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Forum: Brakes 03-21-2013, 02:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,104
Posted By jccaruso
Thanks all. I will be buying one of these. ...

Thanks all. I will be buying one of these. There are a lot of good comments on this topic. And if they die/rust up, whatever... they were $20.
Forum: Brakes 03-21-2013, 02:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,104
Posted By jccaruso
are these rotors junk? I need a pair as well but...

are these rotors junk? I need a pair as well but if these suck, maybe I should look elsewhere... Any suggestions?
Forum: Engine 01-22-2013, 11:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,319
Posted By jccaruso
I think i figured out what is happening. I took...

I think i figured out what is happening. I took a test light and grounded to a bolt on the front strut. I know this is a good ground because it light up when i touched the battery. When i touch...
Forum: Engine 01-22-2013, 04:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,319
Posted By jccaruso
I told them about the oily plug. Going back to...

I told them about the oily plug. Going back to them this week. Just got to get it towed now. Any other thoughts, keepim coming. I post whatever happens.

BTW, it is possible that with the...
Forum: Engine 01-22-2013, 01:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,319
Posted By jccaruso
I was wrong, I have spark. So what now???

I was wrong, I have spark. So what now???
Forum: Engine 01-22-2013, 12:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,319
Posted By jccaruso
I realized i didnt ground the plug so I'm going...

I realized i didnt ground the plug so I'm going to have to do that again. I knew i was missing something... I think you are right about the o-ring part. Going to have to talk to the mechanic.
...
Forum: Engine 01-22-2013, 03:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,319
Posted By jccaruso
I think I killed it... Wont Start

I hope I'm wrong but I think I may have done it this time... The short, the engine turns over and almost catches but just wont start. The long (and sorry it is long)...

I have a pretty good oil...
Forum: Engine 01-22-2013, 01:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 957
Posted By jccaruso
what happend? I now have a similar problem. I...

what happend? I now have a similar problem. I think my issue is a relay. not getting spark but not sure.
Forum: Transmission 12-10-2011, 06:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,115
Posted By jccaruso
Finally had the work done. It took 2 weeks but i...

Finally had the work done. It took 2 weeks but i had a lot to get done. The main issue was the t/o bearing. the rest of the tranny was in pretty good shape considering the 196K on it. But I plan...
Forum: Transmission 09-19-2011, 07:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,115
Posted By jccaruso
Hey All, Thanks for all the great info and...

Hey All,

Thanks for all the great info and suggestions. I've finally made an appointment to get my car looked as i can not conclude what is wrong. I really feel that the clutch (or some...
Forum: Transmission 09-05-2011, 06:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,115
Posted By jccaruso
Wow! I hadn't considered engine mounts. Im out of...

Wow! I hadn't considered engine mounts. Im out of the house now but will check when i get back. If nothing else i will definitely mention that to my mechanic. Interesting theory. Thanks.
Forum: Transmission 09-04-2011, 05:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,115
Posted By jccaruso
thanks...

thanks...
Forum: Transmission 09-04-2011, 04:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,115
Posted By jccaruso
Does that mean a new clutch? those sound like...

Does that mean a new clutch? those sound like clutch components.
Forum: Transmission 09-04-2011, 04:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,115
Posted By jccaruso
99% certain i need a new clutch -

Hi all,

I have what I believe is a dying clutch but would like someone to confirm because I have never owned a car long enough to warrant a new clutch. My 96it has 198000 miles and runs pretty...
Forum: Engine 09-02-2010, 01:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,698
Posted By jccaruso
All seemed fine this morning. Car started and...

All seemed fine this morning. Car started and ran very well. If the battery is not drained when i get home from work, I think i can assume that it will be OK (for now). I really don’t like the way...
Forum: Engine 09-02-2010, 01:00 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,698
Posted By jccaruso
I have at times praised BMW for their genius in...

I have at times praised BMW for their genius in engineering. The brilliant location of the oil filter, the ease of removing a belt, the simplicity of gaining access to the fuel pump. But that vault...
Forum: Engine 09-02-2010, 12:15 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,698
Posted By jccaruso
Water damage... Looks like mold

Water damage... Looks like mold
Forum: Engine 09-01-2010, 10:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,698
Posted By jccaruso
Im up for it. Where is the unloader? what i...

Im up for it. Where is the unloader? what i meant by "yank" was i want to access it and see what the circuit board looks like.

I also thought of it being related to the ignition. A few years...
Forum: Engine 09-01-2010, 08:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,698
Posted By jccaruso
HA! You're like Kreskin! Yup parked with the...

HA! You're like Kreskin! Yup parked with the front end slightly up hill. Im leaving work soon and will yank out the DME. It will be interesting to see what that looks like. I'll post a photo.
...
Forum: Lounge 09-01-2010, 06:00 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 42,338
Posted By jccaruso
one word - Snow Tires. Ok that 2 words but...

one word - Snow Tires. Ok that 2 words but seriously, i got hung up on the smallest of inclines with HP tires and 1/2" of slushy snow on the ground. I ended up finding a parking lot and then walked...
Forum: Lounge 09-01-2010, 05:51 PM
Replies: 2,264
Views: 756,306
Posted By jccaruso
Free Sites: ...

Free Sites:

http://www.bimmerspecialist.com/usa/contents/show/BMW%20VIN%20DECODE
gives description of VIN and 2 sites. One didnt work for me (im behind a firewall) and the other was in german...
Forum: Engine 09-01-2010, 02:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,698
Posted By jccaruso
I remember my ICV doing the same thing (20...

I remember my ICV doing the same thing (20 seconds of buzzing). Right now it never turns off. Im pretty sure the DME is dry. The car runs great, idle is very smooth, no hesitating on acceleration,...
Forum: Engine 09-01-2010, 03:03 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,698
Posted By jccaruso
John, Philly, First off, thanks for helping...

John, Philly,

First off, thanks for helping here. Second, sorry i havent replied sooner. i didnt get an email that said there was a reply so i didnt bother to check.

Ok. I got my car back...
Forum: Engine 08-31-2010, 01:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,698
Posted By jccaruso
Philly, How can you be sure that your DME would...

Philly, How can you be sure that your DME would work perfectly when my car was manufactured in march 96 and your DME is 98. Isnt the software different? I understand that I am way overpaying here...
Forum: Engine 08-31-2010, 03:09 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,698
Posted By jccaruso
I should know by tomorrow is there is a core...

I should know by tomorrow is there is a core charge on this thing. It doesnt look like there is though.
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