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  Topic: Need opinion on my M52 coil packs, Please.
snowflake

Replies: 5
Views: 152

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-7-08 09:00   Subject: Re: O . T . Need opinion My M52 coil packs NON-2002 CONTE
thanks justin
  Topic: Need opinion on my M52 coil packs, Please.
snowflake

Replies: 5
Views: 152

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-7-08 08:59   Subject: Re: O . T . Need opinion My M52 coil packs NON-2002 CONTE
Thanks for showing up c.d.iesel

My mistake, i'm not thinking,
The model is a 2000 528 wagon.

I did not know there was a RECALL. I'll call BMW for fun.

The check engine light is on.

I don' ...
  Topic: Need opinion on my M52 coil packs, Please.
snowflake

Replies: 5
Views: 152

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-7-08 07:40   Subject: Need opinion on my M52 coil packs, Please.
I know it's not 02 related, but i'd like to get some opinions so i can get this fixed quick.

Went boating(sunray 13 ft) and towed it home at end of day, and when i got back i noticed the idle was l ...
  Topic: Any M20 drivers in or near Seattle?
snowflake

Replies: 2
Views: 147

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 7-6-08 06:55   Subject: Re: Any M20 drivers in or near Seattle?
I can take some pictures tomorrow if you like.

What i did was run a new wire from the engine harness(c101 connector) right to the + positive terminal on the fuel pump.(with 7.5 inline fuse)

-neg ...
  Topic: complete a/c from my 1975 2002
snowflake

Replies: 12
Views: 417

PostForum: Parts For Sale   Posted: 7-5-08 07:46   Subject: Re: complete a/c from my 1975 2002
Very interested.
Please e-mail

I have many little parts that you may be interested in.

Skiercross_2@hotmail.com

Justin
  Topic: E36 steering rack install?
snowflake

Replies: 9
Views: 292

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 6-28-08 06:37   Subject: Re: E36 steering rack install?
It depends on which steering rack you use.

An e30 1988 325is steering rack will be 4 full rotations(steering wheel) from full left turn to full right turn.

An e36 325is steering rack i think is ...
  Topic: E36 steering rack install?
snowflake

Replies: 9
Views: 292

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 6-28-08 05:49   Subject: Re: E36 steering rack install?
Something to think about, i guess.

Truth is there's no real easy fix, but that's exactly what i want a faster ratio.

Keep posted on how your conversion ends up.
I'm gonna have to figure someth ...
  Topic: E36 steering rack install?
snowflake

Replies: 9
Views: 292

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 6-28-08 04:15   Subject: E36 steering rack install?
If you checked this out,
you probably want better steering response, So Do I.

I find there's a dead zone in the middle between left steer and right steer.
This leaves me in a precarious position ...
  Topic: Anyone got tips and pics of their turboed 2002?
snowflake

Replies: 3
Views: 267

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 6-27-08 08:14   Subject: Re: Anyone got tips and pics of their turboed 2002?
Oil feed line, to turbo
oil return line, from turbo to oil pan

Intercooler, it a good idea to keep charged air as cool as possible

wastegate: depends on turbo, may be internal or it may be exte ...
  Topic: I'm having troubles with engine selection
snowflake

Replies: 24
Views: 539

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 6-24-08 07:30   Subject: Re: I'm having troubles with engine selection
So the m52 is 60lbs lighter than the m20

My plan for so long, was to have an M20 turbo,
Now that i'm ready to bolt on all the turbo stuff, i'm thinking of an M52, even eyeing out an e46 M3motor, ...
  Topic: I'm having troubles with engine selection
snowflake

Replies: 24
Views: 539

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 6-22-08 08:00   Subject: Re: I'm having troubles with engine selection
Madjurgen,
Do you have any picture/links to a m52 swap/installed?
I did the m20 this winter and i'm pretty impressed with how i can burn around, I've got all my turbo parts just waiting to be instal ...
  Topic: Not 02 related, but a cool barn find!
snowflake

Replies: 13
Views: 625

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-23-08 06:45   Subject: Re: Put it back together or fly it????
Wow, wasn't thinking those figures.

I'll have to take a closer look exact model, damage, papers, and see what's their starting price.
I knew the old man that use to own it long ago, he died, and ...
  Topic: Not 02 related, but a cool barn find!
snowflake

Replies: 13
Views: 625

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-23-08 05:19   Subject: Re: Not 02 related, but a cool barn find!
Just looked, but there isn't much on ebay right now.
  Topic: Not 02 related, but a cool barn find!
snowflake

Replies: 13
Views: 625

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-23-08 05:00   Subject: Not 02 related, but a cool barn find!
Just wondering if some of you have vintage plane knowledge and would know what this is worth+ what to offer.

Kinda a barn find, It hasn't moved in a long time, motor and wings are off, but everythi ...
  Topic: Great timing, Broke my rearview door glass mirrors.
snowflake

Replies: 7
Views: 231

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-19-08 04:43   Subject: Re: This worked for me...
No worries blunt, have fun.

Thanks for the details Mike, i didn't know you could do that,
I'm actually thinking about giving it a shot.
  Topic: Great timing, Broke my rearview door glass mirrors.
snowflake

Replies: 7
Views: 231

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-19-08 09:36   Subject: Re: Great timing, Broke my rearview door glass mirrors.
I'll see what dealer says tomorrow.
thanks for the part number.

Blunt, not sure, but here's a couple pics.
The passenger one has a darker shade to it, not sure which one is more sought after, but ...
  Topic: Great timing, Broke my rearview door glass mirrors.
snowflake

Replies: 7
Views: 231

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-19-08 05:35   Subject: Great timing, Broke my rearview door glass mirrors.
Vehicle mechanical inspection day,
and i amazingly i managed to crack both my side rear view door mirrors, even before i even got there.
I'll keep the details on how to perform this trick a secret ...
  Topic: i have no tach
snowflake

Replies: 10
Views: 522

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-14-08 07:39   Subject: Re: i have no tach
I'm not familiar with si boards and replacement of batteries, but if your not having much luck.

Throw in a new wire from the coil to original tack cluster, Just don't forget to hook up a potientiom ...
  Topic: Advice needed! Camber/height/ for alignment
snowflake

Replies: 0
Views: 118

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-9-08 06:47   Subject: Advice needed! Camber/height/ for alignment
I'm interested in what people think would be a good starting point for positioning my Ireland engineering camber plates before i go get an alignment done monday,
i'm basically looking for a good str ...
  Topic: front wheel 'clunking'
snowflake

Replies: 7
Views: 319

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-8-08 05:56   Subject: Re: front wheel 'clunking' (nt)
(nt)
  Topic: ARGHH I'm loosing my mind. M20 Tach adapter
snowflake

Replies: 6
Views: 229

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-5-08 07:31   Subject: Re: ARGHH I'm loosing my mind. M20 Tach adapter
Super easy. Don't loose your cool!
Go to radioshack and ask for a potentiometer.

1. pull tack face off and you'll see the two green wires, don't cut them, just strip and connect wires(electrical t ...
  Topic: First drive this year with my turbo 02...wheuuu heuu !!
snowflake

Replies: 5
Views: 370

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-2-08 07:42   Subject: Re: First drive this year with my turbo 02...wheuuu heuu !!
will do,
Thanks.
  Topic: First drive this year with my turbo 02...wheuuu heuu !!
snowflake

Replies: 5
Views: 370

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-2-08 10:06   Subject: Re: First drive this year with my turbo 02...wheuuu heuu !!
Sounds like alot of work, not that i would not do it,
Pat, I'm unclear on what diff i can use as a base, open/locked
i have a spare 2002 open diff sitting around, can i use that as a base, or do i ...
  Topic: supercharger
snowflake

Replies: 18
Views: 611

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-2-08 05:20   Subject: Re: supercharger
Kinda like a compact little electric leaf blower,
it's not the psi that's important, it's how much air it can flow,
There are no max CFM figures.
Actually a leaf blower could probably push more ...
  Topic: ticking / clicking under car
snowflake

Replies: 14
Views: 296

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-2-08 04:53   Subject: Re: answers to suggestions so far
just an idea,
Did you have someone run through the shift pattern while checking to see if it hits guibo/vibration dampener.

Maybe something weird with center bering/u-joints.
  Topic: First drive this year with my turbo 02...wheuuu heuu !!
snowflake

Replies: 5
Views: 370

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 5-1-08 08:10   Subject: Re: First drive this year with my turbo 02...wheuuu heuu !!
Sounds good pat,
I'm not looking forward to the mechanical inspection i need to do to get the car on the road, but i have no choice, probably next week(if parts come in)

Pat i wanted to ask you ab ...
  Topic: Installing E30 M3 gearbox: has anyone done it?
snowflake

Replies: 7
Views: 296

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 4-30-08 05:11   Subject: Re: Installing E30 M3 gearbox: has anyone done it?
The ordeal isn't huge, nor is it hard but there is work involved but it's nice to know i have a bullet proof getrag 260 gear box, with my m20

I'd love to get my hands on a CR/dog led gear box. The ...
  Topic: Pigeons under my hood?
snowflake

Replies: 7
Views: 307

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 4-29-08 04:54   Subject: Re: Pigeons under my hood?
Is it possible it's doing this sound only it's less audible throughout the rest of rpm band?

Does it affect engine performance at all?
  Topic: Pigeons under my hood?
snowflake

Replies: 7
Views: 307

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 4-29-08 04:39   Subject: Re: Pigeons under my hood?
Engine load and temperature(expansion)

It goes away once warm.
  Topic: 2002 vs Ferrari
snowflake

Replies: 9
Views: 527

PostForum: General Discussion   Posted: 4-29-08 04:10   Subject: Re: 2002 vs Ferrari
Cool!
I love seeing competitive 02's in action.
 
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