But a BMW oldie
I've recently added an E34 3.6 ('89, 100k miles) to my expanding collection which is normally biased towards Alpinas. I've waited too long for a good B10 manual so this is the result.
There's a few niggles I'm already familiar with due to owning an E32, with which it shares many of the electrics. However, some things are new to me.
The engine isn't as smooth as I expected ! Am I being unrealistic here or should the idle be as high as 900rpm+? It's mildly lumpy reminiscent of a tuned MkII escort but not as much as to make me think it's misfiring. Is this normal too?
There is a prominent whine coming from the bulkhead area in both first and second gear. My BMW independent agrees that it sounds like gearbox whine but it appears to be coming from the engine bay. However it is definitely more apparent in first and second gear and reminds me of straight cut gears so it's nothing to do with alternators or belts. This box is supposed to be bullit proof so we're a bit stumped.
The car has cruise control fitted but it lacks the smoothness of other BMs I've had. The throttle control seems a bit vicious so that even when feathering at constant speed, it is very apparent if you are on or off the throttle. Again is this normal?
Thanks