Failed inspection - Page 3 - United Bimmer Community

**Dudesky** · 06-18-2007, 08:42 PM

The saga continues. c1apton, you guessed right- my cats are f*%#ed up. Most likely damaged from when I had the FPR issue a while back. I actually broke down and took it to a reputable shop, whose staff all drive BMW's (owner has a hot lookin' e24). They also said my high HC numbers is probably attributed to blow by, but I got a hunch it may be weak coils since my compression numbers are pretty decent. If they're right and I'm wrong, then I guess I'm screwed. To help diagnose and narrow down the problem, I gave them a list of all the work I'd done so far, one mechanic said " . . and you're here why?"

And no, the inspection station did not give me a waiver because none of my work was authorized by a certified mechanic . . I wish I'd known that before I got started

**CAPiTUL** · 06-18-2007, 09:03 PM

Sorry to hear you're still getting shit from this inspection, man.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dudesky

I'm already dead set on getting an '08 335i (or the equivalent of that model by then). Yea, I changed my mind about the E39 after I saw the new 3 series coupes.

They are fookn NICE!

**CroCop>** · 06-18-2007, 11:46 PM

its easier when you know the dude that checks your car and writes pass of fail lol

**Dudesky** · 08-17-2007, 09:50 AM

All's well that ends well . . solution: get rid of problem car, buy a different car, and pass inspection with flying colors, problem solved

Took the 530 to inspection a little while ago. But I couldn't shake that fear and anticipation that something will be wrong while I was watching them go through the car. Ahhh, but today I was not to be denied

witeshark · 08-17-2007, 09:54 AM

Sweet!

**celsdogg** · 08-17-2007, 01:10 PM

to all motoring, and no worrying!

**94bmw325i** · 08-18-2007, 08:36 PM

good to hear

**estpaul** · 08-29-2007, 11:57 AM

woohoo

**Dudesky** · 09-17-2007, 05:05 AM

Well, the old 325 is back on the road, and my friend who I sold it to finally got it to pass inspection. I went to visit the car on Saturday, drove it for a bit, and the memories came flooding back

The problem was that the flanges on the new catalytic converter did not mate up to the exhaust manifold correctly. So he opened up the holes on the flange, then slapped it onto the manifold, and welded the gaps shut. That's a hell of a lot more than I was willing to do. The car runs great now, but the exhaust note sounds like shit because the new cat has no silencers . . . sounds loud and nasal, like it's got a cold or something. But at least it's back on the road, another Bimmer saved from the scrap yard

I'll see if I can get this guy to join UB.c, but he's not on the net too often.

**3050rpm** · 09-17-2007, 08:20 AM

I'm not especially familiar with the details of the connections, but does the mere fact that the gaps were welded closed mean major headaches in the future should any catalytic converter or other exhaust work need to be done? Agree with you on the exhaust note, there are acceptable sounds, lilke those nice, smoothly mechanical ones, and those that just annoy and cheapen the image of nicely engineered car.

**Dudesky** · 09-17-2007, 08:27 AM

^^^The car has 160k on it. I think if the cat goes bad again, that car will simply be junked.

**3050rpm** · 09-17-2007, 09:27 AM

That's too bad, that really isn't all that much mileage on it...

**celsdogg** · 09-17-2007, 09:32 AM

^^^ yeah, but the cat should last another 10 to 12 years again (at least), and probably another 160k.

man, still wish i got to try that one out.

**Dudesky** · 09-17-2007, 09:46 AM

^^^You still can, I have access to it anytime