Forum: Interior and ICE  05-31-2016, 01:32 AM |
| Replies: 1 Views: 3,373  It was an easy fix.
I can see now why nobody thought I needed any help to fix the switch. There was a switch holder that popped out of the console. Put the switch back in it and popped the holder back in. About a one... |
| Forum: Interior and ICE 05-21-2016, 03:01 AM |
| Replies: 1 Views: 3,373 Help with power window switch.
Gentlemen,
When I pushed on right window switch it popped down into the console. I am hoping to fish it up but I do not know if it can epoxied back into the console. Have any of you had this... |
| Forum: Engine 04-02-2016, 09:20 PM |
| Replies: 0 Views: 958 Loose spark plug caused miss at 4k rpm
My 318ti would get to about 4k rpm and start missing. There was also a clicking under the hood that I could not isolate. I figured I was in for new plugs, maybe wires and maybe coil pack? I bought... |
| Forum: Personal bios and Introductions 02-11-2015, 02:53 AM |
| Replies: 12 Views: 4,600 First outdoor pictures of an Okie's 318ti
These pictures were taken on my 3 acre property here in Osage County, Oklahoma. The pump jack hasn't operated for 10 years or so. The first 13 years we lived here, while it was still operational, we... |
| Forum: Personal bios and Introductions 02-09-2015, 08:46 AM |
| Replies: 12 Views: 4,600 I am a pretty happy camper after 1st drive.
I got the new alternator on the car and got the engine compartment buttoned up yesterday. I started the engine and it idled nicely. The old alternator with the worn out bearing(s) had in deed been ¾... |
| Forum: Personal bios and Introductions 02-07-2015, 06:34 AM |
| Replies: 12 Views: 4,600 More questions than answers at this point
A little bit of history on this not so perfect 318ti. My son bought the car for my granddaughter three years ago or so for $3,000. Because of some sort of abuse the original engine gave up the ghost.... |
| Forum: Personal bios and Introductions 01-30-2015, 09:13 PM |
| Replies: 12 Views: 4,600 Guys, I appreciate the replies and words of...
Guys, I appreciate the replies and words of encouragement. BlackBMWs, I know your advice concerning the plastic parts is wise preventive maintenance. I saw the DIY write-up and pictures concerning... |
| Forum: Misc 01-30-2015, 08:25 PM |
| Replies: 43 Views: 53,057 |
| Forum: Misc 01-30-2015, 06:50 AM |
| Replies: 43 Views: 53,057 Can someone ID this part?
I have not owned my 318ti very long. While doing a brake job I spotted this thing laying on the bumper in the right front of the engine bay. When hung on the bracket it nearly touches what appears to... |
| Forum: Personal bios and Introductions 01-24-2015, 06:46 AM |
| Replies: 12 Views: 4,600 I am the owner of a not-so-perfect 318ti
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I would like to introduce myself and my car. I am 66 years old and never dreamed I’d ever own a BMW. Circumstances resulted in my trading an older 4-door Impala to my... |
| Forum: Lounge 11-23-2014, 01:03 AM |
| Replies: 2,264 Views: 752,627 |
