Forum: BMW
June 9th 10, 11:18 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 2
Views: 940
1993 BMW 320i ECU
On Sun, 6 Jun 2010 15:17:44 -0700 (PDT), "
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>I am looking for an engine control computer (ECU or ECM I am not
>really sure) with the part numbers...
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Forum: BMW
December 7th 09, 03:32 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 10
Views: 865
cold start issue with Z3
On Sun, 6 Dec 2009 17:44:41 -0500, "tom_k" >
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>"RJD" > wrote in message
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>> Hi Tom:
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>> Your...
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Forum: BMW
December 5th 09, 08:43 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 10
Views: 865
cold start issue with Z3
Hi Tom:
Your problem sounds like the well known VANOS seal failure problem
typical of the BMW inline six engine. Do a Goggle search on BMW VANOS
Failure and you should be able to find a web site...
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Forum: BMW
November 9th 09, 03:19 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,020
Weird noise on E46 318i (N42B20)
An easy way to identify the culprit is to get a length of pipe from
your local hardware store (about 3-4 feet of pipe will do) and use it
like a stethoscope. Hold one end next to your ear and touch...
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Forum: BMW
October 15th 09, 07:38 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 5
Views: 571
Used Z3 parts?
Try http://www.vinesauto.com/ they ship all over the county and
specialize in BMW.
Good Luck
On Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:34:01 -0500, Puddin' Man
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Forum: BMW
October 12th 09, 10:02 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 5
Views: 387
2003 Z4 question
If you have an alarm system of BMW design you should have an electric
siren attached behind the front bumper and easily visible with the
hood raised. You can also ask a BMW dealer to run a "build...
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Forum: BMW
August 28th 09, 12:52 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,519
Old Z3???
I have some insight on this since I've had a 99 Z3 2.8 Roadster since
it was new. We're up to 143K miles and it is still fun every time we
head out for a drive. But like any used car there are a few...
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Forum: BMW
August 26th 09, 02:59 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 5
Views: 291
1989 325i making unearthly noise under the engine
Kind of hard to tell with that explanation but I'd look real hard at
the motor mounts. If your engine is moving around it can make all
kinds of bad sounds. If you still have the original mounts they...
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Forum: BMW
May 19th 09, 03:22 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 6
Views: 463
short shift in 2001 M3
I've been using the UUC shifter and Redline MTL in a Z3 for almost 8
years and it makes a big difference. The UUC system has been free of
problems and makes the shifting much quicker (removes the...
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Forum: BMW
December 9th 08, 01:36 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,147
E46 Questions
On Mon, 08 Dec 2008 15:19:24 -0800, "Alan B. Mac Farlane"
> wrote:
>in article , Dell Christopher at
wrote on 12/8/08 9:14...
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Forum: BMW
December 1st 08, 01:10 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 13
Views: 471
RPM Wheels
On Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:32:56 -0600, Gordon Shumway
> wrote:
>Does anyone have a set of these wheels on their car? What quality is
>the finish compared to OEM? I have a 2005 M3...
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Forum: BMW
October 10th 08, 07:59 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 4
Views: 445
multiple misfire
On 10 Oct 2008 09:47:47 -0400, (Scott Dorsey) wrote:
> > wrote:
>>On Oct 9, 10:48=A0am, (Scott Dorsey) wrote:
>>> In article...
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Forum: BMW
October 10th 08, 07:55 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 11
Views: 13,310
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Forum: BMW
October 7th 08, 10:11 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 4
Views: 734
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Forum: BMW
July 29th 08, 04:07 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 3
Views: 466
Camshaft sensor-1999 323i
On Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:40:43 -0500, "
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>On Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:34:44 -0700 (PDT), WK2 >
>wrote:
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>>Dear netters,
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>>I have a 1999...
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Forum: BMW
May 28th 08, 12:00 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,127
Used Z3
On Mon, 26 May 2008 23:31:47 -0400, "Milo" >
wrote:
>Thinking of buying a used Z3.
>Are there good years and bad years?
>should I go with the Auto Trans or stick with the...
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Forum: BMW
May 22nd 08, 12:47 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 1
Views: 755
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Forum: BMW
May 17th 08, 02:38 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 6
Views: 355
Vegetable Oil
On Sat, 17 May 2008 11:41:40 GMT, Jono >
wrote:
>Hello,
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>Well, now diesel is over £1.20 a litre here, I would like to consider
>using alternative fuels - the cheapest...
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Forum: BMW
March 20th 08, 02:26 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 3
Views: 385
02 540i thermostat? help!!
On Wed, 19 Mar 2008 21:27:37 -0400, "dwilli" > wrote:
>Couple weeks ago I couldn't get the heater to put out any heat while idling
>at startup. Once i got on the highway it was ok. 2...
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Forum: BMW
February 18th 08, 06:32 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 5
Views: 473
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Forum: BMW
February 7th 08, 03:53 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 11
Views: 477
O2 sensors for '97 328
On Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:10:54 -0500, Jinks >
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> I have a 1997 328iC that is throwing catalytic converter codes along
>with O2 sensor codes. Both me & the local converter...
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Forum: BMW
February 5th 08, 06:17 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,038
ABS Light and Control Unit
On Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:08:02 -0500, "T. Bokuden"
> wrote:
>I've got a '99 528 sport wagon with about 50K miles. Recently the
>ABS light started coming on after 10-15 minutes. ...
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Forum: BMW
December 28th 07, 12:07 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 4
Views: 389
Z4 acceleration
On Thu, 27 Dec 2007 12:12:09 -0800, "
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>"RJD" > wrote in message
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Forum: BMW
December 27th 07, 04:53 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 4
Views: 389
Z4 acceleration
On Wed, 26 Dec 2007 15:05:53 -0800, "
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>I have a 2005 2.5L Z4 automatic. It seems to me there is a slight
>hesitation when I start from a complete...
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Forum: BMW
June 25th 07, 08:31 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
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Replies: 1
Views: 605
BMW OE waterpump for 2003 325ci
wrote:
> ok, my car is about to hit 60k miles soon so I want to change out the
> waterpump. The thermostat and drive belts were changed at 53k miles.
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> I have heard about...
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