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BMW 3-series (E21) Forum Archive, 2001 week 30
The bimmer.org E21 Forum exists to provide all 1976-1982 BMW E21 3-series owners and enthusiasts an open forum to discuss this series of BMWs.

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3 questions. Peter S? someone? - Trick 22:31 7/29/2001 (2)
- Re: 3 questions. Peter S? someone? (url) - Peter S 01:07 7/30/2001 (1)
  - Thanks Peter S! - Trick 09:36 7/30/2001 (0)
battery's still going dead - j-dog 22:20 7/29/2001 (2)
- Re: battery's still going dead - Matthew 17:39 7/30/2001 (1)
  - Re: battery's still going dead - Josh Cook 18:43 7/30/2001 (0)
***August 3rd - Minnesota MOD meet*** (pic) - SJ 22:04 7/29/2001 (0)
got my '82 today =) - Dave 20:19 7/29/2001 (3)
- Re: got my '82 today =) - Tony A 05:53 7/30/2001 (1)
  - thanks both for the feedback n/t - Dave 11:50 7/30/2001 (0)
- Re: got my '82 today =) (url) - DHoang 20:31 7/29/2001 (0)
Load capacity? - Klaus 19:04 7/29/2001 (3)
- Re: Load capacity? - John 06:30 7/30/2001 (2)
  - Thx. - Klaus 08:08 7/30/2001 (1)
    - Re: Thx. - John 08:41 7/30/2001 (0)
5-Speed Getrag off 82 320i for Sale - Mazen 18:45 7/29/2001 (1)
- Re: 5-Speed Getrag off 82 320i for Sale - Mazen 18:52 7/29/2001 (0)
Okay to polish the intake manafold? - James 15:22 7/29/2001 (2)
- Re: Okay to polish the intake manafold? - Tony A 17:38 7/29/2001 (0)
- Nope - dhs 16:14 7/29/2001 (0)
How much will you pay for a ......... - Klaus 02:44 7/29/2001 (0)
Water Pump for '84 325e - Matt Wormser 22:41 7/28/2001 (1)
- Re: Water Pump for '84 325e - Mazen 19:00 7/29/2001 (0)
Water Pump for '84 325e - Matt Wormser 22:33 7/28/2001 (0)
Alpina Question? - James 21:10 7/28/2001 (1)
- Re: Alpina Question? - Don Murrell 20:45 8/02/2001 (0)
2.0 litre short block wanted. - Cameron A. 20:04 7/28/2001 (2)
- I have a 78 320 short block in Oregon (nt) - oh2fly 16:03 7/29/2001 (0)
- Re: 2.0 litre short block wanted. - Josh Cook 07:07 7/29/2001 (0)
shakieness in steering wheel - Jeff Fenn 19:13 7/28/2001 (3)
- Re: shakieness in steering wheel - Klaus 19:00 7/29/2001 (0)
- Re: shakieness in steering wheel - Karl 15:09 7/29/2001 (0)
- Re: shakieness in steering wheel - Greg 00:37 7/29/2001 (0)
front control arms - Tom B 18:59 7/28/2001 (2)
- Re: front control arms - Tony A 20:40 7/28/2001 (0)
- Re: front control arms - brian 19:53 7/28/2001 (0)
bumpy idle at 2500rpm - Jeff Fenn 18:39 7/28/2001 (0)
HARTGE Wheels - Joseph 14:52 7/28/2001 (0)
Car acting funny - Keith 08:45 7/28/2001 (1)
- Hot start - Glenn 11:50 7/28/2001 (0)
Will 320i 5sp OD trans fit 323i engine ? (nt) - DHoang 07:57 7/28/2001 (5)
- Link to transmission applications... (url) (nt) - Josh Cook 07:22 7/29/2001 (2)
  - very handy item thank you--no message - John B 06:43 7/30/2001 (0)
  - very handy item-- thank you. no message - John B 06:41 7/30/2001 (0)
- Re: NO (nt) - Robert 08:19 7/28/2001 (1)
  - But a M20 325e or 325i will.... - AJ 05:53 7/29/2001 (0)
Engine FAN Question. - James 23:47 7/27/2001 (1)
- Re: Engine FAN Question. - Peter S 01:34 7/28/2001 (0)
Compression Check Done - Matt 20:28 7/27/2001 (0)
PACE SETER HEADER HELP - James 19:10 7/27/2001 (3)
- I sent mine back! Completely wrong bolt pattern! (nt) - Josh Cook 09:24 7/28/2001 (1)
  - Well where Can i find one? - James 17:33 7/28/2001 (0)
- Re: PACE SETER HEADER HELP - Tony A 08:40 7/28/2001 (0)
Purchasing e21 - David 18:59 7/27/2001 (3)
- Re: Purchasing e21 - harold320i 14:53 7/28/2001 (0)
- Re: Purchasing e21 - harold320i 12:16 7/28/2001 (0)
- Re: syncros - DHoang 07:51 7/28/2001 (0)
Can you believe this (url) - clarson 18:16 7/27/2001 (1)
- Maybe if you have time, but no $$? (nt) - Unemployed 03:01 7/29/2001 (0)
E21 Headache - Brian N. 18:15 7/27/2001 (2)
- Re: E21 Headache - edward k 20:23 7/27/2001 (0)
- Re: E21 Headache - Paul 18:48 7/27/2001 (0)
oh gosh, an E21 w/ ford engine... (url) (pic) - Chris Chow, DBMWN2ZS 17:13 7/27/2001 (2)
- Like your E30! (nt) - Steve 23:57 7/27/2001 (1)
  - Re: Like your E30! (url) (pic) - Chris Chow, DBMWN2ZS 18:30 7/31/2001 (0)
UK members please read - Peter S 16:52 7/27/2001 (2)
- Peter S, what happened to your a/c? (nt) - Steve 23:58 7/27/2001 (1)
  - Re: Peter S, what happened to your a/c? - Peter S 01:38 7/28/2001 (0)
Junkyard car found with upgraded suspension - Cameron A. 16:27 7/27/2001 (2)
- Re: Junkyard car found with upgraded suspension - Eric E 08:56 8/06/2001 (0)
- Re: Junkyard car found with upgraded suspension - Eric E 11:25 7/28/2001 (0)
No air circulating in car with fan on - PaulO 15:02 7/27/2001 (1)
- Re: No air circulating in car with fan on - henry 18:25 7/27/2001 (0)
Floor Pans - Source? - Lance 14:43 7/27/2001 (1)
- i feel your pain and then some :( - Jonas 15:00 7/27/2001 (0)
323i stalling - Steen 14:28 7/27/2001 (2)
- any ideas any one ? - Steen 18:57 7/27/2001 (1)
  - No worries...found some answers in the archive. - Steen 20:04 7/27/2001 (0)
What color "red" was around in 1979? - John 14:04 7/27/2001 (4)
- Re: What color "red" was around in 1979? - Mike 09:52 7/30/2001 (0)
- hennarot, see pic (pic) - RJ 17:18 7/27/2001 (0)
- hennarot red - clarson 17:11 7/27/2001 (0)
- How 'bout Henna Red ???????? - Bret in NC 16:37 7/27/2001 (0)
dead starter - tim ng 13:18 7/27/2001 (2)
- Re: dead starter - Marky Mark 18:56 8/03/2001 (0)
- Re: dead starter - Jonas 15:02 7/27/2001 (0)
3.25LSD f/s on ebay! (url) - Buy it!! 12:30 7/27/2001 (2)
- it's not 4 e21. WTF U post it here? (nt) - idiot 12:49 7/27/2001 (1)
  - Could be...I have one that is going in my e21 - Paul 16:04 7/27/2001 (0)
my 13in bmw wheels that can't be found - Jeff Fenn 09:52 7/27/2001 (2)
- Re: my 13in bmw wheels that can't be found - Spencer 15:58 7/27/2001 (1)
  - Re: my 13in bmw wheels that can't be found - Jeff Fenn 19:26 7/27/2001 (0)
Water leak into boot... or trunk for you Yanks ;) - Graeme 02:16 7/27/2001 (3)
- Re: Water leak into boot... or trunk for you Yanks - clarson 14:42 7/27/2001 (0)
- Man.....I feel your pain - Lance 09:27 7/27/2001 (1)
  - i had the same problem - mike s 23:56 7/27/2001 (0)
BMW Giggles/BMW Nightmares - RDAvena 23:14 7/26/2001 (3)
- Re: BMW Giggles/BMW Nightmares - Tony A 14:43 7/27/2001 (0)
- Re: BMW Giggles/BMW Nightmares - harold320i 10:17 7/27/2001 (0)
- Nice one..... The Rice look for Bimmers.. eergh! (nt) - Griffon 00:22 7/27/2001 (0)
Wanted: 323 Rear Disc's and Control Arms - WadeT 21:47 7/26/2001 (0)
BMW Performance Center Driving School - Dave B 18:10 7/26/2001 (0)
John G where are the parts? - RDAvena 14:57 7/26/2001 (0)
My BMW 320i 1981 air/fuel mixture - Jeff Fenn 12:12 7/26/2001 (1)
- Re: My BMW 320i 1981 air/fuel mixture - edward k 16:27 7/26/2001 (0)
1983i engine troubles - Matt 12:12 7/26/2001 (6)
- Re: 1983i engine troubles - Bruce J ID 82 3201 17:54 7/26/2001 (3)
  - Yep, check timing and o2 voltage > - Josh Cook 18:43 7/26/2001 (2)
    - Clarification..... - Matt 19:14 7/26/2001 (1)
      - Re: Clarification..... - Josh Cook 08:28 7/27/2001 (0)
- what i think - clarson 14:31 7/26/2001 (1)
  - You misunderstand - Matt 17:35 7/26/2001 (0)
Front licence plate assembly - PaulO 11:48 7/26/2001 (5)
- Sell Ya Mine!!!! - Matt 12:38 7/26/2001 (2)
  - Re: Sell Ya Mine!!!! - PaulO 14:07 7/26/2001 (1)
    - Re: Sell Ya Mine!!!! - Matt 17:42 7/26/2001 (0)
- Re: Front licence plate assembly - Peter S 12:01 7/26/2001 (1)
  - Re: Front licence plate assembly - PaulO 14:06 7/26/2001 (0)
1990 e30 M3 for sale white/tan (url) (pic) - BRUCE Roegiers 11:33 7/26/2001 (0)
What causes rear brake squeak? - Klaus 07:37 7/26/2001 (2)
- Re: What causes rear brake squeak? - Peter S 12:08 7/26/2001 (1)
  - Re: What causes rear brake squeak? - Klaus 12:21 7/26/2001 (0)
Were can i find a pic of a lapis blue e21?(eom) - David 01:46 7/26/2001 (3)
- Mines Lapis blue...I think (url) (nt) - Paul 14:06 7/26/2001 (0)
- WWW.320i.com - Jess 01:49 7/26/2001 (1)
  - Thanks! - David 01:54 7/26/2001 (0)
77 320i starts/dies immediately - Eric E 23:26 7/25/2001 (1)
- Re: 77 320i starts/dies immediately-Correct fax # - Eric E 08:30 7/26/2001 (0)
No more clunks and minimal shimmy!!!!!!!! - Klaus 23:22 7/25/2001 (2)
- Re: No more clunks and minimal shimmy!!!!!!!! - Tom B 23:43 7/25/2001 (1)
  - Re: No more clunks and minimal shimmy!!!!!!!! - Klaus 07:36 7/26/2001 (0)
Ebay parts purge (euro rear bumper included) (url) - brian 18:07 7/25/2001 (1)
- sorry, real URL here (url) - brian 18:08 7/25/2001 (0)
Wheels indentification - Eric 15:36 7/25/2001 (7)
- Re: Wheels indentification - Jonas 08:25 7/26/2001 (2)
  - Re: Wheels indentification - Eric 09:46 7/26/2001 (1)
    - Boeing? - Jonas 10:01 7/26/2001 (0)
- Good luck.....they're pretty rare. - Lance 06:59 7/26/2001 (2)
  - Re: Good luck.....they're pretty rare. - Eric 09:55 7/26/2001 (1)
    - Don't give up! - Lance 11:40 7/26/2001 (0)
- Well, they are O.Z. wheels... - alan 22:02 7/25/2001 (0)
Bele Chere Asheville NC, NCAC autox - Justice320is 13:30 7/25/2001 (4)
- Re: Bele Chere Asheville NC, NCAC autox - Jonas 11:38 7/26/2001 (0)
- Where can I find info? (nt) - jago NC 23:23 7/25/2001 (2)
  - http://www.main.nc.us/HSCC/events.htm - Justice320is 06:13 7/26/2001 (1)
    - Thanks, I might see you there. - jago 23:15 7/26/2001 (0)
I LOVE MY 320i... - JRT 11:50 7/25/2001 (1)
- I LOVE MINE TOO (nt) - Klaus 23:25 7/25/2001 (0)
320i 13in wheels FS! In Bay Area - jay 10:38 7/25/2001 (1)
- standard wheels? dime-a-dozen - Lance 13:50 7/25/2001 (0)
RONAL 14-17" alloys shown on the car...>>> (url) - Gary@Ronal 09:03 7/25/2001 (0)
FS: Metallic Black '90iX 4-door, 5-speed - Oscar'E30 22:55 7/24/2001 (0)
Test (nt) - Nick R. 22:48 7/24/2001 (1)
- It - Worked 03:12 7/26/2001 (0)
318ti for sale - Erik 15:45 7/24/2001 (2)
- Re: 318ti for sale - Erik 12:08 7/25/2001 (0)
- Re: 318ti for sale - Dan 11:31 7/25/2001 (0)
Willow Springs this weekend... (url) - PM3 15:38 7/24/2001 (0)
aux air bypass...bad idea? - Noel 14:44 7/24/2001 (5)
- Re: aux air bypass...bad idea? - Dave Callaghan 01:35 7/26/2001 (2)
  - Re: aux air bypass...bad idea? - Noel 15:08 7/26/2001 (0)
  - Spot on.... - Griffon 03:10 7/26/2001 (0)
- Bypassed it all, no problems yet - Trick 11:06 7/25/2001 (0)
- I tried it - mike s 02:20 7/25/2001 (0)
change starter, any tricks - TIM NG 12:41 7/24/2001 (5)
- starter - Brad 12:24 7/25/2001 (0)
- Re: must be a bimmer thing...sticks to beat them w - mongoose 02:51 7/25/2001 (0)
- Re: change starter, any tricks - Justice328is///M 12:46 7/24/2001 (2)
  - Re: change starter, any tricks - Justice328is///M 12:48 7/24/2001 (1)
    - Liquor-up an hour beforehand! (nt) - Josh Cook 08:04 7/25/2001 (0)
79 320IS - Rick Haner 09:36 7/24/2001 (2)
- where are ya? - Trick 10:40 7/24/2001 (1)
  - Nor. Cali..40 mins or so out of S.F. - alan 14:22 7/24/2001 (0)
Bosch Super 4 Plugs in 323i - Graeme 23:04 7/23/2001 (3)
- Re: Bosch Super 4 Plugs in 323i - Dave Callaghan 01:53 7/26/2001 (0)
- Re: Bosch Super 4 Plugs in 323i - Brandon Whitehead 00:50 7/25/2001 (0)
- Re: Bosch Super 4 Plugs in 323i - DHoang 10:06 7/24/2001 (0)
Engine clatter - Klaus 22:12 7/23/2001 (13)
- Klaus, here's a few sound checks + what to do abou - Josh Cook 08:17 7/25/2001 (1)
  - Thx - Klaus 23:24 7/25/2001 (0)
- Re: Engine clatter - Tom B 20:27 7/24/2001 (0)
- Dont add any of that crap just follow noel's url - clarson 11:34 7/24/2001 (0)
- Re: Engine clatter - Tony A 05:54 7/24/2001 (0)
- 50 Bucks...Valve adjustment (nt) - Jess 00:45 7/24/2001 (3)
  - jess.... 50 !!! - mongoose 01:05 7/24/2001 (2)
    - Re: jess.... 50 !!! - Eric D-J 09:00 7/24/2001 (1)
      - Re: its a deal!! - mongoose 02:54 7/25/2001 (0)
- Re: Engine clatter (url) - Noel 00:19 7/24/2001 (1)
  - That's an excellent write up (nt) (url) - Klaus 23:19 7/24/2001 (0)
- use STP oil treatment (nt) - DHoang 22:47 7/23/2001 (1)
  - U guys R the best! - Klaus 23:17 7/24/2001 (0)
350 Install Website Updated (url) - Spencer 21:12 7/23/2001 (1)
- Re: 350 Install Website Updated - Peter S 12:24 7/26/2001 (0)
320/6 displacement - Zuk 21:08 7/23/2001 (2)
- 2 litre, 6 cylinder - Lee 20:25 7/27/2001 (0)
- fiscal=1977cm^3 effective=1990 cm^3 (nt) - DHoang 21:39 7/23/2001 (0)
looking for vacuum hoses... - Noel 20:54 7/23/2001 (1)
- Get them all from Maximillian Imports! (nt) - Steve 08:04 7/25/2001 (0)
ignition switch or hard starting - BMWKIM 20:53 7/23/2001 (0)
Will a E-12 head bolt on to a 320i motor? - Cameron A. 19:04 7/23/2001 (1)
- What year 320i? 77-79 ok -later, no (nt) - oh2fly 20:17 7/23/2001 (0)
Euro Bumpers Needed... - NlCK 18:31 7/23/2001 (2)
- I saw a rear euro bumper on ebay. - cscapin 16:42 7/25/2001 (0)
- Re: Euro Bumpers Needed... - Noel 18:44 7/23/2001 (0)
for sale bbs type wheels - Johnny 16:55 7/23/2001 (1)
- Re: for sale bbs type wheels - Noel 16:58 7/23/2001 (0)
Dallas Rallycross - FUN FUN FUN - but problems - Noel 16:37 7/23/2001 (3)
- Noel, glad you made it home ! - DHoang 21:34 7/23/2001 (2)
  - Re: Noel, glad you made it home ! - Tony A 05:59 7/24/2001 (0)
  - Re: issues - Noel 00:15 7/24/2001 (0)
CARRERA E21 ? - JCHURCH 16:06 7/23/2001 (0)
Need help starting!!! fuel pump? - Mike 16:05 7/23/2001 (2)
- Re: Need help starting!!! fuel pump? - Josh Cook 19:13 7/23/2001 (1)
  - Thanks but I fixed it :) - Mike 21:57 7/23/2001 (0)
NEW A/C receiver-dryer FS (Ebay), ends in 29 hours (url) - Bret in NC 15:38 7/23/2001 (0)
FS-320 Complete frontend (Seattle - Kennedy (Seattle) 14:01 7/23/2001 (0)
FS-Many 325 parts (Seattle) - Kennedy (Seattle) 13:58 7/23/2001 (0)
Any one know a good source for 323 brake rotors? (nt) - AJ 12:39 7/23/2001 (1)
- Rears are the same as E30 (I think) - Lance 13:50 7/23/2001 (0)
alpinas - Spencer 11:15 7/23/2001 (2)
- E21Alpina rims are staggered - jago 23:15 7/25/2001 (0)
- Re: alpinas - Eric D-J 11:26 7/23/2001 (0)
what should my 83 320i idle at warm? (nt) - clarson 11:00 7/23/2001 (2)
- 850rpm for manual, 950rpm for automatic - Trick 14:37 7/23/2001 (1)
  - thanks - clarson 15:34 7/23/2001 (0)
dipping fake alpinas in chrome? yes or no? - Trick 09:54 7/23/2001 (4)
- Dude, they'll look like Neepers. NOOOOOOO (nt) - jago 23:02 7/25/2001 (0)
- Re: dipping fake alpinas in chrome? yes or no? - Ed Walker 11:22 7/25/2001 (0)
- Re: its not DIPPING - mongoose 15:29 7/23/2001 (1)
  - Re: its not DIPPING - Tony A 10:03 7/24/2001 (0)
E21 used parts for sale... - Steve in Toronto, Canada 09:19 7/23/2001 (0)
323 indicator lens - Steen 04:40 7/23/2001 (1)
- Yes! from Germany - AJ 12:38 7/23/2001 (0)

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