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General Topics / Coolant flush.

« on: January 12, 2009, 06:37:19 PM »

My main concern is the expansion tank.
In the books, it is written to seperate the expansion tank.
Why would I need to do this and should I do it ?

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General Topics / Coolant flush.

« on: January 12, 2009, 06:29:00 PM »

The coolant on my 1991 BMW 318is needs to be flushed. What do I need to do ?
I will tell you what I am thinking about doing.
First, I will open the expansion tank cap.
Then, I will place a big reservoir to catch the coolant that will be spilled from the engine block drain plug.
Then, I need to unscrew the drain plug located on the lower part of the radiator.
I will turn the heater fan on in order to let the coolant pass thru the heater core to empty the entire system.
After the coolant has dripped, I will need to put the drain plugs where they were.
Next thing to do would be to add some water and a solution that will clean the entire system.
I let it run for 10 minutes and I flush the entire system again.
I will pour more water if the water that comes out from the radiatior drain plug is not clear.
Then, I will need to fill the radiator with a good solution of water and ethylene glycol and bleed the system.

Correct me or help me.

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General Topics / The S42 Race Engine !!!!

« on: January 12, 2009, 05:41:41 PM »

It it true that a car with four doors is more rigid than a car with two doors ?

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Engine + Driveline / Has anyone replaced their rear half shafts - if so, where to buy from?

« on: January 12, 2009, 05:29:38 PM »

I did not see how I could only change the boot.
It is possible to change the boot only ?
I know that on other cars you can but it seemed like it was impossible to do on my car.
I have a 1991 BMW 318is.

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / Ultimate budget build.

« on: November 15, 2008, 07:57:59 PM »

:cool:

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Engine + Driveline / Exhaust manifold.

« on: August 18, 2008, 01:13:16 PM »

I bought a new muffler for my car but it did not resolve everything. I still have a noise. My mechanic and I think that my exhaust manifold needs to be changed. I called at the dealership and they wanted 810 dollars which is way too much. Where did you buy yours ?

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Exterior / Antenna.

« on: August 06, 2008, 12:17:12 PM »

Weird indeed.

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Exterior / Antenna.

« on: August 06, 2008, 12:05:32 PM »

I would like to change my antenna. What choices do I have ? Right now, I have a huge piece of metal on my trunk. My first BMW 318is had a smaller one and it looked much better.

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Interior / The floor.

« on: August 06, 2008, 12:02:49 PM »

http://www.weathertech.com/store/mvproduct.aspx?ItemGroupId=3&VehId=37&Year=1991

Do not buy this set because it does not fit properly.

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Interior / The floor.

« on: July 31, 2008, 12:14:51 PM »

I would like to have a perfect fit if possible. Which set should I buy ?

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Interior / The floor.

« on: July 31, 2008, 12:13:22 PM »

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=MorePartInfo&PartID=755110&siteid=214672&catalogid=4462

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Interior / The floor.

« on: July 26, 2008, 09:28:17 AM »

I would like to buy a set of floor mats for a 1991 BMW 318is. I already bought a set but it was not fitting properly. The mat on the driver side was not made for my car. I would like to buy a good set. An indestructible set is what I need. I live in Laval and we have long winters. Perfect fit for the win.

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Engine + Driveline / Oil pressure switch.

« on: July 12, 2008, 01:03:39 PM »

I would like to know where is located the oil pressure switch ? I would like to verify my oil pressure as soon as possble.

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Engine + Driveline / M50.

« on: July 10, 2008, 09:31:36 AM »

If I wanted to do such a swap. Do you know how much it would cost ? The labour would be done by my father and me. What do I need to do this swap ?

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General Topics / How many miles do you have? [NOW WITH POLL!]

« on: July 10, 2008, 09:28:48 AM »

265 000 kilometers.