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Old 04-30-2016, 12:26 AM   #9
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Default Picked up a 97 M44 today

Completed:
  • Title Registered
  • Flex Disc replaced
  • Cleaned heat shields
  • Exhaust gasket and nuts addressed
  • Tranny mounts replaced

  • Short weighted shift knob installed
  • Figured out how to get into the Subwoofer for inspection. Subwoofer looks and sounds clear. The rear drivers side mid is blown as is the passenger lower mid/low in the kick panel. Additionally, the drivers door speakers are not working. Repaired the cracks in the Subwoofer lid from underneath.

  • Adjusted trunk lock

The car was running smooth and sounding healthy after addressing both the Flex Disc and the exhaust issue. Then, after a little spirited driving, a terrible, constant misfire.

My BT reader indicated that the #4 plug started misfiring. Upon inspection, the boot was torn off and #4 plug was shorting on the block. I ordered new Magnecor wires and in the meantime, I'll see if I have a spare in storage this weekend to temp replace while I wait for the new wires.

I also noticed a familiar rattle behind the drivers seat. I suspect the Drivers side RSM is blown. I'll replace them both and install the reinforcement plates.

No worries, i'm expecting to find stuff and just address them.

I should prolly post this in a Z3 site, but since much of the work to be done is just about identical as to what you need to do to a TI for reference, I figure I'd update here, unless anyone objects.

Cheers!
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1998 318ti Sport - "Cali" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior, Cali top
1998 318ti Sport - "Max" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior, S52
1997 318ti Sport - "Tiny" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior
1995 318ti Active - "Blanca" Alpineweib III/Schwartz leather interior

Other Current Bimmers: 2006 530i / 2000 2.3L Z3 / 1997 1.9L Z3 / 1999 540it

1997 318ti Sport - "Huera" - RIP
1995 318ti Active - RIP
1995 318ti Sport - "Tiny" Sold
1994 325i Sedan - "Jade" - Sold
1991 318ic - "Bert" - Sold
1985 635csi sold
1984 533i "Max" Sold
1984 318i sold

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