E34 525 ISE Startup Noise
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Topic: E34 525 ISE Startup Noise
Posted By: Eamonn
Subject: E34 525 ISE Startup Noise
Date Posted: 27-November-2003 at 13:12
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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 ------------- E34 Quality 
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Posted By: jonp
Date Posted: 27-November-2003 at 14:17
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Hello Eamonn, Its always hard to make diagnosis via forums, but i recon its your starter motor engaging longer than it should.
regards ------------- Autos are easy. Its the steering thats hard. |
Posted By: Eamonn
Date Posted: 27-November-2003 at 15:27
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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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Posted By: jonp
Date Posted: 27-November-2003 at 15:38
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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. ------------- Autos are easy. Its the steering thats hard. |
Posted By: e34m5
Date 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 -------------  
1991 525i Sport Manual http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3552&st=0"> 
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Posted By: Eamonn
Date Posted: 27-November-2003 at 18:20
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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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Posted By: e34m5
Date Posted: 27-November-2003 at 18:55
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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 -------------
1991 525i Sport Manual http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3552&st=0">
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Posted By: Eamonn
Date Posted: 27-November-2003 at 19:00
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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! ------------- E34 Quality
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Posted By: e34m5
Date 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 -------------
1991 525i Sport Manual http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3552&st=0">
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Posted By: Eamonn
Date Posted: 28-November-2003 at 11:23
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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 ------------- E34 Quality
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