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Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 03-27-2010, 09:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,454
Posted By Buckeye325is
Issue resolved. Long story short I isolated it...

Issue resolved. Long story short I isolated it down to a black wire running to the front of the started. Connection was corroded and barely making contact. Cleaned terminal and plug really well,...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 03-26-2010, 11:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,454
Posted By Buckeye325is
Making some progress I think. Tested the cold...

Making some progress I think.
Tested the cold start valve and thermo timer switch today effectively ruling them out.
Finally in an act of pure frustration I began moving the main wiring harness up...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 03-26-2010, 12:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,454
Posted By Buckeye325is
Stephers, Yup, checked the engine for any...

Stephers,

Yup, checked the engine for any air leaks, literally hosed it down with starting fluid at all locations that there might be/could be an air leak. Did the old "Think with your dipstick...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 03-25-2010, 02:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,454
Posted By Buckeye325is
FPR, O2 pics ect.

I was able to wire up an splice to test the O2 sensor. Numbers bouncing from 0.28 to 0.73, I believe this is what is to be expected. It's a 3-wire lead the other wire didn't show any voltage. When...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 03-25-2010, 11:50 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,454
Posted By Buckeye325is
Ok, now out to work, couldn't tear myself away...

Ok, now out to work, couldn't tear myself away from this. Definitely one of the best reads in years. I would've paid to crew on this adventure.
How A $500 Craigslist Car Beat $400K Rally Racers -...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 03-25-2010, 11:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,454
Posted By Buckeye325is
e30 electronic troubleshooting manual. I ain't...

e30 electronic troubleshooting manual.
I ain't so literate when it comes to these complex schematics, but here it is.
Any interpretive help, in relation to my malicious misfire, would be...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 03-24-2010, 11:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,454
Posted By Buckeye325is
Latest, Messed around with the little beast for...

Latest,
Messed around with the little beast for most of the day today. I checked all the plugs, they all have a greyish, almost white look to the electrode and metal dohickey, all uniform in...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 03-19-2010, 11:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,454
Posted By Buckeye325is
I'm back... The army decided I needed to go...

I'm back...

The army decided I needed to go to Cincinnati for the week. So I decided to drive the old girl, figured she would make it or die trying. Well, she made it, bucking and stuttering all...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 03-19-2010, 10:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 805
Posted By Buckeye325is
Might want to tighten those lug bolts before the...

Might want to tighten those lug bolts before the wheel falls off...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 03-19-2010, 09:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,797
Posted By Buckeye325is
Yup... When the radio is turned on a signal...

Yup...

When the radio is turned on a signal is sent via the white wire to the antenna telling it to wake up and get "up". opposite occurs when the radio is turned off.

Is an easy wire up even...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 03-19-2010, 09:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 486
Posted By Buckeye325is
YES.... Here's a link for you, very well...

YES....

Here's a link for you, very well written and illustrated.

e36_replace_a_shift_lever (http://www.unofficialbmw.com//e36/drivetrain/e36_replace_a_shift_lever.html)

enjoy.
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 03-12-2010, 09:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,454
Posted By Buckeye325is
Thanks for the reply Wapi. Yes, I've replaced...

Thanks for the reply Wapi. Yes, I've replaced the timing belt tensioner pulley, water pump and the others "I believe" are OK as well.

Here's what happened today...

I drove her in town twice,...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 03-09-2010, 10:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,454
Posted By Buckeye325is
Today got a tip from the tech. at MAG BMW in...

Today got a tip from the tech. at MAG BMW in Columbus. Check all the ground wires on the DME with volt meter to see if there is any currenton the ground thus indicating a poor/bad motor to chassis...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 03-08-2010, 11:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,454
Posted By Buckeye325is
This weekend I replaced the injectors, cleaned...

This weekend I replaced the injectors, cleaned the C-101 connector and hosed the engine with starting fluid while running, no vacuum leaks.
Checked DME connector and reconnected new DME.
Started it...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 03-08-2010, 11:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 782
Posted By Buckeye325is
Hopefully the gorilla glue won't throw it too...

Hopefully the gorilla glue won't throw it too much out of balance. Did you notice any little "bobby pin" clips on the fan blades? Those are used to balance the fan drums. I wonder how they spin...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 03-08-2010, 11:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 782
Posted By Buckeye325is
Access is from the engine compartment, below the...

Access is from the engine compartment, below the cowl. There's some good write-up on other forums. just google it.
I just pulled the one out of my 87 325is earlier tonight. wasn't working at all....
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 02-28-2010, 07:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,454
Posted By Buckeye325is
Finally back in the states, the Army decided my...

Finally back in the states, the Army decided my life was not complex enough as it was.
Anyway, I replaced the Crank position sensor and the Speed sensor (both on the Bell housing as suggested by...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 05-04-2009, 03:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,454
Posted By Buckeye325is
If you floor the car the surging only gets worse....

If you floor the car the surging only gets worse.
I've replaced the Distributor, changed out the coil with a spare, no change. not sure about the vacuum advance system, how do I check it?
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 04-30-2009, 12:10 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,454
Posted By Buckeye325is
BMW Roundel 84 325e intermittent miss once warmed up

The problem: My daughter's 84 325e has a severe intermittent miss. It becomes noticeable at about 1800-2000rpm. It usually doesn't reveal it's self until the engine has run for 3+ minutes, thus...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 03-03-2008, 10:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,754
Posted By Buckeye325is
No conspiracy, I wish it was that easy.

The hoses weren't capped off ever, the prev. and only driver/owner was a 50-60y.o. nurse in Florida who must have run almost straight tap water in the system. I've never seen such bad mineral...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 03-03-2008, 09:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 722
Posted By Buckeye325is
It runs ok...

The thing is, it doesn't seem to be missing any, or having any problems. Which is amazing after seeing the cap and rotor :eek:.

I agree that it should measure by the foot, that's why I...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 03-03-2008, 09:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 599
Posted By Buckeye325is
Sport Seat struts, need help or lots of money

So I'm in the process of replacing the seat struts: lift and verticle on my son's and daughter's 325s. That was until I saw the price, pelican doesn't even have them listed. Auto-Zone charges $48...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 03-03-2008, 09:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,754
Posted By Buckeye325is
Coolant hoses to the throttle, why???

On my M20 engine it has coolant hoses running to and from the Throttle. What purpose does this serve??

Additionally, the one going from the bottom of the thermostat housing was completely plugged...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 03-03-2008, 08:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 722
Posted By Buckeye325is
So what is the max ohm's allowable???

To extend ellisjay2's question, what is the recommended max ohm resistance?

I was reading in the Bentley Bible and it only covered what the ohm resistance of the connectors should be, it differed...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 02-17-2008, 10:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 584
Posted By Buckeye325is
Outside ambient temp sensor

Mark,

On my three it located under the left front bumper area, usually in the brake air inlet. The wire is black, go figure. I've always seen it split off of the wire going to the horn that is...
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