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Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 05-08-2013, 05:51 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 561
Posted By machintek
97 M3 with 140K miles was giving a cam position...

97 M3 with 140K miles was giving a cam position sensor CEL. Turned out the outside cover from the plug to the sensor was soft and flexible but peeling that back the insulation on the wires themselves...
Forum: BMW X1, X3, X4, X5 & X6 Forum 02-05-2011, 07:34 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 778
Posted By machintek
New, window down, MID jibberish etc

Hello to all. Just purchased a 2002 X5 3 liter for the wife.
The driver's door will not open from the outside. Took a look but believe the door handle carrier cable is too long (has too much slack)....
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 01-30-2011, 05:07 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,811
Posted By machintek
Side note about knock sensor. A neighbor that had...

Side note about knock sensor. A neighbor that had a new Ford pick up (4 years ago) kept having a no power issue when pulling his boat. The rattle of the trailer hitch was fooling the knock sensor....
Forum: Porsche 944 Turbo and Turbo S 01-30-2011, 11:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,292
Posted By machintek
Not trying to hijack but have a similar issue. ...

Not trying to hijack but have a similar issue.
Bought a 87 951 with 116K miles yesterday. Drove it all day with no issue (200 miles). Pushes about 1.7 bar of boost.
Will not start today.
Believe...
Forum: BMW X1, X3, X4, X5 & X6 Forum 01-16-2011, 10:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,043
Posted By machintek
Thinking of Buying a 2002 X5

Anything out of the ordinary to watch out for?

Specific to 3.0 L?
Specific to 8 Cyl?

My son has a 97 M3 so i have some familiarity with the engine.

Thanks.

George
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 09-02-2010, 10:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 685
Posted By machintek
Check control module issues?

The right tail light (2) and both license plate lights are out. Per the Bentley manual, all of these get power from the CCM using individual wires. I have no power at these wires at the plugs and all...
Forum: Porsche Cars For Sale 06-30-2010, 05:57 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,333
Posted By machintek
FS: 1983 911SC CAB wide body Euro 67KMiles

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Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 06-15-2010, 09:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,586
Posted By machintek
97 M3 140K miles. Starter would spin but not...

97 M3 140K miles. Starter would spin but not engage the Flywheel.
Intake manifold was off already so this is how we did it.
Used a 3/8 breaker bar and socket. this bends past 90 degrees and allows...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 09-08-2009, 05:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,086
Posted By machintek
I do not know how bad/hot the engine became when...

I do not know how bad/hot the engine became when the overheat issue was first realized.
Engines have a lot of castings. Inherently they have internal stresses which are relieved by aging and...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 09-06-2009, 09:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,086
Posted By machintek
My sons 318ti had the same type issue. Finally...

My sons 318ti had the same type issue. Finally found that it had a bad connector going to the fan motor. Corrected that but it still overheated, Replaced thermostat. Still overheated. Drilled a small...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 09-06-2009, 05:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,068
Posted By machintek
M3 97 p0442

Hello everyone.
I do have the Bentley Manual but it is severely lacking in data about the evaporate control system. Where do the hoses run and where are the relevant parts?
If anyone else has...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 02-02-2009, 06:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,335
Posted By machintek
Finally I got the air purged out! Note that the...

Finally I got the air purged out!
Note that the thermostat was good (checked in a pan of boiling water) water pump is good, no obstructions, and belt is good.

Filled radiator full, started car,...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 02-02-2009, 06:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 652
Posted By machintek
Thank you. I will pursue it that way and post a...

Thank you.
I will pursue it that way and post a result.

George

96 318ti
83 911SC
2000 S4, 95XJ6, 82 928
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 02-02-2009, 05:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,798
Posted By machintek
Thanks coolbear1. I Googled this issue and it...

Thanks coolbear1.
I Googled this issue and it seems to be VERY common. Intend to find highest point in system (possibly heater core) and either loosen a fitting, do something, pressurize the system...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 02-01-2009, 02:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,798
Posted By machintek
I am in the same boat. 96 318ti. fan quit,...

I am in the same boat. 96 318ti. fan quit, coolant blew out. refilled. Cannot get coolant to circulate. Car is overheating. Heater on high.
Removed the thermostat. Still overheating. Pulled the...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 02-01-2009, 09:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 652
Posted By machintek
M3 rear sway bar onto 318ti?

Lets face it, the 318ti does a lot of body roll in a turn (or I am spoiled).
Purchased a reclaimed M3 e36 rear sway bar. I was told it would fit. Having been a machinist for many years, I guess I...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 02-01-2009, 09:24 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,335
Posted By machintek
Overheating 318ti: Questions about the thermostat...

Overheating 318ti: Questions about the thermostat and air trapment.
My son's 318ti (m44 1.9L) ovrheated. It was purchased a few months back and the electrical beneth the hood has been highly...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 10-15-2006, 10:34 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 524
Posted By machintek
No Second Gear

1982, 5 speed.
Is it possible to reverse the synchro on second gear when reassembling the transmission?
Got the transmission back in, all all gears work great except I cannot get into second gear....
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 10-15-2006, 10:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 733
Posted By machintek
Got the car to fire up. It helps when you figure...

Got the car to fire up. It helps when you figure out which fuses and relays go to what. It seems the charts my son had were not accurate. Had a bad connection at the fuse. The fuel pump relay jumper...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 10-01-2006, 09:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 733
Posted By machintek
82 cranks but no fuel injection.

Hello people, just installed the 5 speed transmission after replacing all the syhchros. And yes, the rear suspension. The car sat for a month while this was done. Now, it will crank but will not...
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 08-15-2006, 12:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 606
Posted By machintek
Thanks for that reply. I did find one for...

Thanks for that reply.
I did find one for $733.00 using the second number. I hope to do a bit better on the price.

George
Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 08-14-2006, 08:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 606
Posted By machintek
5 speed pinion flange

And I thought I was doing well!
My son's 1982 928 was in need of synchros so the transmission came out. I broke the pinion flange trying to get it apart. The part number on the piece itself is...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-05-2003, 08:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 772
Posted By machintek
Thanks. I printed about 40 pages as this took me...

Thanks. I printed about 40 pages as this took me to other pages as well. I did try a search for 911SC cams before this query but came up with very little. Now to digest all of this.

George
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-04-2003, 08:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 772
Posted By machintek
911SC cam upgrade

Not too long ago there was a discussion of what grind cams to use with a 3.0 liter 911SC. Mine is a eurospec that at the same time will get the SSI and DANSK twin in/out muffler. I was aware of the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-04-2003, 08:20 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 20,654
Posted By machintek
Do you have a Rear valance to use for a SSI/twin...

Do you have a Rear valance to use for a SSI/twin out muffler conversion on a 83 SC? Thanks!

George Wroclawski
83 911SC
82 928S
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