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Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 01-26-2008, 10:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 572
Posted By Keith M
Are you using the marks on both cam gear and main...

Are you using the marks on both cam gear and main pulley?

K
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 01-10-2008, 08:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 934
Posted By Keith M
Remove the airbox and intake hose off the...

Remove the airbox and intake hose off the throttle body for better access. Hold the nut with a box end wrench and use a ratchet to loosen the bolts if you are doing it by your self. If you have help,...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 01-07-2008, 07:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 538
Posted By Keith M
Did you set the timing on both the head and block...

Did you set the timing on both the head and block to TDC before installing the head??

Keith
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 05-31-2007, 05:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 602
Posted By Keith M
Good luck. And yes, that is a true story. ...

Good luck.

And yes, that is a true story.

Keith
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 05-30-2007, 07:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 602
Posted By Keith M
If you got WD-40 on your parking brake pads, plan...

If you got WD-40 on your parking brake pads, plan on replacing them.
Try this: Re-mount the wheel and give it a shake. The extra leverage should do the trick. Just be prepared for when the rotor and...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 05-17-2007, 08:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 797
Posted By Keith M
D'oh! Think first then type. I was thinking along...

D'oh! Think first then type. I was thinking along the lines of Japanese cars.

Anyway. Is it a steady noise or...??
Wheel bearings make a humming noise that gets louder when you load up one side...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 05-16-2007, 06:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 797
Posted By Keith M
How much brake pad do you have? Some pads have...

How much brake pad do you have? Some pads have "wear tabs" or something that will contact the rotors and produce a squeeking noise. The tabs don't hurt anything, it just lets you know when it is time...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 05-16-2007, 06:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 610
Posted By Keith M
Leaky slave or clutch master cylinder?? Keith

Leaky slave or clutch master cylinder??

Keith
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 05-12-2007, 11:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 585
Posted By Keith M
Try Rainbow Paint in Oregon City. Show them what...

Try Rainbow Paint in Oregon City. Show them what you got and they'll tell what to buy.

Keith
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 05-04-2007, 04:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,403
Posted By Keith M
HOLY.....! I dropped a nut from the plug...

HOLY.....!

I dropped a nut from the plug wire ground down the spark plug hole once - just about gave me a heart attack. I tried a vacuum and several magnets without any luck. I ended up making a...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 03-29-2007, 07:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 885
Posted By Keith M
You can pull the tranny and motor at the same...

You can pull the tranny and motor at the same time though. You will need a helper or two and a hoist leveler.
Mine is a 5 speed and the top bolts were the worst. Two people work best - the one with...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 03-28-2007, 06:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 885
Posted By Keith M
Pull the engine, then remove the intake manifold....

Pull the engine, then remove the intake manifold. On the exhaust side, remove the nuts from the bottom of the headers, loosen the first exhaust hanger near or attached to the tranny, then the nuts...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 03-21-2007, 08:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 675
Posted By Keith M
CEL=Check Engine Light Whatever you do, do...

CEL=Check Engine Light

Whatever you do, do not touch the wire in the MAF. Go to any auto parts store and buy a can of mass airflow cleaner and spray it about 10 times.

Keith
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 03-20-2007, 05:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,704
Posted By Keith M
Just RTFM or go look. My e30 325 has one,...

Just RTFM or go look.

My e30 325 has one, the 328 has four, not sure about the 325's, either 2 or 4.

K
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 03-20-2007, 05:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 675
Posted By Keith M
It's normal for the idle to dip whenever you shut...

It's normal for the idle to dip whenever you shut the door. Don't ask me why, it just does.

What's Modec? Any codes or a CEL?

It could be a dirty MAF sensor causing the idle issues. Cone...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 03-15-2007, 07:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 470
Posted By Keith M
Yes. However the 85 is an eta (2.7l m20b27) and...

Yes. However the 85 is an eta (2.7l m20b27) and your 89 is a 2.5l (m20b25).

Keith
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 02-28-2007, 07:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 561
Posted By Keith M
Glad it went well. Doing mine tonight. Have you...

Glad it went well. Doing mine tonight.
Have you checked the transfer pump yet? Or how about the FI relays?

Keith
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 02-27-2007, 07:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 561
Posted By Keith M
I have one of those nifty hose clamps I bought...

I have one of those nifty hose clamps I bought from Snap-On and it works great. I am also planning on changing the fuel pump (same as yours Koya) this weekend so I'll buy another one so I can clamp...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 02-09-2007, 08:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 795
Posted By Keith M
Hang on a second. The late e-30's came with the...

Hang on a second. The late e-30's came with the M42 motor (e36 4 cylinder). So for motor and drive line work you need the e36 Bentley. The body and suspension are e30. You need both manuals.
Welcome...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 01-15-2007, 07:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 750
Posted By Keith M
jdob - Project 74 (convertible top adjustment and...

jdob - Project 74 (convertible top adjustment and repair), Project 75 (convertible window replacement)
Good job, Wayne!

Keith
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 01-13-2007, 09:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 668
Posted By Keith M
My first house was in Gladstone - 1st and...

My first house was in Gladstone - 1st and Arlington!
An excellent place to buy parts is Discount Import on Hwy 99, on the right just before Fred Meyers.
I have a home shop with a lift, so if you...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 01-11-2007, 06:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 661
Posted By Keith M
The second one since it is for the manifold,...

The second one since it is for the manifold, while the other states it is for the cat.

Keith
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 01-10-2007, 07:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 668
Posted By Keith M
Any auto parts store should have what you need....

Any auto parts store should have what you need. Just show them what type of fuses you have.

Keith
Forum: BMW General Discussion 01-07-2007, 11:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,147
Posted By Keith M
Smellvue? I'm guessing you mean Tacoma! The...

Smellvue? I'm guessing you mean Tacoma!
The Spec e30 is a NASA series not run in the NW yet. There is however, PRO3 racing for 325's. Open suspension, stock motors, I think there about 20 running...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 01-03-2007, 06:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,009
Posted By Keith M
I think it needs to be bled again - sounds like...

I think it needs to be bled again - sounds like there is still air in the system. Is your car still leaking brake fluid? If so, it could be the flexible line that attaches to the slave cylinder....
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