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How-To's / Deleting throttle body heater plate.

« on: June 21, 2011, 08:47:52 PM »

What is best?

Option 1: Capping of the input and the output of the TB heater plate.
or
Option 2: Installing a bypass between the input and the output of the TB heater plate.

Thank you.

2

Electrical / Trunk access, dead battery

« on: April 17, 2011, 02:07:09 PM »

It worked! Thank you very much for the info.

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Electrical / Trunk access, dead battery

« on: April 16, 2011, 04:42:31 PM »

Same issue here.

Where is the +12V on the stud in the engine compartment?

Thank you.

4

General Topics / OEM Jack Kit Question

« on: February 19, 2011, 11:11:58 AM »

I figured it all out except how the chock is stowed.

Anybody have pics? Thanks.

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How-To's / DIY Wheel Bearing Replacement

« on: July 16, 2010, 08:34:11 AM »

Is this part TIMKEN (#513111) made in China? like so:

http://dmzc.en.alibaba.com/product/313199459-200609838/hub_bearings_513111_31211131297_31211468926.html

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How-To's / Blower motor and resistor replacement (with pics)

« on: June 03, 2010, 09:07:18 AM »

Great write-up. I've done this twice on separate occasions:

#First time: I had a b*tch of a time getting the clip back on the blower motor. Lots of sweating, bending and cursing.

#Second time: I removed the resistor pack, it just pulls out, before putting the clip back on and it was much easier. The resistor pack interferes with the clip.

****Conclusion put the clip back on the blower motor when the resistor pack is off.

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General Topics / Coolant leaking ..not sure where its coming from.

« on: April 12, 2010, 09:35:42 AM »

I have the same leak near the steeting rack/AC compressor. I’m looking to find out where it’s coming from.

I loose about 250ml of coolant a month since I bought the car 18 months ago.

I did change the thermostat about 8 months ago and it leaked after the installation. I tightened the bolts and I was hoping it would stop. I need to have a look.

I don't get any water in my oil or vice-versa.

Here is link where we can see the gasket:
http://timthurber.com/tcpg.htm

The gasket does not exactly look like the picture in realoem. Looks like this:

http://www.mesaperformance.com/faqs/318tcpg.html


Question: Can a damaged profile gasket produce a slow leak or does it cause a giant puddle?

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Electrical / business cd radio

« on: November 03, 2009, 11:46:35 PM »

Adapter is a piece of Shi**. Don't buy it.

Anyways I installed the Blaupunkt Brisbane SD48 and I'm really happy with it. Reads SD memory cards

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Engine + Driveline / Thermostat and Coolant Bleeding Issues

« on: October 01, 2009, 10:42:20 PM »

Whats your part# on your thermostat?

My needle goes a little past half. I bleed the system and all but I can never get it below half.

I dug up the previous owner's record and found out that the thermostat that is in my car is a 92 degree celius (part # 11537511083)

Car should have an 88 degree celius thremostat (part #11537511580)

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Engine + Driveline / Fuel leak

« on: September 24, 2009, 01:22:10 PM »

Don't forget to loosen the fuel line bracket (on the other siide of the intake) before you try to remove the leaky fuel lines. I used 5/16 fuel hose that I got at an automotive store.

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Engine + Driveline / How to remove the intake

« on: September 23, 2009, 08:56:45 PM »

Look at page 13-76 of the repair manual on how to remove the intake. bmw-e30-repair-manual-v7

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Engine + Driveline / Bleed screw (radiator) leak help PLEASE

« on: June 22, 2009, 11:15:09 PM »

This is the Brass bleed screw:

http://www.bimmerspecialist.com/canada/parts/product_details/17111712788

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Engine + Driveline / Bleed screw (radiator) leak help PLEASE

« on: June 22, 2009, 06:40:58 PM »

I got the same issue. The threads on the radiator are gone.

I used "teflon tape", i.e. the stuff you put on the threads for plumbling, around the bleed screw and it fixed the leak.

I got it in there and its not leaking. I might try the re-tap the radiator when I need to get it out.

They sell a Brass one on bimmerspecialist.

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Electrical / wire harness adapter

« on: March 09, 2009, 09:13:05 PM »

Here is the wire harness adapter that I found:

Metra Electronics Corp. - 70-8590
http://www.metraonline.com/products.aspx

Looks like there is no need to splice the wires in the car but rather connect this adapter to the aftermarket piece.

Looks like i'm going to go aftermarket:
http://www.blaupunkt.com/us/7648002310_main.asp


Check out the pros for this one HU

1 - German
2 - Amber light (light color is controllable)
3 - Reads SD cards
4 - Blutooth if you get an extra piece

http://reviews.cnet.com/car-audio/blaupunkt-brisbane-sd48/4505-3425_7-32957749.html

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Electrical / business cd radio

« on: March 08, 2009, 02:55:00 PM »

Do you have the link to the adapter?

Bottom line, I'm trying to use my Ipod in my car. I currently have a stock Pioneer radio.

Looks like I have to upgrade to C33 or C43 to use a Dice device.

Thanks.