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MonBK · 11 May 2011, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

What should you do with a weltwagen?

I want to put around the country side in one of those.

Are there any to be had in your area?

Jocke · 11 May 2011, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by britincali

I guess you missed the sarcasm.

Or he mixed it up with PMS.

Jocke · 11 May 2011, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

I want to put around the country side in one of those.

Are there any to be had in your area?

I don't know anyone at the moment.

MonBK · 11 May 2011, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

I don't know anyone at the moment.

Keep it in mind if you run into one, will you?

Jocke · 11 May 2011, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Keep it in mind if you run into one, will you?

I will.

axxeman01 · 11 May 2011, 04:21 AM

The garage was open :) However the running an hour thing and closing the hood to let it dry didn't work (as the first responder said it wouldn't). When I get home tonight I'll try to take the covers off and see what's up and either use the air at the gas station or the hair dryer/fan.

Note to others... never drench your engine... yeah... you probably already knew that.

TheDude · 11 May 2011, 04:42 AM

Actually, a bit of Googling netted this info...

The engine in your car is likely the M30B30. It was an older engine that went out of service after 1994.

I -believe- if I'm reading accurate information that this engine had a distributor cap. This could also easily be the source of the problems.

axxeman01 · 11 May 2011, 11:13 AM

Am I removing the wrong part?

axxeman01 · 11 May 2011, 11:22 AM

Just pop these off and blowdry?

Jocke · 11 May 2011, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by axxeman01

Am I removing the wrong part?

Yes that is the connection to the fuel injectors. Ths plugs are below the black cover at the bottom in your pic.
Just pull off the middle part at the black cover and you found the plugs.

Jocke · 11 May 2011, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by axxeman01

Just pop these off and blowdry?

Yes.

axxeman01 · 11 May 2011, 11:37 AM

Root of all evil...I hope

britincali · 11 May 2011, 11:40 AM

You may have to break out your sockets and take off the bolts holding the coilpack in, remove the coilpack and plug boot and blow all the water out.

I doubt its the coilpack connectors causing the prob.

axxeman01 · 11 May 2011, 11:58 AM

This

axxeman01 · 11 May 2011, 01:05 PM

Thanks guys, I pulled the coils and there was plenty of water on both sides. I blew it out and towel dried it, and I have 2 fans on it this evening. I'll turn them on again in the morning to make sure I've got everything.

Thanks a million for the help!!!

I'm sure it would have been an expensive trip to the mechanic.

BTW, for anyone who is interested/following, I was using tapatalk to upload the pics and post while I was reading the recommendations, great technology.

britincali · 11 May 2011, 01:40 PM

Nice one man!!! Feels good fixing your own stuff don't it !

Now you know you can swap your own plugs no problem :)

Oh and for the record I nailed it first reply

If it tripped the engine light you can reset most OBD1 systems but unhooking the battery for a few mins, if not do a search online on resetting the engine light for your model. You can probably reset the light by jumping a certain two connectors with a paperclip.

Mrdi · 11 May 2011, 02:09 PM

Keep us apprised

kingwish · 11 May 2011, 02:32 PM

Service note; BMW engines don't like water!

swatty · 11 May 2011, 07:22 PM

You really drowned that engine, good job to fix the problem

axxeman01 · 12 May 2011, 05:13 AM

Thanks again guys, put it all together this morning and it's running great. I'll never do that again (douse the engine). The great thing is that changing the plugs doesn't seem like such a leap now :)

Art161 · 12 May 2011, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by axxeman01

Thanks again guys, put it all together this morning and it's running great. I'll never do that again (douse the engine). The great thing is that changing the plugs doesn't seem like such a leap now :)

Great!

If you decide to change the plugs, be careful when you remove the old plugs. Do not use excessive force to remove them. If you encounter resistance as you are proceeding, tighten them a bit and then try again, maybe letting them soak in a bit of penetrating oil. Use anti-seize lubricant on the new plugs. We don't want you back here asking for advice about stripped threads in the cylinder.

MonBK · 12 May 2011, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by axxeman01

Thanks again guys, put it all together this morning and it's running great. I'll never do that again (douse the engine). The great thing is that changing the plugs doesn't seem like such a leap now :)

Now that you're an experienced techician it's time for you to open your watch and see what it looks like inside.

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axxeman01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Champaign, IL Watch: 16610lv Posts: 818	The garage was open :) However the running an hour thing and closing the hood to let it dry didn't work (as the first responder said it wouldn't). When I get home tonight I'll try to take the covers off and see what's up and either use the air at the gas station or the hair dryer/fan. Note to others... never drench your engine... yeah... you probably already knew that.

11 May 2011, 04:42 AM	#37
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,483	Actually, a bit of Googling netted this info... The engine in your car is likely the M30B30. It was an older engine that went out of service after 1994. I -believe- if I'm reading accurate information that this engine had a distributor cap. This could also easily be the source of the problems.

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britincali "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North Wales UK Watch: 16600,16570,6098 Posts: 706	You may have to break out your sockets and take off the bolts holding the coilpack in, remove the coilpack and plug boot and blow all the water out. I doubt its the coilpack connectors causing the prob.

11 May 2011, 01:05 PM	#45
axxeman01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Champaign, IL Watch: 16610lv Posts: 818	Thanks guys, I pulled the coils and there was plenty of water on both sides. I blew it out and towel dried it, and I have 2 fans on it this evening. I'll turn them on again in the morning to make sure I've got everything. Thanks a million for the help!!! I'm sure it would have been an expensive trip to the mechanic. BTW, for anyone who is interested/following, I was using tapatalk to upload the pics and post while I was reading the recommendations, great technology.

11 May 2011, 01:40 PM	#46
britincali "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North Wales UK Watch: 16600,16570,6098 Posts: 706	Nice one man!!! Feels good fixing your own stuff don't it ! Now you know you can swap your own plugs no problem :) Oh and for the record I nailed it first reply If it tripped the engine light you can reset most OBD1 systems but unhooking the battery for a few mins, if not do a search online on resetting the engine light for your model. You can probably reset the light by jumping a certain two connectors with a paperclip.

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12 May 2011, 05:13 AM	#50
axxeman01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Champaign, IL Watch: 16610lv Posts: 818	Thanks again guys, put it all together this morning and it's running great. I'll never do that again (douse the engine). The great thing is that changing the plugs doesn't seem like such a leap now :)

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