I was able to read and set my alignment on Sunday using string and conduit. ;) The car actually tracks straight ahead now! Next, I'll set the rear camber...
I don't know if it's fairly normal for M10's, but my coolant system seems very sensitive to the coolant level in the radiator. If it's filled to about 2 inches...
I added the Kmac eccentric bushings to the rear trailing arms. They came with the car uninstalled so I did that right away since the rear tires were wearing...
BMW also offers factory eccentric bushings as an option to the regular bushings. BMW Part No. 33 32 9 058 822. They were still available the last time I...
Your problem is not normal. The M-10 motor's cooling system, when functioning properly, is pretty efficient, even when your coolant level is 2-inches low. You...
The 1985 318i I bought a couple years ago had a hose coming out of the radiator cap, leading to a Gatorade bottle placed next to the air breather/relay box....
I added one to mine but it doesn't really work. If you look at the inside of your radiator cap it appears that when the cap opens it releases the coolant...
I'm a new member, but I'll respond to this. You can add a reservoir, but it won't work the way you think it will. If you add one to the 318i's radiator, it...
Hello all, I have a 1985 318i that needs to be revived. It hasn't been started in over 3 years and the starter needs to be replaced/rewired. Can anyone...
Matt, I would suggest first getting a Bentley Manuel. That is a good investment and apparently a good resource for pretty much anything that has to do with...
Matt, 3rd party manual I recommend Bentley manual. You can also get original BMW manuals either on CD or in print (cheaper and more common is the CD version),...
Hello Everyone. How much is it involved in swapping my m10 engine for an m42 engine? Do I have to change suspension, transmission, differential? Thanks in...
I started an M42 engine swap project into a 1984 318i chassis. My project is on long-term hold until I come back from work outside of the U.S. Approach your...
I need a little help. I have an 84 318 that dies immediately after staring. It actually died suddenly while in route from Atlanta to Birmingham. No fuel is...
Hi All, My 318 has spent its first winter in New England and it was a cold one! A few nights got into the double digits below zero here and I started noticing...
BMW OEM exhaust systems are a good choice for the 318i, unless you want to make performance upgrades. Aftermarket exhaust systems, like ANSA, etc. are less...
Thank You Bob. I have seen ANSAs advertised, but after my last experience, I tend to steer clear. My understanding is they are made of pressed ferrous oxide...
Well,it all started some 1,5 month ago.The Steering started to feel REALLY light,especially in a straight line.I thought there was some play with the wheel...
Regarding the replacement of the exhaust system, I went with a stock oem BMW exhaust system for my '85 318i. Part #18-12-1-177-884, dealer list was $212, with...
Hi Louis, I can't authoritatively answer your question about cold weather shrinkage of door gaskets. My experience has been that all gaskets shrink and become...
My car acts this way periodically for the past two years. It's the rear subframe mounts, which have too much play and have to be replaced. The parts are cheap,...
Hello all. I just replaced the rubber boot between the air intake and the throttle body assembly due to dry rot (had a HUGE crack/openening in it). However,...
Thanks for the info on the exhaust and door gaskets, Guys. I will know if I need these parts in the next couple of days as I will find out if I am going to...
Forget what I said. I am a dumba%$! Upon closer inspection, I didn't mount the boot on to the air cleaner assembly right,,,,,No wonder it was running so...
Well,so the problem is not to be found at the front steering/suspension systems ?!? I also think my front wheels have toe out (meaning the are not parallel to...
Hello everyone, I have an 85 that will not start. I've found that my injectors do not recieve any pulse. I tested all the sensors, and they were all testing...
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