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Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 12-12-2012, 05:41 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,177
Posted By bluepony
Sadly, Rockauto does not have a starter for my...

Sadly, Rockauto does not have a starter for my vehicle. Do you have any experience with AutohauzAZ?
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 12-11-2012, 09:18 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,177
Posted By bluepony
We picked up the 2nd "new" starter today. This...

We picked up the 2nd "new" starter today. This one had a terminal bolt that was stripped out of the solenoid such that it was possible to completely remove it from the solenoid by hand. We took it...
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 12-10-2012, 10:24 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,177
Posted By bluepony
The parts store agreed that it is a defective...

The parts store agreed that it is a defective starter, and another is on order. It should arrive Tuesday afternoon.
The sparks plugs are out, but even from underneath, I'm not seeing how to turn...
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 12-09-2012, 09:54 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,177
Posted By bluepony
It just gets better and better, doesn't it? The...

It just gets better and better, doesn't it? The starter is out and ready to take back to the store. I note that bolt in the starter which is the start terminal is loose, when all others are solid -...
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 12-07-2012, 10:45 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,177
Posted By bluepony
We did as above: "take the starter off and turn...

We did as above: "take the starter off and turn the key and watch the starter it should send the gear out to grab the engine then when the key is released it retracts to no longer engage" -unbolted...
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 12-07-2012, 08:31 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,177
Posted By bluepony
Well, I'll be home in the daylight for once,...

Well, I'll be home in the daylight for once, which should make the investigation more pleasant at least.
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 12-07-2012, 05:16 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,177
Posted By bluepony
I thought that if the gear was coming out (is...

I thought that if the gear was coming out (is this called the drive pinion?) then that suggested that the starter was doing what it was expected to do. It did come out. But Ken, you are still saying...
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 12-06-2012, 06:22 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,177
Posted By bluepony
Okay, it was visual alright, but maybe didn't...

Okay, it was visual alright, but maybe didn't help. The spindle certainly did come out, sparks flew all over the place, and now absolutely nothing happens when the key is turned.
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 12-06-2012, 05:24 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,177
Posted By bluepony
I like this - nice and visual. We'll check it...

I like this - nice and visual. We'll check it out today.
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 12-05-2012, 07:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,177
Posted By bluepony
When the ignition is turned to the start...

When the ignition is turned to the start position, the starter makes a rapid, spinning sound, such as one would usually hear briefly immediately before the sound of the engine beginning to crank, but...
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 12-05-2012, 05:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,177
Posted By bluepony
Update: The starter turns strongly, but the...

Update: The starter turns strongly, but the engine does not make any attempt to turn over.
Background: The car was in drive, died at a stop sign, and would not start again. That's when we moved...
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 12-05-2012, 07:44 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,177
Posted By bluepony
Will do upon return home.

Will do upon return home.
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 12-05-2012, 05:07 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,177
Posted By bluepony
We did recheck connections last night, but I'm...

We did recheck connections last night, but I'm sure it can't hurt to do it again. And I like the idea of giving it a really good ground.

The tow driver mentioned that he had a starting problem...
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 12-04-2012, 08:40 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,177
Posted By bluepony
won't start

The beast wouldn't start on Sunday. The starter was turning, but not turning the motor. So after having it towed home, we took the starter in to be tested, it failed, we ordered a new one. It arrived...
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 07-24-2012, 01:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,365
Posted By bluepony
The offer is much appreciated, but we already had...

The offer is much appreciated, but we already had one on the way from AutohausAZ. Got it installed, and the little car is up and running again. The project did take a few detours, but it seems as...
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 07-17-2012, 08:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,365
Posted By bluepony
We continue slogging through the possibilities. ...

We continue slogging through the possibilities. I welcome the input.
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 07-14-2012, 10:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,365
Posted By bluepony
As I understand it, this is M20, not M42. As a...

As I understand it, this is M20, not M42. As a '91, does it NOT have the second fuel pump? In which case, if "They have a low pressure "transfer" pump located in the fuel tank, and a relatively high...
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 07-13-2012, 09:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,365
Posted By bluepony
Continuation: The little beast now does not...

Continuation: The little beast now does not start. Cranks strongly, but does not catch. Working through the information listed at http://www.hiperformancestore.com/Motronic.htm has been a bit...
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 07-09-2012, 11:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,365
Posted By bluepony
This is very helpful, but does require a lot of...

This is very helpful, but does require a lot of cross referencing, as the car I'm looking at is a 325i with a Motronic 1.1, and the pics are very different. So far, still waiting on the pressure...
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 06-28-2012, 12:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,365
Posted By bluepony
I think I need a bit more help here. "Install...

I think I need a bit more help here. "Install pressure tester 13-3 060 with connecting hose and adapter 13-3 064...Plug fuel return line with Special Tool 13-3 010....Bridge terminals with Special...
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 06-27-2012, 08:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,365
Posted By bluepony
Car will start and idle, dies when driven

The little car has developed a new problem. It coughed and died. It would start, then die again. It seemed like a fuel filter issue, so we replaced that. However, car starts idles well, then died...
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 06-23-2012, 08:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 925
Posted By bluepony
Many thanks for all of the suggestions. The...

Many thanks for all of the suggestions. The pressure test was great, so no damage to head gasket/head. And....it is the fan clutch. On order, soon to be back on the road. I know, the symptoms...
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 06-22-2012, 07:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 925
Posted By bluepony
Car is having the coolant system pressure checked...

Car is having the coolant system pressure checked today, to be safe. Then we head into the t-stat etc. Son isn't unobservant of the car, but hates computers:)
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 06-21-2012, 03:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 925
Posted By bluepony
We checked the aux fan by turning on the AC to...

We checked the aux fan by turning on the AC to make sure that it does work.
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 06-21-2012, 12:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 925
Posted By bluepony
Temp increased after 20 minutes of highway...

Temp increased after 20 minutes of highway driving. No previous overheating issues. Coolant sytem appears full, no visible leaks or fluid loss.
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