 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | |  |  |  | |  06-18-2012, 07:55 PM | #2476 | | Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bouncing off the rev limiter in CT! Posts: 3,156 |
Re-removed my radio today, and also deleted the antenna this time as well.
E36 M3 CSL Radio delete plate 65.11.1.384.855
Ti radio antenna hole rubber plug 51.71.1.855.009
I found a lot (like nearly 2 inches) of water under the small left hand side plastic trunk bin. I thought water was from the antenna grommet (that was bad, and recently changed) but clearly it is coming in somewhere else. I will start a new thread, but wondered if anyone else had water here, and where they found it came from??? |  | | | 06-18-2012, 10:20 PM | #2477 | | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 252 |
Removed my flat spare tire and mount and plugged the open hole. Also replaced my 3rd brake lamp bulbs and one in the left tail lamp. __________________ 1996 318ti base: m44, 5 spd, lsd - 18x8 bremmer kraft wheels w/sumitumo tires 225/40R18 & bmw locking lug studs, 10mm spacers in rear, halo headlights, cold air intake, koni str.t struts and shocks w/mounts, h&r sport springs, serp belts, control arm & tie rod kits, front sway bar links, JVC kd-x50bt headunit w/ipod hook up in the glove box, alpine sps-500(front and rear), jl audio 10" powerwedge max, jl audio 250.1 amp, motor mounts, fuel filter, passenger side window motor, drivers lower window run, muffler hanger kit, various interior bulbs, left door striker/ajar switch, lower hood latches, changed from gray vinal to black leather shift and parking brake boots, m3 weighted shift knob, ngk-r spark plugs, magnecor spark plug wires(blue),new cabin micro-filters,new headliner & a-pillar mouldings, 5w20 synth-blend oil and filter, BG Ultra Guard syn. rear end fluid & ls additive, BG Syncro Shift II syn. manual trans fluids, stainless steel braided brake lines and dot 4 fluid, extra brake light mod, new p/s reservoir and rubber hoses
need to do - fix door panels, paint job, MORE MONEY!!  | | | | | 06-18-2012, 11:47 PM | #2478 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 472 |
Quote: Originally Posted by J!m  Re-removed my radio today, and also deleted the antenna this time as well.
E36 M3 CSL Radio delete plate 65.11.1.384.855
Ti radio antenna hole rubber plug 51.71.1.855.009
I found a lot (like nearly 2 inches) of water under the small left hand side plastic trunk bin. I thought water was from the antenna grommet (that was bad, and recently changed) but clearly it is coming in somewhere else. I will start a new thread, but wondered if anyone else had water here, and where they found it came from??? | Check your tail light. I had the same issue and that was where mine was coming from. | | | | | 06-19-2012, 01:00 PM | #2479 | | Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bouncing off the rev limiter in CT! Posts: 3,156 |
I will see if I can check the tail light today. I don't know what would have changed, but maybe it always leaked... I can't have water collecting in here.  Last night I changed the headlight and fog light switch back-light bulbs. What a futher mucker that was! I did it years ago and don't remember it sucking so bad, but it sure does! The fog light bulb is easier, with more room to work, but the headlight bulb is the worst. I thought I was going to break something pulling it out, but it is all good in the end. I also re-polished my cluster lens while I had it out. It turns out I had a set of these bulbs in my stash already, so I still have a spare set (and now four to change to LEDs). What I did not do, is note the polarity of the connection  so the LED will actually illuminate- the polarity has to be correct on these. Does anyone know which pin is (DC+) and which one is (DC-)? Maybe in another six years I'll have the bulbs ready to go in.  | | | | | 06-19-2012, 10:22 PM | #2480 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 472 |
I never knew mine was leaking and found it by accident. I was just going through and cleaning everything and noticed where it was wet. Like you I was a little stumped as to where it came from. Pulled the carpet and everything to make sure there was no un-plugged hole or rust hole etc. Never could find it. It was pouring down rain one day at the grocery store and when I opened my hatch to put groceries in I remembered the leak, checked, and saw the small water trail from the light. It wouldnt do it when I washed my car. Only in a heavy rain. Also, start looking at the tail light on that side and see if you notice any moisture or just take the bulb panel off and look in the light for any. You could have a small leak on the light its self. If enough water builds up inside it can come over the lip and into the cargo area. Hope this helps and you get it solved. Nothing worse than something leaking in or out and you cant find the culprit. | | | | | 06-20-2012, 02:11 AM | #2481 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ft Defiance, AZ Posts: 686 |
took my front sway bar and mounts off to see if it was the source of a knocking/vibration.  it wasn't, anyways i think that its probably the engine mounts, anybody know if that could be it? __________________ 1999 BMW 318ti
2005 MINI Cooper S
 | | | | | 06-20-2012, 02:24 AM | #2482 | | NOBODY F's with the Jesus Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ventura California Posts: 7,824 |
Quote: Originally Posted by teen ti i think that its probably the engine mounts, anybody know if that could be it? | Absolutely. Does it knock on takeoff? Leave the hood open and drive forward while someone stands outside and watches the engine. | | | | | 06-20-2012, 02:26 AM | #2483 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ft Defiance, AZ Posts: 686 |
it knocks under any hard acceleration, if i take off really gently its fine but otherwise it knocks at least slightly __________________ 1999 BMW 318ti
2005 MINI Cooper S
| | | | | 06-20-2012, 02:38 AM | #2484 | | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 252 |
Fixed my drivers side window......again. First time in about 8 months though. __________________ 1996 318ti base: m44, 5 spd, lsd - 18x8 bremmer kraft wheels w/sumitumo tires 225/40R18 & bmw locking lug studs, 10mm spacers in rear, halo headlights, cold air intake, koni str.t struts and shocks w/mounts, h&r sport springs, serp belts, control arm & tie rod kits, front sway bar links, JVC kd-x50bt headunit w/ipod hook up in the glove box, alpine sps-500(front and rear), jl audio 10" powerwedge max, jl audio 250.1 amp, motor mounts, fuel filter, passenger side window motor, drivers lower window run, muffler hanger kit, various interior bulbs, left door striker/ajar switch, lower hood latches, changed from gray vinal to black leather shift and parking brake boots, m3 weighted shift knob, ngk-r spark plugs, magnecor spark plug wires(blue),new cabin micro-filters,new headliner & a-pillar mouldings, 5w20 synth-blend oil and filter, BG Ultra Guard syn. rear end fluid & ls additive, BG Syncro Shift II syn. manual trans fluids, stainless steel braided brake lines and dot 4 fluid, extra brake light mod, new p/s reservoir and rubber hoses
need to do - fix door panels, paint job, MORE MONEY!! | | | | | 06-20-2012, 02:51 AM | #2485 | | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 1,364 |
Quote: Originally Posted by J!m Re-removed my radio today, and also deleted the antenna this time as well.
E36 M3 CSL Radio delete plate 65.11.1.384.855
Ti radio antenna hole rubber plug 51.71.1.855.009
I found a lot (like nearly 2 inches) of water under the small left hand side plastic trunk bin. I thought water was from the antenna grommet (that was bad, and recently changed) but clearly it is coming in somewhere else. I will start a new thread, but wondered if anyone else had water here, and where they found it came from??? | J!m, just curious why you took your radio out? | | | | | 06-20-2012, 03:15 AM | #2486 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,464 |
Quote: Originally Posted by teen ti it knocks under any hard acceleration, if i take off really gently its fine but otherwise it knocks at least slightly | Check your trans mounts as well- it's a cheap, easy replacement (much more so than the engine mounts). | | | | | 06-20-2012, 03:20 AM | #2487 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ft Defiance, AZ Posts: 686 |
Quote: Originally Posted by zoner Check your trans mounts as well- it's a cheap, easy replacement (much more so than the engine mounts). | ill look into it, thanks __________________ 1999 BMW 318ti
2005 MINI Cooper S
| | | | | 06-20-2012, 04:06 AM | #2488 | | NOBODY F's with the Jesus Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ventura California Posts: 7,824 |
Quote: Originally Posted by teen ti it knocks under any hard acceleration, if i take off really gently its fine but otherwise it knocks at least slightly | Ok, well try taking off with the parking brake engaged while someone stands outside and observes. | | | | | 06-20-2012, 04:30 AM | #2489 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ft Defiance, AZ Posts: 686 |
Quote: Originally Posted by cooljess76 Ok, well try taking off with the parking brake engaged while someone stands outside and observes. | ok, am i just looking for signifiant movement of the engine or something more specific? __________________ 1999 BMW 318ti
2005 MINI Cooper S
| | | | | 06-20-2012, 05:04 AM | #2490 | | NOBODY F's with the Jesus Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ventura California Posts: 7,824 |
Quote: Originally Posted by teen ti ok, am i just looking for signifiant movement of the engine or something more specific? | Yeah and like zoner mentioned, check the transmission mounts. | | | | | |
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