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Engine + Driveline / Re: Engine temperature has creeped higher over time
« on: February 07, 2019, 10:05:54 AM »
temp gauges can't be trusted. bad ground makes them act wierd.
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Engine + Driveline / Re: need help with fuel issues
« on: February 07, 2019, 09:44:40 AM »
i had the same prob once. it was the fuel pump itself. apparently, after the fuel pump runs for a bit the shaft gets stuck. let it sit for a good while and it'll run again, sometimes for hours.
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General Topics / Re: Last resort please help with overheating
« on: May 03, 2018, 03:14:18 PM »
the temp gauge can't be trusted. confirm overheating with a thermal gun gismo witn digital readout.
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General Topics / 195/65 14 tires
« on: March 11, 2017, 07:20:13 AM »
Tire Rack now carries Vredstein Sport Trac 195/65 14 H rated tires. Ask for Bart. I paid $90 including shipping.
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Suspension / 195/65 14 tires
« on: March 11, 2017, 07:11:59 AM »
Tire Rack now carries Vredstein tires in 195/65 14. H speed rating. Ask for Bart.
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Engine + Driveline / Re: E36 drivetrain shatter on clutch engage
« on: January 21, 2014, 05:01:09 PM »
dual mass flywheel springs worn out. I have a similar problem.
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Engine + Driveline / Transmission output shat play?
« on: October 07, 2011, 06:34:42 PM »
Chalino started a thread about a problem like this in Feb. 2010. I have whatever Chalino has. Maybe you do too. I hope you figure it out.
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Get Togethers / anyone want to get together near WV or PA??
« on: September 05, 2010, 01:13:32 PM »
Beaver Run may be a good spot. Near Pa. turnpike. Festival of Speed on Saturday, Sept. 11. Check beaverun.com
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Engine + Driveline / Violent Shaking in Reverse
« on: August 19, 2010, 06:43:05 PM »
well, you're the third person who has a car with this problem. I did the rear shock mounts but the shuddering, juddering problem persists. only happens when starting out in reverse or first with light application of gas. if i give it more throttle when starting out it doesn't happen. Lately i've been thinking it may be in the differential or axle shafts. but, then again, what do i know?
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Engine + Driveline / mine also
« on: May 23, 2010, 10:58:53 PM »
i changed the differential bushing and it improved some, although the new bushing was a two piece poly affair and i don't like the fit. i'll go back to stock one of these days. I've changed motor mounts, new driveshaft, guibo, csb, subframe and trailing arm bushings also. transmission bushings look ok. haven't looked at the shock mounts yet but they're next along with the swaybar. i will let you know if i ever get it. how about you? have you figured it out yet?
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Engine + Driveline / timing chain
« on: May 23, 2010, 09:43:31 AM »
did mine a month ago. went well. followed esatclear write up. used realoem.com diagrams. had some trouble with the fan clutch. finally made the holding tool from a hacksaw frame with a hole drilled in it. borrowed a 32mm wrench. changed thermostat and waterpump. shoulda ordered cooling hoses,too. You'll need the chain and guides, sprockets, timing case upper and lower gaskets, profile gasket for between the two timing cases, water pump gasket, front crank seal, new crank bolt, oil pan gasket, valve cover gasket. look at the realoem diagrams for the parts numbers. good luck.
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Engine + Driveline / Employee discount?
« on: April 19, 2010, 06:56:11 PM »
That's gotta be the best. I just finished mine and have at least $750 in parts.
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Engine + Driveline / I think
« on: April 19, 2010, 06:47:59 PM »
I think I bled it correctly. Filled with coolant. Let it heat up. Opened bleed screw on top of radiator. No more bubbles. Close bleed thingy. Top off to fill line. Drive. Check level on return. Opened bleed screw again. Nothing but $20 bmw coolant and distilled water. By the way, I would've changed the motor mounts but couldn't get at upper nuts. Any tricks?
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Engine + Driveline / timing case water pump thermostat done but...
« on: April 19, 2010, 03:00:43 PM »
much improved noise, vibration, harshness. temp gauge reading 3/4 of scale. thermostat is wahler pn 11 53 7 511 580. also on box is 4236.88D. guessing the 88D is 88 degree C. the old one was an Aeolus-Thompson (made in China) 176 degree F., which kept the temp needle approximately center of gauge. if i remember correctly 9/5x88+32 converts C to F, which makes the new thermostat 190.4 F., so could the new thermostat temperature make the gauge read 3/4 scale? assuming math and installation are correct. this my first post but i've been a member for a couple of years, since i bought my 318is. most everything i know about my car came from this site. thanks.
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