 1823	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mick525i Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14-September-2007 at 10:01
	This is the second Engine doing the same thing...... So whats common to both engines. ECU, Sensors, Fueling, Filters, intake system, driver etc. Have you checked for Intake manafold leaks, correct fueling etc.? Mick
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neileg Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 20-July-2004 Location: Northumberland Status: Offline Points: 638	Post Options Post Reply Quote neileg Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14-September-2007 at 11:29
	Usually: White smoke is water from a crack or duff head gasket, blue smoke is oil from worn bores or valve stems, black smoke is over fuelling, grey smoke is brake fluid sucked in from the servo.
	Cheers, Neil

320isetouring Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 13-September-2007 Location: ulverston Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote 320isetouring Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15-September-2007 at 12:50
	The engine is absolutely fine, then just suddenly starts doing this? I know the garage swapped some parts over to make this fit like th esump etc. Il double check what they've done and get back, Thanks all.