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Otto — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:42:36 +0000

Q I have a 1991 535i. The blower speed switch only works on High. It is annoying because if you want heat or A/C it has to be cranked all the way up on High. I was wondering what the problem could be.

A The problem of the blower motor only working on the high speed

BMW E36 Broken Hood Release Cable

Otto — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:57:24 +0000

Q I saw you had a quick fix for getting under the hood an older model bmw 3 series while having a broken hood release cable, and was wondering if there was any shortcut for opening the hood like the response in the winter 09-10 “Fast Times” for my model bmw, 95 M3 (E36 coupe), I

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BMW 18″ style 125 wheel on E36

Otto — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:53:28 +0000

Q I have a BMW 325is 1995. I am looking forward to Replace the Wheels. I saw some Wheels that I like and I have seen these wheels on this type of BMW previously. However I am pretty sure I will need to do some modifications in order to fit these. What can you tell

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BMW N52 6 Cylinder Engine Tappet Noise

Otto — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:36:33 +0000

Q My 2007 X3 has intermittent pushrod lifter noise on the initial start up until the engine reaches full operating temperature. The frequency can vary from once every two to three months to sometimes twice a month. This all started two weeks after I purchased the vehicle new. The dealer told me that the noise

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BMW 6 Cylinder order

Otto — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:15:52 +0000

Q I bought the code reader for my bmw from you guys. The code stated the coil pack for cylinder 5 is going bad. I have purchased the coil pack but am not sure which is cylinder number 5. Do you have a diagram which shows the number for each cylinder?

A The order of the

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BMW buffalo leather care

Otto — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:27:30 +0000

Q I have a 1985 BMW 745i upholstered with buffalo hide. Can you please advise me of a product to use to add moisture or otherwise preserve preserve the buffalo? Since it has always been different from other leathers I’ve seen, I am hesitant to use ordinary products on the market. The dealers with whom

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Building a high-performance engine – 84-87 325e

patrick — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:19:42 +0000

Q I have a 1985 325e with the 2.7-liter, 6-cylinder engine. I am looking to build a high performance motor for this car. Any info would be appreciated. James W.

A There are many ways to improve upon the performance of your 325e. How fast you can go depends on how much you’re willing to spend. While

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Hood stuck closed on E30 325i

patrick — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:38:49 +0000

Q The hood release cable on my 87 325i broke, but I can’t fix it without opening the hood. How do I get out of this Catch 22? Greg G.

A Sometimes a picture can explain things better than words. Take a look at this image (right) – it should be pretty self-explanatory, but holler if you

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87 528e just turned 500,000 miles!

patrick — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:39:31 +0000

Half a million miles and the engine has never been opened up.Yeah, I change the oil often, using whatever is on sale… nothing fancy. Which gasoline? The next gas station on the right hand side of the road that also sells beer. And, thanx, Bavauto.com, for helping me keep it running

BMW Sprint Booster Installation

patrick — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:16:46 +0000

Sprint Booster Installation on a 2002 BMW 325i. The installation is very similar for the other BMW and MINI models that can be equipped with a Sprint Booster

To purchase a Sprint Booster, or for more information, click here…