Forum: Engine  03-19-2011, 03:32 PM |
| Replies: 29 Views: 9,450  The ti starts up just fine now... I've since...
The ti starts up just fine now... I've since changed the oil to 5W-30, Castrol synthetic blend, and the weather has been much warmer. The car starts up near-perfect every time now, but I'm still... |
| Forum: Engine 03-09-2011, 03:05 AM |
| Replies: 29 Views: 9,450 I'm sorry to hear that, KUBI. It's great that...
I'm sorry to hear that, KUBI. It's great that you didn't get hurt and that you caught the guy. I'm surprised that your ti survived against a semi. Tough little car!
My issues are getting a... |
| Forum: Engine 03-03-2011, 10:57 PM |
| Replies: 29 Views: 9,450 Another update: I replaced the coolant temp...
Another update:
I replaced the coolant temp sensor about two weeks ago, but there's no noticeable difference in startup. Poor starts (and good starts) are still pretty random.
I'm beginning to... |
| Forum: Engine 02-09-2011, 09:52 PM |
| Replies: 29 Views: 9,450 Update: The ti started up with no problem...
Update:
The ti started up with no problem today. It's 24 °F out with a ten degree wind chill. I haven't replaced any of the parts since the intake boot, and the car hasn't been started in two... |
| Forum: Engine 01-31-2011, 05:10 AM |
| Replies: 29 Views: 9,450 Another update, and welcome to the thread,...
Another update, and welcome to the thread, bmeck88 and KUBI. The Lehigh Valley continues to get more snow/sleet/rain, and the roads have become a treacherous patchwork of ice and slush. I haven't... |
| Forum: Engine 01-20-2011, 07:15 AM |
| Replies: 29 Views: 9,450 I've since headed back to school in PA with the...
I've since headed back to school in PA with the new injectors, a new secondary intake boot (from the throttle body to the intake), and a new hose that runs from the boot to the injectors. Even with... |
| Forum: Engine 01-12-2011, 09:01 PM |
| Replies: 29 Views: 9,450 Thanks again for your replies. My mistake,...
Thanks again for your replies.
My mistake, the sensor in the air box measures AIR temperature.:rolleyes: (It's been edited) I feel like I've replaced or checked so many components, it's tough to... |
| Forum: Engine 01-10-2011, 10:36 PM |
| Replies: 29 Views: 9,450 An update: I pulled the fuel injectors on...
An update:
I pulled the fuel injectors on Saturday, and I replaced them with rebuilt ones from GB Remanufacturing (through Pelican Parts). The old injectors were dirty! Unfortunately, it starts... |
| Forum: Engine 12-31-2010, 08:11 AM |
| Replies: 29 Views: 9,450 Thanks again for your responses. I just went...
Thanks again for your responses. I just went ahead and ordered a set of remanufactured injectors from Pelican Parts, along with o-rings and a new upper intake manifold gasket. I just want my ti to... |
| Forum: Engine 12-24-2010, 05:08 PM |
| Replies: 29 Views: 9,450 Update
Thanks for your replies.
I'm using 5W-30 conventional oil. Castrol High Mileage, I think. On a student's budget, I'm not ready to make the jump up to synthetic. :wink:
No vacuum leaks, and... |
| Forum: Engine 12-18-2010, 06:05 PM |
| Replies: 29 Views: 9,450 Cold Start with Flooding
My turn for cold start issues... I got a '97 M-tech, M44 engine at the beginning of the summer, and it's been great to me. But since it's been dropping below freezing at night, my first start of... |
| Forum: Electrical 05-19-2009, 11:22 PM |
| Replies: 0 Views: 874 Horn and Fuse Box Question
I'm sorry to add yet another thread about horn issues to the board. I've searched everywhere for a solution... I need someone's help, please!
My 318ti is an early '98 model. It has an alarm... |
| Forum: Lounge 05-14-2009, 02:04 AM |
| Replies: 2,264 Views: 753,042 |
| Forum: Interior and ICE 05-12-2009, 11:16 PM |
| Replies: 10 Views: 4,975  It works!
I connected the white wire from the harness to the blue/white tracer on my HU. Lo and behold, my system produced sound in all four corners! It appears that my amp is still good, it's just that I... |
| Forum: Interior and ICE 05-12-2009, 05:19 PM |
| Replies: 10 Views: 4,975 The diagram I used can be found at...
The diagram I used can be found at http://www.dtmpower.net/forum/general-discussion/170825-stereo-speaker-diagram.html
It seems that there are three sets of wires pertaining to the HU, one from... |
| Forum: Interior and ICE 05-12-2009, 02:03 AM |
| Replies: 10 Views: 4,975 No sound... Is the amp bad?
Hello all. I'm a new owner of a '98 318ti, and I couldn't be happier.
But, I am unable to make any of the speakers make sound. I just bought the car recently, and I have no knowledge of what the... |
