Lisa, I'm in no hurry at all, and I'm not really actively trying to pedal it. I posted that message because a guy had wondered about buying a rebuilt engine. I...
Dear BMW Group, I recently found a fuel leak on the driver side of my 1985 BMW 318i. I replaced all the lines and the tank, but I have a mystery. I can't for...
A few years ago I bought the entire drivetrain from a 1995 (plus or minus: pre-OBD II) 318i. Complete including radiator, front and rear subframes with...
Tom, you have lots of projects! This isn't the getup you were telling me about in Seattle, is it? I'm still working on the details for that and trying to...
i'm in cc tx. i have a 318i with a good engine but the valve stems are leaking. it's been running great for a long time but i'm torn. i havn't been driving...
Hey Leo, Sorry about the Tsunami! Hope everything is well, and your car looks good and I like the color! Much Love From the USA! Sincerely, Blake ... 004xz.jpg...
Hi all, There are a million questions like this but none as specific as mine. 11/1984 318i L-Jetronic system. I have a high idle, I've checked the cold start...
Had the same issue 4 different times; 1st time) It was the "Idle control valve", usual bullsh!t, cleaned it with PBblast worked, didn't work, cleaned it with...
Correction, 2nd time - should have read "Thermo Time Switch" not "Cold Start Valve", my mistake, I've replaced so much stuff that sometimes I just get...
And, also, the "Thermo Time Switch" works on a timer that when it goes bad it can get stuck on (keeping idle high) or stuck off (making it hard to start...
-How high is the idle? -If the idle is close to 3000rpm, then the ISV is fully open all the time. -Does the ISV buzz? -If you pinch the ISV hose, does the idle...
-How high is the idle? ... -Does the ISV buzz? ... point -If you pinch the ISV hose, does the idle come down / stall? ... -If you try to move the rotor in the...
-If you try to move the rotor in the distributor by hand, does it move ... same time -With the distributor cap off, suck on the hose that connects to the ...
... The above checks your centrifugal advance, it should move freely in one direction (a few degrees, but not the other)... sounds like the advance is free &...
I'll try the hose trick tomorrow, when I tried it with the engine off, I found could hear the diaphram move in and out, so It is free. In regards to my timing,...
... All the time or only once warm? Mine when cold will idle at 1100 and drop to 800 once warm (5-10 min from start). ... Have you got an ammeter? With a warm...
... By removing the plug, the Air Flow Meter Vane drops a bit, which causes the engine to run a bit lean. If nothing is telling your ISV Control unit to "raise...
Well done, Thomas. Your troubleshooting advice was good, and I enjoyed reading the exchange. Hopefully the problem will be discovered through your advice and...
I've been lucky with my 318i over the last 12 years of owning it... never really had any major problems. It wasn't until 18 months ago (when I turbo'd it) that...
Thomas, Thanks for all your help so far. I've done the wiggle test to every connector that is vaguely connected with the L-jet system. I actually purchased the...
Hi all, Hopefully sometime this month I'll be getting a copy of BMW's 1986 engine campaign manual. This manual will cover BMWs procedures for fixing the L-jet...
Adam & others, Check out this website for lots of detailed 318i secrets: http://themurrays.homeip.net/bmw318/index2.html Also, if all else fails on your idle,...
hi guys, first post here, sorry to make it a for sale one... selling a set of OEM M Technic 1 parts, including front and rear Euro bumpers with front spoiler...
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