things about E36's, funny but true!

this is a great one the cooling system stuff going wrong is why the previous owner just gave me the car for free.

Originally Posted by Bmwcat

Heh!! I am ordering a new radiator today, the plastic neck just snapped and its beyond repair..I have 109K on my car!!

Me too. 95K on my '92 325i. It's going to be my first non-oil change work done by myself. *crossing fingers*

You can do it man! I never worked on a car untill I got my BMW 4 years ago. Just make sure you bleed and bleed and bleed the air out and you will be fine!

Originally Posted by Blanche

Me too. 95K on my '92 325i. It's going to be my first non-oil change work done by myself. *crossing fingers*

rad swaps are easy the first thing I did was the cooling kit from bimmer world http://store.bimmerworld.com/e36-3-s...kit-p1167.aspx

Originally Posted by B1MM3R

You can do it ma'am! I never worked on a car untill I got my BMW 4 years ago. Just make sure you bleed and bleed and bleed the air out and you will be fine!

Ftfy Jesse.

Originally Posted by redE36girl

rad swaps are easy the first thing I did was the cooling kit from bimmer world http://store.bimmerworld.com/e36-3-s...kit-p1167.aspx

I'm looking at the same kit and am about to pull the trigger but I am hesitant...hoping that I can do it myself. It's just a machine, right?

Originally Posted by Blanche

I'm looking at the same kit and am about to pull the trigger but I am hesitant...hoping that I can do it myself. It's just a machine, right?

its easy my hubby and i have never worked on a Bimmer before we got mine. an this was the first thing we did. very easy dont be afraid.

Originally Posted by Blanche

I'm looking at the same kit and am about to pull the trigger but I am hesitant...hoping that I can do it myself. It's just a machine, right?

It's the ultimate driving machine, ahem. You can do it. If you get stuck just take lots of pictures of what you can't figure out and we'll help you get it done. I knew barely more than you when I started with mine. No worries, you got this.

Does the kit come with instructions or anything? If you plan to do more repairs yourself, some auto stores sell books to help guide people on repairs too. Just go for it

There are highly detailed guides (DIY's) out there for nearly any job to do with an E36.

http://www.bimmerdiy.com is a great resource.

I just bought a 93 325is which has a rear drivers side shock issue. I have yet to take it apart and check the issue. I am not getting the Popping sound or anything so im pretty sure its just a busted shock. Anyways, there is also an ABS light on the dash. The car stops great. Could this shock issue cause the ABS light come on?

Likely a separate issue. I'd lay money on it being an ABS sensor.

http://www.bimmerforums.co.uk/forum/...ensors-t68402/

Here's how to test them.

hmm mine doesnt seem to have any of the above problems

just jammy or start saving ?

Thanks that is very helpful. Now if this damn snow would go away so i can get the car out and see if this works.

The front window fogs with 30 seconds on a day with any humidity.

If one fuse blows you never know what else could go wrong b/c of the crazy wiring being different per vehicle.