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Anom3’s July 2007-production E92 M3 produced an intermittent metallic clunk on cold starts. Several changes brought subjective improvement, but the owner’s final update says the cause remained unknown.
A 1985 280SL Euro owner asks about a stopped odometer; a member supplies a damaged-gear example, while a later R129 digital-display question remains a separate case.
NikleinR6 replaced a sagging trunk-flap support although his roof had not failed. Later MBWorld replies describe housing distortion, fit difficulties and cable adjustment, showing why a support swap is not a complete roof diagnosis.
john_s reported an immediate bank-one misfire on his 2008 E92 M3. A zero-compression result on cylinder 1 led to a broken valve spring; he later reported good compression and a return to daily driving after replacing it.
Devil Boy replaced the starter after a new battery and starter/alternator cable failed to cure sluggish hot starts. His illustrated account follows the intake removal, starter access and careful refitting, followed by his report of much quicker starts.
PV997’s repair research separates the 997.2 PDK valve body and sensor access from the control unit inside the car. It brings together his investigation, later contributors’ experience and the fluid-fill and calibration work discussed in the source.
NikleinR6 found a sagging passenger-side trunk flap and replaced both supports with a reinforced pair. Later owners add a clearance workaround and their experience after replacement.
theanalyst’s 2007 Tiptronic 997 Turbo engine-out repair progressed through used replacement turbos and plumbing, a second removal after a leak test, shaft refitting, and a first start with a short drive. Cooling checks and an intermittent idle hunt remained unresolved in these updates.
BS911 replaced the odometer gear in his 1995 993 after distance recording stopped while the speedometer still worked. His photographs follow the instrument disassembly and gear replacement.
