QuoteMichiel 318iS The new 4-series is just a new name for the 3 coupe, no new segment, just a new name. Odd numbers are sedans, even numbers are coupes. The next 1-series based coupe will be called 2-series. Wtf, that seems like a stupid system replacing the tried and true. QuoteJose Pinto Quoterkj Now I'm really confused Check out Mercedes Benz model range, now that's confby bam_loves_his_bmw_325i - Car Talk
NOT ONLY THIS, they're saying the 4 is going to replace the 3. Not that I agree the modern 3 is a timeless, unbeatable version of the 3, but still........by bam_loves_his_bmw_325i - Car Talk
Anyone read anything about this so called "4 series" they're developing? Any thoughts? Seems to me like they're really reaching now, looks like a 5 and a 1 had a red headed stepchild that looks and acts slightly like a 3. What's next? 2 series? 9 series? Using a 4 just seems.....uncomfortable. I still don't even like the idea of the 1 series, but I'mby bam_loves_his_bmw_325i - Car Talk
QuoteJose Pinto I never used that sea foam you mention. My old beat-up Citroen has a carburetor, and shows several symptoms as your BMW, so don't go blaming BOSH for your trouble... I guess the oil use inside the cylinders is the main cause of all trouble. Knowing you need the BMW and money shortage (aren't we all?!), do you have access to the electric schematics and can you checkby bam_loves_his_bmw_325i - Technical Forum
Got it, man that thing was seized. Had to take the entire thermostat cover off and soak it in CLR. Runs prime now! Now if only the hood lined up the same as it did before this fiasco......by bam_loves_his_bmw_325i - Technical Forum
Is there an alternate way to bleed my coolant system? My bleeder screw is RUSTED SHUT beyond anything I've seen before. Just when I thought I was almost done......by bam_loves_his_bmw_325i - Technical Forum
Never mind! I figured it out! Stupid little notch thingy.......I had to stick my head deep in the engine bay to even see it! Got it all installed, gonna finish up tomorrow once I get my new alternator belt. Back on the road at last!by bam_loves_his_bmw_325i - Technical Forum
Quotebam_loves_his_bmw_325i Turns out, I had just enough clearance to get the pump out without removing the timing. The belt looks new anyway. However, as I'm standing there in the wake of my achievement, I look down and see a strange looking screw inside the pump housing hole, just kind of laying there and not attached to anything. Any idea what this is? I've got till tomorrow whby bam_loves_his_bmw_325i - Technical Forum
Turns out, I had just enough clearance to get the pump out without removing the timing. The belt looks new anyway. However, as I'm standing there in the wake of my achievement, I look down and see a strange looking screw inside the pump housing hole, just kind of laying there and not attached to anything. Any idea what this is? I've got till tomorrow when I pick up my new alt beltby bam_loves_his_bmw_325i - Technical Forum
Alright, I've finally ordered my water pump, it'll be in the mail tomorrow. I guess I'm going to have to undertake this myself, but it terrifies me. Why? Timing. Has anyone done this with a step by step they found online? Anyone got a good link? I've read the bentley version, not impressed. Too vague for me to follow. And for the timing.....is it DEFINITELY aby bam_loves_his_bmw_325i - Technical Forum
Quoterkj QuoteArcheo-peteriX Quotebam_loves_his_bmw_325i... Seriously? Maybe I confused myself but I thought the coolant pump was mounted on the exterior of the engine right below the expansion tank? Well then what is the thing I thought was the pump? I can't even find it in my bentley. Although, my pdf version is missing a chapter..... That would be the thermostat I think Petby bam_loves_his_bmw_325i - Technical Forum
QuoteArcheo-peteriX Quotebam_loves_his_bmw_325i UPDATE. My alt belt snapped off the other day, based on my drooling coolant leak. Wasn't the coolant pump. I've found it to be originating from just about the main engine fan. Also, my main engine fan is vibrating violently. To the point where I can hear it with the hood closed. Any thoughts? Experiences? I'm pretty damn wby bam_loves_his_bmw_325i - Technical Forum
UPDATE. My alt belt snapped off the other day, based on my drooling coolant leak. Wasn't the coolant pump. I've found it to be originating from just about the main engine fan. Also, my main engine fan is vibrating violently. To the point where I can hear it with the hood closed. Any thoughts? Experiences? I'm pretty damn well ready to burn this car to the ground. Iby bam_loves_his_bmw_325i - Technical Forum
....but these signatures are needed.by bam_loves_his_bmw_325i - Community Forum
Well, looks like gravity was the electrical gremlin. Somehow, as I took that corner at the end of the off ramp, the battery shifted and pulled the incredibly short ground wire from its bolt on the trunk wall. A month of scratching my head for nothing. I can't believe I didn't notice it disconnected, I'm a fool. On the other side of the issue, my coolant pump is leakingby bam_loves_his_bmw_325i - Technical Forum
Quotealanrw Well, the way I know there is a fusible link is I once blew mine when attempting to jump start another car. In my case, my car is a 1984 with battery in the trunk. I attempted to jump by connection jumper cables onto the front connectors. The fusible link is on a cable that splits off the main cable (which goes to the starter) and feeds all the other electrical systems on the car.by bam_loves_his_bmw_325i - Technical Forum
QuoteBob in Everett A battery can fail internally even when new. It is an easy check to make at the battery terminals. Almost any load will cause it to open up and the voltage will drop. Just turn on the lights and check battery voltage. The battery voltage should be above 12 with no load. With a load it should not drop below 10 even with the starter running. The fuseable link is in theby bam_loves_his_bmw_325i - Technical Forum
QuoteMichiel 318iS But what was causing the battery to be dead? Was it the battery, or was the alternator faulty? Or would you have something grounding from time to time, drawing all the power from your battery/alternator? My battery was over five years old when I replaced it with a new one. The alternator was replaced around 7 months ago with a brand new one so your guess is as good as mineby bam_loves_his_bmw_325i - Technical Forum
Quoterkj When you looked under the hood was it wet in the middle on the left side (drivers side), could be the hot water warm-up thingy on the throttle body. That gasket, it's cork, loved to blow out. If the car is dead dead, start at the beginning (battery and connections) and work out from there. Rick Throttle body was what I thought initially too, but I've changed that gaskby bam_loves_his_bmw_325i - Technical Forum
QuoteBob in Everett It could also be an internal failure in the battery. Check the battery load capacity. I highly doubt this, the battery is less than a month old from the last time the car was dead. Quotealanrw fusible link in trunk (assuming your battery is in the trunk) if not, it might be pretty close to the battery on the main cable. alan How do I tell if it's dead? Does itby bam_loves_his_bmw_325i - Technical Forum
I was driving along the other day; nice day, not too cold, open sunroof. When all of a sudden, I got off the highway, took a gentle right turn and suddenly my E30 failed again. I'm at my wits end with this car. It was as though someone had taken an axe to my electrical system, I coasted through heavy traffic attempting to use my momentum to restart the car in second gear. Nothing.by bam_loves_his_bmw_325i - Technical Forum
QuoteDave_G Quotebam_loves_his_bmw_325i My E30 is missing the blue and brown sensor plugs. Not missing, mind you, but my temp gauge doesn't read accurately and I've been suspecting it to be the cause of many problems like running rich, shiesty performance and poor economy. I'd like to replace them and see what happens but there are few yards with e30s around here and the OEM reby bam_loves_his_bmw_325i - Technical Forum
My E30 is missing the blue and brown sensor plugs. Not missing, mind you, but my temp gauge doesn't read accurately and I've been suspecting it to be the cause of many problems like running rich, shiesty performance and poor economy. I'd like to replace them and see what happens but there are few yards with e30s around here and the OEM replacements are costly. Also, if anyonby bam_loves_his_bmw_325i - Technical Forum
QuoteBob in Everett By "tracked" do you mean tire chains? More to this effectby bam_loves_his_bmw_325i - Car Talk
QuoteMichiel 318iS Pointles: an E30 does not need that: It even goes that far that a convertible can act as a snow plow: hahaha, no doubt that it doesn't need that, do you think an Impreza STI needs tracks? It's more of a novelty. My question is if it had been done at all.by bam_loves_his_bmw_325i - Car Talk
I'm sure you guys have seen the tracked Subaru from Ken Block and his shenanigans, but has anyone seen or heard of a tracked BMW? Or E30 no less? http://youtu.be/nTDNLUzjkpg I've scoured the internet and now I'm curious.by bam_loves_his_bmw_325i - Car Talk
QuoteJose Pinto QuoteMichiel 318iS That's right, fuel leaks under the hood require an immediate fix. That's why my 318iS hasn't been started for almost 2 years now, it's got a fuel leak at the injector rail, leaking over the starter. Don't want to start it twice! What a waste of a perfectly good 318is! Get those O-rings and seals replaced and enjoy it! AGREED. Noby bam_loves_his_bmw_325i - Technical Forum
QuoteJose Pinto Somebody had fun, some e-30 were molested... Watching all these E30s drifting like bosses makes me happy in the pants. I had to laugh though, when I noticed it was the E36s spinning out all the time hahaha. Ain't nothing like an E30.by bam_loves_his_bmw_325i - Car Talk
QuoteIb1043 Hey guys I'm looking to buy a e30 325ix Just wanted to know what I should look for in it? Are the Awd models a pain? A lot of problems? The one I'm looking at has 250k on engine & chases 3 owners Bone stock All electronics work All lights work No leaks Body has minor rust 5spd What should I offer? I, a e30 noob The IX is the single greatest E3by bam_loves_his_bmw_325i - Technical Forum
Another undeserving E30 driver (and I hope he was the actual owner). Tragedy.by bam_loves_his_bmw_325i - Car Talk