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Topic: FS - 1989 BMW 325is |
rx8rotary
Replies: 4
Views: 472
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Forum: Cars Posted: 6-16-08 10:27 Subject: Re: FS - 1989 BMW 325is |
Remind me if that car has a PCV? If so, replace it - I had a truck getting coolant in the oil and it was not the head gasket so I changed the PCV and it stopped.
Man I wish you car was closer for m ... |
Topic: Driving Light Electrical Help Request |
rx8rotary
Replies: 2
Views: 183
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-16-08 10:23 Subject: Re: Driving Light Electrical Help Request |
. Is this where to hook up the driving lights and if so, how. Thanks in advance
That is where I hooked up my driving lights - |
Topic: My 2002 |
rx8rotary
Replies: 5
Views: 567
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-29-08 04:46 Subject: Re: My 2002 |
Welcome to Huntsville!
Nice Car.
How long have you had it?
Frank
75 2002 Sahara 2363067
76 2002 Anthrazit Grau 2744059
(Given to daughter in Athens GA)
Bought it about 4-5 months ago |
Topic: My 2002 |
rx8rotary
Replies: 5
Views: 567
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-29-08 04:42 Subject: Re: My 2002 |
Wow,
That is where I work....PEO Aviation.....You must be the fellow that chased me down some time back.
Earl
74 02Lux
02 M Roadster
72 Volvo 1800ES
That would be me : ) |
Topic: My 2002 |
rx8rotary
Replies: 5
Views: 567
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-26-08 06:38 Subject: My 2002 |
| Took a couple of pictures of my 2002 today |
Topic: 1979 BMW 320i question |
rx8rotary
Replies: 9
Views: 561
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 5-22-08 08:07 Subject: Re: 1979 BMW 320i question |
We dont know what damage could be because we have not made that mistake.
Neither have I |
Topic: whole sunroof cut off retired 72 2002 |
rx8rotary
Replies: 7
Views: 255
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-22-08 07:10 Subject: Re: whole sunroof cut off retired 72 2002 |
Man I wish you were closer as I could defintiely use the panel but I figure it would cost way to much to ship
BOB |
Topic: 1979 BMW 320i question |
rx8rotary
Replies: 9
Views: 561
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 5-20-08 10:19 Subject: Re: If I were you...... |
| Not sure I agree with the 5 miles from home comment - most folks I know who have 320i models -even the early models - swear by them and have very few problems. I love the body style etc of the 320i - ... |
Topic: 1979 BMW 320i question |
rx8rotary
Replies: 9
Views: 561
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 5-20-08 09:27 Subject: 1979 BMW 320i question |
Since the folks over at Bimmerforums haven't helped on this topic I thought I would come here since most of my qeustions get answered quickly and to the point
I bought a 79 320i yesterday and will ... |
Topic: 2002 Parts Car!! |
rx8rotary
Replies: 35
Views: 1064
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 5-15-08 08:13 Subject: Re: 2002 Parts Car!! |
| I need the pieces that hold the sunroof into the rail - the front brackets and the rear pieces that consist of the clips and plastic pieces. |
Topic: Replaced starter - now temperature gauge jumps |
rx8rotary
Replies: 3
Views: 204
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-14-08 06:29 Subject: Replaced starter - now temperature gauge jumps |
| Replaced the starter last evening (not that bad of a job except wiggling it to get it out of the engine compartment) - amazing how much quicker it starts now. Anyway, now my temperature gauge is jump ... |
Topic: Pop out window locking mechanism - how to adjust |
rx8rotary
Replies: 4
Views: 176
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-13-08 02:15 Subject: Re: If they're the all chrome ones (used prior to approx VIN |
| My issue is that when I tighten them they still won't hold the window tight enough to stay open - it is almost as if they have reached their limited before they start doing their locking job |
Topic: Pop out window locking mechanism - how to adjust |
rx8rotary
Replies: 4
Views: 176
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 5-13-08 01:31 Subject: Pop out window locking mechanism - how to adjust |
| The locking nut on both my quarter window locking mechanisms are starting to get where they won't lock the window in place while it is open. Is there a method to repair these or are new ones the solu ... |
Topic: WTB 320is steering wheel |
rx8rotary
Replies: 2
Views: 222
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 5-12-08 04:16 Subject: Re: WTB 320is steering wheel |
| This one |
Topic: WTB 320is steering wheel |
rx8rotary
Replies: 2
Views: 222
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 5-11-08 11:45 Subject: WTB 320is steering wheel |
I am tired of eBay and the a$$holes that bid the last second and get teh steering wheel and then you look to see all they do is resell the items so I refuse to ever buy via eBay again - RANT OFF now
... |
Topic: Looks like I have real problems |
rx8rotary
Replies: 18
Views: 578
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 4-30-08 01:13 Subject: UPDATE Looks like I have real problems |
Turned out to be my plugs. I coudl ahve sworn I did NOT put platinums in but sure enough I did. Replaced them and fixed starting problem.
New problem - now I have lost my gas gauge, temp gauge an ... |
Topic: Looks like I have real problems |
rx8rotary
Replies: 18
Views: 578
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 4-29-08 12:36 Subject: Re: Looks like I have real problems |
Nobody said this, so I will-
Have you checked your valve lash?
If it's really tight, this can happen.
Have you checked the float valve?
if it leaks, this will happen.
And ditch the Platin ... |
Topic: Looks like I have real problems |
rx8rotary
Replies: 18
Views: 578
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 4-29-08 12:14 Subject: Re: I suspect vapor lock |
| No i have driven a fresh 2002 and this car has almost the same power - obviously not quite as much but clearly more than a 90 PSI engine would have IMO |
Topic: Looks like I have real problems |
rx8rotary
Replies: 18
Views: 578
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 4-29-08 11:56 Subject: Re: I suspect vapor lock |
| No i have driven a fresh 2002 and this car has almost the same power - obviously not quite as much but clearly more than a 90 PSI engine would have IMO |
Topic: Looks like I have real problems |
rx8rotary
Replies: 18
Views: 578
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 4-29-08 09:19 Subject: Re: I suspect vapor lock |
Is this a fresh carb installation? NO, been on a while
Do you have the insulating plate between the manifold and the carb? yes
Do you have your coolant lines going through the manifold? no
T ... |
Topic: Looks like I have real problems |
rx8rotary
Replies: 18
Views: 578
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 4-29-08 08:16 Subject: Re: Looks like I have real problems |
| Mine was dong a very similar thing, it would not start hot. Finally figured out that the electronic ignition would not fire once the box got hot (mounted on the firewall). It must have had some kind ... |
Topic: Looks like I have real problems |
rx8rotary
Replies: 18
Views: 578
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 4-28-08 09:31 Subject: Re: Looks like I have real problems |
| They have worked on my vintage VW Beetles for several years. I took it to them because I am running a Weber 32/36 which many Beetle owners run so I knew they would know how to adjust it right. I hav ... |
Topic: Looks like I have real problems |
rx8rotary
Replies: 18
Views: 578
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 4-28-08 09:11 Subject: Re: Looks like I have real problems |
| But if I needed rings wouldn't it smoke? I have no smoke and great power. THat is the think that puzzles me |
Topic: Looks like I have real problems |
rx8rotary
Replies: 18
Views: 578
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 4-28-08 08:11 Subject: Looks like I have real problems |
| My 75 2002 has been having some problems lately. It starts fine in the morning, runs smooth, plenty of power, no smoke, etc. The problem is that when you stop and try to start it again, it will not ... |
Topic: Starting problem |
rx8rotary
Replies: 10
Views: 342
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 4-21-08 08:51 Subject: Re: Starting problem |
Replaced the fuel pump - that didn't solve the problem.
Any other suggestions? |
Topic: Sunroof inner panel |
rx8rotary
Replies: 4
Views: 196
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 4-6-08 08:29 Subject: Re: Sunroof inner panel |
It actually is a hollow (metal I think or it may be hard plastic) covered in material. It attaches to the front part of your sunroof with clips and slide inside a rail on the sides.
It is no longe ... |
Topic: $28,000 76 on ebay |
rx8rotary
Replies: 6
Views: 614
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Forum: Cars Posted: 4-3-08 02:18 Subject: Re: $28,000 76 on ebay |
| Nice car - idiotic owner!!! |
Topic: $28,000 76 on ebay |
rx8rotary
Replies: 6
Views: 614
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Forum: Cars Posted: 4-3-08 02:12 Subject: Re: $28,000 76 on ebay |
| Nice car - idiotic owner!!! |
Topic: WTB - Sunroof parts |
rx8rotary
Replies: 1
Views: 133
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 4-3-08 02:10 Subject: Re: WTB - Sunroof parts |
| bump - still need |
Topic: WTB - Sunroof parts |
rx8rotary
Replies: 1
Views: 133
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Forum: Parts For Sale Posted: 3-28-08 05:53 Subject: WTB - Sunroof parts |
I need the two "clips" that mount on the rear of the sunroof and fit into the slide rail. The attach to the sunroog and "swing" down with a plastic clips that slides into the rail
BOB |
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