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Alternator mount bushing 84 733i

The upper bolt on my alternator is cocked because the bushing is shot. That means the alternator sits crooked, and the...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by cmciver
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by cmciver

Poor E39 handbrake.

Have any E39's got good h/brakes? Auto 528i Had new rear discs, pads, and shoes fitted today. Handbrake is still very p...
19 comments posted 19yrs
posted by metier
19 comments posted 19yrs posted by metier

'98 M3 rotors - can/should they be re-machined?

feeling vibration in my '98 M3 during braking. Can / should I have the rotors machined to remove run out? Or just replac...
36 comments posted 19yrs
posted by derek_mcquarrie
36 comments posted 19yrs posted by derek_mcquarrie

Dial gauge for brakes

I'm planning to service the brakes on my '98 M3. I'd like to get a good quality dial gauge to check rotor run out, and...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by derek_mcquarrie
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by derek_mcquarrie

handbrake cable replacement on 7351/1985/

HAS ANY ONE DONE THIS. CAN IT BE DONE ENTIRELY UNDER THE CAR WITHOUT LIFTING OF THE HB CONSOLE INSIDE THE CAR/ TO FIT TH...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by openvu
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by openvu

Low coolant

My low coolant light has been coming on at first start in the morning. It only stays on for a short while (about a quar...
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by joetide
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by joetide

2000 523 Auto - Stall or running rough when WARM

My 523 occasionally stalls immediately after starting, or runs with reduced power and threatens to stall when stationar...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by john.graves
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by john.graves

330 aux belt - tool

Hiya I want to change the 2 engine auxilliary belts. It looks like i need to remove/loosen the tensioners but I dont se...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by dont
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by dont

E90 cruise control fault

Several times (maybe 1 out of every 4) when I push the cruise stalk forwards, I get the big yellow cruise control icon...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by RmEaMyOeVrEmh
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by RmEaMyOeVrEmh

2002 325CI- Service engine soon

With 37,500 miles! Any chance that its something simple? I just passed emissions test a few weeks ago. I checked the ga...
7 comments posted 19yrs
posted by no-more-spam
7 comments posted 19yrs posted by no-more-spam

turbocharged 535i blown head gasket

I have recently installed a turbo kit (my own design) on my '91. 535i. The boost was set to 7psi. Although everything s...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by mario-laser
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by mario-laser

BMW reset tool

I have an 84 733i, and I've been working on fixing several of the problems in the car. One of the last ones that immedi...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by cmciver
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by cmciver

Slotted or OE Brake Rotors?

I need pads and rotors for my E36. I'm on eBay and see that I can get 4 OE rotors and a complete set of pads for $155, o...
2 comments posted 19yrs
posted by crwlr
2 comments posted 19yrs posted by crwlr

Fuel Economy

Hi, I'm considering replacing my 1996 Land Rover Discovery for a 1998 BMW525tds. Can anyone tell me roughly what fuel e...
17 comments posted 19yrs
posted by bounce
17 comments posted 19yrs posted by bounce