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Offline jamie1989

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Bmw e90 320d (163) buying advice
« on: 19 October 2012, 12:07 »
Hey everyone im looking at buying the above car.
Does anyone know of any concerns I should look out for on these models?

I understand the turbos suffered on the earlier models with turbos, Is it the same on the 320d E90? (163bhp)
Also timing chains, Iv never owned a car with a timing chain iv always had belts. Anything I should look out for do they need changing etc?

Sorry about the questions but im moving from the older VW scene to a newer platform and fancy a bm but need a little knowledge about them first.
Anything else I should look out for?
1.6-1.8t AGU K03s, Forge actuator, Forge 007p, turbo back exhuast, Ths front mount, Catch can, 5 piece silicone boost pipes and creation sports tip. Stage 2 atm 232bhp 270lbs. Waiting for custom mapping :-)

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Re: Bmw e90 320d (163) buying advice
« Reply #1 on: 19 October 2012, 13:00 »
pm shaft69 he is a bmw tech  :wink:

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Re: Bmw e90 320d (163) buying advice
« Reply #2 on: 19 October 2012, 13:04 »
Cheers buddy  :cool:
1.6-1.8t AGU K03s, Forge actuator, Forge 007p, turbo back exhuast, Ths front mount, Catch can, 5 piece silicone boost pipes and creation sports tip. Stage 2 atm 232bhp 270lbs. Waiting for custom mapping :-)

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Re: Bmw e90 320d (163) buying advice
« Reply #3 on: 19 October 2012, 13:11 »
Cheers buddy  :cool:
your welcome  :wink: then pm the doc for a re-map for it

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Re: Bmw e90 320d (163) buying advice
« Reply #4 on: 19 October 2012, 13:21 »
Do they go well after a remap?
Quicker than the 140bhp mk5 golf platform?
1.6-1.8t AGU K03s, Forge actuator, Forge 007p, turbo back exhuast, Ths front mount, Catch can, 5 piece silicone boost pipes and creation sports tip. Stage 2 atm 232bhp 270lbs. Waiting for custom mapping :-)

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Re: Bmw e90 320d (163) buying advice
« Reply #5 on: 19 October 2012, 13:28 »
Do they go well after a remap?
Quicker than the 140bhp mk5 golf platform?
had a shot of a 330d with a map an was really surprised  :evil:

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Re: Bmw e90 320d (163) buying advice
« Reply #6 on: 19 October 2012, 13:30 »
 :laugh:
Looking at one tomoz cant wait. A big move from the 1.8t bora but hopefully worth it.  :whistle:
1.6-1.8t AGU K03s, Forge actuator, Forge 007p, turbo back exhuast, Ths front mount, Catch can, 5 piece silicone boost pipes and creation sports tip. Stage 2 atm 232bhp 270lbs. Waiting for custom mapping :-)

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Re: Bmw e90 320d (163) buying advice
« Reply #7 on: 19 October 2012, 13:34 »
also think about the e60s some real bargains just now with them  :smiley:

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Re: Bmw e90 320d (163) buying advice
« Reply #8 on: 20 October 2012, 10:32 »
get an M47TU last seen around 07 Reg, Do not buy a 2.0D from 57-59 Engine code N47.

timing chain will probably snap at 70k  :lipsrsealed:

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Re: Bmw e90 320d (163) buying advice
« Reply #9 on: 20 October 2012, 15:37 »
Went for this 320d  :cool:

 
1.6-1.8t AGU K03s, Forge actuator, Forge 007p, turbo back exhuast, Ths front mount, Catch can, 5 piece silicone boost pipes and creation sports tip. Stage 2 atm 232bhp 270lbs. Waiting for custom mapping :-)