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Old 01-17-2009, 04:18 PM
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You can check ohm's between the end of the glow plug and the block, excluding problems in the harness from the equation. The light goes off (?) if there is a difference between plug #2 and any of the other plugs I think.

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Old 01-17-2009, 05:19 PM
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OK, what's the sixth vehicle?
1989 Dodge B-250.

You can't think that I would honestly list that in the sig........
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1989 Dodge B-250.

You can't think that I would honestly list that in the sig........
Sure, if it had a Cummins!
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Old 01-18-2009, 10:42 AM
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1989 Dodge B-250.

You can't think that I would honestly list that in the sig........
Since you stated/asked ----- In my honest opinion, and based on personal experience, I'd list the B-250 before I listed the E38.

OMG -- what a nightmare car my 97 was! The only car I've ever owned, that I felt uneasy about and didn't trust for a 100 mile trip.....Mine must have been one of those you hear about being built late on a Friday afternoon, or the first one built on a Monday morning! Although, I will admit - I have a couple of friends that swear by their 00 and 01 model E38's.

Goods and bads with all I guess....
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Old 01-18-2009, 10:50 AM
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Since you stated/asked ----- In my honest opinion, and based on personal experience, I'd list the B-250 before I listed the E38.

OMG -- what a nightmare car my 97 was! The only car I've ever owned, that I felt uneasy about and didn't trust for a 100 mile trip.....Mine must have been one of those you hear about being built late on a Friday afternoon, or the first one built on a Monday morning! Although, I will admit - I have a couple of friends that swear by their 00 and 01 model E38's.

Goods and bads with all I guess....
The E-38 is new to me. I knew about all it's potential "issues". I found one with only 58K on the clock to minimize them. But, currently I'm stuck with a SES light and, after dumping $1K into it chasing things........it's still there.

It do love the way it drives and handles, however.........leaves lesser vehicles in the dust on any curve.

Like the W140, it's a very complex piece of machinery and it takes a skilled tech to solve its issues in an expedient manner.
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Old 01-18-2009, 11:33 AM
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The E-38 is new to me. I knew about all it's potential "issues". I found one with only 58K on the clock to minimize them. But, currently I'm stuck with a SES light and, after dumping $1K into it chasing things........it's still there.

It do love the way it drives and handles, however.........leaves lesser vehicles in the dust on any curve.

Like the W140, it's a very complex piece of machinery and it takes a skilled tech to solve its issues in an expedient manner.

I don't remember SES light details - I had radiator, multiple electrical things, constant check engine, rough idle, dual cats went out way to early in their life....just seemed like always something simple and stupid.

But oh yes --- I so agree...what an amazing ride and performance that was unbelievable! I loved being the older guy, in the 4 door sedan that knows he can totally blow away some of the younger ones with their hopped tuned rice burners.....

You have good tech knowledge, and the cars are strong --- enjoy it!
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Old 01-18-2009, 11:48 AM
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I don't remember SES light details - I had radiator, multiple electrical things, constant check engine, rough idle, dual cats went out way to early in their life....just seemed like always something simple and stupid.
Yes, the SES is "service engine soon" on the BMW. Same as a CEL. I also have the rough idle........but, only when cold. After replacing the backplate, we chased it down to a defective backplate........as received from BMW brand new. We'll see if another backplate finally cures it.

They're known for eating the cats...........
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Old 01-18-2009, 03:27 PM
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OK, back to my troubles...

It seems that #2 and #4 GP's are bad. I am guessing that one was bad and the second one just happened to go when it was in the shop. They did have it for two days. What I will do is get a reamer tool and a couple of GP's from the dealer and ream and replace them.

Is it ok to just replace two?

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Old 01-18-2009, 03:35 PM
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Yes, the SES is "service engine soon" on the BMW. Same as a CEL. I also have the rough idle........but, only when cold. After replacing the backplate, we chased it down to a defective backplate........as received from BMW brand new. We'll see if another backplate finally cures it.

They're known for eating the cats...........

BC, you are correct and I stand corrected --- it was the SES light, not check engine. Been many years since I thought about it. My Rover also has SES light - and the same basic 4.0 liter motor....
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Old 01-18-2009, 03:37 PM
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Is it ok to just replace two?

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Yes........unless you prefer to do all five for the pleasure of banged up hands and freezing fingers.........

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