BMW e4 M3 P0012

SOURCE: BMW Z3 rough idle on start codes read P1189 , P0173

all the codes you have are all related to the fuel trim, this problem needs to be looked at with a european capable scanner for futher tests sorry.

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SOURCE: High oil Consumption, BMW M5

Look for Castrol TWS 10W60 Motor Oil. This car should not burn so much oil, you need to use a different kind. It is recommended by BMW as well. I also heard the VANOS isnt an issue anymore, can be fixed with a different MAFF. Good luck!

SOURCE: 93 Nissan Pickup 2400/12 valve

I would venture to guess that a timing chain guide broke and the chain chewed a hole thought the timing cover. The timing cover also has coolant passing through it where the water pump is attached. If you were running a multi viscosity oil, even it it were a 20-40 and got surprised by a zero degree day, I doubt seriously, it would cause that to occur. That series engine had problem s with timing chain guide failures. However, there usually is some chain rattle well before a disastrous failure. Most of my customers noticed the chain noise before it has caused catastrophic damage.
Sorry you have suffered such a loss. Good luck on your repair. A used timing cover would be the cheapest route. A place in Dallas called Bishops, buys engine cores, dismantles them, evaluates them, cleans the good parts up and sells them at very reasonable prices. They ship all over the country.

SOURCE: whining noise coming from back on my 316i e46 bmw

Hi, there, Check your break pads. Could be from there.
cheers

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SOURCE: the radio on my bmw e46 has topped working and the

did u ever find a solution? running into the exact same problem as we speak! grrr