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Forum: Wheels and Tires 03-11-2019, 07:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,949
Posted By John_in_VA
The extra bit of sidewall on a 60-series tire...

The extra bit of sidewall on a 60-series tire will usually be more comfortable & help protect your wheel from pothole damage.
Forum: Lounge 10-01-2017, 02:30 PM
Replies: 2,264
Views: 744,346
Posted By John_in_VA
You can input a VIN into https://www.bmwvin.com/...

You can input a VIN into https://www.bmwvin.com/ to obtain this info.

VIN WBACG71060AR21727
Type Code CG71
E Series E36 (5)
Series 3
Type COMP
Steering LL
Doors 3
Engine M44
Forum: Lounge 07-29-2015, 09:14 PM
Replies: 2,264
Views: 744,346
Posted By John_in_VA
Using...

Using http://www.bmwarchive.org/vin/bmw-vin-decoder.html:

Data for vehicle identification number: WBAHG71060GC63493
Model description: 525tds
Market: Europa
Type: HG71
E-Code: E34 (2)...
Forum: Misc 07-29-2014, 01:09 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 51,110
Posted By John_in_VA
We might be able to help more if you told us what...

We might be able to help more if you told us what year/which engine you have. Use one of the online parts catalogs to find your part (ignore the realoem prices - they are not always accurate). It...
Forum: Engine 01-13-2014, 03:06 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 573
Posted By John_in_VA
DISA valve replacement. What else to consider?

Greetings!
I helped a friend find this 09/98 ti several years ago - his first BMW. 175K miles. I posted this in the maintenance area but didn't get any replies.

The DISA valve needs to be...
Forum: Maintenance 01-08-2014, 11:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,417
Posted By John_in_VA
DISA valve replacement. What else to consider?

Greetings!
I helped a friend find this 09/98 ti several years ago - his first BMW. 175K miles.

The DISA valve needs to be replaced, so we wondered what else to do "while in there?" The cooling...
Forum: Interior and ICE 09-17-2012, 05:17 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 170,187
Posted By John_in_VA
Saw this referenced yesterday: ...

Saw this referenced yesterday:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showpost.php?p=20248948&postcount=108
Forum: Exterior 05-04-2012, 02:01 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,141
Posted By John_in_VA
Tischer (getbmwparts.com) site shows $186.40...

Tischer (getbmwparts.com) site shows $186.40 each. Doesn't say NLA.
Forum: Maintenance 04-21-2012, 11:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,540
Posted By John_in_VA
M44 diagnostic port cover part number?

Broke the cap from the leash today. Mallard posted in 05/2008:
New part number: 12 52 1 724 690
Old part number: 12 52 1 711 220

690 seems to be for the M42 engine, according to realoem &...
Forum: Lounge 04-07-2012, 03:33 AM
Replies: 2,264
Views: 744,346
Posted By John_in_VA
Sport suspension is desired, but the bits might...

Sport suspension is desired, but the bits might be a bit tired by now! At least the springs could still be good.
Mallard was gone for a while, but I believe he was supplying VIN info sometime...
Forum: Lounge 04-07-2012, 03:07 AM
Replies: 2,264
Views: 744,346
Posted By John_in_VA
Try inputting the last 7 VIN digits into this...

Try inputting the last 7 VIN digits into this tool:
http://www.rubmw.ru/vincode/eng/
Doesn't give you everything, but it's a start!
Forum: Electrical 03-24-2012, 12:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,645
Posted By John_in_VA
I am skeptical of the cold temp/safety business. ...

I am skeptical of the cold temp/safety business. I have an E28 that had an intermittent CC, possibly due to a circuit board solder problem. The easiest/cheapest solution was to replace the CC...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 12-26-2011, 06:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,299
Posted By John_in_VA
Those were originally on the E24 M6. Use them as...

Those were originally on the E24 M6. Use them as hose reels - tires are crazy expensive and outdated technology that were barely decent in their heyday.
Forum: Exterior 12-23-2011, 02:50 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 40,846
Posted By John_in_VA
Can someone provide a pic of the Hartge spoiler...

Can someone provide a pic of the Hartge spoiler installed on a car? Thanks in advance.
Forum: Interior and ICE 11-11-2011, 03:42 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 170,187
Posted By John_in_VA
http://semproducts.com/Catalog.asp?cat=36

http://semproducts.com/Catalog.asp?cat=36
Forum: Misc 11-05-2011, 05:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 915
Posted By John_in_VA
You don't say which car you have, and I don't...

You don't say which car you have, and I don't know if all washer systems are the same (M42 vs. M42, etc.).
You are dealing with a reservoir (plastic), a pump (plastic), level sensor (plastic),...
Forum: Transmission 11-02-2011, 10:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,309
Posted By John_in_VA
Will you be selling your version?

Will you be selling your version?
Forum: Lounge 10-17-2011, 03:17 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,471
Posted By John_in_VA
Read through prior posts or perform a search on...

Read through prior posts or perform a search on your topic of interest and you'll find a wealth of information. Welcome!
Forum: Exterior 10-12-2011, 01:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,556
Posted By John_in_VA
300 is Alpine white III, used after ~1993. The...

300 is Alpine white III, used after ~1993. The original Alpine white was much creamier than II or III.
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24849
Forum: Maintenance 08-14-2011, 02:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,295
Posted By John_in_VA
http://www.bimmerzone.com/category/Tip_and_Tricks_...

http://www.bimmerzone.com/category/Tip_and_Tricks_Inspection.html
Forum: Exterior 07-27-2011, 12:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,109
Posted By John_in_VA
I don't know what product you used, but Meguiar's...

I don't know what product you used, but Meguiar's #7 Mirror Glaze show car glaze does not dry white, but fills in slight imperfections. A newer product, their Ultimate Polish, is a pre-waxing glaze...
Forum: US and North America 07-10-2011, 04:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,521
Posted By John_in_VA
@mtlblue - the covers are not interchangeable and...

@mtlblue - the covers are not interchangeable and have different part #s:
M42: 11-12-1-739-793
M44: 11-12-1-247-827
Forum: Wheels and Tires 07-01-2011, 02:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,006
Posted By John_in_VA
It appears you don't use punctuation either! ...

It appears you don't use punctuation either! :tongue:
A torque wrench can make it possible to hold you wheels on safely, and avoid warping your brake rotors at the same time. It can be used on...
Forum: Lounge 06-25-2011, 06:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,043
Posted By John_in_VA
Maybe this similar, current thread can help: ...

Maybe this similar, current thread can help:
http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=33547
Forum: Personal bios and Introductions 06-25-2011, 02:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,289
Posted By John_in_VA
Welcome! Surprised you've owned it for this long...

Welcome! Surprised you've owned it for this long without coming here sooner! Steven & the other ti owners make this a great forum.
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