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Forum: Lounge 09-26-2005, 07:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,813
Posted By Ed montocchio
It is a 2001 model.

It is a 2001 model.
Forum: General Chit Chat 08-31-2005, 08:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,452
Posted By Ed montocchio
Good point - you must get the latest part as...

Good point - you must get the latest part as these mounts are being improved all the time. If your car has done 95k, changing the RSM will give her a much quieter ride!
Forum: Electrical 08-30-2005, 02:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 16,009
Posted By Ed montocchio
What about the Crankshaft position/rpm Sensor -...

What about the Crankshaft position/rpm Sensor - If the engine control module (ECM) does not receive a crankshaft position signal during cracking, the engine will not start - just a thought...
Forum: Interior and ICE 08-30-2005, 12:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,255
Posted By Ed montocchio
More: ...

More:

http://www.hmsmotorsport.com/store/z3/z3-interior/z3-arm-rest
Forum: Interior and ICE 08-30-2005, 12:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,255
Posted By Ed montocchio
More (on eBay...) ...

More (on eBay...)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E36-black-ARMREST-M3-console-leather-M3-325is-328i_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33695QQitemZ7995647278QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
Forum: Interior and ICE 08-30-2005, 10:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,255
Posted By Ed montocchio
Hi, Check these sites (There are 2 models - Mark1...

Hi, Check these sites (There are 2 models - Mark1 and Mark2 - check 2nd URL)

http://leatherz.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=01&Product_Code=Mk1Armrest&Category_Code=Appearance
...
Forum: Lounge 08-30-2005, 08:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,813
Posted By Ed montocchio
Idle Issues

I have a very slight idle fluctuation. With the air-con on the idle comes down and settles at 850-900 rpm. If I look closely at the rev counter the needle dips and rises as the car "hunts" for idle...
Forum: Engine 08-30-2005, 08:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,533
Posted By Ed montocchio
My car is still under warrantee so it was done...

My car is still under warrantee so it was done for free. However, I know the part (DISA Flap) cost R1056 or $165 (if you can just use the exchange rate from SA??). You will also have to buy the...
Forum: General Chit Chat 08-30-2005, 08:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,452
Posted By Ed montocchio
Hi, if you do find it is the rear shock mounts -...

Hi, if you do find it is the rear shock mounts - make sure you replace the paper gaskets and four crush nuts.

Tip: I locked myself in the trunck (boot in SA?) and had someone drive the car. I...
Forum: General Chit Chat 08-29-2005, 10:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,452
Posted By Ed montocchio
If you want to do this yourself look at :...

If you want to do this yourself look at : http://www.logun.org/shockmnts.htm

This is for the E36 - I don't see why you would have to touch the speakers or tail light covers - so start from item 7!
Forum: General Chit Chat 08-29-2005, 08:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,452
Posted By Ed montocchio
Hi, how many miles have you done? This screams of...

Hi, how many miles have you done? This screams of rear shock mounts. These are notorious parts that go on these BMW’s. They are not expensive. Make sure you replace both sides.

I have just had...
Forum: Announcements 08-26-2005, 09:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,259
Posted By Ed montocchio
DISA Unit

Hi, I added the DISA to the glossary at the beginning of the week - I see it is still being evaluated....
Forum: Maintenance 08-23-2005, 06:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,884
Posted By Ed montocchio
Half the fun is to have the correct tools - I...

Half the fun is to have the correct tools - I never do anything without buying the tool first!

South Africa - SA (English) ; ZA - Zuid Afrika (Afrikaans) - We have 11 official languages!!
Forum: Engine 08-23-2005, 09:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,475
Posted By Ed montocchio
I suggest looking under the hood whilst reving...

I suggest looking under the hood whilst reving the engine. I have just had a problem with my DISA unit which is on the side of the intake manifold. (rattling noise)

Just put your hand on this and...
Forum: Engine 08-23-2005, 09:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,533
Posted By Ed montocchio
It was the DISA unit. I thought I would add some...

It was the DISA unit. I thought I would add some info I found from another site. It is part number 6 on the attached diagram.

DISA is the german abbreviation for 'Differentiated Intake System'...
Forum: Maintenance 08-23-2005, 07:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,884
Posted By Ed montocchio
Thanks, I have ordered the tool on eBay - I don't...

Thanks, I have ordered the tool on eBay - I don't want to damage the cap.
As soon as it arrives I will do my first oil change!
Forum: Maintenance 08-22-2005, 11:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,884
Posted By Ed montocchio
Thanks for your help so far. Next small...

Thanks for your help so far.

Next small problem - I cannot get the subscribed oil filter removal tool in SA. Can I use a standard oil strap system to remove the cap? How important is the torque...
Forum: Maintenance 08-21-2005, 04:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,884
Posted By Ed montocchio
Hi, could not find the drain plug, so I decided...

Hi, could not find the drain plug, so I decided to remove the steal plate under the engine. Feel a little silly as this pan had a rectangle hole in the middle and, on closer inspection, there was a...
Forum: Maintenance 08-20-2005, 05:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,997
Posted By Ed montocchio
Few questions before I try my first oil change: ...

Few questions before I try my first oil change:

1) Do you need to suspend the car to change the oil?
2) Do you need to remove the black cover under the engine to get to the drain plug or is the...
Forum: Maintenance 08-20-2005, 05:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,884
Posted By Ed montocchio
Hi, I am ready to do my first oil change....

Hi,

I am ready to do my first oil change. Just a quick question before I go under the car - do you have to remove the black cover under the engine to get to the drain plug?

Also do you have to...
Forum: Engine 08-18-2005, 06:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,533
Posted By Ed montocchio
Hi, The car is going to the shop again...

Hi,

The car is going to the shop again tomorrow. Hopefully they will find the fault.

Ed
Forum: Engine 08-18-2005, 06:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,533
Posted By Ed montocchio
HI Chris, I am having the same trouble with...

HI Chris,

I am having the same trouble with my 318i 2001 BMW. I took it into the shop and they replace the DISA unit. The car still has this rattle.

The idle is also not constant. If you watch...
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