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BMW E30 325i / 325e / 318i Wheels (Rims)

Otto — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:17:08 +0000

Q car year: 1991 car model: 318is I have been trying to buy rims, but am having a hard time finding some that fit. I wanted to know if some of the other wheels can fit my 318is?

A Any wheels that are for the E30 chassis (3-series 84-91) will fit your 318is, except M3 and the 325ix. In

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1990 BMW 325is E30 M20 Stumbles During Acceleration

Peter — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:38:27 +0000

Q I recently begun having trouble when I accelerate in my 1990 325is. It stumbles during acceleration at speeds up to about 65 mph. I just replaced the oxygen sensor and fuel filter this weekend. The old sensor had about 51,000 miles on it. The spark plugs, distributor cap and rotor button only about 13,000.

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1992 BMW 325i – Convert To E85 To Gain Horsepower

Peter — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:33:51 +0000

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

Q A buddy of mine just converted his car over to E85 to gain horsepower. I thought about doing this with my 92 325i with the M50 engine. My concern is that if I decide to supercharge it instead of the engine

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BMW E30 M20 325e / 325i Air Filter Removal & Replacement

Otto — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:42:48 +0000

Q car year: 1988 car model: 325e How do you change the air filter? I think I know where it is, but it seems impossible to get to without having to remove parts… I don’t know, please help.

A On most earlier model BMWs, the air filter box must be removed in order to access the air filter that

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Interior Dashboard & Heater Illumination Lights – 1990 BMW E30

Peter — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:27:27 +0000

Q 1990 325i The temperaure control is lit when the lights are on, but the fan control knob and the sliders for the air controls are not lit. Are these items supposed to be lit when the lights are on?

A Yes, all of the climate control knobs, sliders and face plate indicators should be lit when the

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BMW 6-cyl & V12 Motronic Distributor Cap Removal – M20, M30 – E30, E23, E24, E28, E34, E32, E31

Otto — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:34:25 +0000

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

Q car year: 1987 car model: 325e Otto, I have checked the area around the Cap, not much room to work, I want to take the Cap off and examine the Cap, Rotor. What is the release mechanism for the Dist. Cap? I saw bolts

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BMW E30 Broken Heater & A/C Blower Motor Fan

Otto — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:45:16 +0000

Q car year: 1987 car model: 325es I recently replaced the resistor on the blower motor and it solved the problem of only running on high speed, however it was making a noise as if the fan was hitting something when i replaced the resistor I noticed that the outer ring on the right side fan blades was

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1986 BMW 535i ABS Light & Pulsating Pedal – E23, E24, E28, E30

Peter — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:37:58 +0000

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Q I have an 86 535i. The ABS light comes on a minute or so after driving. When applying brakes, it sometimes feels very ’squirrely’, it smooths out eventually. It started after my right front strut tower broke (rusted out). I got

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BMW Temperature Sensor – Inaccurate Reading

Peter — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:20:17 +0000

Q Is it possible to adjust the temperature reading at the dash? The reading it shows and what the actual temp is off by 4 to 5 degrees (higher than actual). I have an electronic thermometer that I use in my profession (htg/air) and I used it to check the temp because my car kept

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1986 BMW 325e – No Start When Humid or Rain

Peter — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:32:55 +0000

Q I have a 1986 325… without an I or an E on the end! I live in s. fl. The problem is when it’s 99% humidity Or rains I have hard time starting my car. The coil protective rubber seal seems to be fine! The connections to battery in trunk are dry. Could it

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