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General Topics / Blasphemy - I bought a E36-M3.

« on: May 18, 2009, 08:36:22 PM »

I have committed blasphemy and bought an E36-M3.

I love my E30-318is and just spent the weekend replacing all the hoses.  The car is a blast to drive with the foot to the floor but not getting in too much trouble.  It is has been my daily commuter and getting over 30 mpg.  The baby has 268K and has never let me down.

I saw the ad, got bitten, I went for a quick view to put it out of my mind and fell in love again.  Just like when I met my 318is.

What is a guy suppose to do?  Can you have too many BMWs?  I hate to part with the 318is as it is immaculate (well at least to me).  People still turn their head to see the Brillantrot drive by.

As you can see I’m still in shock and will miss all the friends I’ve met in the M42 forum (even if it was just reading your advice).  I can only hope the M3 forums will be as friendly and contain as much useful information.

Cheers and have an enjoyable Canada Queen Victoria Holiday.

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How-To's / Engine failure due to pan gasket shift/bolt loss (e30 only)

« on: October 08, 2007, 02:17:08 PM »

Hi all, thanks for the post.

Pulled the sump to find 4 bolts rolling around and 2 finger tight.  As a consulation, the oil pickup bolts were tight.  Applied Loctite to all the bolts and torqued to 12nm.

I guess I was lucky.

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M42 Reference / E30 factory repair manual

« on: September 24, 2006, 08:25:05 PM »

Thanks.

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General Topics / Amazing growth... Site/Member news

« on: May 02, 2006, 02:50:29 PM »

Glad I joined.  Congratulations!

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General Topics / Pics of my new 318is

« on: May 02, 2006, 02:41:25 PM »

Welcome to the land of brilliantrot m42s.   I like the rake and black body panels.

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Engine + Driveline / New Fuel Pump - Defective???

« on: April 23, 2006, 02:53:45 PM »

Hi all,

I'm after the collective wisdom of the group. My '91 318is fuel pump was making the usual whining noise so I installed a new pump.

The new pump is twice as loud as the older pump. It is not a whine but sounds like a high speed pump twice as loud as the old pump. Even with the tunes on, the pump drowns out the songs.

The new pump was installed with a new O-ring and it does not leak gas so I assume it is installed correctly.

Any ideas or does it sound like a defective pump?

Thanks

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M42 Buyer's Guide / Brendan Purcell's Buyers Guide

« on: April 19, 2006, 09:16:59 PM »

I second the comment.  Brendan's site made up my mind to buy my 318is.

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Site and club discussion / ASK _____ ABOUT THE E30 318is

« on: April 19, 2006, 08:58:13 PM »

Great idea.  Good luck