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I have a 1990 325 convertible. The metal trim on the bumpers and doors is cloudy. What kind of metal is this and what is the best way to restore it’s shine?
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The bumpers on your 325i are aluminum, but they have
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car year: 1987
car model: 635CSi
E24 chassis
I have done some work on my 1987 635Csi so it has been off of the road for a while. After I got the transmission back in and took it for a test drive, the power steering
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We receive a lot of questions regarding BMW clutches. The questions can come from a variety of symptoms that are being experienced, but they all come down to the base question of; “Am I going to have to replace my clutch?”. Let’s take a quick look at the most common symptoms and what each of
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I recently replaced my alternator and battery on my 540i, because my battery was constantly dying, however, the battery keeps on dying within 2 to 3 days, even when we drive the car on a daily basis.The shop that was fixing my car swear that the problem was a faulty heater control, which we
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car year: 1996
car model: 328i
Please help, my air conditioner cools fine, but when the clutch pulls in it makes a grinding noise. Can the clutch be adjusted? I have had it vacumed down and refilled with freon and oil. If clutch cannot
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2000 Z3 rear camber adjustment part #192026
I have 2 questions about this rear camber kit:
1. How does it affect the track?
2. What is the camber adjustment range?
I am considering this purchase for the purpose of increasing tire life.
A
The rear camber bushing
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car year: 1988
car model: 535is
I live in Houston Texas where the summers are very hot and humid. I would like to significantly improve the cooling capacity of my A/C. While the air is cool at the vents, the blower simply doesn’t blow
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car year: 2003
car model: 525i
I am hearing a squeaky rattling noise when driving at fast speeds (above 75), which sounds like a brake noise but I am not on the brake.
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Unfortunately, I don’t think that I can suggest a specific area
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car year: 1987
car model: 325es
Otto, I recently picked up a 1987 325es and I’m having an issue I hope you can help with. When I drive the car I hear a clunking sound at the right front wheel area. I noticed that
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87 535is
I changed out the original 390 metric wheels and tires for larger US wheels with 225/50R/16 tires. As expected, the clearance is reduced in the wheel wells, expecially the rear wheels. With 4 full size adults, the tires rub against the
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