I am going to go nuts, Please someone help. I have a 1984 318i and I recently blew either the fuse or the relay for me electric windows. Problem beingI can't...
In a message dated 4/1/2003 3:10:32 PM Pacific Standard Time, ... Nutty, It's a circuit breaker, center of the dash, all black button. Check it here: ...
Andrew - I just recently installed an aftermarket stereo in my 85 318i, so I have the factory connectors (with a small amount of wire) out of the vehicle. Let...
I am new to the list (as well as with the car), and was hoping to find a good resource for an ETM. My 85 318i is exhibiting some idling problems (and has been...
Can anyone recommend a good source for a replacement OE oxy sensor.....or am I stuck with paying $100+ for a replacement 3-wire sensor? Thanks.... Steve M. ...
Steve, If your production date is 11/84 or prior, bimmerpartsco.com has them for $30. If after 11/84, then they have them for $95. Hope this helps. BMT...
I think I bought mine from bimmerworld and I paid something like $20-30 for a single wire sensor. It has been a while, so I don't remember the price correctly,...
Hi all and sorry for the delay (work related issues), I got the 85 318i and WOW!!! This car is completely straight, has a decent interior and runs great. The...
Hi, My '85 318i's midpipe (after the connection but before the muffler) just broke into two pieces so now its time to start the dirty work - poll the other...
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Apr 4, 2003 12:33 am
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I had mine replaced a couple months ago at Midas. They made it - cost me $200. Canadian. ... From: Christie and/or Andrew Love [mailto:criddrew@...]...
I put a Magnaflow dual 3inch exhaust on my '84 318i with a K&N cone intake. Sounds good--deep, low sound after it warms up. ... Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN...
is this cat back, or whole exhaust? what do you have for headers? how is the power down low and torque? mel ... I put a Magnaflow dual 3inch exhaust on my '84...
It is a cat back. The next thing I need to replace is both the headers and the cat. I have a hairline crack in the headers and the cat is shot due to (at least...
i have a few sets of 14x6 bottlecap wheels cluttering up my garage. $100/set if you pick them up in centreville, virginia. $150/set, plus shipping cost, if you...
car: 84 318i w/manual trans. Folks, my car seems to almost alway idle at about 1500 RPM. A while ago I installed a new ICV along with a used IC module. I...
I've got an ANSA muffler on my car. I don't particulary care for it. Workmanship is kind of shoddy and it's a bit loud. I would not buy another one. My car...
Bill, the ICV and IC module you used, where they new? The penny fix is used as a cheap fix for a bad ICV. 318i's were/are notorious for poor idle. Poor idle...
For just under $70 you can buy a manually adjustable idle valve. My son's car has one. He lives in Oregon. Rock solid idle. No cold start issues. A guy in...
Am willing to bet you have an air flow leak that is causing the problem. There have been many discussions on how to find them. One place to look, and it is a...
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Apr 5, 2003 2:55 pm
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Mladen, OK, some good info. The ICV on my car is NEW; the IC module is used, so I supposed it's questionnable. My AFM was replaced with a new one about a...
What is the most effective way to check for vac leaks?...I had heard about spraying stuff, etc.-----advice appreciated! TIA / Bill ... used ... at ... throttle...
Guys, More info from perusal of the engine this morning. 1) There are two vac connections on the underside of the car's intake manifold; one is connected (via...
... Bill, The penny trick may werk, but it's a kludge. You are treating the symptoms and no the problem. My 318i idles (when the engine is not seized) at...
Jim, The AFM is essentially new; it was replaced about a year ago-so I know it's OK. Fuel filter is relatively new, so I doubt it's a fuel related issue. The...
Thanks for all the replies and thanks for the warning on the ANSA. I will probably go with the $310 Supersprint from BMP. I'd like a little more power from...
Christie and/or Andre...
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Andrew, friend of mine sells SuperSprint, he may be able to do a better price than BMP retail. Let me know what you are looking for and I will ask him how...
Hey everybody. I just recently got an '85 318i for track use and I've been searching all over the internet for info. It's nice to find a place with specific...
Eric, there is a gentlemen by the name Sage that is on our list, he races his 318i in local conference. he probably has very good knowledge what works and what...