RSK540iA
06-21-2006, 09:05 AM
I recently bought a beautiful 1996 E34 540iA. However, having done 172000 km there were a few 'ailments' which needed attention, i.e. front control arm bushes, tie-rod ends, bad misfire for the first 20 min or so after a cold start.
The car's just come back from several weeks at a reputable workshop yet it still runs somewhat rough for the first 20 min or so, almost as if enrichment is on a time switch (the injectors were cleaned, PCV valve changed, leaking fuel pressure regulator changed).
There's also still 2 cm of free-play at the steering wheel when the engine is running, much more when the motor is off. This could be a worn steering box, but surely not at 172 000km? It's not as 'crisp' on the road as it should be.
There are also one or two electrical issues: sunroof not closing via the key, lights-on 'gong' not working. Could these issues be related to a faulty relay? (the relay does click but the sunroof fails to close via the key).
As mentioned, it's a wonderful car to drive, however, everything should work. As a matter of interest, open road fuel consumption at 140km/h is 10.2 liters/100km, in town it goes up to 14.0, or so. Not bad for a 4.0l V8!
Thanks for any advice received.
Ralf
The car's just come back from several weeks at a reputable workshop yet it still runs somewhat rough for the first 20 min or so, almost as if enrichment is on a time switch (the injectors were cleaned, PCV valve changed, leaking fuel pressure regulator changed).
There's also still 2 cm of free-play at the steering wheel when the engine is running, much more when the motor is off. This could be a worn steering box, but surely not at 172 000km? It's not as 'crisp' on the road as it should be.
There are also one or two electrical issues: sunroof not closing via the key, lights-on 'gong' not working. Could these issues be related to a faulty relay? (the relay does click but the sunroof fails to close via the key).
As mentioned, it's a wonderful car to drive, however, everything should work. As a matter of interest, open road fuel consumption at 140km/h is 10.2 liters/100km, in town it goes up to 14.0, or so. Not bad for a 4.0l V8!
Thanks for any advice received.
Ralf