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M42 Reference / Coolant

« on: November 18, 2015, 10:09:40 PM »

BMW Coolant is expensive, what other brand is safe to use for m42 engines?

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General Topics / Power steering leak

« on: February 19, 2013, 01:53:57 AM »

How do i fix my door locks? I was looking for the CLU and i think mine didnt come with central locking. when i first got my car, the passenger door needs to be opened manual and the driver side had an aftermarket door actuator. i went to picknpull to grab a few of the bmw door actuators but i think i need something more than that to have automatic door locks. i also got the CLU relay but i dont have a plug to connect it, there wasnt anything in the foot well of the drivers side.

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General Topics / Power steering leak

« on: February 19, 2013, 01:25:44 AM »

Finally fix the 318. That loud sound was coming from the alternator. when the alternator belt broke, the mechanic forgot to tighten the belt. Now when i drive passed someone,  i dont have to worry about the sound scaring them as i come around.

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General Topics / Power steering leak

« on: January 02, 2013, 12:44:45 AM »

A bit of an update from this passed Christmas and new years week. I got my power steering replaced, NO MOE leaks!! Steering is buttery smoothe now, but while without it I learned to feel the road. The most difficult time was turning the wheel if you stopped your motion! Driving without it was a good experience, now steering my machine is easier and I feel the car more. On to the Bad News now, I still have that mysterious screeching sound from the engine bay. I hear it a lot now cuz it is cold. I hear it the most often when I have the car fan on. Any suggestions to what it might be? I hear it when I shift in an out of gears and when I get to a stop sometimes

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General Topics / Power steering leak

« on: December 19, 2012, 02:13:18 AM »

the mechanic is a friend of my dad's, not going to be an expensive fix. looking for e36 rack now!

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General Topics / Power steering leak

« on: December 18, 2012, 07:16:11 PM »

Got back from the mechanic, he said hoses was fine. The problem was the pump, he said the leak wasnt coming from any hoses but the pump itself. Going to fix the problem soon.

thanks for the help

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General Topics / Power steering leak

« on: December 18, 2012, 07:13:42 PM »

Got back from the mechanic, he said hoses was fine. The problem was the pump, he said the leak wasnt coming from any hoses but the pump itself. Going to fix the problem soon.

thanks for the help

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General Topics / Power steering leak

« on: December 18, 2012, 02:03:46 PM »

thanks for the help, going to have a local mechanic look at it.

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General Topics / Power steering leak

« on: December 17, 2012, 04:34:40 PM »

i am located in the bay area california.

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General Topics / Power steering leak

« on: December 17, 2012, 02:48:20 PM »

In my 318is, my power steering fluid leaks out and every day i have to fill up the res. i filled it up to see where it leaks from and ive seen ATF on the side of the lower oil pan. is it possible the banjo bolt is cracked or is the hose connected to the lower oil pan? i also get this loud screeching sound ever since my power steering has been leaking. Its scary to drive my car around, some one please help asap! ive been searching for this problem the whole week and no answers.