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Forum: Engine 12-22-2013, 09:41 PM
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Posted By gusgriff
M42 Engine cheap

Thanksgiving Weekend while returning to college after the Holiday my daughter had an accident and the 1995 318Ti I spent 6 months rebuilding was totaled. She was not hurt and neither was the other...
Forum: Electrical 05-06-2013, 05:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,557
Posted By gusgriff
I use to run SCCA Solo II in Atlanta with a Honda...

I use to run SCCA Solo II in Atlanta with a Honda CRX in the mid 80's. After a guy rolled a Datsun 2000 in Turn 3 at Road Atlanta and after my own butt puckering 4 wheel drift in the same turn, I...
Forum: Electrical 05-05-2013, 03:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,557
Posted By gusgriff
Let me know what you learn?

Let me know what you learn?
Forum: Electrical 05-05-2013, 03:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,557
Posted By gusgriff
The info I got for using the 413 Red DME was...

The info I got for using the 413 Red DME was misleading. The 413 is for a 6 cylinder engine. The 1995 318TI ( a 4 cylinder) uses a different DME 282 Red. As to being able to eliminate the...
Forum: Electrical 04-29-2013, 01:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,557
Posted By gusgriff
EWS Clarification

1995 318Ti I want to bypass the need for Transponder Chip in key. Does replacing the "413" ECU/DME EWS chip or replace the "413" ECU/DME with the Non EWS Maroon model and clipping the Green Wire...
Forum: US and North America 01-05-2013, 03:40 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 511
Posted By gusgriff
AC Compressor Cable

I cannot locate where the power/control cable that connects to the top the AC Compressor originates.

Does it start in the main engine harness or near the dryer canister. I cannot locate the...
Forum: Transmission 11-25-2012, 01:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 9,084
Posted By gusgriff
1995 318TI Auto Transmission Issues

Got a problem with a 1995 318TI Auto Transmission. It has the M42 Engine and A4S-310R Transmission. Any help and suggestions would be appreciated.

I pulled the engine and transmission to replace...
Forum: Interior and ICE 08-15-2012, 07:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,569
Posted By gusgriff
Thanks to all you guys. Another thing I...

Thanks to all you guys.

Another thing I noticed relative to the steering wheel airbag. The Bentley Manual mentions an orange connector for the SRS airbag. I do not seen this orange connector. ...
Forum: Interior and ICE 08-14-2012, 11:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,569
Posted By gusgriff
Thanks for the clarification. Can the...

Thanks for the clarification. Can the Tab/Protusion be seen that can cause the key tumbler not to work and which a understood was at the bottom of the cast housing? Is this Tab inside or outside...
Forum: Interior and ICE 08-14-2012, 02:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,569
Posted By gusgriff
Can the the broken tab in/on the housing be seen...

Can the the broken tab in/on the housing be seen with removing housing from column?

It appears I will have to remove the steering wheel and air bag to get access to the bolts since they replaced...
Forum: Interior and ICE 08-11-2012, 12:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,569
Posted By gusgriff
Ok Thanks for the suggestions. I will put a more...

Ok Thanks for the suggestions. I will put a more standard type bolt that can be accessed easier.

Before I buy a new tumbler I will check if the Tab that normally breaks is in fact broken. If...
Forum: Interior and ICE 08-11-2012, 12:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,569
Posted By gusgriff
Thanks I confirmed they have been switched. I...

Thanks I confirmed they have been switched. I found a picture of the Fracture/Shear bolt on Pelican Parts website. They want $3.50 apiece plus $6.25 to ship. I will check the local dealer but I do...
Forum: Interior and ICE 08-10-2012, 11:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,569
Posted By gusgriff
The bolts in the housing does not look like the...

The bolts in the housing does not look like the bolt in diagrams I have seen. They look like standard Hex Head bolt maybe 12mm-13mm socket.

What do the Fracture/Shear bolts look like?
Forum: Interior and ICE 08-10-2012, 07:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,569
Posted By gusgriff
Interlock Housing Removal

The 2 bolts holding the Interlock Housing to the column are called Fracture/Shear Bolt for thief protection. There is a ridge around 50-60% of the hex head and is a tight space. How do you remove...
Forum: Interior and ICE 08-03-2012, 07:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,569
Posted By gusgriff
can the lock tumbler be removed by disassembling...

can the lock tumbler be removed by disassembling the INTERLOCK STEERING LOCK from the column?
Forum: Interior and ICE 08-03-2012, 06:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,569
Posted By gusgriff
Video was informative but did not work because...

Video was informative but did not work because the key does not turn the lock but does in all other locks.

Any other ideas?
Forum: Interior and ICE 07-30-2012, 10:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,569
Posted By gusgriff
Removing Steering Wheel Key Lock Tumbler

The key does not work in the ignition but works in all other locks. The key will not turn the tumbler assembly. I tried to disassemble but the key must turn the lock to remove the tumbler assembly....
Forum: Engine 06-15-2012, 11:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,497
Posted By gusgriff
UNKNOWN PIPE

Thanks for the reply.

From the diagram link you included the pipe is closer to Part #3 than Part #4. I do have the two hoses that connect to the Fuel Tank Breather Valve. The pipe in question is...
Forum: Engine 06-15-2012, 04:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,497
Posted By gusgriff
What is this Pipe

Need help identifying a part I found loose under the car hood. I believe it is a vacuum, vent or fuel pipe for an M42 engine.

It is a black plastic pipe about 18 inches in length with 3 bends. Two...
Forum: Transmission 06-02-2012, 05:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 646
Posted By gusgriff
310R Input&Output Shaft Seals

Any suggestions on replacing the auto trans input and output shaft seal. My seal/bearing puller seem to big and I do not think a pilot bearing puller will work.
Forum: Electrical 05-24-2012, 08:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,264
Posted By gusgriff
Added Detail on Harness Question

With help from other sources, I have resolved most of my question.

I have the 3 plug Throttle Valve Switch, Idle Regulating Valve, 2 knock sensors, 2 head temp sensor/switches, oil pressure...
Forum: Misc 05-24-2012, 03:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 586
Posted By gusgriff
Request to Atlanta Area Ti owner.

I am requesting assistance from Atlanta Area Ti owners. I live is North Fulton close to the river. The Ti I bought for my daughter is missing the hatch shelf/trunk cover. I do not want to pay...
Forum: Maintenance 05-24-2012, 02:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,452
Posted By gusgriff
Thanks Jim. I will use Distilled and the BMW...

Thanks Jim. I will use Distilled and the BMW blue. In fact I plan to do the same on my 535is.
Forum: HVAC 05-22-2012, 02:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,689
Posted By gusgriff
Thanks for the confirmation. I was struggling...

Thanks for the confirmation. I was struggling that realization. The dryer is $35 for a Behr and $58 for a Kenmore (OEM). A Flush ( if done) is maybe $25-$30 and the Freon $60-$80
Forum: Maintenance 05-22-2012, 03:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,452
Posted By gusgriff
Thank You for your suggestion but I believe the...

Thank You for your suggestion but I believe the reason people ask questions on this forum rather than just using Google is to get opinions of people who have the same type car/equipment and the...
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