Hello guys, My name is Harry. I hava an '85 318i. I need to know if the transmission from this car can be swapped with a transmission from a 325e, or 325 es,...
I don't believe that transmissions are interchangeable as the bell housings are different. However I am not 100%. Anyone else? mel ... ===== Mladen Mel Micic ...
You are right. Also clutch diameters are different between the small M10 and the bigger 6 cylinders engines. ... ===== Ernesto Vargas-Azofeifa Webmaster &...
But, there is some good news, you can use an M3 clutch in combo with the Getrag 240 transmission. I know since I have a Euro spec M3 clutch combined with a Jim...
Rodd that combo you have over there is really intresting. HP? Torque? Any Dyno figures? ... ===== Ernesto Vargas-Azofeifa Webmaster & Network Administrator ...
I'm interested in hearing about other's experiences with installing LSD's in 318's. My understanding is the 'is' had a LSD with a 4.10:1 and finding one is...
As, for HP & Torque I have know idea since I'm not going to dyno the car until the engine and tranny have fully broke in. At this time I have a little over 1K...
Rob, If your going to track this car don't go past a 4.10, you'll spend more time shifting then racing. Unless you have some kind of custom gearing, going past...
help me out here are you talking about the computer in the globe box ...what little green box?--- ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New and...
To the left and back a bit from the computer is a little green box better known as the Idle contro unit. There is a pigtail harnees for it coming off the same...
dang found it thanks alot where did you get the replacment did it hurt ya much Rob ... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired...
dang found it thanks alot where did you get the replacment did it hurt ya much Rob ... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired...
Rob, $9.99 + shipping out on eBay. What to look for is the top number, don't go by what the seller states! If the listing doesn't give it, ask for it. Good...
Rob, Here's a link http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7909277210&category=42604 for both the correct vavle and unit. Denis Heath...
well looks like i was halfway there when i wrote about the idle contol valve (silver cigar) but i missed out on the control module i will give it a shot thats...
Hi, I have an 85' 318i and would like to know if i neeed to change my axles both front & rear in order to switch to the 7.5" x 17" M contour BMW rims. ...
Harry, Maybe, but.... What's the bolt pattern? What's the offset? What tires size will be on them? What spring/Strut shock height are you running? What axles...
I think my in tank pump is dead, as I'm only getting 30PSI at the fuel rail and unplugging the electrical connector to the in tank pump doesn't seem to change...
Folks, Finally got the head back on and running. Car now has a lumpy idle that wont pass the county emissions test. It fluctuates between 600 and 1200 then...
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May well just be a leak somewhere on the intake side of things. They can be tough to track down. Is the idle bad both warm and cold? Sage...
Due to the tell-tale signs (sludge and bubbles in coolant), I've got to replace the head gasket on my Metric Mechanic 2.2L M10 engine. Not sure if it's the...
I had a similar problem on my 318. My local mechanic solved it by exercising the adjustment screw on the idle air controller. First he screwed it in a few...
I just installed a Euro analog clock in place of the boring US standard digital clock....it is a simple plug and play swap. The only problem is that I can't...
I think I'm facing the same thing, probably ordering parts this week. :( Are you going to get the head checked for cracks? I'd sure love to hear some tips as...
Channing, Once you pull the head off of the block, the old gasket is pretty much toast. You may pull half of the gasket off with the head and the other half...
Try replacing the ICU. Had the same problem with mine. I live in Kent and if you want to swing by, I have a spare or even could even pull mine and help you...
so after about 2 weeks of my car sitting, i went out and there is no pressure in the clutch. I have attached the picture of the brown resevoir that i believe...