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Hi all, Having some problems with my windscreen washer jets - ie no water coming out. I have removed the washer jet motor and connected to an external power supply and it seems to be working fine. I have also looked for a fuse for the wiper jets but can't seem to find one. Does anyone have any...
Hi guys, we have an E39 528i in the family ('99 or '00 I believe) It has the TV screen with the sat nav, which is powered by a CD ROM in the boot of the car The maps are getting a little bit outdated and I wanted to find out if a more up to date CD is available I rang BMW and they were...
i've had a quick flick through my bently service man but havent found anything soooo, does anyone know of a pdf or diagram of the whole wiring loom with full optionals i can refer to? there are a few wires i want to clean up.
Hello all, My old man is having problems starting his car in the morning (after sitting overnight) - E36 BMW 318IS 1997 It cranks and spluttes and stalls a couple of times, the more starts the better and better it gets. Once its fired up, it idles quite high at around 1600rpm+ and then...
Would anyone else be interested into one of these: http://www.dbilas-dynamic.de/img/db10010008.jpg I can get them for AUD$2800 delivered, so let me know.
Hi, I have a e36 318i with the cloth seats, they are starting to look a bit ratty. Has anybody bought decent seat covers for the fronts? It's the Mrs's car and she is after sheepskins... Thanks :)
Hey guys, Been looking around and cant find much information regarding this swap. Some people say its bolt in others say it wont be. Need a definite answer. I have a 1989 e30 320i and im looking at doing a manual conversion to it. I was thinking while im doing that it might be better off dropping...
I have a 3181 89 auto, uses a tank of fuel (55 l ) in 200 -230 km's some times less which seems excessive to me , does not blow black smoke & does not run rough. can some one tell me what they get in terms of economy & suggested remedies for this issue
I have an E32 735i and the reverse lights are permanently on Its an auto if that makes a difference Anyone know where to look? Would it be the module under the back seat? Any help would be appreciated Ronny
I'm going to be doing both serpentine drivebelts on my S50B32 one day soon and was wondering if someone can impart some knowledge on how to do it correctly. I have an idea, but would like some more insight into it please. I have tried searching here, but I got RSI after the 20th page and there is...
I can NOT believe how different the same car can be... Let me explain: I have 2 E34 BMW's a 535iSE and a 520i. From what I can tell, only the basic shape is the same on the two cars - they have the same gearboxs - Getrag 260 - but they are different. The gearbox mountings are also different -...
Hey just a quick one, Im getting new shocks and am wondering if its worth getting streetline bilsteins...or just stick with oem bmw, which are considerably cheaper. Im no track pilot but I do like my corners, ive got lowered kings in atm so im just wondering if id really notice the difference...
Hey guys, Was replacing my left front parking light (E30 Series 1) today and since I took the bulbs out of the assembly and put them back in now none of them light up anymore. Did the same with the right hand side and once i put the low beam globe back in it won't work now. Checked fuses and...
Hi all im selling a set of bmw 14" weaves to a mate, how much in general is a fair condition set worth? ignore the value of the tyres Thanks
I've had ongoing issues with the central locking on my 325i BMW. It's a 1987 four-door model imported from the UK. I think there may be some water leaking into the system which is causing havoc. I've had a look through the forums, the wiring diagrams and the manuals to get a bit of an idea how...
Hey guys, I have recently acquired a BMW e30 325i - http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/37905-BMW-E30-325i-MTEC-Yo-lol But I am used to driving a BMW E39 528i M Sports pack and a B6 Audi A4 Both of these cars have a very nice soft pedal feel which then bites very nicely. Even better...
hey guys . just a thought here . if i could get my hands on the e30 m3 (LHD)steering rack . would i be able to use the guts of it and install it in my own e30 rhd steering rack ?
Yeah after a bentley PDF, or might just buy the book
This is my project this weekend: to replace the headliner on my E36 coupe (no sunroof). For this project I have the book "101 Performance Projects For Your BMW 3 Series 1982-2000", a can of Permatex Headliner & Carpet Adhesive, and 2 metres of automotive headliner in a similar colour to the...
I started a thread the other day about a E21 for sale, as it got wiped with the forum kufufle the other day, I thought I'd start a new one to tell you I got it! Me and my mate went and had a gawk, and offered $350 for a running E21 318i. He took it, even though he wanted an extra $100 for it....
Hey guys, Who in Brisbane do you recommend to install MAF conversion and tune WAR chip? Thanks guys
Just curious if someone could tell me the size of the pistons in the rear brakes of a 1985 bmw 323i?
Hey guys, Just bought a battery clamp from the stealership, but where does it go? What setups do other people have? Cheers
I have an E36 convertible with no tyre placard. What is the minimum load rating for this model, e.g 89, 91 etc and what is the kg rating? If anyone remembers what is on their lacard can you please post the rim and tyre size/ratings. Does the coupe have lower load ratings as it is lighter? ...
Hi guys, I'm looking at purchasing an E30 as a weekend car, and have a question regarding air-con. Does it work with the air position levers in any position, or do they have to be fully left before the compressor engages? I have read conflicting opinions on this, and a car I was looking at...
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