07-02-2018, 02:11 PM | #221 |
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Oil filter housing has a leak. Not noticeable yet. Doesn't drop on the floor. Steering rack has some slight popping when slowly driving over very uneven roads. The worst issue I have had so far is every 1/3 cold starts, my rear left turn signal sends an alert to the car saying the bulb is bad. I've replaced the bulb 3x and I've replaced the bulb holder. Only thing left is to replace the car's wiring as far as I can tell. Once I hit 100k miles, I'm getting an RC 350 F Sport. I love my F30, but there are too many build quality compromises that detract from the driving experience to risk keeping it out of warranty.
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My symptoms were unstable idle speed (feeling like it would stall), and check engine light. Let me know I can look up the codes. I wonder if this can happen due to not changing the oil frequently enough? |
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07-03-2018, 08:28 AM | #223 |
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How do you know the timing chain guides and the other items you mentioned need replacing? are you still driving the car?
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07-04-2018, 07:48 AM | #225 |
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Coolant ran low once at 14k And AC was very weak up in high altitude at 40k Seat frame needed replacement for creaking sound at 30k Slight leak in rear driver side seat due to improperly install seal from manufacture at 10k No other issue and as listed nothing serious. |
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07-04-2018, 08:49 AM | #226 |
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I got simultaneous engine fault codes on VANOS system intake and exhaust, after all I could do, I took it to shop, the entire VANOS system is stuck and will not adjust, they say the failed plastic timing chain guides are the problem.
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07-15-2018, 06:58 AM | #229 |
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I'm the 4th owner, CPO expired on Feb-2018 The AC compressor failed last week. That will be a $750 repair (I will provide the part). Oil leveling sensor replaced under CPO. Other than that, just the usual items (battery, brakes, spark plugs, filters, tires). |
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07-15-2018, 09:00 AM | #230 |
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07-15-2018, 09:36 AM | #231 | |
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I happened to speak with the owner of an independent BMW shop at a CCA event yesterday. He said that it was likely the the gasket would leak again soon because 1) the plastic N55 valve covers tend to warp, and 2) gaskets that are not OE BMW tend to fail. |
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07-16-2018, 07:16 AM | #232 |
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Oil filter housing looked like someone put In Stripper glitter. But, the odd thing was there was no knock and never ran low on oil, always at the max line. However, I do suspect it as a rod bearing issue. Was never told as I didn't want to pay the dealership to tear down the motor.
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07-18-2018, 04:33 PM | #233 |
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Guys, please keep this thread going as much as possbile. I am making an excel spreadsheet trying to get some understanding of common issues and fixes for the f30.
My format so far is 1.year 2.model 3.engine 4.transmission 5.odometer reading 6.issues 7.fixes 8.additional notes (tunes, downpipes, suspension/brake upgrades etc I am sure I am missing something important so please chime in. Thank you all in advance. Cars with multiple issues will occupy multiple lines highlighted in yellow. |
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07-18-2018, 06:55 PM | #234 | |
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What happened to the transmission? Also what are the symptoms of the filter housing gasket being bad? Just looks like it's leaking visibly? |
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07-18-2018, 07:47 PM | #235 |
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I'm uncertain since it happened before I owned it. However, there are more than a few posts on this site complaining about premature wear of the 2nd gear synchro. I suspect that was the problem.
Leaking oil filter housing gaskets are common on M54 engines on E46 BMWs as well as N55 engines on F30s. These leaks are easy to spot because its right in front of the motor. Same-same valve cover and oil pan gaskets. I don't know why BMW can't get this stuff right. |
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07-19-2018, 10:25 AM | #236 |
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1.year - 2012 2.model - F30 320d sportline 3.engine - N47D20c 4.transmission - 8 speed auto paddleshift 5.odometer reading - 194000km 6.issues - (out of warrantee) replaced battery and replaced all 4 shocks at about 130 000km 7.fixes - cosmetic damage items replaced: sport kidney grill, bumper grill, window bead. These were due to someone that reversed into me while parking. The window bead flew off while opening up the throttle on the open road. 8.additional notes - car is stock and all oil services done at 15 000 km by a BMW dealer. Last edited by VernonD; 05-19-2019 at 06:54 AM.. |
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07-19-2018, 11:07 AM | #237 |
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07-19-2018, 02:18 PM | #238 |
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First installment. Pulled ONLY identifiable F30 328i's. [url[IMG][/IMG] New here, is there a way to upload pics directly to the forum from my phone? Last edited by Palantir; 07-19-2018 at 03:38 PM.. Reason: Added link |
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07-19-2018, 04:05 PM | #241 |
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68k miles on it Issues I had with is passenger side window motor went bad replaced under warranty Chargepipe broke valve cover gasket started leaking maybe 5k miles ago fixed under warranty Both rear wheel bearings replaced with warranty aswell at 68k miles Front driver side shock replaced maybe 5k miles ago under warranty That's maybe because of lowering springs tho and I am now going to replace ignition coils because I am having small hiccup issues
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07-19-2018, 05:03 PM | #242 |
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Guys, please keep this thread going as much as possbile. I am making an excel spreadsheet trying to get some understanding of common issues and fixes for the f30.
My format so far is 1.year 2.model 3.engine 4.transmission 5.odometer reading 6.issues 7.fixes 8.additional notes (tunes, downpipes, suspension/brake upgrades etc |
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