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  1. Posted · Edited by 318is · Report reply

    It depends what you want from the car. The E36 318iS ( in my case, is a tester for a BMW car, as I won't spend the big bucks on a car/brand until I spent time 'testing' their product ) Obviously - this is my first BMW. Owned for a couple of years now, and busting for a 330 E46....

    Anyway - as my research told me before purchasing mine, the 318iS is a 'around town' car. For long trips, show off the grunt to your girlfriend/mates, it won't get you very far. The 318iS is a crusing around town classy car. That's it. No boat/race car towing, skids or fancy stuff -- just good looking, safe, economical classy driving.

    As I'm off to Rotovegus in the morning ( from Ak ), I can tell you then what a E36 318iS is like on a long open road trip. I do on average 30 K tops a week in mine around AK - so quite looking forward to opening that 1900cc twin cam bad boy up in sports mode :) A big differance from previously owning V8's or grunty sixes. Still -- the 318iS is a damn fine daily -- especially black on black leather..

    :pimp: :mosh:

    Edit to what the iS stands for:

    Basically a 318iS is a six cylinder car ie:chassis/suspension/brakes with a four pot in it.

    Also - iS is kitted with the M-spec aero kit ( whick looks damn sexy )

    Make sure you get the full M-spec kit when buying a iS!!!!!!! I've seen so many iS cars out there ( or so badged ), that have the iS side skirts and standard front/rear spoilers.

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    I think I remember Gus saying before in another similar thread that you will need:

    Wiring loom

    Computer

    at the least, possaly also;

    New beefier front end

    Gus shall be able to confirm.

    BTW: Sounds like your radiator is leaking - good news ( kindof )... should be an easy fix.

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    For one - I would drive it no more until you properly diagnose the problem.

    First steps is to get:

    Compression check done,

    pressure test cooling system,

    leak test ( testing combustion gasses in cooling system )

    take it from there

    I believe your engine had a profile gasket problem, but by now it should of been taken care of.

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    Righteho.

    This will be the first NY's since Y2K I have had in NZ, and the wife and I will be in rotovagus for 3 pre and 3 post days of the NY.

    If anyone is keen for a few to many around said town, PM me for a mob number and let's possably get together for a few at least, talk some bullshit, drool and talk BMW and ..*cough* ...stuff .... :)

    How many might be kinda 'local' there at the time?... a mini meet may be on the cards?

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    Right. Lucky me. Just been and done the list, as above.

    Whilst there noticed the fan belt was hanging on by for dear life. There was not a inch gap where the 'ridges' hadn't cracked to the base. PHEW! Also same for the AC belt. Not as bad, but could of gone anytime. Defently would of broken I reackon driving about 650 odd K this chrissi.

    Anyhow, 25 mins later, $34.90 parts, all new again.

    :D

    So no. 12 - Water pump/alt/air con p/s belts :)

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    The metal impeller ones are the 'norm' in almost every other car, and last a long long time. Sure they rust to a degree if you neglect the coolant/addative levels, but even so, that takes a long long LONG time. Normally, the shaft will shear off or the bearing will collapse before the impeller rusts away enough to impair water flow.

    I believe BMW went to a plastic impeller because of cost. They didn't last anywhere near as long, and even then premature failure rate was very high. I also believe they now replace them ( knackered plastic ones ) with metal ones as standard practice.

    Scroll down here to "M50 Water Pump - E36 325i / 328i / M3"

    http://activeautowerke.com/cooling/main.php

    or this is a better description/reason to change it.

    http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/techarticl...-water-pump.htm

    It's recommended that if you have a pump with a plastic impeller, replace it ASAP.

    If you want more info:

    http://www.google.co.nz/search?q=plastic%2...:en-US:official

  12. Posted · Edited by 318is · Report reply

    Well the break is upon us very soon, and if you are doing a long haul for a holiday, or even just want peace of mind motoring, these super easy checks will be a little more reassuring than just jumping in your car and motoring off:

    1. Check all fluid levels under the bonnet. Engine, tranny if you have a dipstick, washer fluid, radiator level and expansion tank level ( make sure it's green in RAD as well ) Brake fluid level. Have a quick look at your water hoses with a torch - rad hoses, heater hoses and corrisponding clamps. Then put the torch in with your tool kit in the boot.

    2. Battery - locate and check clamps for corrosion and water level.

    3. Tyres - pump up to correct pressure, and don't forget the spare tyre. Have a look for any nails in the tyre, cracks etc. Make sure your jack is in the boot and the correct wheel stud tools ( and and ubber wheel stud locking device remover that you may have on your mags ), and a basic tool kit. Some rags is always a good idea.

    4. Check your lights. Brakes, indicators, fogs, head's etc. Horn going?

    5. Put a 2 L coke bottle or two into your boot filled with water. You may not need it, but who knows who you might come across on your travels who hasn't got extra water on them. Hopefully a damsil in distress if any!

    6. Some extra petrol ( in a correct container ) if your going into the wops-wops. Just a small container will get you -- or again someone else -- out of trouble.

    7. If you can be bothered, check brake pads, all EP90 levels ( manual box and diff ) for levels.

    8. Polish the sh*t out of your paint for that sexy slick good look.

    9. Good time to fit new wiper blades.

    10. Wear your damn seat belts, front and back :)

    11. Check fuel lines

    12. Check water pump, AC and other belts

    Have a good and safe chrissi guys/gals.

    PS: add to the list if your have other easy tips!

    Edit -- oh yeah, WOF and REGO are current and will stay current during the break. Maybe check your insurance is upto scratch as well.

  14. Posted · Edited by 318is · Report reply

    what andrew said.

    what makes it a 318iS though? Better motor than normal 318? I only ask becuase I would have thought being a sport model it would have more sports goodies. (Seats, steering wheel, etc)

    Twin cam 1900 cc engine for the 318

    Beefier brakes and suspension

    M kit

    Besides that not much I think.

    Loving the interior man -- top job !

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    Okay, so i'm using 1.5, I seem to have lost the horizontal scroll bars and the image resizing to fit the screen doesn't seem to work...anyone else got this problem?

    You need to update your theme. A manual update will fix it if FF dosen't do it automagically.

    :D

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