Dan,
I was so stunned at the appearance of your car, I missed you are in Austin.
I great place to live and you should have some good resources for the car, too.
I checked mine today and from what I can see, the switch for the WOT appears to be identical. What I could not find is the valve? hose or connection to the engine. Is that unit independent as I read in your message or is it connected to anything else? On my car there is no connection at all to the engine. The metal is clean and untapped.
The large hose running from top left past the oil dipstick and to the bottom of the picture over the air intake does not exist on mine either. Where does the hose start and end?
Mine does not have the flexible metal conduit running past the brake fluid reservoir, either. Assume this runs into the fuse box. Mine is a fabric covered cable running on the other side of the strut housing.
That said, my 320i was one of the last batch brought into the country and also was approved for California. Is it possible some changes were made to electronics and tuning to eliminate parts and make inventory suitable for anywhere in the country. I have seen earlier 320is models and the fusebox was different, so maybe other items changed the last year.
Have you checked out all the emission control components? I believe they are necessary for proper engine function.
The interior color is beige, but I don't remember the seats being dark. Maybe replaced or Reupholstered? (a friend had the Baltic Blue exterior with beige cloth seats. Very nice.)
Your hood insulation is starting to go, too. An easy but messy change.
I can't get pictures posted today, but will do after the weekend. Tell me by PM with E-mail and will send.
The engine compartment looks very clean.
Best, Mike
