It depends on how much you want to spend, and how much prep work you want to do yourself. If you do all of the prep work yourself, Maaco will do a pretty...
Sharon, Go to: http://themurrays.homeip.net/bmw318/index2.html This is a truly essential 318i site. Lots of good detailed information. I eventually printed...
Hi guys, just wondering what everyone uses for oil. I use 10w40 in the winter, thinking about 15w50 Syn in the summer. What does everyone else use? I did some...
I hate to even put in my 2 cents, everyone's got an oppinion.... but in my rebuilt track motor, I like a good 5W-40 synth, I use silkolene in the car I'm...
I use 20w50 conventional oil during the summer. In the winter I switch to 10w40. A few years ago I tried a 0w50 but in my high mileage engine (265,000 miles)...
my u-joint right before my rear diff is broken. does anyone know if I can repair the joint or if I need a whole new driveshaft? does anyone have an old...
BMW driveshafts do not have replacable u-joints. there are bunch of places in the country that can rebuild and replace u-joints but not all are equall in...
What are you trying to do? ... have a centralized database of DIY articles for E30, E36, E46> available at:> > http://www.BimmerDIY.com> > get the word...
The site that that was hosting that specific article seems to been having issues. I updated the links to point to internet archives of the original site. Try...
Well folks, It's time to sell my beloved 84 318i. I have lots of pics for it. If anyone is interested I am located in NY near Buffalo. I have had this car...
Sorry everyone, I guess I didn't proof read my note very well. It's a 1985 318i, not a 1984. Bill __________________________________________________ Do You...
I had some E-mails from a couple of people saying that they couldn't see the pics of my '85. Something about no file sharing or something. Well I moved them...
Dear BMW Group, I have a 1985 BMW 318i that I refuse to give up on. I recently put a gas tank and new fuel lines on the vehicle. I am having two problems: ...
Here's the very best resource site for your 318i: http://themurrays.homeip.net/bmw318/index2.html There's an electrical troubleshooting manual there that shows...
What color is it? I do need the plate lights, rear center console if not cut or the tape holder if it's there windshield trim if it's still chrome. Brake fluid...
1. Front end shimmy at low speeds and in alignment....sway bushings bad? 2. Squeak in center console seems like a minor typical e30 rattle squeak but Tends to...
Re: Warm Engine Shutoff. I had a similar symptom on my '84 318i and it turned out to be the fuel pressure regulator. It seems the fuel pressure more than...
I assume you are talking to me about my junk 318i. It's maroon with a brown cloth interior (pretty well trashed). The rear center console is black and fine....
How difficult is this for the do it yourselfer? It appears really simple compared to most american cars. We just had hailstorm tonight with some baseball...
Hi, I need a new AFM, somehow the vane in mine bent and it is now binding at full open, leaving my car a sputtering stalling mess sometimes. When I go to the...
yes, it'll have to be 318 specific. It's possible to use just about any AFM, but it would require some modification/electrical know-how. Bring a multimeter and...
hey man, the write up is here: http://www.unofficialbmw.com/main.html scroll down until you get to performance, the look for the barry burr tuning guide. I'll...
Hey does any one have a diagram of a 1984 318i's fuel system,? Or does any body know if the car has a secondary pump in the tank?? Any help would be greatly...
There is a fuel pump in the fuel tank. Remove rear seat bottom. On passenger side there's a cover plate. Remove it and you're looking at the top of the...
Thanks for the information I really appreciate the link... I have just replaced the main fuel pump because it was leaking, was working fine but leaking really...
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