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Forum: Electrical 07-14-2016, 06:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,602
Posted By cmptrwiz
As far as I know there isn't any such diagram the...

As far as I know there isn't any such diagram the Compact and Touring are not covered at all in the Bentley Shop Manual.

For the e36/5 (compact) the only possibility I can think of is to ask the...
Forum: eBay and Craig's list listings 05-17-2015, 03:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,486
Posted By cmptrwiz
made an emergency appointment with the...

made an emergency appointment with the optometrist... lol how did I miss that!

Scroll too fast I guess...
Forum: eBay and Craig's list listings 05-15-2015, 07:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,486
Posted By cmptrwiz
Looks totally base to me... with some nice...

Looks totally base to me... with some nice options, like the steering wheel...

not active though, no on-board computer, cruise control leather, alarm or heated seat, no Traction control
Forum: eBay and Craig's list listings 05-14-2015, 06:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,486
Posted By cmptrwiz
did the vin check for y'all... just case your...

did the vin check for y'all... just case your interested.

Daten für die Fahrgestellnummer: WBACG8329TAU35373
Modellbezeichnung: 318TI
Ausführung: USA
Typschlüssel: CG83
E-Code: E36 (5)...
Forum: Cars for Sale 04-23-2015, 04:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,862
Posted By cmptrwiz
doubt it -the open-air top assembly is a ten...

doubt it -the open-air top assembly is a ten thousand dollar part from BMW - not even installed. RealOEM lists it for $4,693.83 54112267351 (bavauto lists 9724.95 & PelicanParts 10492.75) ! The motor...
Forum: Cars for Sale 11-21-2014, 12:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,798
Posted By cmptrwiz
The car in your profile pic tis not a 2003 car!...

The car in your profile pic tis not a 2003 car! its a 1996-1999 318ti the 200-2003 ti has totally different rear taillights - see links below

do you have pictures of the car you are selling???

...
Forum: Parting out & Parts (US) 02-02-2014, 11:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,344
Posted By cmptrwiz
perhaps you missed this guideline for posting...

perhaps you missed this guideline for posting cars for sale here

"Cars for Sale Only fully running cars to be listed."

A blown head-gasket doesn't sound very reliable.

Driving a car with a...
Forum: Electrical 10-19-2013, 09:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,602
Posted By cmptrwiz
no way

I like my rear wiper... I'd never delete it.
Forum: Electrical 10-18-2013, 10:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,602
Posted By cmptrwiz
another good idea

if its rusty now... I'd take the rear motor out , open it up clean it up and grease the inside with dielectric grease and make sure to only BMW Washer Fluid is used after... its supposed to stop...
Forum: Electrical 10-17-2013, 05:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,602
Posted By cmptrwiz
I just thought you could also blow the air in...

I just thought you could also blow the air in through the connector on the rear wiper arm...
Forum: Electrical 10-16-2013, 11:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,602
Posted By cmptrwiz
Do the front washers work? I'd check the WWF...

Do the front washers work? I'd check the WWF reservoir under the hood first, there is one or two screw/nuts and it lifts up. There are two pumps attached to it, I believe. The connectors there would...
Forum: Electrical 10-16-2013, 08:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,602
Posted By cmptrwiz
The WW Fluid comes from the front WW Fluid Res...

The WW Fluid comes from the front WW Fluid Res (under the hood) and squirts through the pump and wiper arm to the rear window. Have you figured out the 'on-off' taps on the wiper stalk? 2-forward for...
Forum: Cars for Sale 06-04-2013, 05:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,246
Posted By cmptrwiz
Sweet! Enjoy your new 'ti'

Sweet! Enjoy your new 'ti'
Forum: Cars for Sale 05-28-2013, 11:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,246
Posted By cmptrwiz
awful news

Yipes! I am so depressed to see this - - still its not 'cali - top' but California Roof. Oh well close enough.

That was the Canadian brochure but the USA brochure is probably the same. Weird my...
Forum: Cars for Sale 05-24-2013, 07:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,246
Posted By cmptrwiz
FYI: it wasn't ever actually called a 'cali top'...

FYI: it wasn't ever actually called a 'cali top' by BMW. It was called an 'Open-Air Folding top' or just folding top. There was never a 'california package' offered on ti's and they aren't all that...
Forum: Engine 04-25-2013, 10:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,331
Posted By cmptrwiz
buy the service manual... the cowl cover at the...

buy the service manual... the cowl cover at the rear of the engine compartment comes off... one thing is certain... if you don't follow 'procedure' from a manual - it may not work/or last long -...
Forum: Electrical 01-07-2013, 11:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,602
Posted By cmptrwiz
rear wiper motor

The problem is usually internal rust jamming the mechanism and stripping the gear in the wiper motor (see photo). There is no repair for this problem and a junkyard unit likely to have the same...
Forum: Interior and ICE 01-07-2013, 08:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,072
Posted By cmptrwiz
There is a screw under the hazard light switch,...

There is a screw under the hazard light switch, one the front of the centre console. One under the ashtray holder ( push down to pop open, the inner tray lifts out), and the third under the...
Forum: Electrical 10-07-2012, 01:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,083
Posted By cmptrwiz
probably the motor

this is the inside of mine before I replaced it...(See link) cleaning won't help, once 'it goes' replacement is all there for it... if your going 'picking' to find one bring a t-20 torq wrench to...
Forum: Electrical 09-06-2012, 03:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,606
Posted By cmptrwiz
Internal rear wiper crud.

this is the 'inside ' of my former rear wiper motor.

Would suggest cleaning/greasing any rear wiper motors that are still working. The rear washer fluid goes straight though the motor's gear area...
Forum: Lounge 09-01-2012, 10:37 PM
Replies: 2,264
Views: 751,898
Posted By cmptrwiz
Thanks a lot Mallard - I just bought this car...

Thanks a lot Mallard - I just bought this car from btaggartjr - been busy getting to know it and buying parts! ;-j
Forum: Knowledge Base 08-23-2012, 08:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,247
Posted By cmptrwiz
I could have made this clearer

'Prima Cosmonot' and/or ZYMOL STRIK ENGINE DEGREASER COSMOLINE REMOVER, can be used like 'Gunk' to soak on the engine 'in place' and then rinsed...

(Important Note: Follow standard engine washing...
Forum: Knowledge Base 08-22-2012, 02:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,247
Posted By cmptrwiz
Cosmoline

Manufacturers used to spray the surface of cars with Cosmoline to protect them from damage from saltwater or acid rain during shipment. I forget the name of the stuff that we used in New Car Prep to...
Forum: Exterior 08-21-2012, 11:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,160
Posted By cmptrwiz
searching works

thanks guys... I didn't have to make a new post asking the same old questions!
Forum: 1 series 08-21-2012, 11:16 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 40,620
Posted By cmptrwiz
gotta say I've always love the look of the ti and...

gotta say I've always love the look of the ti and hatchbacks in general. Was disappointed to learn only coupe 1 series would make it to USA. I like driving something comparatively rare.
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