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Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 05-01-2013, 07:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 169
Posted By bmw_novice
Hmm, that impact gun will sure make it a lot...

Hmm, that impact gun will sure make it a lot easier to remove the wheels, and bottom shock nut too. I also found this...don't know how it would work in the cramped space of the trunk though. I think...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 05-01-2013, 06:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 176
Posted By bmw_novice
May I ask how you got it fixed and how much it...

May I ask how you got it fixed and how much it cost you?
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 05-01-2013, 06:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 169
Posted By bmw_novice
Uh oh, thanks, I wonder if I can take it to the...

Uh oh, thanks, I wonder if I can take it to the local repair guy without it ripping the tower. Btw, so how do I tighten that center nut? I assume I'll have to take the shock off again to tighten it?...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 05-01-2013, 05:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 169
Posted By bmw_novice
Thank you gentlemen, I believe it is the rear...

Thank you gentlemen, I believe it is the rear right bearing...another question -

I just fixed my shocks on the rear passenger side. Since I had to put in new bumpstops, I had to loosen the center...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 05-01-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 176
Posted By bmw_novice
could be the heat shield too - I am having...

could be the heat shield too - I am having exactly the same problem!
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 04-30-2013, 02:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 169
Posted By bmw_novice
wheel bearing question

When driving and gaining speed hear a repetitive hum, which gets faster with speed. When turning left the hum is much more audible. Think it is wheel bearing, but can't say which wheel it is coming...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 04-29-2013, 07:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 109
Posted By bmw_novice
shock and spring replacement question

Hello,

was able to replace shock and spring on driver side rear today, but didn't have time for the right side. Is it okay to drive around 100 miles before I can replace the right too. There is a...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 04-20-2013, 02:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 108
Posted By bmw_novice
Was wondering...until the parts arrived, can I...

Was wondering...until the parts arrived, can I use the passenger side arm on the driver's side? Anybody knows if this will work?
Thx
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 04-20-2013, 01:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 108
Posted By bmw_novice
Wiper Arm broke off!

So I am just driving home from the shop (yes it was in the shop for multiple fixes), and it starts raining. I turn on the wipers, everything is fine, and all of a sudden - SNAP, wiper simple breaks...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 03-11-2013, 03:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 240
Posted By bmw_novice
Thanks, I am looking at something of that nature....

Thanks, I am looking at something of that nature. FCP euro has some nice stuff.
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 03-11-2013, 03:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 240
Posted By bmw_novice
Thanks a lot. That seller is not too far from...

Thanks a lot. That seller is not too far from where I can pick it up and save on some shipping too. Hope he has one of those M3 style bumpers, that is exactly what I lost. Looked sharp too.

Btw,...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 03-08-2013, 08:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 240
Posted By bmw_novice
Wrecked! Now what...need advice

Hello All,

The weather got me at last - car skidded off the road and I landed up in a field (I was driving about 20 mph below the speed limit but that didn't save me). Luckily, I was not hurt and...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 02-15-2013, 02:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 273
Posted By bmw_novice
Oh no, I was thinking of doing just the bushings...

Oh no, I was thinking of doing just the bushings on the ctrl arms (not the ball joints at all since they mech didn't seem to think they needed replacement).

Re. Koni shocks, I thought that they...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 02-15-2013, 01:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 273
Posted By bmw_novice
Hi German, thanks for your informative reply. So...

Hi German, thanks for your informative reply. So now the dilemma is - should I just do the entire ctrl arm or just the bushings. Btw, I found a set of non sport suspension springs on ebay for 70...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 02-15-2013, 01:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 273
Posted By bmw_novice
Swaybar endlink and FCAB questions

Hello Folks,

LOoking to refresh the front/rear suspension and had a question about front sway bar end links:

Why are there two different types of end links available on the market? One type...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 02-13-2013, 06:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,499
Posted By bmw_novice
Well, the time for a suspension fix is close: ...

Well, the time for a suspension fix is close:

The car tends to now slowly move to the right on a straight road, thought I might as well get everything done now. Can anyone tell me if used springs...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 01-28-2013, 07:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 574
Posted By bmw_novice
One more question, would it be ok to wait a...

One more question, would it be ok to wait a couple of months, till it warms up a bit before I fix the tstat? That way I could do it myself outside. Any danger in ding this?
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 01-27-2013, 01:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 574
Posted By bmw_novice
Thx jonesin, but what difference does it make? I...

Thx jonesin, but what difference does it make? I ask because I just topped it off ( added a cup) of that prestone antifreeze. Btw, is there anything else I should replace while doing the tstat? If...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 01-25-2013, 07:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 574
Posted By bmw_novice
So then $ 250 sounds somewhat reasonable i...

So then $ 250 sounds somewhat reasonable i suppose.
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 01-25-2013, 02:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 574
Posted By bmw_novice
Thanks German, that was really helpful. So it...

Thanks German, that was really helpful. So it seems like the T-stat, I don't want to do it outside my apt in this freezing cold though. Anybody knows how much it might cost in labor at a local shop?...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 01-25-2013, 01:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 574
Posted By bmw_novice
No heat at idle - thermostat? Fault codes etc.

Hello All,

Well if it ain't one thing....it is another. Just got the starter done, and the VCG. But lo and behold, here is a new set of problems:

Issue # 1: I now dont have heat at idle, the...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 01-19-2013, 08:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,499
Posted By bmw_novice
Hello again all, Just got the valve cover...

Hello again all,

Just got the valve cover gasket and starter done. Now for the suspension. Was wondering - I use the 328i as a daily driver, but since I am TOTALLY confused about the spring issue...
Forum: Parting Out 01-12-2013, 02:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,383
Posted By bmw_novice
How about rear springs, will they fit a 328i? If...

How about rear springs, will they fit a 328i? If yes, what would you sell them for? Thx
Forum: Parting Out 01-12-2013, 09:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,663
Posted By bmw_novice
Hey, I am guessing a 95 328 is not too different...

Hey, I am guessing a 95 328 is not too different from a 97. I am interested in the rear springs as u know, however, will they be ok for replacing my current m tech suspension springs? If so, are u...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 01-11-2013, 09:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 471
Posted By bmw_novice
Just wanted to thank you guys, it was the...

Just wanted to thank you guys, it was the starter. Got a good deal I think for a 2 year warranty on a replacement (new/aftermarket) for $ 270 including labor. Got the valve cover done as well for...
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