Skip to content
  • Categories
  • Recent
  • Tags
  • Popular
  • Users
  • Groups
Skins
  • Light
  • Brite
  • Cerulean
  • Cosmo
  • Flatly
  • Journal
  • Litera
  • Lumen
  • Lux
  • Materia
  • Minty
  • Morph
  • Pulse
  • Sandstone
  • Simplex
  • Sketchy
  • Spacelab
  • United
  • Yeti
  • Zephyr
  • Dark
  • Cyborg
  • Darkly
  • Quartz
  • Slate
  • Solar
  • Superhero
  • Vapor

  • Default (No Skin)
  • No Skin
Collapse
WIBIMMERS logo

WIBIMMERS

  1. Home
  2. General Discussion
  3. Members BMWs
  4. 91 318 Nostalgia

91 318 Nostalgia

Scheduled Pinned Locked Moved Members BMWs
89 Posts 16 Posters 0 Views 1 Watching
  • Oldest to Newest
  • Newest to Oldest
  • Most Votes
Reply
  • Reply as topic
Log in to reply
This topic has been deleted. Only users with topic management privileges can see it.
  • EarlE
    EarlE
    Earl
    wrote on last edited by
    #51

    I have a slide hammer, front wheel drive bearing mandrel set, and large snap ring pliers set all from Harbor Freight that work great for doing 😃

    museum sig 2earl.jpg

    1 Reply Last reply
    0
    • HipMFH
      HipMFH
      HipMF
      wrote on last edited by
      #52

      Wheel bearing party this weekend? I'll ordee one for the e34.

      1 Reply Last reply
      0
      • KaiserRollsK
        KaiserRollsK
        KaiserRolls
        wrote on last edited by
        #53

        Arbor press ftw

        1 Reply Last reply
        0
        • GunMetalGreyG
          GunMetalGreyG
          GunMetalGrey
          wrote on last edited by
          #54

          KaiserRolls said:

          Arbor press ftw

          If you pull the trailing arms out, sure.

          ...

          1 Reply Last reply
          0
          • GunMetalGreyG
            GunMetalGreyG
            GunMetalGrey
            wrote on last edited by
            #55

            HipMF said:

            Wheel bearing party this weekend? I'll order one for the e34.

            I'm booked this weekend unfortunately

            ...

            1 Reply Last reply
            0
            • GunMetalGreyG
              GunMetalGreyG
              GunMetalGrey
              wrote on last edited by
              #56

              I swapped the FPR on the car in attempt to help the hot start, as a lot of people online said that was their issue. It did not fix mine.

              I have a CEL for the coolant temp sensor, but the sensor is clearly new, and there is a receipt for it in the car. I don't know if I double checked the number, but it is blue like it should be.
              I have a feeling the CLT sensor is the problem, and I will check the sensor itself and then ensure that the wiring from the plug to the ecu is good. If I can fix the hot start issue I would feel much more confident in the car.

              ...

              1 Reply Last reply
              0
              • KaiserRollsK
                KaiserRollsK
                KaiserRolls
                wrote on last edited by
                #57

                GunMetalGrey said:

                KaiserRolls said:

                Arbor press ftw

                If you pull the trailing arms out, sure. 

                Two bolts ya chump!!!

                1 Reply Last reply
                0
                • GunMetalGreyG
                  GunMetalGreyG
                  GunMetalGrey
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #58

                  KaiserRolls said:

                  Two bolts ya chump!!!

                  In addition to the cv (moot point) The brake lines, abs sensor, parking brake cable, shock, spring, and sway bar end link. 
                  Not to mention the difficulty of doing the bolts on the passenger side (fuel filler neck) 

                  In short, I did my last one in car.

                  ...

                  1 Reply Last reply
                  1
                  • EarlE
                    EarlE
                    Earl
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #59

                    The tools I listed are the way to go=) It would take you a half hour to do each side if you're moving at a good pace

                    museum sig 2earl.jpg

                    1 Reply Last reply
                    0
                    • KaiserRollsK
                      KaiserRollsK
                      KaiserRolls
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #60

                      Fab up a puller

                      1 Reply Last reply
                      0
                      • jc43089J
                        jc43089J
                        jc43089
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #61

                        GunMetalGrey said:

                        I swapped the FPR on the car in attempt to help the hot start, as a lot of people online said that was their issue. It did not fix mine.

                        I have a CEL for the coolant temp sensor, but the sensor is clearly new, and there is a receipt for it in the car. I don't know if I double checked the number, but it is blue like it should be.
                        I have a feeling the CLT sensor is the problem, and I will check the sensor itself and then ensure that the wiring from the plug to the ecu is good. If I can fix the hot start issue I would feel much more confident in the car. 

                        I had an e30 that had an intermittent problem with the temp sensor for the ecu.  It would surge at idle when it warmed up and sometimes wouldn't start, it was the corrosion in the plug.  I cleaned up the connection and it was fine.

                        2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
                        3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
                        '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

                        '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

                        '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
                        '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
                        '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

                        1 Reply Last reply
                        0
                        • GunMetalGreyG
                          GunMetalGreyG
                          GunMetalGrey
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #62

                          jc43089 said:

                          I had an e30 that had an intermittent problem with the temp sensor for the ecu.  It would surge at idle when it warmed up and sometimes wouldn't start, it was the corrosion in the plug.  I cleaned up the connection and it was fine.

                          I think I half assed tried this earlier but couldn't quickly find anything to clean the contacts with. 
                          What did you use?

                          ...

                          1 Reply Last reply
                          0
                          • jc43089J
                            jc43089J
                            jc43089
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #63

                            I think I used a pin or needle to scrape inside the female connector and then once I knew it worked I put some vaseline on the contacts with a Q tip to prevent future corrosion.  A tiny pin file would probably be good if you could find a small enough one.

                            2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
                            3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
                            '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

                            '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

                            '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
                            '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
                            '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

                            1 Reply Last reply
                            0
                            • GunMetalGreyG
                              GunMetalGreyG
                              GunMetalGrey
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #64

                              CLT issue fixed. 
                              Started by cleaning the contacts, then pulled the ecu connector and checked for continuity between the connector for the ecu and the sensor connector. Nada. Broken wires, b but where?
                              Grabbed a spare harness (thanks @HipMF for hoarding m42 parts) and doubled checked my test method on a different harness and confirmed that the one in my car didn't have the cotton-nuity. 
                              Started pulling pieces off to gain access to the loom box under the intake and found that under the extremely brittle wire covering was a broken sensor wire, and one just barely hanging on. Patched those up and started it. CEL is gone! Car idled better than ever, and sadly there was another car in the way so I was unable to take it out to get it to temp and check the hot start issue. Though I doubt that still exists. 

                              Progress.

                              ...

                              1 Reply Last reply
                              2
                              • jc43089J
                                jc43089J
                                jc43089
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #65

                                Excellent!

                                2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
                                3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
                                '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

                                '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

                                '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
                                '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
                                '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

                                1 Reply Last reply
                                0
                                • GunMetalGreyG
                                  GunMetalGreyG
                                  GunMetalGrey
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #66

                                  Picked up a little treat yesterday. 
                                  I am not actually sure what car they will end up on though lol. The initial intent was for this, but I can adapt them to the perfect offset to run some good tires on the m52 car. 
                                  4 fronts, 2 rears. I can run a staggered set or a square set. 
                                   

                                  IMG20170126191955937

                                  ...

                                  1 Reply Last reply
                                  1
                                  • KaiserRollsK
                                    KaiserRollsK
                                    KaiserRolls
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #67

                                    Glad you scooped these up!

                                    1 Reply Last reply
                                    0
                                    • GunMetalGreyG
                                      GunMetalGreyG
                                      GunMetalGrey
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #68

                                      Took the door panel off the drivers side to replace a broken door handle yesterday. It appears that at some point when a previous owner removed the drivers door lock they decided they didn't have enough room to access it so instead they just took a grinder to the door. Why?

                                      2017-01-3007-38-10

                                      Hot start issue is gone, which means we are throwing this thing into daily use even though I am still slightly hesitant of that!

                                      New front control arms, control arm bushings, tie rod assemblies, tie rod boots, and strut tops were ordered yesterday to fix up the front bushings and ball joints. They feel okay but the ball joints are quite worn so I may as well knock it all out at once!

                                      Now to tackle the blower motor. Only works on 4 and sounds bad, which usually means that one of the covers is hitting the blades.

                                      ...

                                      1 Reply Last reply
                                      0
                                      • straight6pwrS
                                        straight6pwrS
                                        straight6pwr
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #69

                                        i've changed a latch mechanism in an e30 sedan door. i wanted very badly to cut holes in the door and/or kill myself, so I can see where the PO was coming from.

                                        Dan
                                        yajsYRL.jpg.e5f350b4dfe961d76ac8b32efce2e1a6.jpg

                                        1 Reply Last reply
                                        1
                                        • m42b32M
                                          m42b32M
                                          m42b32
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #70

                                          GunMetalGrey said:

                                          Now to tackle the blower motor. Only works on 4 and sounds bad, which usually means that one of the covers is hitting the blades.

                                          If it only works on 4, chances are its the blower motor resistor, as 4 is the only speed that bypasses the resistor.

                                          1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

                                          1 Reply Last reply
                                          0

                                          Hello! It looks like you're interested in this conversation, but you don't have an account yet.

                                          Getting fed up of having to scroll through the same posts each visit? When you register for an account, you'll always come back to exactly where you were before, and choose to be notified of new replies (either via email, or push notification). You'll also be able to save bookmarks and upvote posts to show your appreciation to other community members.

                                          With your input, this post could be even better 💗

                                          Register Login
                                          Reply
                                          • Reply as topic
                                          Log in to reply
                                          • Oldest to Newest
                                          • Newest to Oldest
                                          • Most Votes


                                          • Login

                                          • Don't have an account? Register

                                          • Login or register to search.
                                          Powered by NodeBB Contributors
                                          • First post
                                            Last post
                                          0
                                          • Categories
                                          • Recent
                                          • Tags
                                          • Popular
                                          • Users
                                          • Groups