Forum: Maintenance 05-05-2010, 04:57 AM |
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Forum: Maintenance 04-26-2010, 06:10 AM |
Replies: 25 Views: 10,195 Success! So I bolted up the starter yesterday and finished all the buttoning down today. If anybody has any questions just ask. This was a major pain. I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy. It is... |
Forum: Maintenance 04-26-2010, 05:56 AM |
Replies: 13 Views: 13,203 The bad news is this can be very serious. The... The bad news is this can be very serious. The good news is it's an simple fix. First off, to troubleshoot it. Take off your oil cap and see if there's suction when you take it off. Secondly,... |
Forum: Maintenance 04-21-2010, 04:01 PM |
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Forum: Maintenance 04-20-2010, 04:07 AM |
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Forum: Maintenance 04-18-2010, 11:37 PM |
Replies: 25 Views: 10,195 Replace or Rebuild? Yep. They're Torx. I have a question. Does anybody know if it would be better to rebuild the old starter or replace? The old starter looks original. Made in Italy with BMW stamped on it. The... |
Forum: Maintenance 04-18-2010, 03:42 AM |
Replies: 25 Views: 10,195 Update Old starter removed today!!!! Only took me two months. :biggrin: I might do a write up on this after I'm finished. Having the right tools sure helps. |
Forum: Maintenance 02-13-2010, 06:00 PM |
Replies: 25 Views: 10,195 Hey Junk, why the deep socket or stubby... Hey Junk, why the deep socket or stubby extension? I don't have either. Maybe this is why I can't get it to fit on properly... what happened when you tried it without the extension? |
Forum: Maintenance 02-13-2010, 01:31 AM |
Replies: 25 Views: 10,195 No joy. Yet. I haven't really paid much... No joy. Yet. I haven't really paid much attention to it other than trying the flex head the other day. I have to wait on a new starter for a week or two anyhow due to funds, so there she sits on... |
Forum: Maintenance 02-10-2010, 04:35 AM |
Replies: 25 Views: 10,195 the saga continues... Well. I bought the flex-head ratchet. Still can't seem to get the socket on the bolt. I'm starting to think the extentions are the way to go. I'll try the flex-head some more tomorrow. |
Forum: Maintenance 02-09-2010, 05:00 AM |
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Forum: Maintenance 02-09-2010, 12:37 AM |
Replies: 25 Views: 10,195 Hi Junk. Take a look at these photos. I think... Hi Junk. Take a look at these photos. I think this is the upper bolt with the black socket on it. It almost feels like the ratchet is too bulky to put onto the socket. Can you at least confirm... |
Forum: Maintenance 02-08-2010, 05:21 PM |
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Forum: Maintenance 02-08-2010, 06:00 AM |
Replies: 25 Views: 10,195 Mine's a 97. So yes, I have the threaded... Mine's a 97. So yes, I have the threaded starter mounts. Are you saying to remove the upper bolt from beneath the car? This has been a real puzzle to me. The lower bolt took me 5 minutes to get... |
Forum: Maintenance 02-08-2010, 12:30 AM |
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Forum: Maintenance 02-07-2010, 10:43 PM |
Replies: 25 Views: 10,195 Starter Removal I have a 97 318i. I disconnected the electrical connections and the lower bolt for the starter. I can't seem to find the upper bolt for the starter. The books say to remove the bolt from the... |
Forum: Engine 07-14-2009, 04:36 AM |
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Forum: Engine 07-14-2009, 04:27 AM |
Replies: 16 Views: 3,070 I'm going for it. The book says the manifold (exhaust I assume) or transmission has to be removed as well. Did you find this to be the case cooljess76? |
Forum: Engine 07-14-2009, 04:08 AM |
Replies: 16 Views: 3,070 Good Advice Very good info (as usual from this site). I have the 101 performance performance projects book they give the job a 4 out of 5 difficulty and 6 hours to accomplish plus the price of a starter. You... |
Forum: Engine 07-13-2009, 11:48 PM |
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Forum: Engine 03-16-2009, 02:31 AM |
Replies: 8 Views: 1,457 I'm not sure how water made it's way into the... I'm not sure how water made it's way into the cylinders. Try this... http://www.seafoamsales.com/motorTuneUpTechGas.htm Good stuff. Also look for fuel additives that remove water. Your local... |
Forum: Engine 03-15-2009, 06:45 PM |
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Forum: Engine 03-13-2009, 02:46 AM |
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Forum: Engine 03-13-2009, 12:21 AM |
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Forum: Engine 03-12-2009, 09:44 PM |
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