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So I am new to here. My name is JD. I have an 85' 318I sedan. All stock. So I have been fighting an idle problem since I got the car. I have put enough new...
5 Sep 12, 2009
10:05 pm

rmsundberg
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Well, I just became a member... so HI. Of course I already have a question to those of you who are mechanically minded. I have an 84 318i that idles...
8 Aug 30, 2009
11:46 am

bjm2cv
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My bad. The wire coming out of the coil bundle is actually 2 wires. Randy...
1 Aug 18, 2009
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Randy
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Just found another wire. Comes off the same bundle as the 2 coil wires, but just hangs. Has a squarish connector, plugged into a connector, but no wire going...
1 Aug 18, 2009
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Randy
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Hello everyone; My name is Kathy, I am not mechanically inclined or even good with electronics *sorry* Hubby has a 1984 BMW that has alot of new parts on it....
3 Jul 13, 2009
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justkathy62@...
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I have a 318i that sat for about a year. It ran fine before it was parked. It will start and run for a while as long as you don't hit the gas then it will shut...
5 Jun 8, 2009
1:34 am

boeleg_2000
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I have a 1984 318i coupe that I need to sell. Does anyone know of a yard in North Carolina that specializes in BMW's? Thank you....
1 Oct 9, 2008
3:30 pm

Richard
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hey does neone have tips as to how you can mod the m10 engine( without charging) so as to get most responsiveness from the car...
2 Oct 3, 2008
10:55 pm

COLIN SPENCER
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Anyone have instructions on how to install a short shifter? Thanks!...
1 Oct 3, 2008
3:15 am

maurice.holman
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well i replaced my front pads and the brake master cylinder last night because i was told that is why my brake pedal has been going to the floor. So when i...
6 Sep 28, 2008
11:15 pm

Brian
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Hi! I was wondering if anyone has had problems with removing the back driver side tire. I've taken off the lugs, but it still won't budge I'm wondering if it's...
6 Sep 24, 2008
9:34 pm

hbairdhwbaird
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Just a quick question. Has anyone out there replaced the valve seals without removing the head in the process???...
4 Sep 24, 2008
6:41 am

colin310861
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was wondering if someone would be so generous as to scan there book for me mine is in storage somewhere. and i havent replaced them on my 318i '84 yet...
1 Sep 22, 2008
11:50 pm

Adam
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well it seems to be the waterpump everyonce in awhile the belt will squeel, the water pump appears to be leaking and the thermostat bouinces around. whatchya...
4 Sep 4, 2008
10:10 pm

Adam
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I thought this would be a hot new tip, but apparently it's been out there on the internet for a number of years: The in-tank transfer pump is only available...
1 Jul 28, 2008
1:12 pm

Brian
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FYI This message appeared on the E30 board. Posted by Yahoo ID: tbcei63005 1984 318i I have a 1984 318i that is free to anyone that wants it. I tried to start...
2 Jun 6, 2008
5:51 pm

douglas.sauceman
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Hello - This is probably the third time I have needed to remove the dust covers to access the rear drum brakes on my '84 318i. All I want to do now is check...
14 Jun 1, 2008
5:20 am

Noel Higa
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This is a California car. Before I bought it for a project car the previous owner had sat it in a carport for two years. I have cleaned it up pretty well and...
3 May 29, 2008
6:18 am

Louis White
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Well, I thought I had my cold start problem solved, but this morning, I had the same problem. The engine fires right up, but then slowly slows down and...
9 May 19, 2008
8:32 am

Louis White
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I wrote here some time ago regarding my frustration with my 318i as I couldn't figure out what was causing hard start and surging idle problems. Bob Sundberg...
4 May 17, 2008
1:04 pm

rmsundberg
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I just picked up a rebuilt head that I was told was an E21 head. But I didn't see "E21" cast into the head anywhere. What is on there is "1.8". Is this the...
2 May 11, 2008
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Shawn M
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Somebody asked me if this board is still active, I said sure. However I just noticed that we haven't had a post since November 2007! Is everyone problem free...
18 Apr 26, 2008
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Brian
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Thanks Brian -- That sure cleans up the engine bay. Looks like it makes life a lot easier. Have you noticed any appreciable differences in performance or...
3 Apr 18, 2008
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Noel Higa
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Thanks Mel -- I appreciate the referral. I'll make contact and I'm sure I'll be using them. My problem is that even getting to Greenlake is a PITA for me. I...
1 Apr 18, 2008
2:14 pm

noel.higa
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Hey everyobody, I am selling my E30 318i Parts collection, please go to the link bellow for description. I am not interested in deviding this stuff up, so you...
1 Feb 11, 2008
6:56 pm

Mladen
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Hi all, Looking for a 318i exhaust manifold. Must be in excellent shape and providing a pic would be a bonus. Looking for price shipped to 99016. Thanks, Rodd...
1 Feb 8, 2008
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Rodd
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Hi What "normal, ordinary, tunable" carb can be substituted for the Pierburg 2BE on my 316 ? I have been trying to run it on ethanol and have concluded that...
2 Dec 6, 2007
2:50 am

rmsundberg
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Well guys i still havent fixed it yet and after last nights drive home in 35 degree weather i need to fix this. The blower dosent turn on. Wondering if anyone...
26 Dec 14, 2007
1:13 am

Brian
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Hello all, I just want to say I am looking forward to learning contributing as well. I have a 1984 318i, here is some history. When I bought it last March it...
5 Oct 20, 2007
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Trisnadi Sutrisno
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Hi I am new to 4 banger E30 cars. But I like them. However I am going nuts trying to sort out mine ! Those silly instrument cluster batteries are a pretty sly...
2 Sep 18, 2007
1:35 am

Brian
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