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Yeah visually check them, start with the rears they usually go first. From BMW it is new driveshafts only but I think Euro Car Parts sell the rings separately, if you jack it up and look up with a torch slowly turn the wheel and you should see shiny bits where it has touched and worn the corrosion

And thanks you are welcome :).

Is it on permanently or does it come on after driving for a while approx. 30mph and above?

If it is on all the time it could be any one of the sensors on the system, cheap OBD readers usually only do the engine faults not other systems, I use Foxwell scanners that are pretty good for the money. You can then use diagnostic mode to check sensor function.

If it comes on 30mph and above this can be pick up ring corrosion, it causes the ring to distort and wear away the end of the sensor increasing the air gap so the signal is weaker, eventually at higher speeds it cannot determine the signal and throws the light on. [edit to add] If a wheel speed sensor shows up as faulty check all the pick up rings for corrosion and signs of contact with the sensors, fitting a new sensor will decrease the airgap but only fix it for a few miles before wearing away again so don't get caught out.

This one does all models
https://www.foxwelltool.co.uk/wholesale/automaster-pro-nt624-full-system-scanner.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwyN-DBhCDARIsAFOELTndBksEbt_8t9UbVp1MnR51fiL2gfok9PuvA10eV14LPuCFWqarl9UaAo3IEALw_wcB

Or get a vehicle specific one.
https://www.foxwelltool.co.uk/wholesale/nt510-multi-system-scanner-with-one-fre-car-brand-software-and-obd.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwyN-DBhCDARIsAFOELTm1Sey7ex1x-qDlviX0NO45wdmqZspA6uH3q5IjiwLqg2psnUOrmbgaAqnWEALw_wcB

You could retrofit one to add it, a lot of E46 M3 owners do this to run a CSL style carbon fibre manifold and get the ECU re-programmed to run Alpha-N
Pretty sure it is a Vauxhall one they use.
Failing that VEM's is supposed to be a pretty good setup.

Corrosion, the surface rusts badly then when it overheats in braking operation it more or less breaks away. Usually seen on low mileage vehicles.

Sorry I only know Dave in Devon because he drives up to E30 meets, he has an S54 powered E30 :D

Not that I know of sorry :)

Dave at Astbury Motor Works knows his stuff.
https://vymaps.com/GB/Astbury-Motor-Works-210622069616988/

https://www.instagram.com/astburymotorworks/

Good lads down there. :D

Ha, ha sorry I have been working nights and busy at home so didn't even switch the PC on until today :D

BM Sport in Bexleyheath, Jags & Nigel
https://www.bmsport.com/

or ETA Motorsport West Kingsdown, Matt
http://www.etamotorsport.co.uk/

I was talking to my mate Graham at Elite Porsche today and told him about this and sent him a link to your thread, he is impressed to the level of engineering on this project, I for one can't wait until this turns rubber on the road :D

https://www.eliteporsche.co.uk/

I only saw six and I was a BMW tech for 25 years :D

Pretty sure you can use any JIS Bottom Bracket with them, they are the same as TA Cyclotouriste chainsets , I have a stronglight one to go in, will have to dig it out to see which one exactly.

Couldn't hear it too clearly, yours is a diesel isn't it? Check the air filter intake near the right headlamp where it slots in, the foam strip wears out causing a plastic to plastic resonation.

To fix it lift it up and apply felt tape strips to the contact areas :)

Yes badge is going back on, TA chain set going back on, I have loads of chainrings for that, Mafac brakes, GB bars and levers, original saddle.
Wheels are difficult, ideally 27 1/4 but 700c is much more convenient :)

Of course photos will follow :D

Colour is Flamme red, the braze on's were all there when I got it but the guy who I got it from was a tourer so he may have added them.
We think it is a 1958 from the frame number and lug work.
:)

A few have enquired about converting to LPG which would meet emissions but have been told it cannot be reclassed which is piss poor in my opinion.

I can get to work without going inside the South Circular but you can bet that will be a nightmare with everyone else doing it also, I can see it causing absolute chaos on the roads.

This thread makes me want to get on and rebuild mine, I picked up a hand painted shabby Gillot a few years ago and had it resprayed in period colours and got the transfers to match, I have tracked down period late fifties parts to build it just not got round to it yet.
How it was at first.

And as it is now ready to build.

@dan @Soul I have not used these but they have a good reputation around here.

Elite Crash repairs in Keston https://www.facebook.com/elitecrashrepairsltd/

Revamp Autoworks in Orpington https://revamp-autoworks.co.uk/

Just top it up
and yes
1/ undo bleed screw top up coolant 50/50 antifreeze until coolant comes out of bleed screw.
2/ put on ignition and set heater to hot, top up again until coolant comes out of bleed screw.
3/ start engine, top up until coolant comes out of bleed screw, tighten bleed screw, top up coolant to correct level at cap
4/ road test vehicle, to warm {fan cut in] then allow to cool and recheck level.

I love this :D

Yes with E46
Petrol = 6 cylinder good 4 cylinder bad
Diesel = 4 cylinder good, 6 cylinder bad

To bleed the cooling system
1/ undo bleed screw top up coolant 50/50 antifreeze until coolant comes out of bleed screw.
2/ put on ignition and set heater to hot, top up again until coolant comes out of bleed screw.
3/ start engine, top up until coolant comes out of bleed screw, tighten bleed screw, top up coolant to correct level.
4/ road test vehicle, to warm {fan cut in] then allow to cool and recheck level.

@paulbiche pretty much, I am not a fan of 4 cylinder engines after the M44 all N series engines seem to suffer chain issues of some sort, Valvetronic engines are also prone to finger wear in the valve train that can be expensive.
The M54 6 cyl is a reliable lump, they can suffer with water pump and vanos trouble but other than that pretty good.

Hackengineering do a good modified vanos service with improved machined components if ever you do get trouble.
https://www.hackengineering.co.uk/

Pack all the bikes, then see what else you can fit in up to the weight limit :)