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| 1986 UK E30 325i SE - No ignition spark | 9/3/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: My '86 325i has served me well for 9years without any faults until recently. About a month ago, i ...
A: Birchy, Sorry for the late reply, I was away for the weekend (U.S. holiday today). Well, it ...
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| 99 m3 e36 | 9/1/2006 | Dan Roberts |
Q: my 99 e36 m3 has a power loss and the check engine light is on both came at once.please help can not ...
A: please give me more information. please describe the loss of power like just runs poorly or won't ...
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| oil canister leaking | 9/1/2006 | Dan Roberts |
Q: oil canister leaking 1996BMW 740il, oil cansiter is leaking and seaping out around the rim of the ...
A: remove the plastic cap with a 36mm socket or wrench. be careful when removing because the oil filter ...
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| oil canister leaking | 9/1/2006 | Dan Roberts |
Q: mw 1996 oil canister leaking from top, is this just a simple seal pproblem? There are no cracks and ...
A: i really need more info for this one. if it is a 4 cylinder the oil filter cap that is visible from ...
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| bmw 1996 oil canister leaking from top | 9/1/2006 | Dan Roberts |
Q: bmw 1996 oil canister leaking from top, is this just a simple seal pproblem? There are no cracks and ...
A: i really need more info for this one. if it is a 4 cylinder the oil filter cap that is visible from ...
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| 89 BMW 318 | 9/1/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: I have an 89 BMW 318 4 cylinder and its not getting fuel. I replaced the fuel pump but that didnt ...
A: Mike, I know you replaced the pump, but do you hear it actually working? You should be able to ...
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| tires | 8/31/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: I have a BMW 2000 528 sport package, with 235/45 z R17 tires. Do I need to rotate the tire?
A: Jose, Yes, you always need to rotate tires. The standard is every 6,000 - 8,000 miles (or two oil ...
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| a/c compressor | 8/31/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: 87 325 e , my a/c compressor froze the other day, i'd like to know if i can replace the r-12 ...
A: Eddie, I have heard you can, and I have heard you cannot do this. To answer this question ...
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| Electronic Panel and locked Code | 8/30/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: Howdy Josh- I just purchased a 1991 325i convertible BMW- I have a owners manual on the way, but ...
A: A.Mesa, Unfortunately there is not a way to generically reset the codes. You need your VIN number ...
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| bmw 325 i e30 1987 | 8/28/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: will a e34 325 24v engine fit in my 325 e30, or can it be made to fit? thankyou, lauren x
A: Lauren, There are a few things we should clear up first. An E34 is a 5-series. The E36 is a ...
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| Reset Code | 8/27/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: Josh, I realize that you noted you could answers questions about 1984-1991, but I'm desperate. I ...
A: Dana, I dont know the procedure for the E36, but it should be similar to all of the others. You ...
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| Rear Squeak | 8/25/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: What is making the noise or squeak sound when I push down on the left rear trunk. It is coming from ...
A: Mike, I would need to know what vehicle you have before I can accurately help. For the most ...
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| 740 iL S to M3? | 8/25/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: I recently inherited my dad's '97 740 iL S, and I am thinking about selling it for a sportier car, ...
A: Ryan, There is not a strait-forward answer to your question, because most of it depends on what ...
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| a/c clutch | 8/24/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: I guess I need to replace it. I have a 1997 528i. I called for part and they say I have to buy the ...
A: Cathy, You might find a used compressor somewhere (like Ebay) for your car, and have someone ...
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| BMW automatic transmission problem | 8/23/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: I have a 1989 BMW 325ic with an automatic transmission.When taking off in drive the 1-2 shift ...
A: John, The BMW transmissions (especially these years) shift a little different than most automatic ...
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| oil | 8/22/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: i have a 1987 325e and it has approx. 204,000 miles on it .hi, i have oil in the intake . i'm also ...
A: Eddie, I noticed the mileage, and although it's high for most cars, the 325e's engine still has ...
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| '92 325i overheating problem | 8/21/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: I have a 1992 325i (E36) and need an experts opinion. A few days ago I noticed my anti-freeze was ...
A: Mike, Unfortunately I am not an "expert" on the E36 3-series. I do own one, but I'm still ...
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| oil | 8/21/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: i have oil in the intake . i'm also getting fouled spark plugs but only when i drive at higher ...
A: Eddie, Could you provide what type of car you have, so I will know what engine you are talking ...
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| 2004 BMW 325Ci | 8/20/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: My BMW 325Ci is a 2.5 liter DOHC 24 vale inline 6 cylinder. It has under 18,000 miles all city ...
A: Angela, To be honest, I have little experience with the late-model BMW's. I mainly have ...
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| Z3 1998 Over Heating | 8/20/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: I have an overheating problem with Z3 1.9. I changed the radiator and the thermostat, still ...
A: Joe, Is the problem the fan? If you bypass the fan, does the car still overheat? If you have ...
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| Instrament Light on | 8/19/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: Just purchased an 1990 325i, mint!!! but when I picked up the car driving home a noticed a red light ...
A: Robert, I'm actually not sure what that light is. I've never owned an E30 that had this light, or ...
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| Driveshaft | 8/18/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: OK, so I bought a 1986 325 manual trans. Well when I start out in 1st there is a bad clanking and ...
A: Eric, 2 out of 6 of my E30 BMW's have done this. I replaced the whole driveshaft, and center ...
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| Dashboard Failure 84' BMW 318i | 8/17/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: I am looking into buying a 84' BMW 318i which is running pretty good. The only major thing that ...
A: Kevin, I doubt the problem is due to a fuse. Most likely the problem is the whole cluster its ...
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| BMW 325e rev problem | 8/17/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: I bought a used 85 BMW 325e that has been nothing but a problem. The most recent problem is that ...
A: Sara, These cars are GREAT when they are running correctly, but the idleing issue is pretty common ...
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| '86 325 starting when engine's cold | 8/15/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: Lately, I've been unable to start my car when the engine's cold without popping the clutch. Once ...
A: Joanne, It "could" be the dipstick causing a vacuum leak and letting air into the engine. I dont ...
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| Misfire under acceleration | 8/14/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: I have a 1987 BMW 325 with the basic Motronic fuel system and completely stock ignition. My car has ...
A: Doug, I'm 99.99999% sure that the plug wires are your problem. They break down from the high ...
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| 93' BMW V12 rough idle, check engine light | 8/12/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: Josh, Recently, my 1993 BMW 850 idles uneven (+,- 100rpm) after cold start, check engine light ...
A: Brenden, Unfortunately I have absolutely NO experience with the V12 BMW Engines. I know the ...
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| oil low light n breal lt circuit light.... | 8/11/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: i just got my 525i at a dealership and i am already seeing oil low on my dash and brake lt circut ...
A: Rhnda, It's probably the oil level sensor being faulty. The 5-series has an unusual brake wiring ...
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| 325i ISSUES!!! | 8/8/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: i have a 1988 bmw 325i convertable, 5 speed. The car idles rough, has almost 300,000 miles(not sure ...
A: Bill, Without seeing the car and driving it personally I can only guess as to it's problems. I ...
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| transmission jerks in a '88 325iC from 3rd to 2nd | 8/6/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: I bought this car with 148K miles a few weeks ago. It runs well except that there is a very abrupt ...
A: ananda, Changing the fluid often "helps" the transmission, but I doubt it will completely solve ...
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| BMW Maintenance Resources | 8/5/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: Hey Josh, I recently purchased an '89 BMW 735i, and it's really not like any car I've owned or ...
A: Jordan, There are TONS of links on the internet for finding information and DIY articles. I would ...
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| 1987 BMW 325E hesitation/bucking @2500RPMs | 8/4/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: I have a BMW 325E, produced on 07/1986, that is having a bad hesitation/bucking problem. It does not ...
A: Simon, Those trannys are pretty good, and depending on how often the fluid has been changed, and ...
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| stalling at running temp | 8/3/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: Josh, I just purchaced a 1987 325e. I used to have an eratic idle problem from the start. I fixed it ...
A: Russ, Are you saying the engine is running hot? Like there is a radiator/cooling problem? If ...
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| E30iC AWD | 8/2/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: My question is simple: is it possible to install the drivetrain of the iX on a E30iC so it will make ...
A: Patrice, I have actually never done this swap, so I'm not sure if it will work or not. However ...
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| euro model M3 | 7/30/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: i want to buy a 1996 BMW M3 but i dont know how to recognize the euro model. i heard that there were ...
A: Luke, The Euro version was sold in Europe only. It had 321hp, while our US model had 240hp. I'm ...
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| breaks | 7/29/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: After coming to a full stop light, I start drivign away, but it feels like the car is not moving as ...
A: Carlos, It's hard for me to tell, especially without driving or seeing the car. When you get ...
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| Loss of power to fuel, temp and service panel display E34 | 7/29/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: I have a 1989 525 that this week lost its gauges and service display and fuel ecomony meter. The ...
A: Andrew, The problem is probably inside the guage cluster. There is a board inside most of them ...
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| 325 e, !! WILL NOT START!!!!! | 7/28/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: I recently purchased a very clean 1986 325 e. the guy I bought it from told me that I needed an ...
A: Levi, Actually the 325e is a VERY dependable car. I had one with 325,000 miles on it, and had ...
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| E36 Check Engine Light | 7/24/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: Josh, My 1999 M3 was diagnosed with 2 Oxygen Sensors before the catalytic converter causing a check ...
A: Ron, The information you have is exactly right. It will just go into "default" mode, and run on ...
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| 1991 bmw 316 | 7/21/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: my bmw 316 has a smell of petrol coming when i first start up then when the cars warm its ok but ...
A: Mark, The 316i has a little different fuel injection system than I've worked on. We did not get ...
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