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| hestitation/transmission fluid | 4/6/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: hey whats up? i have a 1993 bmw 325i manual with 106,000 mi. the car is in excellent shape with one ...
A: Kenneth, I left this off the previous email, but you have a manual transmission, so there is no ...
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| Bleed the air from Radiotor | 4/6/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: I forgot to ask you josh how do you bleed air out from the Coolant Radiotor on 89 525i....please be ...
A: Like I said in the other email, Just fill the coolant tank to the designated level, and then start ...
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| Leaked all Eng oil in 5 min.... | 4/6/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: .first i will like to thank you about the time you will take to read this... I have a 89 525i. 5 ...
A: Joseph, Sounds like the engine may have ran hot. When this happens it can warp engine components, ...
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| Changing transmissions | 4/4/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: Absolutely no offense taken - I was simply explaining why the automatic and the desired switch. I ...
A: Lynn, That's really great that you are invited to be an instructor... what better way to get track ...
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| Changing transmissions | 4/4/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: Very impressed with the quick answer. The present car is automatic because I am a right arm ...
A: Lynn, Hope I didn't offend you by my previous comments, none was intended. There's a really fast ...
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| Changing transmissions | 4/4/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: I have a 1995 325is automatic used for track days. How difficult to switch to a standard ...
A: Lynn After reading the first sentence, I was a little shocked that you took an Automatic to track ...
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| 2000 BMW 325ci | 3/30/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: I was just informed today my 2000 BMW 325ci needs a new engine after the fluids started leaking ...
A: Sheri, It's not "that" unusual. 99% of the time it's due to overheating. If the radiator is ...
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| 1989 525i stall question | 3/30/2006 | Micah Goodman |
Q: I just purchased a 1989 525i. The last tune up was Feb/2005 (will be getting another shortly). The ...
A: Start by checking for vacuum leaks. These vehicles will get oil into the vacuum hoses and melt them. ...
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| 95 525i | 3/29/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: The problem is that when you lock the doors, the trunk unlocks. You then have to lock the trunk ...
A: Harry, This is probably a simple fix. There are electric servo's on each door/trunk. When you ...
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| Acceleration Lapse | 3/29/2006 | Micah Goodman |
Q: Upon acceleration of a 2006 755 Li series, there is a lapse before moving. Local dealer said the ...
A: One second might be a little long. I would say there is a delay, but not a whole second. It may ...
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| BMW 325xi 2001 cat back exhausts | 3/28/2006 | Micah Goodman |
Q: I would like to know which catback will fit my 2001 325xi with sport package I would prefer ...
A: As far as which one is too loud or not loud enough is really up to you. I can't answer that at all. ...
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| bmw 318ti compact 96-97 n reg | 3/28/2006 | Micah Goodman |
Q: in cold weather car will crank but not start until battery is disconnected and then replaced,on ...
A: I had one like this once and it was the DME. The vehicle would start all the time in the warm, but ...
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| starting problem | 3/28/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: I HAVE A 1993 BMW 325I, IT WAS VERY LOW ON GAS,I STOPPED WENT TO THE BANK CAME OUT AND IT STARTED ...
A: Gregory, Although I have limited experience with the E36, lack of fuel is a common problem with ...
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| shifter | 3/27/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: I recently lost first and second gear. If I wiggle the shifter around, I can get first sometimes, ...
A: Jason, What vehicle are we talking about here? BMW's use small transmissions, and since they are ...
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| E34 / 530i 6 cil. starting problems | 3/27/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: As you say you have a lot of experience with the 6 cil. enigine and I have a question about my 1988 ...
A: Guurt, This is nothing out of the ordinary, either your plugs are not firing good, or your ...
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| service engine soon light | 3/26/2006 | Micah Goodman |
Q: It seems that everytime I put gas in my 330i bmw, the service engine soon light comes on. Do you ...
A: In all the years I have been working on B.M.W. vehicles, I honestly have not put on that many gas ...
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| charging issues | 3/26/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: perhaps you can help? My battery light is no longer going out after I start.('85 320i) As I reved ...
A: Gavin, It does sound like you have an alternator issue. Make sure I understand this correctly. ...
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| O2 Sensor/Check Engine Light | 3/26/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: I have had an O2 sensor/engine light problem that won't go away on my 95 525i. So far, I've spent ...
A: Teresa, I wish I could help you further, but what I told you previously was all that I know. ...
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| Fuel pump relay | 3/26/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: I have a very early e30 320i BMW(late '83 build). I need a replacement fuel pump relay. My current ...
A: Marcus, That's a good question. Pre-1984 E30's are pretty rare, I own an '83 323i, but it came ...
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| at tranny cooling lines 2 OR 3 | 3/25/2006 | Micah Goodman |
Q: I RECENTLY BOUGHT 2 AT COOLONIG LINES FOR MY 87 BMW 325I SEDAN THEY WORKED PERFECT BUT NOW THE ...
A: It really depends on the vehicle. My parts catalogue shows either way, 2 or 3 lines depending on the ...
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| Heat and air controls | 3/23/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: I have a 1997 BMW 328i. I did not receive a manual when I purchased the car. The heat and air will ...
A: Christina, Unfortunately I have little experience the the climate control system on the E36 (your ...
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| dashboard light on 1995 318i | 3/23/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: I know you are an expert on earlier models, but I am hoping you can help me with thisOne of the ...
A: Denise, I'm not sure what this is, as I know very little about the E36 (your bodystyle 3 series) and ...
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| e30 325i | 3/22/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: It hesitates to rev up in order for me to pull away. The clutch and gearbox has been done and the ...
A: Keanan, When was the last time a tune-up was performed on the car? If it's hesitating, then it's ...
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| 86' 325E starting problem | 3/20/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: I have an 86 325E that is giving me a hard time. The car has been parked for a year and last time it ...
A: Paul, Great job so far, you checked all the usual things, but in doing so you've answered your own ...
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| water pump | 3/20/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: ------------------------- Followup To Josh, It was a plastic impeller, new pump. There is nothing ...
A: Kevin, If it was a plastic impeller it "could" have broken apart. I'll admit I've never seen it ...
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| water pump | 3/20/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: I replaced a water pump on a 98, 2.8, Z3. It ran for about one hour, and over heated. I replaced the ...
A: Kevin, Was it a plastic impeller or a metal one? Was this the original pump or a new replacement ...
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| e30 325i | 3/20/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: i have recently redone my engine,clutch and exhaust but the car strugles to pull away in 1st. i've ...
A: Keanan, I need more information, what does the car do when you say it "stuggles to pull away in ...
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| BMW Cylinder Head Resurfaced | 3/19/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: I own a 1992 325IC Convertible. The engine was overheating and I checked the coolant. It was low. ...
A: Brian, This is unfortunate, as when an engine over heats, it will usually never be the same. If ...
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| rev limiter | 3/16/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: i have a e30 316i 1991 on a h plate when i accelerate in any gear the rev limiter comes in at 4500 ...
A: John, I have absolutely NO experience with the 316i, we never got them in the US. However I have ...
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| windows | 3/15/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: Josh thank you for your response but i checked the switches and the fuses and no go. Would you have ...
A: Johnny, Well I gave you the quick-fix for the problems that are common, but YOU are going to have ...
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| tune up | 3/15/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: Josh, my on just bought an '87 325is & he attempted to change plugs & wires & is having trouble - do ...
A: John, Most wire sets are already numbered, so you can look on each wire and tell where it is ...
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| windows | 3/15/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: Can you help I would really appreciate it. Thank you
A: Johnny, Check all of your switches, they should be easy to remove. If you have a manual, just pop ...
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| BMW 325ise E36 | 3/12/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: Josh, i know your expertise is in the e30 but thought i would try you on an e36. I have a 325i which ...
A: Paul, When you say the car wont start, what EXACTLY do you mean. Will the engine spin, but not ...
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| 1986 318i - high revving | 3/11/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: I see you have helped many people with their BMW propblems, I hope you can help me. I recently had ...
A: Alan, The CAT should have no bearing on this issue, the "DIF" could. I'm assuming you are talking ...
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| 1985 BMW 325E | 3/10/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: I have an 85 BMW 325E that has several small issues. First off, the odometer is stuck at 116,947 ...
A: Donovan, The Odometer's are notorious for failing in these cars. Fortunately it's not an ...
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| Electrical 1994 740i | 3/8/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: Josh, my remote mirrors stopped responding to the switch. This happened about the same time as my ...
A: Declan, I have never removed a seat from a 7-series, but it should be just like the 5-series. It ...
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| 1984 BMW 318i | 3/8/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: I just acquired this car (less than 2 weeks) and it stalled and wouldn't start again. Had to have ...
A: Marianne, I would suggest a tune up. Since I have no way of physically looking at the car, it's ...
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| '98 BMW 328IS Stalls when AC is on | 3/7/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: I know this is not your area of expertise but maybe you can help me. My 1998 BMW 328IS (60,000 ...
A: Angele, Well you have relatively low mileage for a vehicle of that age, so I dont think the ...
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| Battery for 2001 740iL | 3/5/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: Josh, My battery (I would guess it to be the original) is going dead, after sitting for 12-hours or ...
A: Tom, Unless the 740i battery is a weird shape, then any battery should work. Look at the battery ...
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| my favorite job is car designer... | 3/4/2006 | Josh Fields |
Q: my favorite job is car designer but I dont know how I can be a car designer?............thanks
A: Alireza, You are one of MANY people trying to get these jobs. Getting a job like this is like ...
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