I am going to replace the engine from an '84 318i to an '85 318i. The engine threw a rod, so I am replacing it with an engine I am pretty sure works from pick a part (junkyard type of thing). The 1985 gets the 1984 engine. Do I need any special tools to remove the engine? Does anyone know of...

The Bridgestone Potenza RE040's on my E46 coupe are getting worn, though the rears tires are in worse shape than the fronts. I'd like to replace the rears first and wait until next year to do the front tires. I'm thinking I may not go with Bridgestones when I purchase the replacements. Would it...

Ok.. I'm an E36 enthusiast.. love these cars.. and I'm getting more and more daring every week.. doing work on the car myself. And now I think it's time I invested in my own toolkit.. I've already got me some stands and a jack etc.. I'm just wondering what is the essential selection that allows...

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As an update to my original post below for those who maybe researching similar OBDii codes (given the number of emails I have recd to date): P1250 code cleared itself given that it probably related to having too little fuel at some point. P0441 was cleared after a BMW service tech located a vapor...

Hello All, I have a 1991 535i (German Spec) E34 with an M20 engine. I have a weird THUMP, THUMP, THUMP coming from the rear when I corner left or right. This thumping occurs only when I gointo a corner WITHOUT giving it gas. As soon as the gas is applied it goes away. I'm leaning toward a Diff...

The ill-conceived Alcantara fake suede that BMW uses in the 330 series Performance Package cars steering wheel covers is subject to quick wear (very noticeable in under a year) and forms unsightly and annoying to the touch nap balls where the wheel is most frequently handled. Has anyone had the...

Currently have a 545 6 speed with Run Flat Tires. Is it possible to replace these with non-Run Flats or does the rim have a unique design that will only accept RFT? Car has 26k and need to purchase my second set of replacement tires, any recommendations? OE was Dunlop DSST Sport 01 RSC.

We had a ton of rain here a few nights ago and I mean it rained hard. I didn't drive my car until a couple of days later and noticed as I put on my seat belt that it was cool and damp. Nothing else was wet (seats, floor) and I opened the sunroof and everything was dry up there too. It's an 01...

I have a 2006 BMW 730 d. I was wondering if the car "keeps in memory" the date and time of alarm activitation/desactivation. So, is there somewhere a "logfile" that could be viewed or printer ? Any ideas ??? Thanks

My 535 that I was talking about with the surging just stopped the other day. I drove to a place across town and walked out and it just wouldn't start. Had to get it towed home. Now it has no spark it has power to the coil and the crank position sensor seems to have the right resistance so it seems...

I have a problem with the rear window washer on my E46 touring, and I was hoping that someone using this fourm might have some input on how to fix it. When i start the car with the back wiper in the "off" position, the wiper starts automatically and washing fluid comes out. it continues doing this...

Currently have a 545 6 speed with Run Flat Tires. Is it possible to replace these with non-Run Flats or does the rim have a unique design that will only accept RFT? Car has 26k and need to purchase my second set of replacement tires, any recommendations? OE was Dunlop DSST Sport 01 RSC.

When I'm moving the steering lock-lock whilst parking my serpentine belt chirps loudly. Not all the time but most of the time. It's slipping for some reason. I've recently tried a new belt and (for a different reason) new waterpump but to no avail. I'm wondering if the alternator mounting bushings...

Hello, Are the keychains still available? Are they BMW OEM? What do they look like? How much? Brian

The local BMW main dealer recently changed the brake fluid on my Gf's car as part of a service, two days later the brake pedal suddenly started dropping to the floor and felt as though the master cylinder had failed. i.e. if you braked hard the pedal would work normally but if you braked slowly you...

I think that my blower motor resistor is going out. My climate control doesnt work properly. My fan will cut in and out blowing with either cold or hot air. It will blow for a short period of time and cut off. After some time has past it will come on again oly for a short period of time also. If...

Hello All, I have a weird problem that I have been trying to solve. I have a E34 (1991) with an m20 engine. When I go around a corner with giving it some gas, I'm getting a THUMP, THUMP, THUMP from the rear end. But when I give it some gas, it goes away in the same corners. But the sound is...

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