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Forum: Maintenance 05-05-2010, 04:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,205
Posted By gldfshkpr
Here's the deal. If there is TOO much pressure. ...

Here's the deal. If there is TOO much pressure. Not good. If you have to struggle to get the cap off like a jar of tomato sauce, it's too tight. That's an indicator your breather valve is stuck....
Forum: Maintenance 04-26-2010, 06:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,196
Posted By gldfshkpr
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: 13,205
Posted By gldfshkpr
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
Replies: 25
Views: 10,196
Posted By gldfshkpr
Good advice guys. The generic starter is going...

Good advice guys. The generic starter is going in this Saturday. I'll hold on to the old one and look into rebuilding it in my spare time. It's time to get my car back on the road!
Forum: Maintenance 04-20-2010, 04:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,196
Posted By gldfshkpr
So here's a pic of the two starters. Should I...

So here's a pic of the two starters. Should I keep the original and have it rebuilt and take back the generic one?
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2706/4536212925_b68ae19718_b.jpg
Forum: Maintenance 04-18-2010, 11:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,196
Posted By gldfshkpr
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: 10,196
Posted By gldfshkpr
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: 10,196
Posted By gldfshkpr
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: 10,196
Posted By gldfshkpr
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: 10,196
Posted By gldfshkpr
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
Replies: 25
Views: 10,196
Posted By gldfshkpr
Exactly. The swivel head is what I figured after...

Exactly. The swivel head is what I figured after about 45 min. trying to get the ratchet on the socket or the socket/ratchet combination on the bolt. I'm buying the swivel head tomorrow. So far I...
Forum: Maintenance 02-09-2010, 12:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,196
Posted By gldfshkpr
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
Replies: 25
Views: 10,196
Posted By gldfshkpr
Thanks. I am glad I have the threaded starter. ...

Thanks. I am glad I have the threaded starter. I can't see removing the upper bolt from underneath. Can you give more details?
Forum: Maintenance 02-08-2010, 06:00 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,196
Posted By gldfshkpr
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
Replies: 25
Views: 10,196
Posted By gldfshkpr
Thanks for the input 6speed. I realize the lower...

Thanks for the input 6speed. I realize the lower bolt gets removed from underneath. I did that yesterday. It's the upper bolt I can't seem to find from up top. I've read several posts, books and...
Forum: Maintenance 02-07-2010, 10:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,196
Posted By gldfshkpr
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
Replies: 16
Views: 3,070
Posted By gldfshkpr
Okay, I'm sufficiently embarrassed. You can tell...

Okay, I'm sufficiently embarrassed. You can tell I haven't been under my car in a while. Oil change due! I have worked on most of the upper engine including the intake. Thanks Jeff. That's good...
Forum: Engine 07-14-2009, 04:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,070
Posted By gldfshkpr
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
Posted By gldfshkpr
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
Replies: 16
Views: 3,070
Posted By gldfshkpr
Hi Jeff, Did you replace the starter yourself? ...

Hi Jeff,
Did you replace the starter yourself? Are there any good DIY threads you know about? If not, how much did it cost for the shop to do it?
Forum: Engine 03-16-2009, 02:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,457
Posted By gldfshkpr
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
Replies: 8
Views: 1,457
Posted By gldfshkpr
How deep exactly was this puddle?

How deep exactly was this puddle?
Forum: Engine 03-13-2009, 02:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,062
Posted By gldfshkpr
The crankcase vent valve is stuck in the closed...

The crankcase vent valve is stuck in the closed position. This is a minor fix and very bad for your engine! The pressure building up can bust a head. I went to the dealer for the part @$80. In...
Forum: Engine 03-13-2009, 12:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,290
Posted By gldfshkpr
You are absolutely correct! A second look...

You are absolutely correct! A second look revealed the rubber mounts on the old radiator. Real OEM call them a RUBBER BUFFER. Thanks spidertri.
Forum: Engine 03-12-2009, 09:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,290
Posted By gldfshkpr
Okay. For anyone following this, I picked up two...

Okay. For anyone following this, I picked up two clips at the dealership. Three something each. Still no joy. The radiator is too close to the front of the car and too low. I'll crawl under this...
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