318ti.org forum

Go Back   318ti.org forum > Search Forums

Notices

.
Showing results 1 to 25 of 53
Search took 0.00 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: scott pruett
Forum: US and North America 09-16-2009, 01:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,669
Posted By scott pruett
Thanks guys. I'm fine. Dunno what...

Thanks guys. I'm fine.

Dunno what happened... I was driving to school, heard a little clicking sound with acceleration, heard something break, engine stalled... I pulled over, noticed a little...
Forum: US and North America 09-15-2009, 05:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,669
Posted By scott pruett
er... scratch that. Talk about bad timing. I'm...

er... scratch that. Talk about bad timing. I'm glad this didn't sell (been thinking about it for a few weeks).

The following was a few hours after those photos were taken...
...
Forum: US and North America 09-15-2009, 01:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,669
Posted By scott pruett
more: ...

more:

http://clients.cvilledigital.com/etc/IMG_1267.jpg

http://clients.cvilledigital.com/etc/IMG_1270.jpg

http://clients.cvilledigital.com/etc/IMG_1271.jpg
...
Forum: US and North America 09-15-2009, 01:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,669
Posted By scott pruett
FS in North Carolina: '96 318ti, auto, white, $2500

Alrighty... time to sell the Ti, unfortunately. I bought this last August ('08) for $3500 @ 144k mi on the odometer (feel free to search my old posts for some history). Now it's up to 164k. I put...
Forum: HVAC 02-09-2009, 11:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,998
Posted By scott pruett
yup, I have to burp my system every couple...

yup, I have to burp my system every couple months. it's a PITA but I fear I have a leak in a $$$ spot.

try this... it's cheap & easy:

1) park on an incline, nose uphill.
2) turn your car on....
Forum: Maintenance 10-21-2008, 03:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 43,449
Posted By scott pruett
burped the radiator tonight... coolant was very...

burped the radiator tonight... coolant was very low, got lots of bubbles. I'll see how things behave tomorrow. Heater is now pushing warmer air, so things are looking hopeful!

thanks again......
Forum: Maintenance 10-20-2008, 02:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 43,449
Posted By scott pruett
Jess - thanks! no need to apologize for a long...

Jess - thanks! no need to apologize for a long post; that kind of info is golden. I'll give bleeding the cooling system a shot when I have time later today.

Anyone needing further info, this...
Forum: Maintenance 10-20-2008, 03:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 43,449
Posted By scott pruett
Thanks guys. yeah wolferj, I haven't done...

Thanks guys.

yeah wolferj, I haven't done anything yet. I'm trying to educate myself before messing around and/or spending unnecessary $$.
Forum: Maintenance 10-20-2008, 02:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 43,449
Posted By scott pruett
It took about 20min @ 60-70mph @ ~45deg outside...

It took about 20min @ 60-70mph @ ~45deg outside temperature to overheat & start steaming/smoking.

The oil looks okay, although I'm due for a change.

Is flushing the radiator an easy DIY job, or...
Forum: Maintenance 10-20-2008, 02:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 43,449
Posted By scott pruett
I haven't...

I haven't...
Forum: Maintenance 10-20-2008, 02:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 43,449
Posted By scott pruett
diagnose my problem... no heat, engine overheating

Hey guys -

I'm kinda a noob w/ BMWs, but I figure this can't be too complicated. Diagnose this for me:

Symptoms: (1) My engine is overheating. No lights come on. I did get smoke/steam coming...
Forum: Transmission 08-31-2008, 03:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 932
Posted By scott pruett
RPMs @ 70-75mph?? (auto)

what kind of RPMs are you guys w/ autos seeing @ 75mph? My new-to-me Ti hovers around 3200 & doesn't seem to want to shift up & drop down around 2000-2500. Is this normal? I'm not all that...
Forum: Electrical 08-27-2008, 03:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 57,388
Posted By scott pruett
I bought the Peake tool; worked like a charm. ...

I bought the Peake tool; worked like a charm. Codes were related to the passenger seat & seatbelt sensors.
Forum: Electrical 08-21-2008, 09:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 57,388
Posted By scott pruett
I was just quoted $110 from the local dealership...

I was just quoted $110 from the local dealership to run the tests to fix it... who knows if they'll say I need a new sensor... this is a pain. I can't pass Virginia inspection w/ this dumb light...
Forum: Exterior 08-13-2008, 03:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,585
Posted By scott pruett
Thanks... appreciate the feedback. I agree w/...

Thanks... appreciate the feedback. I agree w/ the notion of paying a little more for the other version.

Q: what's the ballpark range of what price I should expect for painting?

Q2: is...
Forum: Exterior 08-13-2008, 02:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,585
Posted By scott pruett
huh. cool. i can swing $100. :biggrin: ...

huh. cool. i can swing $100. :biggrin:

makes me wonder how much it costs to produce these.
Forum: Exterior 08-13-2008, 04:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,585
Posted By scott pruett
am I reading this correctly? M3 bumper for $100?

Is this all that's needed for the M3 replacement front?

http://www.ddmtuning.com/e36bumpers.html (the one-piece is $100)

...plus paint/lights of course.

thoughts? Is this an example of...
Forum: Brakes 08-07-2008, 10:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,209
Posted By scott pruett
cool... okay, so psnoker/Pat offered $150 +...

cool...

okay, so psnoker/Pat offered $150 + shipping for rotors (Zimmerman fronts) / pads (EBC Reds) / sensors, for all 4 corners... that sound reasonable for used parts? New, basic parts aren't...
Forum: Brakes 08-07-2008, 09:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,209
Posted By scott pruett
thanks :)

thanks :)
Forum: US and North America 08-07-2008, 08:35 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,374
Posted By scott pruett
PM on its way. I just got back from a shop......

PM on its way. I just got back from a shop... turns out I only *really* need the rotors, pads, and pad sensors.
Forum: Brakes 08-07-2008, 08:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,209
Posted By scott pruett
Thanks... turns out I only need to replace the...

Thanks... turns out I only need to replace the pads, rotors, and pad sensors. I might as well just stick w/ OE/basic stuff.

Any suggestions for a solid vendor to purchase through (& check...
Forum: Brakes 08-07-2008, 05:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,209
Posted By scott pruett
hmm... I suppose that makes sense. You're...

hmm... I suppose that makes sense. You're correct; I don't need anything for performance, but I figured while I was replacing parts, I'd look at my options.

I dropped psnoker a message in his...
Forum: US and North America 08-07-2008, 05:24 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,374
Posted By scott pruett
hey man - how much for your rear brake...

hey man -

how much for your rear brake assembly? if you need to get rid of the fronts too, let me know. only the pads on my fronts are bad, but if your stuff is in decent shape, I'm interested....
Forum: US and North America 08-07-2008, 04:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,187
Posted By scott pruett
right on budget76. that's a sweet deal.

right on budget76. that's a sweet deal.
Forum: Brakes 08-07-2008, 04:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,209
Posted By scott pruett
Thanks everyone for the quick response. Is...

Thanks everyone for the quick response. Is everything you mention here bolt-on?

96cali - point well taken re: supporting forum members / used parts.


that's not out of the options, but I...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 53

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT +1. The time now is 10:21 AM.


.
Powered by site supporters
vBulletin Version 3.8.8
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©1999 - 2024, 318ti.org
[page compression: 71.60 k/80.32 k (10.86%)]

318ti.org does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information or products discussed.