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A 1997 e36 M3 that I shouldn't have bought :/

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  • RekpointR
    RekpointR
    Rekpoint
    wrote on last edited by
    #17

    m42b32 said:

    Nice! Glad it was a simple fix. That torn intake boot will definitely make it run like absolute garbage

    Getting a mishimoto asc delete one from a guy who owes me money tomorrow. So I like free parts 😂😂

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    • RekpointR
      RekpointR
      Rekpoint
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      #18

      Well my suspicion was confirmed today. It randomly/idled bad due to the old intake boot. Installed this mishimoto one and it started right up with no hesitation and went right back down to idle!  (700ish rpms)..

      Next things to figure it out is the oil pressure light. I suspect that it's on due to the fact that there's so much gas in the oil the oil is very thin. I drained it and there is indeed alot of gas in the oil. Grabbing a filter and some 15w-40 mobil 1 to see if that's it!.

      I also ordered a used oem clutch fan and a single lug nut.

      Anyway does anyone have any experience with Aero Catches? I am not about to spend a couple hundred dollars to fix the hood cable when I can buy aero catches for 80 and it not be a pain in the ass LOL

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      • P_RoloffP
        P_RoloffP
        P_Roloff
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        #19

        If it was me, I'd try to tackle replacing the cable before i went and put hood releases on it. Worst case, you're out 30 bucks and you just get the aerocatches.

        Found a DIY: https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?668742-xjeeper-s-Hood-latch-and-cable-replacement-DIY-(the-easy-way)

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        • RekpointR
          RekpointR
          Rekpoint
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          #20

          P_Roloff said:

          If it was me, I'd try to tackle replacing the cable before i went and put hood releases on it. Worst case, you're out 30 bucks and you just get the aerocatches.

          Found a DIY: https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?668742-xjeeper-s-Hood-latch-and-cable-replacement-DIY-(the-easy-way)

          I wish it was that cheap. But the cable was cut in multiple places. So I would need the whole kit. Would be around 150$. This car isn't perfect and I will probably selling it as a track car or something.

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          • Bassboy3313B
            Bassboy3313B
            Bassboy3313
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            #21

            I have aerocatches on my e21 since it has a fiberglass hood.

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            • JdesignJ
              JdesignJ
              Jdesign
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              #22

              Just get a cable from a parts car or a junk yard. prob cost you $20.

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              • jc43089J
                jc43089J
                jc43089
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                #23

                I have bought the cables, they aren't expensive.  33 for the long one and 19 for the one between the latches.

                https://www.fcpeuro.com/BMW-parts/325i/?utf8=✓&year=1994&m=20&e=177&keywords=hood+cable

                And the latches are 17 each if you need those but probably not.

                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.

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                • RekpointR
                  RekpointR
                  Rekpoint
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                  #24

                  Put new oil and oil filter in it today. Did not get rid of the oil pressure light. Going to replace the sensor tomorrow...

                  It's acting weird. It just kinda stalls out. Then a the sudden no power then stall. Gotta diagnose it..

                  The straight pipe is very ignorant and loud...

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                  • ChrisOC
                    ChrisOC
                    ChrisO
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                    Rekpoint said:

                    Put new oil and oil filter in it today. Did not get rid of the oil pressure light. Going to replace the sensor tomorrow...

                    It's acting weird. It just kinda stalls out. Then a the sudden no power then stall. Gotta diagnose it..

                    The straight pipe is very ignorant and loud...

                    I'm praying for you

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                    • RekpointR
                      RekpointR
                      Rekpoint
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #26

                      ChrisO said:

                      I'm praying for you

                      Ehh worst comes to worst I sell it for what I paid 🤷‍♂️

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                      • RekpointR
                        RekpointR
                        Rekpoint
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                        ChrisO said:

                        I'm praying for you

                        RIP.

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                        • SteelBlueS
                          SteelBlueS
                          SteelBlue
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                          Rekpoint said:

                          RIP. 

                          Did you discover something in between this post and the last one? Lol

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                          • RekpointR
                            RekpointR
                            Rekpoint
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #29

                            SteelBlue said:

                            Did you discover something in between this post and the last one? Lol

                            No lol. I just forgot I responded within 5 minutes and gave a generic response. I cant delete anything LOL

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                            • RekpointR
                              RekpointR
                              Rekpoint
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                              #30

                              After some research. Im starting to think it has something to do with the cam sensor or the CAI on the car.

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                              • GunMetalGreyG
                                GunMetalGreyG
                                GunMetalGrey
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                                #31

                                Or the oil pump nut laying in the oil pan....

                                I figured I'd be the ray of sunshine here.

                                ...

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                                • RekpointR
                                  RekpointR
                                  Rekpoint
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #32

                                  GunMetalGrey said:

                                  Or the oil pump nut laying in the oil pan....

                                  I figured I'd be the ray of sunshine here.

                                  I seriously hope you are a ray of sunshine ❤️ Going to drop the pan tomorrow... See whats up.

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                                  • RekpointR
                                    RekpointR
                                    Rekpoint
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #33

                                    I had intentions of dropping the sub-frame to do the oil pump nut/ oil pump. ive been delaying it for weeks. I bought an engine support brace for the job and was going to pay a buddy to do it. (Ive been drowning with no motivation for ANYTHING at all)

                                    I have all the stuff for the oil nut replacement but I think I lucked out.

                                    I was thinking tonight. And I came to the conclusion I should actually check the oil filter housing to see if it was draining properly. I put some fresh oil in it and from what I see here is its not draining properly and thats why my new oil filter didn't get any oil on it and I had the oil pressure light. 

                                    I ordered the gasket for the housing and Im going to start pulling it tomorrow. 

                                    After that It will be up for sale. (I dont expect anybody from here to buy it) It would be a good drift car for someone though...

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                                    • RekpointR
                                      RekpointR
                                      Rekpoint
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #34

                                      Starting to second guess myself. What does everyone else think?

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                                      • jc43089J
                                        jc43089J
                                        jc43089
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                                        #35

                                        What do you mean by "not draining properly"  It should not drain out the housing if the check valve is working.  Mine is leaking and causes a rattle for about 10 seconds on startup.  I bought a replacement but haven't had time to install it yet.

                                        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.

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                                        • RekpointR
                                          RekpointR
                                          Rekpoint
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #36

                                          Replaced the oil filter gasket. Started dropping the sub-frame today. Hopefully I can finish the job and put it together tomorrow.

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