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March 19th, 2010 | Tags: Drivetrain, E21, E23, E28, E30, E32, E34, E36, E46, suspension, Z3 | Category: BMW 3 Series 77-83 - E21, BMW 3 Series 84-91 - E30, BMW 3 Series 92-98 - E36, BMW 3 Series 99-05 - E46, BMW 5 Series 77-81 - E12, BMW 5 Series 82-88 - E28, BMW 5 Series 89-95 - E34, BMW 6 Series 77-88 - E24, BMW 7 Series 79-87 - E23 |
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Car year: 1988
Car model: 325i Convertible
I need to replace the rear wheel bearing, left side. This is showing up as uneven tire wear on only that tire and a slight squeal when I brake. Do I need to purchase the bearing, backing
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March 19th, 2010 | Tags: E30, E32, E34, E36, E38, E39, E46, E60, E63, E65, E70, E90, E92, emissions, Engine, Fault Codes, Service Lights, X3, X5, Z3, Z4, Z8 | Category: BMW 3 Series 06+ - E90, BMW 3 Series 06+ - E92, BMW 3 Series 84-91 - E30, BMW 3 Series 92-98 - E36, BMW 3 Series 99-05 - E46, BMW 5 Series 04+ - E60, BMW 5 Series 89-95 - E34, BMW 5 Series 97-03 - E39, BMW 6 Series 04+ - E63, BMW 7 Series 02-09 - E65, BMW 7 Series 79-87 - E23, BMW 7 Series 88-94 - E32, BMW 7 Series 95-01 - E38, BMW X3 04+ - E83, BMW X5 07- present - E70, BMW X5 99-06 - E53, BMW X6 07+ - E71, BMW Z3 96-03 - E36/7, BMW Z4 02-08 - E85 |
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My SERVICE ENGINE SOON light came on. The manual says that something is amiss with the emission control systems. Can I diagnose and repair this?
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The CHECK ENGINE light (or SERVICE ENGINE SOON) will only come on when the engine management system
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March 19th, 2010 | Tags: Diagnostics, E21, E23, E28, E30, E32, E34, E36, E38, E39, E46, E60, E63, E65, E70, E90, E92, Engine, X3, X5, Z3, Z4 | Category: BMW 3 Series 06+ - E90, BMW 3 Series 06+ - E92, BMW 3 Series 77-83 - E21, BMW 3 Series 84-91 - E30, BMW 3 Series 92-98 - E36, BMW 3 Series 99-05 - E46, BMW 5 Series 04+ - E60, BMW 5 Series 77-81 - E12, BMW 5 Series 82-88 - E28, BMW 5 Series 89-95 - E34, BMW 5 Series 97-03 - E39, BMW 6 Series 04+ - E63, BMW 6 Series 77-88 - E24, BMW 7 Series 02-09 - E65, BMW 7 Series 79-87 - E23, BMW 7 Series 88-94 - E32, BMW 7 Series 95-01 - E38, BMW X3 04+ - E83, BMW X5 07- present - E70, BMW X5 99-06 - E53, BMW X6 07+ - E71, BMW Z3 96-03 - E36/7, BMW Z4 02-08 - E85 |
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Q My 1994 530i won’t start. Amoung other things, I checked the crankshaft position sensor and found the resistance to be about half what
the Bentley manual says it should be. So, I ordered a new one from Bavauto. The old one’s resistance is
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March 18th, 2010 | Tags: 2002, E21, E23, E28, E30, E32, E36, E38, E39, E46, E60, E63, E65, E70, E90, E92, washer/wiper, X3, X5, Z3, Z4 | Category: BMW 3 Series 06+ - E90, BMW 3 Series 06+ - E92, BMW 3 Series 77-83 - E21, BMW 3 Series 84-91 - E30, BMW 3 Series 92-98 - E36, BMW 3 Series 99-05 - E46, BMW 5 Series 04+ - E60, BMW 5 Series 77-81 - E12, BMW 5 Series 82-88 - E28, BMW 5 Series 89-95 - E34, BMW 5 Series 97-03 - E39, BMW 6 Series 04+ - E63, BMW 6 Series 77-88 - E24, BMW 7 Series 02-09 - E65, BMW 7 Series 79-87 - E23, BMW 7 Series 88-94 - E32, BMW X3 04+ - E83, BMW X5 07- present - E70, BMW X5 99-06 - E53, BMW X6 07+ - E71, BMW Z3 96-03 - E36/7, BMW Z4 02-08 - E85 |
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I have a washer fluid leak. The leak is at the bottom of the pump. The pump has a square opening at the bottom and this is where I see the leak. I noticed the leak after the car came back from
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March 18th, 2010 | Tags: E39, E46, E60, Engine, X3, X5, Z3, Z4 | Category: BMW 3 Series 99-05 - E46, BMW 5 Series 04+ - E60, BMW 5 Series 97-03 - E39, BMW X3 04+ - E83, BMW X5 99-06 - E53, BMW Z3 96-03 - E36/7, BMW Z4 02-08 - E85 |
This answer is applicable for many BMWs in addition to the one listed below.
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car year: 2000
car model: 323i
Against the block, below the oil filter, is there some kind of gasket or “O” ring where the oil filter housing meets the block?
A We are finding that oil leaks from the gasket between the oil filter housing
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