Muzzie

i have a nice 5spd auto for that car ..

locks up in 4th and 5th no probs

How much we talking? And is it a straight bolt out bolt in affair?

It's the gfs car so thats would be a last resort, id rather change the current transmissions lockup speed if possible.

94 E36 3 Series, M42 motor, 4 speed automatic.

The torque converter wont go into lockup until 100k indicated, which is far too high IMO, plus it creates excess wear on the trans and motor and uses more gas.

Is it possible to adjust the speed that the TC locks up at??

If so, how is it done?

Thanks

Cheers Yuen Got it sorted earlier today

Other thing I noticed today (im a fussy bugger - and its not even my car!) is that I have no oil light.

Is this bulb the same as the dash illumination lights? And how does the dash come out to get at it?

Thanks

Missus - 94 E36 318iS

Me - Depends what takes my fancy on whatever day - Toyota Hiace or 61 Ford Zephyr usually, but also have the option of 56 Ford Zephyr, 94 Mitsi Delica of 94 520i

Well since I have the gfs car for a bit, I may as well try and fix some of the niggly little things that are broken on it.

Like the dash lights.

Now, this is more of an assumption than a known fact - but I guess that all the heater controls/fan/direction/aircon etc should light up. Currently only the 3 buttons (recirculate/air con/demist) light up, bt none of the rest of it. Same goes for the headlight controls.

Do these light up? And if so, then what bulbs do they use and how do I get at the bulbs to replace them?

Thanks In Advance.

Nah it was leaking from up under the manifold, that was obvious. But all sorted now thanks to Glenn at Botany Auto Worx.

Now theres just the lights and bits to sort out sigh.

Side note to Glenn - the idle control switch was unplugged and as you said it might, stalled upon being plugged in. Tinkered with the adjuster screw on the manifold and got it idling around 750 now, thanks

The missus E36 318iS leaks fuel, intermittently too I'll add. But usually just after statup and it absolutely pisses out of the engine bay.

Anyways after some small investigation I could see that fuel was running down the high pressure line for the intake manifold, but no amount of feeling or reaching would let me get to the end of the pipe to see where it leaks.

Anyways, asked a mechanic mate of mine and he suggested a wrecker to go and ask see if the problem might be a common one. Whilst there, I had a look at an engine the same but out of the car - and thats when i spotted that under the intake mainfold theres a small piece of tube about an inch long that joins the high pressure line to what I assume is the inlet pipe for the manifold.

I'm thinking that this little rubber tube or it's assocaited hose clamps may be the source of my trouble.

I need to take the top of the intake manifold off to get at it to see if this is the problem or not (you cant see the pipe when the motor is in the car). Does anyone have any hints/tips to removing the intake monifold or any traps I should look out for?

Also, is ordinary off the shelf Dexron 2 ATF fluid alright for the trans - it's sposed to be a lifetime fill, but it's low on trans fluid so I'm gonna change it out. Its got a green label on the bottom of the bigger sump (trans has 2x sumps) saying use BMW part numbers blah blah blah and then in brackets Dexron II. Could anyone confirm please.

Thanks

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Lol, me being me and all - Mr Observant, but they moved the M badge to the other side of the boot lid.

That something you asked for or something they did?

Missus just bought a 1994 318IS, 4 door sedan, 110kms

Goes alright, previous owner said it's chain not belt, that correct?

Anything we should be looking out for in particular?

It's gonna be her car to learn in for her licence (hopefully the car in the yard might persuade her to get her learners! hehe), so could get a rough time.

Thanks

Hey guys, shes bought a 1994 318IS. Dunno if thats any better than a run of the mill 318 but anyways. 110 clicks, just been serviced. Has some body scratches but excellent interior.

Seller says they're chain driven? Is that correct. Anything we should be looking out for mechanically?

Gf is looking for a car, not sure what exactly so tell me what you got.

Maximum budget of $6000. Shes expressed an interest in 3 series BMWs. Has to be after 1994 and must be NZ New or have a serivce history (dads conditions). Would like something around 100,000km, and that has had it's 100,000k serivce done (cambelt etc) with receipts. She's specificed it must have some street cred too.

So, what ya got people!?

Unfortunate Family Circumstances Force Upgrade (mother dying of cancer)

1987 Toyota Hiace Super Custom Limited - top of the line model!

2.0L Petrol, 4 cylinder. 3 Stage Auto With OD & Lockup

280,XXXkm

Auto Choke

Fully rebuilt at 202767 by previous owner, receipts for $4554.65 included

Digital Dashboard (speedo/tach/fuel/water)

Electric Windows

Electric Mirrors

Power Steering

Central Locking

Tinted Windows - 5% All Round, 35% On Front

2 Electric Sunroofs (controls in front and rear)

Factory Freezer/Fridge/Warmer Between Front Seats

Electric Rear Seat

Captain Seats In Centre - Revolvable

Velour Upholestry

7 Seater Total

Separate Front & Rear A/C & Heaters (heater is bloody awesome!)

Upgraded Alternator

Alloy Wheels With 205/70/14 Tyres, Good Tread.

Fog Lights With Electric Covers

Paging Alarm With Keyless Entry & Two Remotes

Recent Custom Built Best Bars Towbar (October)

Recent Exhaust Replacement With Chrome Tip (October)

New Wheel Bearing (March)

New Windscreen & Idler (December)

Metallic Brake Pads (February)

Always serviced every 10,000km with Castrol GTX Magnatec. Air filter replaced at last service as well.

Awesome van, served me well, but time for an upgrade. Runs absolutely brilliantly, never caused me any hassles. Motor is near dead quiet at idle, and trans is so smoothe that the gear changes are almost undetectable to passengers.

Will have brand new WOF for new buyer, and will be reged as well.

Has a couple of minor body imperfections but for it's age it's in good condition.

3500.00 ono

(And I don't want any bullshit from people either)

Seriously interested parties can PM or call/text 027 418 4632

***Please Note - Stereo & Personalised Plates Are Not Included***

Open to reasonable offers on anything. Selling gear to help finance a new vehicle. And no I'm not saying what

Nokia 2280 Mobile Phone

Boxed With Charger, not connected, but can have done for new buyer.

*Offers*

Remote Control Jeep:

Suitable for a little one. Not steerable or anything but you use the remote to make the horn beep, alarm arm/disarm, motor run and to make it drive forward. Lights flash and it's got sound effects too. Good condition. Cable shown is just part of the original display packing, is removeable. *$15.00*

Computer Games - All Boxed With Instructions Unless I Said Otherwise:

Carmageddon

Carmageddon 2 Carpocalypse Now

Test Drive Off Road

Screamer

Racing Madness Triple Pack - Midtown Madness, Monster Truck Madness, Motorcross Madness

Return To Krondor (Unboxed, No Instructions)

*Offers Per Game*

CD Racks:

One black wooden one, holds some duel disc covers as well. The other is a clip together model of the Eiffel tower.

*Make An Offer On Both Or One*

Box Of 'Dodgy' Magazines :

70+ magazines

*Offers*

Custom Build Speaker Box & Speakers:

Carpeted in greay carpet, houses a pair of 6x9s & a pair of 6.5s, comes with 4 way Panasonic 6x9s and 3 way xplod 6.5s. Fully wired, and have original boxes for the speakers. Speakers never thrashed. Box ideal for a wide wagon, 4x4 or van, won't fit in a car! Be good for a cheap garage set up though.

*Offers For The Whole Lot*

N gauge model railway gear:

Amtrak set, the carriages are made by Namo, and is an extremely good quality set and worth a lot!

Various assorted rolling stock and a steam engine.

*$180 ono for the Namo Amtrak set and Amtrak engine*

*$130 ono for the box of rolling stock and other bits.*

Lima Train Set

HO Guage, battery operated speed controller, comes with decent amount of track, engine and three rolling stock wagons. Was working, haven't used for some time. Runs on 6 'C' size batteries. Boxed.

*Offers*

Radio Shack Armatron

Oldskool robotic arm. I'd guess early 80s maybe? Still is good condition and perfect running order. Whole arm rotates 360 degrees, then theres two other joints on that arm, plus an opening and closing claw that rotates. All controlled by two joysticks on the front. And I'll even throw in the batteries

*Offers*

Helmet & Pads Set:

Bike/skating helmet, plus elbow and knee pads set. Brand new, still package, unused (obviously).

*25.00*

Various Old Valve Radios:

Wanting to downsize my collection a bit, so the more commonly found ones are available. Extensive range. Let me know if there's anything in particular you want and i'll see what i can do (eg bakelite/wood, mantle/console etc etc)

*Price Differs Per Radio*

And possibly (depends on new vehicle) - 1987 Toyota Hiace Super Custom Limited. 279,XXXkm, good rubber. Engine rebuilt at 202,000kms, receipts available. Full electrics, tints, new towbar and exhaust 6 months ago. Runs like a dream, and trans is so smooth you cant even detect the gear changes. Stereo not included.

*Offers*

Please Note - All Prices EXCLUDE P&P

Contact Via:

Forum PM

Email to [email protected]

Phone 027-418-4632

More to come no doubt. Come on people, help sponsor my new wheels

Blah blah blah

*skips everything*

For what it's worth, if you need a work licence I can give the name and number of the Lawyer who did mine. Shes real good.

Cost me $500 only as well, which is damn cheap. Next cheapest was like $1000 plus court fees.

Yea its pretty good, and yes some people do flip out, but part of my job is to go crazy and smash a big steel cage to bits with a metre of scaffolding pole haha so if anyone flips out at me they get a good taste of pole in the back of their head when they walk out from underneath me

Good for people that think they are tough. It sorts them out and believe me, alot of guys get shamed out in front of their other half

Overall National average for driving anger is 2.9, i'm 0.1.

Overall National averae for type of expression is 18, I'm 1.6

24 of 26, not bad.

I'm missing the one above Maserati, and the one above Land Rover.

I didnt have my fone with me.. was instant reaction to just jump in the car.. i looked but didnt wanna lose them, last time they pulled up outside my house like they thiefed my brothers computer out from the car.

You hoon round with your horn and hazard lights on in a 318 with 2 huge arse mofos following you and decide how safe u'd feel.

You overestimate the acceleration of a 318

Well hopefully lol

I've flushed it out and put antifreeze in it, and taken it for a good 120k run and it looks to be fine now with the new pump etc.

Now I just gotta sell it

How much for the front seats out of the 89?

And also the rear speakers from the same car?

Thanks

What's the best/most effective way of flushing a cooling system out. I've got the pump out of the block and would like to flush it out to get rid of any small bits of metal there may be in there, although i can't see nor feel any. And it probably won't do it any harm.

Where is the car located?

Got replacement water pump for this face Lift 318I here, got it all apart and now struggling to get the pump out of the block.

I tried using those spare bolt holes to help get it out, turning each a little at a time while knocking the pump back and forth with a hammer to try and work it out but was unsuccessful in my attempts - one bolt snapped and the other side actually broke a piece off the pump with the bolt attached lol.

Anyone got any tricks or ideas as to how to get it out now? Or anyone willing to help?

Thanks

Merry Xmas All!

Don't drink and drive