Forum: Parting out & Parts (US)  01-03-2017, 07:28 AM |
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| Forum: Suspension 05-11-2012, 10:18 PM |
| Replies: 15 Views: 1,712  You could get a rebuilt rack...
You could get a rebuilt rack fromwww.rackdoctor.net.
I recently replaced my leaking rack with one of their units and it worked out well. |
| Forum: Misc 05-10-2012, 05:59 PM |
| Replies: 2 Views: 909 The spare tire is attached to the underside of...
The spare tire is attached to the underside of the car with a long bolt. It also has an odd shaped metal shield that goes under the spare to sandwich the tire in place. My spare tire was all cracked... |
| Forum: I'm thinking about buying a ti. 03-25-2012, 05:02 AM |
| Replies: 4 Views: 1,956 1. Easy fix, only two screws and some elbow...
1. Easy fix, only two screws and some elbow grease. It might take you an hour total to replace the burnt out bulbs. The bulbs can be bought online at pelicanparts or at your dealer. They aren't... |
| Forum: Wheels and Tires 03-19-2012, 01:15 AM |
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| Forum: Wheels and Tires 03-18-2012, 01:27 AM |
| Replies: 2 Views: 5,625 225/50/R16 on Style 42's and they rub?
So I picked up a set of Style 42's with brand new Kumho Ecsta AST 225/50/R16 tires. They look like this:
http://i.imgur.com/WNS51.jpg
The offset on these wheels is 46mm and the size is 7x16".
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| Forum: Engine 01-25-2012, 05:36 AM |
| Replies: 8 Views: 1,176 Thanks Norm, I think you are on the money. I've...
Thanks Norm, I think you are on the money. I've had the valve cover off and it is absolutely black inside there. The car was previously owned by a college kid and I'm sure maintenance was a very low... |
| Forum: Engine 01-24-2012, 04:41 AM |
| Replies: 8 Views: 1,176 When I bought the car the engine was coated in...
When I bought the car the engine was coated in oil/dirt. I replaced the valve cover gasket and oil filter gasket (paper and o-rings). I then went to the self serve car wash and blew about $10 in... |
| Forum: Engine 01-24-2012, 04:16 AM |
| Replies: 8 Views: 1,176 Rebuild, Replace, or Swap?
I recently took a long trip; about 1400 miles at 75 MPH. My M44 lost a quart of oil and half a gallon of coolant in the process. There are no spots on the pavement under the car and the under side of... |
| Forum: Parting out & Parts (US) 01-14-2012, 08:51 PM |
| Replies: 0 Views: 2,666 New in Box, Sachs M Sport Left Front Strut
I bought this awhile back but never ended up needing it. It is BMW part number 31311090716. You can get it from Pelican Parts for about $145 plus shipping. I'll sell it for $100 shipped to the lower... |
| Forum: Interior and ICE 12-05-2011, 06:13 AM |
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| Forum: Interior and ICE 12-05-2011, 02:28 AM |
| Replies: 3 Views: 1,021 Seatbelt Question
Is the seatbelt light supposed to come on if you unbuckle your belt while driving? Mine comes on when I first start the car, but it doesn't come on after that. I am wondering if my seatbelt buckle... |
| Forum: Suspension 12-01-2011, 04:35 AM |
| Replies: 7 Views: 2,295 I looked up the Monroe parts, they are way...
I looked up the Monroe parts, they are way cheaper, about half price. I still need part numbers for the Sport springs. Or I suppose I could buy a set of sport springs off someone here who has... |
| Forum: Suspension 11-30-2011, 03:19 AM |
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| Forum: Suspension 11-29-2011, 10:55 PM |
| Replies: 7 Views: 2,295 Upgrade to Sport Suspension?
The suspension on my car is pretty worn and I want to replace it. I have the standard suspension and was thinking now might be a good time to upgrade. I have compiled a list of OEM part numbers for... |
| Forum: Lounge 11-16-2011, 06:28 PM |
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| Forum: Lounge 11-16-2011, 04:35 AM |
| Replies: 11 Views: 2,325 I found that F48 under the steering column was...
I found that F48 under the steering column was blown. That would explain the behavior I was seeing. Once I get that replaced, I'll see if the high speed fan relay is good as mentioned in this thread:... |
| Forum: Lounge 11-16-2011, 03:36 AM |
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| Forum: Lounge 11-16-2011, 02:50 AM |
| Replies: 11 Views: 2,325 One thing to mention is that the heater doesn't...
One thing to mention is that the heater doesn't get very hot. I just bled the system but it hasn't helped. I read the bleeding tutorial here, and did everything it said.
I removed the radiator fan... |
| Forum: Lounge 11-15-2011, 10:58 PM |
| Replies: 11 Views: 2,325 New Owner
Hi Guys, I just bought a 1997 318ti with 140,000 miles. It has a few problems but I only paid $3000 for it.
It's got a shimmy at certain speeds and it pulses during high speed braking. It also... |
