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Forum: US and North America 08-16-2011, 01:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,482
Posted By operaflute
Might as well look on the bright side... ...

Might as well look on the bright side...

http://operaflute.blogspot.com/2011/08/dining-while-stranded-daily-special.html

(I have a blog that combines motorcycling and food, but this adventure...
Forum: US and North America 08-15-2011, 10:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,482
Posted By operaflute
Thanks for the kinds words of luck. Fingers...

Thanks for the kinds words of luck. Fingers crossed our one remaining rickety vehicle (filled with two person's junk, towing two motorcycles, holding 2 ppl and one aged Dalmatian, no A/C, only one...
Forum: US and North America 08-15-2011, 07:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,482
Posted By operaflute
Final disposition: just sold it to some kid at...

Final disposition: just sold it to some kid at the dealer for $300. :p
Don't have the tools, space or time while stuck here in SLC to part it out myself. Total drag.
Forum: US and North America 08-15-2011, 02:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,482
Posted By operaflute
Yeah, I drove 'til it was dead, which was not for...

Yeah, I drove 'til it was dead, which was not for long - juuust long enough to get me out of the one lane construction zone. Dealer said compression test read zero. Coolant and oil was leaking out...
Forum: US and North America 08-13-2011, 05:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,482
Posted By operaflute
Including the cost of the engine itself?

Including the cost of the engine itself?
Forum: US and North America 08-13-2011, 04:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,482
Posted By operaflute
$7K is the dealer, so yeah, too much $$. Local...

$7K is the dealer, so yeah, too much $$. Local independent place is asking $3500 for the parts and the job.
Forum: US and North America 08-12-2011, 10:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,482
Posted By operaflute
Just put it up on Craig's List while I continue...

Just put it up on Craig's List while I continue to examine my options. It's a pretty full disclosure ad!

http://saltlakecity.craigslist.org/cto/2543781680.html
Forum: Engine 08-12-2011, 09:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,634
Posted By operaflute
The dealer will put in short block and...

The dealer will put in short block and peripherals for $7046 - a bit over what I have to spend, but seemed silly not to get all the info I can. (Part list copied below.) I have emailed them to...
Forum: Southwestern - US 08-12-2011, 09:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,291
Posted By operaflute
Thanks for the kind words. Most inconvenient, to...

Thanks for the kind words. Most inconvenient, to be sure! Still researching my options.
Forum: Engine 08-12-2011, 09:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,634
Posted By operaflute
Thanks for your thoughts! To be honest, I don't...

Thanks for your thoughts! To be honest, I don't really have a great attachment to this car, OR to getting another BMW. Too expensive to fix them, and it didn't seem to need any fewer repairs than...
Forum: Engine 08-12-2011, 08:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,634
Posted By operaflute
New Engine or New Car?

My 1998 318ti (165K miles) left me stranded yesterday in Utah by overheating without telling me. (I was on my way home to Tucson.) AAA towed it to the dealer in Salt Lake City who declared it dead...
Forum: Southwestern - US 08-12-2011, 08:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,291
Posted By operaflute
A blind google search brings me to "Utah Imports"...

A blind google search brings me to "Utah Imports" close to downtown SLC. I spoke to Dan Smith who seemed very nice. Some research on his end brings him to the price of $3500 for a used engine...
Forum: Site Feedback 08-12-2011, 06:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,024
Posted By operaflute
Hah. No I did not see. And, "ta dah!", I now...

Hah. No I did not see. And, "ta dah!", I now receive notifications. Thank you for your time and assistance!
Forum: Southwestern - US 08-12-2011, 06:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,291
Posted By operaflute
Recommendation for a repair shop in SLC

I was moving from northern UT back to Tucson yesterday, and my 1998 318ti overheated (without telling me) and consequently needs a new engine. I'm guessing I'm just going to have to abandon it here...
Forum: Site Feedback 08-12-2011, 05:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,024
Posted By operaflute
Can not get instant notification to work on this forum

I've never successfully gotten the instant email notification (or any notification) of my subscribed threads to work on this forum (although I've had no problem with any other online community.)
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Forum: US and North America 08-12-2011, 05:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,482
Posted By operaflute
My 1998 318ti just kicked the bucket - sell for parts? Salt Lake City

I was moving from my summer job in northern UT back to Tucson yesterday, my 318ti overheated (without telling me) and consequently now needs a new engine. My car and I are currently stranded in Salt...
Forum: Exhausts 05-16-2011, 10:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,475
Posted By operaflute
A belated thanks: somehow I missed these replies!

A belated thanks: somehow I missed these replies!
Forum: Exhausts 08-14-2010, 06:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,475
Posted By operaflute
Rubber bracket on the muffler - what part is it?

Hi forum!
There's a rubber bracket that connects a sort of pin on the right side of the muffler to the bottom body panel above it. Mine is torn, making the pin go "clank clank clank!" I can't...
Forum: Exterior 09-04-2007, 04:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,244
Posted By operaflute
Passenger side mirror covering cap

Hiya, forum-
Seems I've lost the body piece to my exterior side mirror on the passenger side, and I'm having a hard time finding the part. I THINK it's part no. 51168119160 (number 10 on the...
Forum: Suspension 06-04-2006, 08:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,705
Posted By operaflute
Well, I towed the bike (with the car) up to...

Well, I towed the bike (with the car) up to Phoenix eysterday, and it felt reasonable OK, so I guess I'll chance it and go to Utah as is. Then decide from there what to do next. Thanks to all!
Forum: Suspension 06-04-2006, 08:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,014
Posted By operaflute
Many thanks! That's exactly how we ended up...

Many thanks! That's exactly how we ended up getting it!
Forum: Suspension 06-02-2006, 03:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,705
Posted By operaflute
You know, I really don't have any time at all. I...

You know, I really don't have any time at all. I was planning on pulling out Saturday, and not getting back til mid-Aug. I could get work done while up in Utah - in fact I was planning on doing the...
Forum: Suspension 06-02-2006, 03:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,705
Posted By operaflute
Well, yes, the car was shaking like crazy and...

Well, yes, the car was shaking like crazy and pulling to the right. That's why I replaced the front shocks (the passenger side one was indeed bad). Needed new tires, too, since they had worn...
Forum: Suspension 06-01-2006, 09:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,705
Posted By operaflute
ball joints vs. control arms

I needed new front shocks/struts, tires and alignment on my 1998 ti (along with a zillion other things). My husband and I did the shocks, brought the car into Costco for tires, and then brought the...
Forum: Suspension 05-29-2006, 10:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,014
Posted By operaflute
top mount retaining nut - front shocks

Any clever ideas on removing the top mount retaining nut, and then getting the new one back on there when reassembling? It's on pretty tight, and we can't get a hold of the correct size socket to...
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