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2001 BMW X5 3.0i Front Door Lock Freezing Up – E38, E39, E53

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I own a 2001 X5 3.0i and have been having problems for the last couple of winters with the front door lock freezing up, especially the drivers door! I do not have any problem with the door freezing to the rubber trim or door gasket but the lock will freeze and be hard to

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BMW M20 Intermittent Miss, Crankshaft Position Sensor, 325i, 525i, 528e, E28,E30, E34

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car year: 1989
car model: 325i Convertible
I have an 89 325i convertible and it has been acting up since I bought it 6 months ago. I have since then put about $3000 into trying to make it run right and look good. The problem I’m having is; the CHECK ENGINE light comes on when it’s warmed up and

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BMW E30 Front Vibration, Shake, Shimmy – Control Arm Bushings – 325e, 325i, 325ix, 318i, etc

Q car year: 1987
car model: 325i Convertible
I have a 1987 BMW, 325I Convertible, which I bought new. The problem I have is a vibration in the front end which starts at 62 mph, increase up to 70, then decreases after 75 mph. The tires are newer, Goodyear Eagle GT P195/65 R14 and the vibration was

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1991 E30 325i My Rockin’ BMW – Wheel, Suspension Wobble – All BMW & MINI

This answer is applicable for many BMWs in addition to the one listed below.

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My ‘91 325i has developed a problem/condition that I suspect will require me to order a part or two from you. I am hesitant to take it to a mechanic just yet because they all seem to rip me off on

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BMW E30 M20 Broken Timing Belt – Repair or Engine Replacement?

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I have an E30 89 BMW 325I that recently had the timing belt break and this damaged 4 out of 6 valves. My repair shop says it’s very costly to repair the valves and also machine the head.  They recommend I get another engine (no problem here). The question I have, I know the replacement

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BMW M42 M44 Coolant Leak – 318i, 318is, 318ic, 318ti, Z3

This answer is applicable for many BMWs in addition to the one listed below.

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318 TI
It appears I have a huge coolant leak, but can’t see up from bottom.

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First, we must determine what general area the leak is coming from. Is the leak from the front of the engine, rear of the engine, radiator area,

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1987 BMW E30 325is Noisy Blower Motor

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I have an 87 325is 5 speed. The blower motor is started to make noise when I move the switch from 2-4 position. However the noise increases with acceleration which is confusing to me. Thought I would contact you before I pluck down the 250 dollars and of course labor. Does the blower motor

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1987 BMW E30 M20 325i / 325e Performance Exhaust Headers

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I have a ‘87 BMW 325I, and would like to get headers do you have any for my car?

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We do offer a nice ceramic coated header set for your 87 325i (we also have the set for the 325e models). These headers have nice long, equal length, primary tubes (to enhance torque and

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1989 BMW E30 325i Oxygen Sensor

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My timing belt broke, with the expected damage resulting. I had the head rebuilt (replaced all damaged valves, replaced valve seals but not guides, and one rocker arm) replaced the cylinder head gasket, spark plugs, distributor cap and rotor, water pump, timing belt & tensioner, front crank seal, all heater hoses, the thermostat, throttle

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1994 840Ci E31 ABS Sensor Wiring – Warning Light in Rain – Most BMW & MINI Models

This answer is applicable for many BMWs in addition to the one listed below.

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I have a 1994 840Ci with 225,000 miles I use pretty much as a daily driver. For the past several months I’ve been encountering a problem ONLY when I drive my 840 in the rain. After driving my car on wet

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