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  Topic: FS - 1989 BMW 325is
rx8rotary

Replies: 4
Views: 472

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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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