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Forum: VW/Audi Technical Forum 01-17-2009, 07:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 930
Posted By Kurt Sampara
audi a6 oil loss

I have an a6 2.8 1997 which looses oil from the valve cover when below 0 temps. Is their some vacuum issue I should be looking for??? Please help. Thanks, K.
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 12-11-2008, 06:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 423
Posted By Kurt Sampara
JT - Designs Tranny Rings.

Has anyone ever heard or used these Tranny Rings? They sound like a good idea in theory. They are metal rings which go around the two rubber tranny mounts and only aid in stiffening the mounts...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 10-29-2008, 06:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 469
Posted By Kurt Sampara
Has anyone heard of this one? My tech seems to...

Has anyone heard of this one? My tech seems to think it is the tires. They are older PS1's. I am going to switch rims, keep you posted. K.
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 10-28-2008, 05:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 469
Posted By Kurt Sampara
Axle hop on E36 M3

I have a 97 M3 and have a real issue with hard launches. If the back wheels break loose going straight where is a lot of rear wheel hopping and banging? The rear end has been gone through and has...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 09-18-2008, 11:06 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 457
Posted By Kurt Sampara
Finding Used OEM Rims?

I am looking for another set of E-36 M3 wheels. I would like to find a full set of OEM staggered Contours or Light weights. Where are some dismantlers or used parts locations I can look. Price is...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 06-27-2008, 03:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 996
Posted By Kurt Sampara
I am going to go in my back yard and dig a hole...

I am going to go in my back yard and dig a hole and sit in it! Then go and buy a Lottery ticket. Both my low beam H1 bulbs were bad? What are the chances of that? I wonder if the new alternator...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 06-26-2008, 08:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 996
Posted By Kurt Sampara
E36 Headlights repost.

97 M3 - New (reman)alternator which works (don't buy one, they are loud). The car is throwing a "low beam failure" code. The fuses and relays are fine. With the light switch in the on position the...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 06-26-2008, 08:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,954
Posted By Kurt Sampara
The alternator was a refurb, which I had to...

The alternator was a refurb, which I had to replace twice. The first was screaming. The second is still louder then the origional, but works. If I did it again I would go with new. I still don't...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 06-25-2008, 08:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,954
Posted By Kurt Sampara
Lost Low Beam Headlights. E36

I just lost both low beam headlights on my 97 E36. I got a "low beam failure" on the computer??? Fuses seem fine. Could it be the Relay? I have Euro lights just factory and they have been in the...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 06-25-2008, 08:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,536
Posted By Kurt Sampara
Thank you. My car does not have an alarm or...

Thank you. My car does not have an alarm or keyless entry and the origional key was badly warn (door locks). My spare key works fine. Thanks again. Kurt.
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 06-23-2008, 07:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,536
Posted By Kurt Sampara
E36 ignition key question.

I have a 97 M3 and the ignition key will just spin in the column and not start the car. It is starting to happen more often. Is this repairable without having to get new keys and cylinders? Thank...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 06-13-2008, 07:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 567
Posted By Kurt Sampara
Bad alternator. There is very little charge from...

Bad alternator. There is very little charge from it. I seem to have another problem in the interm. My driverside window will not go up. I have a trickle charger on the car and it will start, but...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 06-12-2008, 09:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 567
Posted By Kurt Sampara
Dead M3

It is 12:30 A.M. and the tow truck just dropped me and my 97 M3 off at home. The car went "crazy" and then wouldn't restart. It started first by most of the electric systems in the car...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 06-11-2008, 03:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 565
Posted By Kurt Sampara
Thank you. I added one can of 134 and took the...

Thank you. I added one can of 134 and took the car on the highway, the cold AC air comes in spurts which I can hear??? Acording to the guage I am still low on 134. I will add another can and see...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 06-11-2008, 06:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 565
Posted By Kurt Sampara
Thank you, I am going to check at the scrap yard,...

Thank you, I am going to check at the scrap yard, for a used one. These cars are a dime a dozen there, the last visit revealed a really clean 99 328 with Bilsteins, UUC exhaust and Confortti intake;...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 06-10-2008, 08:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 565
Posted By Kurt Sampara
97 M3 Ac.

From past posts I added a can of R134, but the guage indicated that I need more. Also the fan was not running? Following adding the R134 I stuck a screw driver in the grill and helped it, which...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 06-10-2008, 08:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,207
Posted By Kurt Sampara
Mine took a whole can as well. The strange thing...

Mine took a whole can as well. The strange thing steming from a past post was my fan was not working??? I stuck a screw driver though the grill and gave it some help and it started??? AC seems to...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 06-10-2008, 11:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,207
Posted By Kurt Sampara
Thank you, The valve behind the headlight was the...

Thank you, The valve behind the headlight was the first I saw and assumed it was the one to use. Thanks again. K.
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 06-10-2008, 05:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,207
Posted By Kurt Sampara
Sorry I don't have an answer. But I am about to...

Sorry I don't have an answer. But I am about to do the same thing. Where is the Low pressure fill port? My front fan doesn't go on and my tech told me that if there is not enough pressure it will...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 06-08-2008, 05:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 551
Posted By Kurt Sampara
I does not come on when AC is on. But car does...

I does not come on when AC is on. But car does not overheat, and thermo. stays right in the middle? Any suggestions? Thanks.
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 06-07-2008, 09:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 551
Posted By Kurt Sampara
E 36 M3 AC Woes.

I have a 97 M3 and was wondering if I could charge the AC myself??? The AC is able to keep the cabin cool on a hot day but seems to warm up when idling until I hit a bump then I can fell cool air...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 06-04-2008, 04:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,523
Posted By Kurt Sampara
If that doesn't work? Try this which works...

If that doesn't work? Try this which works great. I purchased a new hand oiler (oil pump $5.00) I put rubber brake line on the end which is air tight and pumped clean brake fluid up from the slave...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 05-16-2008, 12:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 661
Posted By Kurt Sampara
E-36 Kidney Grills

I have a 97 M3 and was wondering if the "Kidney" grill pieces are the same size as standard E-36 cars. Mine is loose and they are a dime a dozen in the scrap yards, which don't like taking parts...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 04-17-2008, 05:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,526
Posted By Kurt Sampara
Try tightening the nut with the struts in. You...

Try tightening the nut with the struts in. You will need an Allen wrench and box wrench, the weight of the car may help if they didn't tighten it enough. Are the strut bearings OEM or aftermarket? ...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 04-16-2008, 05:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,526
Posted By Kurt Sampara
A few other suggestions: Check the sway bar...

A few other suggestions: Check the sway bar links, they could have a little play and maybe a rattle. Did you use M3 reinforcement plates between the strut bearing and car? Have seen a deformed...
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