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Engine + Driveline / small idle issue

« on: October 21, 2010, 01:03:21 AM »

Vacuum hoses that go in and out of- and are under the intake boot/throttle body. I had a fluctuating idle, but pretty much all idle problems come from under the TB.

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Engine + Driveline / lsd

« on: October 14, 2010, 10:15:32 AM »

Wow that's definitely over my budget! I'm in college, and work as a starbucks barista I think I will stick to the cheapest good quality rebuild ))

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Engine + Driveline / lsd

« on: October 13, 2010, 11:14:14 PM »

Okay, I think I know I know a shop around here that is capable. What is the estimated value for parts on a rebuild? I have been wanting to get under the car and change all the bushings and what not too, but have no time to dedicate. I might just take her in and get it all done at once.

So far I am happy with the car. I am running a Dinan software chip, would like to get the diif and suspension all stiff. Then comes a cold air filter, muffler, and light weight fly wheel I think at that point I will be set. maybe some good plug wires too.

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Engine + Driveline / lsd

« on: October 13, 2010, 12:59:01 AM »

OK, is there any way to rebuild the diff. I don't want to buy another used part and have it get worn down again. I rarely drift, I just want to know that I can I chose the M42 model, specifically for the light motor. I like to go around bends quickly more than I drift and the M42 has great weight distribution for that. I'm going to be doing some upgrades to the car that will make her as quick as the 325. Right now I just want to get the drive line and suspension all set up.

Edit: Btw used to own a 325e, fun car, just very heavy. And with the older style motor set up, run in to problems first week of owning the car. This 318is - 2 months = happy camper Except a loose hose.

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Engine + Driveline / lsd

« on: October 11, 2010, 01:53:12 AM »

So I am assuming that I have an open 4.10 in my 318is. I tried to have some fun and kick it out sideways today. Even in the rain, both wheels don't spin. Sometimes I get a nice drift, but never in 1st, always breaks loose in 2nd. What do I need to be able to do a little drifting.

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Engine + Driveline / Rear end noise

« on: October 11, 2010, 01:33:53 AM »

I have the sort of problem, whirling, whining etc...

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General Topics / Flushing tranny, diff and bleeding clutch.

« on: September 11, 2010, 07:21:20 PM »

Yeah I was wondering where the clutch bleeder was, thanks for clearing that up (I believe it's a 7mm). Im gonna get some rear brakes and dedicate an entire day to all this. While I'm at it, will inspect the rear chassis. When I'm in a lower gear 1, 2, 3, even 4 sometimes something feels loose, it's as if the entire rail in the rear is loose. Hmm I will see. What's the eta on getting the diff out if i decided to go that route?

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General Topics / Flushing tranny, diff and bleeding clutch.

« on: September 11, 2010, 02:46:54 PM »

Hey guys from my experience:

Tranny - drain and fill?

Diff - drain and fill aswell, but there is a way of doing this. My friend will be helping me.

Bleeding clutch: pump pump pump - bleed - pump pump pump - bleed. The fluid comes from the brakes?

I bought the required redline fluids for the diff and tranny. Wanted to see what you guys recommend for the clutch. If there is anything anyone would like to add on, please do.

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General Topics / Aftermarket Mufflers

« on: September 08, 2010, 03:19:03 PM »

How much is an average muffler? I've read they can be 50$ Is the source crazy?

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Member Profiles / trackjunkie21

« on: September 07, 2010, 06:37:44 PM »

Hey thanks for walking me through to this forum, great looking car.

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Member Profiles / YetiX

« on: September 07, 2010, 02:16:01 PM »

Wow man, great looking car, I have yet to do all those things to my car

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Member Profiles / Fresh meat

« on: September 06, 2010, 11:16:34 PM »

So far, since I purchased the car two weeks ago, I have chased an idle problem and installed a Dinan performance chip. Looking for a not too loud, inexpensive muffler. I'm due for one, and I hear the muffler is a bottleneck for an m42's exhaust? If anyone has some advice... Type away

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Member Profiles / Fresh meat

« on: September 06, 2010, 10:57:29 PM »

Here is one I shot with my 3GS. I will have more up when I re-finish the wheels

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Member Profiles / Fresh meat

« on: September 06, 2010, 10:40:41 PM »

I wanted to freshen up my wheels before I start posting pics but I will try to get one up for a preview I'm in the pnw. Bellevue, WA.

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Member Profiles / Fresh meat

« on: September 06, 2010, 08:49:26 PM »

Hi guys, finally got in to this exclusive forum New here have a 91, 318is, I assume pretty much everyone here does. Hoping to get some advice for mods and common problems.

Thanks in advance, Igor