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For Sale / 1991 318is parts car.

« on: May 25, 2010, 11:17:55 PM »

Looking for the washer pump and also the reverse light cable to trans as well.

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Engine + Driveline / fuel hose to filter leaking

« on: April 13, 2010, 10:35:28 PM »

thanks romrog, I was thinking of that as well as it appears replacing that hose in particular will require some small hands...

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Engine + Driveline / fuel hose to filter leaking

« on: April 13, 2010, 07:45:25 PM »

Appears that the fuel hose connecting down to the fuel filter is leaking, changing it would be tough as I would most likely will have to remove the gas tank to access this line.  

Do you think its possible to use some hose tape as a solution for time being?

Thanks.

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Electrical / battery light stays on

« on: April 09, 2010, 09:10:46 PM »

As title says it, I just finish installing the hoses underneath my car and some reason when the car is off and keys out; the battery light on the dash remains on.  Anybody have any clues?

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Engine + Driveline / Thermostat stuck?

« on: April 09, 2010, 02:29:58 PM »

Just finish replacing all the hoses underneath the intake, now trying to bleed the system but no coolant seems to bypass the radiator hoses (remains cold).  I am under the assumption that the radiator is stuck closed?  I may have reverse the coolant temp sensors connected to the block but even then, coolant should flow correct?

Any help greatly appreciated, need the vehicle running asap.

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Exterior / Door Hinge Repair Kit

« on: March 28, 2010, 09:58:54 PM »

I done it for the passenger side, its a pretty straight forward process.  Hammering the broken spindle or pin (whatever you like to call it) was my major problem, but I just got a really long screw driver from some hardware store and hammered away.  

Just remember to examine how the parts are installed before taking it apart; last thing you want is to install everything in the wrong order (unlikely).

As far as adjusting your door, I had a friend along side to assist me through the process  (he lifts the door at increments while i tighten the hinges).

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M42 Reference / power steering hoses torque specs

« on: March 27, 2010, 12:52:30 AM »

i'm looking to replace the power steering hoes and was curious if anyone has the torque specs to them.

Thanks.

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Electrical / Electrical Problem

« on: January 03, 2009, 02:39:45 PM »

I was replacing my heater panel and everything was working properly yesterday however today was a different story.  The heater controls work but the window's, instrument panel lights (the check lights work), cigarette ligther, and the heater panel lights  no longer work.

Is there a fuse that goes with all these controls?  Thanks.

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Electrical / no power mirrors

« on: January 03, 2009, 12:30:14 AM »

have the same issue, just popped the switch out and replaced it with another one and problem still exist.  What exactly would you look for aroudn the speaker kicker area?  Passenger or driver side?

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Electrical / Heater Control Lights

« on: December 13, 2008, 12:55:06 PM »

My heater control and obc lights seem to be flickering, more off time than on time.  I am assumign this would be a loose connection but I am curious to know where the major connection points are to check.  

Thanks.

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Exterior / amazing what a little time and effort can reap

« on: September 13, 2007, 02:06:36 AM »

question is how well does it hold up to the element?

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Exterior / Handbrake items?

« on: August 26, 2007, 06:25:24 PM »

any picture of it on our car?

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Member Profiles / M42Technik: Now featuring more pictures

« on: August 26, 2007, 06:18:33 PM »

OOO BBS RX, what's the largest tire size that you can fit on those without rubbing?