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Suspension / rear suspension ?'s
« on: January 04, 2012, 10:41:35 AM »
Thank you for taking the time and all of your insight.
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For Sale / 1991 318is full PARTOUT- m44, springs,mtec
« on: January 04, 2011, 10:49:11 PM »
Do you still have those trailing arms and rear hubs by chance?
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For Sale / Sport Seats, Bumpers, Fenders, M44, 5 speed swap, ANY PART YOU WANT!!!!
« on: October 29, 2010, 09:01:01 PM »
Trailing arms and the hubs are what I happen to be looking for to replace what I have know. If you do have them how much to ship to Scandia Minnesota at 55073.
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Engine + Driveline / M42 idle issue and gunk in the intake
« on: July 17, 2010, 03:11:56 AM »
told ya
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Suspension / rear suspension ?'s
« on: July 17, 2010, 02:47:52 AM »
The reason I am asking is because the car has a floating/jerking that happens from time to time in the rear end. Very dangerous during the icy months. The tires wear something fierce on the inside. Took it to get an alignment and the fellow, who is know for being pretty good, said he can not figure out why the alignment is off by 1/2inch on each rear tire. The dust shields also look like they do not match-close but still not the same. The small hinge that the e-brake line attaches to at the rear hub is also different from one side to the other.
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For Sale / 90k miles m42 feeler [East Can.]
« on: June 25, 2010, 02:33:28 PM »
Dude, if only you lived a little closer. 
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Suspension / rear suspension ?'s
« on: January 19, 2010, 10:10:22 PM »
Monty, it is the e30. The question is, is there any way by looking at what is on the car now would it be possible to tell what parts they are? Would there be any kind of identifing marks to label the parts?
Thank you for taking the time.
Frank
Thank you for taking the time.
Frank
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Suspension / rear suspension ?'s
« on: January 15, 2010, 10:13:50 AM »
I suspect the previous owner swapped out some rear suspension components in the 91 318is I now have. Is there any way of being able to tell if I have the correct trailing arms, rotors (rear hub assembly), and shocks on my car?
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Site and club discussion / auto picture resizer
« on: July 20, 2009, 06:43:15 PM »
Why can I not upload pics even when they are with in the required limits?
Very frustrating!
Some use sites like photo-bucket but, there should not be a need for an extra step.
If I am doing something wrong could someone please, help.
Thanks,
Frank
Very frustrating!
Some use sites like photo-bucket but, there should not be a need for an extra step.
If I am doing something wrong could someone please, help.
Thanks,
Frank
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M42 Reference / E30 factory repair manual
« on: July 13, 2009, 12:57:11 PM »
I can not seem to find a way to access the manual. Any help would be appreciated.
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Engine + Driveline / Is it the headgasket?
« on: July 13, 2009, 11:41:52 AM »
keflaman,
The links to the manual are no longer working from what I can tell. I did copy the information to my computer before it was no longer working for me. I have looked up the information you have posted and yes it looks like you are correct, thank you. the job looks just about as intricate as removing the head. The way I see it, by going the route of removing the head it calls for you to address the hoses under the intake, which we can all agree all our cars have that need, and really does give you the excuse to really do a pretty good job of cleaning and adjusting your intake both in and out as well as the components to your head, which I found out my head for one was better off for the attention even though the car was running fine. O and not to mention the opportunity to also update or upgrade your fuel injectors. And both options allow you to look into your timing components, which I like.
Thanks again for the info.
Frank
The links to the manual are no longer working from what I can tell. I did copy the information to my computer before it was no longer working for me. I have looked up the information you have posted and yes it looks like you are correct, thank you. the job looks just about as intricate as removing the head. The way I see it, by going the route of removing the head it calls for you to address the hoses under the intake, which we can all agree all our cars have that need, and really does give you the excuse to really do a pretty good job of cleaning and adjusting your intake both in and out as well as the components to your head, which I found out my head for one was better off for the attention even though the car was running fine. O and not to mention the opportunity to also update or upgrade your fuel injectors. And both options allow you to look into your timing components, which I like.
Thanks again for the info.
Frank
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Engine + Driveline / Is it the headgasket?
« on: July 13, 2009, 12:12:20 AM »
There is a profile gasket that sits on top of the - lower timing case cover - that you do not need to remove the head to get to.
The profile gasket I am referring to is the one that sits atop of the -THE LOWER "TIMING CASE" - having already done some work on mine there is not a way I could see or imagine you could get to the profile gasket I am referring to with out removing the head, but if there is I would love for someone to point the way. If so than I thank you in advance.
Frank
The profile gasket I am referring to is the one that sits atop of the -THE LOWER "TIMING CASE" - having already done some work on mine there is not a way I could see or imagine you could get to the profile gasket I am referring to with out removing the head, but if there is I would love for someone to point the way. If so than I thank you in advance.
Frank
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Engine + Driveline / Is it the headgasket?
« on: July 12, 2009, 03:42:22 PM »
The profile gasket can be found on this page ( http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=AF93&mospid=47305&btnr=11_0156&hg=11&fg=10 ) Labeled # 10 the gasket sits on top of the lower timing chain case and under the head, so you would have to remove the head to get to the gasket. Like I said I am taking the opportunity to work and bring my engine up to par while doing this job.
My symptoms were as you described yours until eventually I found a leak from the front top drivers side corner of my lower timing case cover. I removed my valve cover, my thermostat and housing, and than my Top Timing Case Cover( #1 in this link http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=AF93&mospid=47305&btnr=11_2683&hg=11&fg=10 ) took a look at the middle where my my head meets the lower timing chain case and was able to see and pull some of my blown profile gasket. I do have pics of my find but site will not let me post them for some reason. This type of inspection might help you diagnose your situation.
This web page/site ( http://timthurber.com/tcpg.htm ) was a good start for me to get an idea of what I needed to do.
I can get you more info. and pics if you find this is the rout you will need to go just let me know.
Frank
My symptoms were as you described yours until eventually I found a leak from the front top drivers side corner of my lower timing case cover. I removed my valve cover, my thermostat and housing, and than my Top Timing Case Cover( #1 in this link http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=AF93&mospid=47305&btnr=11_2683&hg=11&fg=10 ) took a look at the middle where my my head meets the lower timing chain case and was able to see and pull some of my blown profile gasket. I do have pics of my find but site will not let me post them for some reason. This type of inspection might help you diagnose your situation.
This web page/site ( http://timthurber.com/tcpg.htm ) was a good start for me to get an idea of what I needed to do.
I can get you more info. and pics if you find this is the rout you will need to go just let me know.
Frank
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Engine + Driveline / M42 idle issue and gunk in the intake
« on: July 12, 2009, 01:56:04 PM »
My next move would be to try and revisit that ICV and give it a closer look again. I will look into and see if there is anything else you could be looking for or doing.
Frank
Frank