Steve84N Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 I think I'd start with just the oil pipe. You'd expect to get error codes if the air pipe was leaking boost. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted January 14 Author Share Posted January 14 Boost hose seals are possibly your culprit. Bit of a footer to get them sitting right but if you are patient enough its a cheap DIY. Ok so not your engine but principle is the same 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F10-65 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 On 14/01/2024 at 22:06, Andrew said: Boost hose seals are possibly your culprit. Bit of a footer to get them sitting right but if you are patient enough its a cheap DIY. Ok so not your engine but principle is the same You're right Andrew, that looks like an easy DIY on the drive. I've found the seals on eBay, should be in time for the cold weekend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F10-65 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 On another note, my bootlid has taken to crashing up against the stops on opening. Is there something I can do for that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve84N Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Go into the settings on your idrive and there's an option to lower the maximum height the boot opens to in increments. I'd try setting it one lower and see if it stops. Then set it back to maximum opening and see if it's recalibrated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 Checked mine over prior to it's MOT tomorrow. All the lights work inc number plate lights, horn works as a Porsche driver (tw@t) found out, kiddie seats removed, screen wash topped up and headlight washers checked. You can see that they do help keep the much off the lens cover in front of the main beam. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F10-65 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Had a little trip out today for work purposes Larkfield in Maidstone to Hirwaun, Aberdare, Wales just above Cardiff. 440 mile round trip, cruised at 70mph to get 54mpg overall. 406 miles out of half a tank. The Severn Bridge is now called the Prince of Wales Bridge and is a freebie both ways Poached eggs on toast at home at 3am then McDonalds for second breakfast and McDonalds for lunch because what the missus doesn't know, doesn't hurt. Wink wink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F10-65 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 On 16/01/2024 at 10:15, Steve84N said: Go into the settings on your idrive and there's an option to lower the maximum height the boot opens to in increments. I'd try setting it one lower and see if it stops. Then set it back to maximum opening and see if it's recalibrated. I don't have the fancy boot lid you have obviously Steve. Think I need to replace the dampers and springs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve84N Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Mine is powered, perhaps yours is not. The gas struts usually get weaker and make it harder to lift the tailgate, rather than slamming into the bump stops. That's why I thought it could be a calibration issue with the motor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 59 minutes ago, F10-65 said: Poached eggs on toast at home at 3am then McDonalds for second breakfast and McDonalds for lunch Fatty! 🤪 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 14 minutes ago, Andrew said: Fatty! 🤪 Pots and kettles! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted January 18 Author Share Posted January 18 20 minutes ago, duncan-uk said: Pots and kettles! I'm not as fat as you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 I’m a finely tuned athlete with a physique like a Peruvian racing snake I’ll have you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percha Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 15 hours ago, F10-65 said: I don't have the fancy boot lid you have obviously Steve. Think I need to replace the dampers and springs Steve is talking about a touring boot lid not a saloon, there is no adjustment in the saloon powered bootlid as far as I am aware. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percha Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 16 hours ago, Andrew said: Checked mine over prior to it's MOT tomorrow. All the lights work inc number plate lights, horn works as a Porsche driver (tw@t) found out, kiddie seats removed, screen wash topped up and headlight washers checked. You can see that they do help keep the much off the lens cover in front of the main beam. Yes they are very good! mine did get stuck out this morning as it was a mild -7degC down in Kent. They have retracted now though... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted January 19 Author Share Posted January 19 Passed it's MOT at a smudge over 63,000 miles with a clean sheet too. Headlight aim was obviously o.k. after me fitting the new one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCB Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Gearbox fluid change this week. 87k miles so later than ZF might recommend Definite improvement in gearbox shifting, lock-up and ease of throttle modulation Money well spent in the end Although the Tyne Tunnel unpaid till charge notice is pissing me off.... My own stupid fault mind 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted January 19 Author Share Posted January 19 1 hour ago, UCB said: Gearbox fluid change this week. 87k miles so later than ZF might recommend Definite improvement in gearbox shifting, lock-up and ease of throttle modulation Did you DIY? it’s on my list for this year. 1 hour ago, UCB said: Although the Tyne Tunnel unpaid till charge notice is pissing me off.... My own stupid fault mind Can you not blame the Mrs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 1 hour ago, UCB said: Although the Tyne Tunnel unpaid till charge notice is pissing me off.... My own stupid fault mind I got fed up with my wife forgetting to pay and me getting the ticket so set up an account. I Just chuck £10 on and they email when credit getting low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCB Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 2 hours ago, Andrew said: Did you DIY? it’s on my list for this year. Can you not blame the Mrs? Well I could try but it will be my fault regardless🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCB Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Just now, UCB said: Well I could try but it will be my fault regardless🤣 I didn't DIY, don't have the experience,.tools or safe space for a one ton car let alone 2 ton! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percha Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 (edited) @UCB good to hear you feel improvement (as mine has felt ever so slightly more jerky recently currently at same mileage as you) as also on my list to get done soon. Quoted £600 by my local garage who I trust to do the job and to me seems reasonable as the kit is around £300 and couple of hours labour I guess, either way I am happy to let someone do this job. I personally think 60k is a bit early as per ZF, and although I had the car since 45k I think 80-90k is more reasonable mileage to get it done. Edited January 19 by Percha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted January 19 Author Share Posted January 19 3 hours ago, duncan-uk said: I got fed up with my wife forgetting to pay and me getting the ticket so set up an account. I Just chuck £10 on and they email when credit getting low. You need to have strong words with your Mrs….. Tyne Tunnel, LEZ charges.🫣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyjawa Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 On 18/01/2024 at 17:02, Andrew said: Checked mine over prior to it's MOT tomorrow. All the lights work inc number plate lights, horn works as a Porsche driver (tw@t) found out, kiddie seats removed, screen wash topped up and headlight washers checked. You can see that they do help keep the much off the lens cover in front of the main beam. Glad mine isn’t the only headlights looking like that with condensation in this colder weather! I believe looking like that is normal and you should only be concerned if it’s really bad with water droplets…..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 1 hour ago, Andrew said: You need to have strong words with your Mrs….. Tyne Tunnel, LEZ charges.🫣 Yes. Don’t get me started on parking tickets…. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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