I've bought a 1998 2.5 DSE with 206k miles on the clock from that auction site!
Collected it today. Last owner 5 yrs and used! Nice spec though. Harmon Kardon, Cruise control, electric seats etc.
When I got it home the oil wasn't registering on the dipstick (Engine) was told it was checked when I collected it.
The power steering fluid was low.
The drive was, to say the least, sluggish.
Some questions if you dont mind.
1st Pickup was very slow in that gearchange didn't happen to 3000 rpm. Gearbox was serviced but I'm thinking dirty filter.
2nd. Really poor starting from cold or hot. Owner thinks its fuel drain back as he changed glow plugs 2 yrs ago (Bosch). I'm thinking glow plugs are shot.
3rd. When driving the engine (throttle) suddenly died. I pulled into a layby and the engine was still running. Blipped throttle and it was fine. Drove home 80 miles no issues. When starting (Eventually) if the throttle is blippped the first time there is a flat spot. After that it seems ok. (EGR? If so can it be cleaned?)
4th. After topping up with approx 4 litres of oil and letting it tick over I noticed a sort of scraping / ticking from the front of the engine. I'm thinking poss timing chain / tensioner. Are these easy to adjust / change? (BMW 2.5 TD Lump)
Also I think the injectors are either dirty or worn. I'll try injector cleaner first. Then look into why she's using oil (I thinking breather system?)
Aircon not working. Need to check the compressor as he says it was charged but magnet not pulling in.
Apart from that it drives really well. Needs a good clean inside and out , Bulbs doing in the dash pod and towing scrapes on the rear bumper and 2 dents and scratches on the bonnet.
It's Rioja red to match my 4.6!
Finally. If I want to add front fogs. Is the wiring already in place?
Cheers everyone
Ray :thumb:
Collected it today. Last owner 5 yrs and used! Nice spec though. Harmon Kardon, Cruise control, electric seats etc.
When I got it home the oil wasn't registering on the dipstick (Engine) was told it was checked when I collected it.
The power steering fluid was low.
The drive was, to say the least, sluggish.
Some questions if you dont mind.
1st Pickup was very slow in that gearchange didn't happen to 3000 rpm. Gearbox was serviced but I'm thinking dirty filter.
2nd. Really poor starting from cold or hot. Owner thinks its fuel drain back as he changed glow plugs 2 yrs ago (Bosch). I'm thinking glow plugs are shot.
3rd. When driving the engine (throttle) suddenly died. I pulled into a layby and the engine was still running. Blipped throttle and it was fine. Drove home 80 miles no issues. When starting (Eventually) if the throttle is blippped the first time there is a flat spot. After that it seems ok. (EGR? If so can it be cleaned?)
4th. After topping up with approx 4 litres of oil and letting it tick over I noticed a sort of scraping / ticking from the front of the engine. I'm thinking poss timing chain / tensioner. Are these easy to adjust / change? (BMW 2.5 TD Lump)
Also I think the injectors are either dirty or worn. I'll try injector cleaner first. Then look into why she's using oil (I thinking breather system?)
Aircon not working. Need to check the compressor as he says it was charged but magnet not pulling in.
Apart from that it drives really well. Needs a good clean inside and out , Bulbs doing in the dash pod and towing scrapes on the rear bumper and 2 dents and scratches on the bonnet.
It's Rioja red to match my 4.6!
Finally. If I want to add front fogs. Is the wiring already in place?
Cheers everyone
Ray :thumb: