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Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 02-15-2013, 12:44 AM

Replies: 8 Suspension brands? Views: 564 Posted By 1984CJP Suspension brands? I've been shopping for suspension parts for my 84 318i on Partsgeek.com and have found lots of different companies. Heres a few: Lemforder, Moog, FEQ, Mevotech, Febi Blistien, Karlyn, AST, TRW. I...

Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 02-14-2013, 10:45 PM

Replies: 8 Suspension shake/shudder Views: 358 Posted By 1984CJP Wanted to buy a sway bar links but there is also... Wanted to buy a sway bar links but there is also stabilzer bar links. Is a sway bar and a stablizer bar the same thing? Also looking at sway bar bushings but i don't know how long the sway bar is....

Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 02-10-2013, 09:07 PM

Replies: 8 Suspension shake/shudder Views: 358 Posted By 1984CJP Were your control arms and upgrade or just a... Were your control arms and upgrade or just a replacment? What should I expect for the $220, should they be performance or just replacement?? I was thinking about skipping the control arms and just...

Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 02-08-2013, 11:34 AM

Replies: 8 Suspension shake/shudder Views: 358 Posted By 1984CJP Suspension shake/shudder I've had this problem with my 84 318i since i got it. It shakes/shudders when I go over 45-50mph and also when braking around the same speed. The rubber bushings are pretty shot and the shop where I...

Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 08-26-2012, 12:06 PM

Replies: 7 Bearings Views: 702 Posted By 1984CJP Alright guys making some headway. Jacked it up... Alright guys making some headway. Jacked it up and spun the rotors by hand and found the pads a pressed against the rotors on both sides. So I'm guessing its something with my calipers now(remember...

Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 08-22-2012, 12:37 PM

Replies: 7 Bearings Views: 702 Posted By 1984CJP Could be, I wasn't thinking small. I have to work... Could be, I wasn't thinking small. I have to work the rest of today and tomorrow but I'll definitely check that Sat. and test drive it again.

Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 08-21-2012, 08:35 PM

Replies: 7 Bearings Views: 702 Posted By 1984CJP Bearings My brakes failed on my '84 318i(manual) last winter. I waited till it got warm to find the problem. While i was trying to narrow the possible issues down to 1 soultion I decided to do my wheel...

Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 03-29-2012, 01:02 PM

Replies: 11 Brake bleed Views: 1,127 Posted By 1984CJP Went to the junkyard and picked up a master... Went to the junkyard and picked up a master cylinder but there was fluid in the vac booster. So I'm assuming the master cylinder I got is bad.:mad:. Will the fluid being in that vac booster ruin it...

Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 03-29-2012, 12:54 PM

Replies: 9 Wheel Bearings Views: 826 Posted By 1984CJP O.k. so i got the hub off but the inner race of... O.k. so i got the hub off but the inner race of the bearing is still stuck on the axle. Any ideas on some sort of tool to get it off w/out damaging the axle?? I was thinking something like a gear...

Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 03-22-2012, 02:01 PM

Replies: 9 Wheel Bearings Views: 826 Posted By 1984CJP I have the bottlecap rims, how do I go about... I have the bottlecap rims, how do I go about getting the center cap off w/o wrecking it??? :dunno: One more thing, I found that when I wiggle the driver's side rotor, the control arm moves too....

Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 03-22-2012, 01:07 PM

Replies: 11 Brake bleed Views: 1,127 Posted By 1984CJP I had no brakes whatsoever.(minus the parking... I had no brakes whatsoever.(minus the parking brake) It is a 5spd and it shifted just fine if that what you meant by disengaging the plate. Prior to bleeding, the fluid level was bone dry except for...

Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 03-21-2012, 04:10 PM

Replies: 11 Brake bleed Views: 1,127 Posted By 1984CJP From my understanding of cars is that brake fluid... From my understanding of cars is that brake fluid doesn't just disappear. But I know that having a manual tranny will use some of the fluid. I have lots of mechanic friends that say on cars that old...

Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 03-21-2012, 03:38 PM

Replies: 11 Brake bleed Views: 1,127 Posted By 1984CJP Brake bleed I had my brakes fail me around dec. It was a slow failure probably over the course of 3-4 months. I was trying to bleed them and find the problem but it was soooo cold:( Figured I'd wait till it got...

Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 03-20-2012, 11:29 AM

Replies: 9 Wheel Bearings Views: 826 Posted By 1984CJP The bearings I got were already greased. Do I... The bearings I got were already greased. Do I need to apply any more grease anywhere? Also with the dust cap do I pry it off or do you beat it off.

Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 02-28-2012, 11:27 AM

Replies: 9 Wheel Bearings Views: 826 Posted By 1984CJP Wheel Bearings I'm about to change my front wheel bearings on my '84 318I. I got 2 of the bearing replace kits from Bavauto. Was just wondering if there is any thing I should know before i do this? Anything I...

Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 01-15-2012, 01:30 PM

Replies: 8 Brake Trouble! Views: 536 Posted By 1984CJP This bently manual kinda screwed me. It said I... This bently manual kinda screwed me. It said I needed either a 7 or 9mm box wrench. I takes neither:mad:. 5'16 fits but it's supposed to be an 8mm. Also I've always been taught to bleed brakes w/out...

Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 01-13-2012, 07:57 PM

Replies: 8 Brake Trouble! Views: 536 Posted By 1984CJP Do you have to bleed the brakes for the fluid to... Do you have to bleed the brakes for the fluid to actually go to the lines. I filled the resivior and pumped the brakes and fluid level hasn't dropped at all.

Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 01-13-2012, 12:47 PM

Replies: 8 Brake Trouble! Views: 536 Posted By 1984CJP I have no idea. Seen no fluid on parking spots.... I have no idea. Seen no fluid on parking spots. Just gonna start front to back probably flex hose 1st. Have to wait till tomorrow morn b/c I have to work. :( I have all day sunday though thats a...

Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 01-13-2012, 12:10 PM

Replies: 8 Brake Trouble! Views: 536 Posted By 1984CJP Brake Trouble! Hi all sorry for not posting in a while but I've been to busy to describe not to mention AT&T F*>!ing my internet up.:mad: For a while my brake lining light has been on. I went to check my...

Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 06-13-2011, 08:03 PM

Replies: 3 Update Views: 423 Posted By 1984CJP The penny trick is where you drill an 1/8" hole... The penny trick is where you drill an 1/8" hole in a penny and put it in the hose that goes to the icv. This is supposed to reduce airflow and let you know if you have intake problems. Is it safe to...

Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 06-10-2011, 11:12 PM

Replies: 3 Update Views: 423 Posted By 1984CJP Update Hey guys got some news for you. If you didn't see my last post I had an idle problem replaced hoses, cleaned ICV, and more; still nothing. 1st I tried the penny trick and the idle dropped to about...

Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 05-16-2011, 09:35 PM

Replies: 1 This is getting fustrating Views: 357 Posted By 1984CJP This is getting fustrating I had a problem that i posted awhile ago, it's gotten slightly better but still not good. If you want to read it and get all the details search please help or my name. If you dont heres a summary. I...

Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 05-04-2011, 09:58 PM

Replies: 11 Please help!!!! Views: 1,461 Posted By 1984CJP Replaced the intake boot and still nothing in the... Replaced the intake boot and still nothing in the idle. But I did find one thing there was oil in the intake boot(the one from maf to air intake). Is this of little concern or is it a sign of a...

Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 04-30-2011, 03:04 PM

Replies: 3 320i - oil in air intake Views: 828 Posted By 1984CJP I'm dealing with an idle problem. I was just... I'm dealing with an idle problem. I was just going through to change all the vac hoses and I found the same thing, the intake boot was slightly cover on the inside with a little pool in the bend....

Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 04-18-2011, 10:33 PM

Replies: 11 Please help!!!! Views: 1,461 Posted By 1984CJP Couldn't get an actual electrical connector but i... Couldn't get an actual electrical connector but i did mange to find two seperate connectors that fit the prongs on the icv and crimped the wires to the connectors. Put the connectors on and the idle...

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