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I have questions about replacing the Driveshaft in my 1986 BMW 325es with a standard 5 speed. I understand that it is a two piece shaft with a Flex Disc at one end. How difficult is it to replace ? I know
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2001 525i
Cooling fan runs excessively. I installed new clutch, but still no difference. Suggestions?
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The engine driven cooling fan is operated via a thermostatically controlled fluid clutch assembly. When the air coming through the radiator is below a given temperature (normal engine operating
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Back in 2005 I bought a BMW Z4 with a 2.5 liter 6 cylinder engine. I took the 2.5 over the 3.0 because, the 2.5 felt like it responded quicker than the 3.0. Could you tell me the difference between the two engines? Bigger is not always better and the Z4 is a light car. Please
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car year: 2004
car model: X5 4.4i
Hi, been getting for quite a while an intermittent dash message. “Check Brake Lights” & “Check Rear Lights” Have also been told at times we have a brake light out. I replaced all the bulbs and 2
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BMW E38 Chassis (7-series 95-01)
I followed your Spring 2008 Fast Times Newsletter article to change out the brake rotors and pads, until I reached step 13 where it only said “remove the brake rotor”. Your’s seemed very easy to remove after removing
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car year: 1997
car model: Z3 2.8
What will happen when the green lights that appear ( in a straight line in the dash board) when I start the car after all of them have disappeared?
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The service reminder lights will “count down” from
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1995 325is
250,000 miles
Just failed my emmissions test in CT. The test that failed is the HC. My results were 211 ppm versus a test limit of 120 ppm. Can you suggest the likely cause of the failure? A sensor, tune up, any
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car year: 2003
car model: 525i
I ordered an oil pressure sensor from you. What is the correct torque when installing the sensor? In foot pounds or inch pounds, please.
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Thank you for your purchase! The Torque for the oil pressure sensor is 20
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For years now I have had this problem with my car and I need to fix it. Both the ABS and ASC lights come on at the same time during driving, almost every time I drive the car. Sometimes it’s after
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Got a real basic question for you. Please forgive my ignorance for not knowing.
I’m trying to find where to add and check transmission fluid on a 92 535i manual
trans. I’ve looked all over for the dip stick.
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The manual transmission
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