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BMW 3-series (E21) Forum Archive, 2001 week 38
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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1992 318is engine + transmission for sale - Bms 21:16 9/23/2001 (0)
Cam? who has a performance cam? - James 20:01 9/23/2001 (3)
- you can get a regrind for ultra cheap. (url) - Nicholas Feigen 03:57 9/24/2001 (0)
- you can get a regrind for ultra cheap. (url) - Nicholas Feigen 03:46 9/24/2001 (0)
- 272 Shrick in 2.3 323i (nt) - RDAvena 23:31 9/23/2001 (0)
K-Jet Vs L-Jet - tysong 17:34 9/23/2001 (0)
F/S: Chrome Head Lt. Shields (set of 4) (pic) - Steve 17:34 9/23/2001 (1)
- sold to Robert! (nt) - Steve 21:37 9/23/2001 (0)
ANYONE EVER USE SUSPENSION TECHNIQUES - DONP 12:57 9/23/2001 (3)
- SOrry Damn button Here it is - RDAvena 18:27 9/23/2001 (0)
- Re: ANYONE EVER USE SUSPENSION TECHNIQUES - RDAvena 18:24 9/23/2001 (0)
- Re: ANYONE EVER USE SUSPENSION TECHNIQUES - RDAvena 18:24 9/23/2001 (0)
Just installed the "Autosolutions" shrot shifter.. - Steve 12:31 9/23/2001 (1)
- Re: Just installed the "Autosolutions" shrot shift - Karl 16:26 9/24/2001 (0)
bat in trunk instructions-can someone re-post them - john b 09:18 9/23/2001 (3)
- How do they mount? - Christopher Spargo 07:58 9/24/2001 (0)
- Tony sells them half that price! - Jess 20:02 9/23/2001 (0)
- Check this out... I got one Coming (url) - Silver Bimmer 11:17 9/23/2001 (0)
fuel pump noise - ron 08:04 9/23/2001 (2)
- Re: fuel pump noise - Peter S 21:18 9/23/2001 (0)
- yes, you can hear it on all e21! (nt) - Steve 12:21 9/23/2001 (0)
She runs but i still am leaking oil - CLarson 01:47 9/23/2001 (0)
CHECK OUT THE E21 ON EBAY #595572047...? (nt) - JCHURCH 12:52 9/22/2001 (1)
- Re: CHECK OUT THE E21 ON EBAY #595572047...? - Peter S 14:40 9/22/2001 (0)
raediator claening (external)? - CLarson 11:01 9/22/2001 (4)
- Re: raediator claening (external)? - Karl 16:32 9/24/2001 (0)
- Thanks - CLarson 22:13 9/22/2001 (0)
- Re: raediator claening (external)? - Peter S 19:25 9/22/2001 (0)
- Use an old credit card, pocket calendar, etc... - DHoang 13:36 9/22/2001 (0)
Bilstein shocks question - Dustin Pearson 02:05 9/22/2001 (4)
- Re: Bilstein shocks question - tysong 21:47 9/22/2001 (0)
- Re: Bilstein shocks question (pic) - DHoang 09:23 9/22/2001 (0)
- mine were... - alan 05:50 9/22/2001 (1)
  - do it your self - durchsatz.... 15:03 9/23/2001 (0)
Parting out 1980 320i - Chet 21:52 9/21/2001 (0)
320 pinging/getting a little hot (long) - JR 21:22 9/21/2001 (3)
- Did the head get milled down ? Higher compression. - DHoang 13:41 9/22/2001 (0)
- Re: 320 pinging/getting a little hot (long) - CLarson 11:03 9/22/2001 (0)
- check your timing - Justice320is 07:38 9/22/2001 (0)
Safelite did a great job! - Lance 14:50 9/21/2001 (0)
Got Spanked; Need Help - Dave 13:38 9/21/2001 (6)
- Re: Got Spanked; Need Help - Ryan 20:27 9/21/2001 (0)
- Re: Got Spanked; Need Help - Ryan 20:27 9/21/2001 (0)
- Sounds real rich - Lance 14:35 9/21/2001 (2)
  - oh yeah.....and then re-tune. - Lance 14:38 9/21/2001 (1)
    - Re: oh yeah.....and then re-tune. - Peter S 15:22 9/21/2001 (0)
- Re: Got Spanked; Need Help - Fritz 14:24 9/21/2001 (0)
engine makes loud tapping and popping - Need help please 01:00 9/21/2001 (2)
- Check a few things....use your nose. - Lance 09:30 9/21/2001 (0)
- Re: engine makes loud tapping and popping - harold320i 82 08:17 9/21/2001 (0)
Allen key for 1977 323i CV joints - Zonk 00:33 9/21/2001 (1)
- should be a 6mm, the later ones are 8 mm (nt) - oh2fly 10:08 9/21/2001 (0)
For Sale : 4 speed tranny for 323i (pic) - Stephen 00:10 9/21/2001 (0)
ronal wheels on ebay (nt) - good samaritan 23:14 9/20/2001 (1)
- is the offset correct for an e21??? (nt) - mike 06:18 9/21/2001 (0)
exterior advice needed - Daniel 22:16 9/20/2001 (1)
- Not hard to do... - Silver Bimmer 21:27 9/22/2001 (0)
Help! Brake lights out!! Again!! - Ben 21:21 9/20/2001 (3)
- Check the ground in the trunk for the tailights - Bill R 17:05 9/22/2001 (0)
- Check the wiring harness behind the rear seat - Keith R. 06:37 9/21/2001 (0)
- Re: Help! Brake lights out!! Again!! - Jeff320i 22:43 9/20/2001 (0)
low ration rear end and wide wheels - Larry Akers 19:37 9/20/2001 (0)
fuel injector banjo washers? - CLarson 15:02 9/20/2001 (2)
- Re: fuel injector banjo washers? - Matt S 15:33 9/20/2001 (1)
  - Thanks Matt i appreciate the numbers (nt) - CLarson 20:39 9/20/2001 (0)
Way to go BMW - Tony 14:57 9/20/2001 (6)
- Re: Source? - BimmerBeeman 00:58 9/22/2001 (1)
  - press release by BMWNA. Call your dealership... (nt) - DHoang 09:13 9/22/2001 (0)
- Awesome! nt - Colin 09:12 9/21/2001 (0)
- Re: Way to go BMW - Eric D-J 03:38 9/21/2001 (0)
- Nice One BMW... (nt) - Griffon 22:02 9/20/2001 (0)
- Totally Awesome (nt) - CLarson 15:05 9/20/2001 (0)
Front strut & spring change on car - Mike 12:20 9/20/2001 (5)
- THANKS (nt) - Mike 20:20 9/20/2001 (0)
- Take 'EM off, trust me on this...... (nt) - Robert 12:30 9/20/2001 (3)
  - Also in agreement here! 2 much work fighting it... (nt) - DHoang 13:44 9/22/2001 (0)
  - Roger that! PITA to leave'em connected - Lance 13:53 9/20/2001 (0)
  - Agreed.. that method has never worked for me... - Matt S 12:44 9/20/2001 (0)
Anyone know of a good shop in Nashville, TN? - aupdraft 08:52 9/20/2001 (0)
sunroof (url) - Grant Harris 08:30 9/20/2001 (0)
New York area mechanic - michael 07:58 9/20/2001 (0)
1984-87 325 e (eta) engine into 1980 e21 ? - Durchsatz Ubberdung Bierbeitten 03:22 9/20/2001 (2)
- Re: 1984-87 325 e (eta) engine into 1980 e21 ? - luis gonzales 22:52 9/20/2001 (0)
- Re: 1984-87 325 e (eta) engine into 1980 e21 ? - Colin 11:57 9/20/2001 (0)
best source for 323 coolent hoses? - brad 22:08 9/19/2001 (1)
- Matt @ Maximillion Importing (url) (nt) - Steve 23:19 9/19/2001 (0)
78' 320i aftermarket camshaft - chava 21:45 9/19/2001 (1)
- Hotter cams will reduce low-end torque... - MartyR 23:01 9/19/2001 (0)
Alpina speedo and tach for sale (url) - Newbie 18:41 9/19/2001 (0)
F/S CHEAP TRACK/STREET WHEELS (url) - Eric Ty@Apex 18:14 9/19/2001 (0)
>FS< New TSW 13" center gold basket weaves - Craig Day 17:48 9/19/2001 (1)
- email address correction as follows - Craig Day 18:03 9/21/2001 (0)
77 320i Ingition key problem, please help - #2 position does not work 14:29 9/19/2001 (4)
- Re: 77 320i Ingition key problem, please help - Anderson in SW IOWA 21:34 9/19/2001 (0)
- Bad ignition switch, only fix is replacement... - Matt S 16:19 9/19/2001 (2)
  - Re: Bad ignition switch, only fix is replacement.. - Eric 12:56 9/20/2001 (1)
    - Re: Bad ignition switch, only fix is replacement.. - Matt S 14:47 9/20/2001 (0)
Anyone installed speakers in their door panels?? - Brett 11:45 9/19/2001 (1)
- I have - Badger 19:46 9/19/2001 (0)
79 320i for sale or will part out near Seattle - Ray huff 10:59 9/19/2001 (1)
- Re: 79 320i for sale or will part out near Seattle - Ray huff 11:20 9/19/2001 (0)
Digital clock not functioning! - Bob 10:13 9/19/2001 (2)
- Re: Digital clock not functioning! - Gabe 10:41 9/19/2001 (1)
  - Re: Digital clock not functioning! - Bob 09:58 9/20/2001 (0)
325i - B-MA4LIFE 08:44 9/19/2001 (1)
- Re: 325i - Matt S 09:48 9/19/2001 (0)
Locations - Anderson in SW IOWA 08:37 9/19/2001 (0)
rebuild complete-any oil recomendations - CLarson 01:35 9/19/2001 (3)
- It is all the same stuff anyways!!! - Dustin Pearson 02:11 9/22/2001 (0)
- Re: rebuild complete-any oil recomendations - Griffon 01:51 9/19/2001 (1)
  - Re: rebuild complete-any oil recomendations - Matt S 08:15 9/19/2001 (0)
323i - Continue of Cold Start Valve problem... - Griffon 01:31 9/19/2001 (1)
- time for a new relay, old one worn out! - oh2fly 20:38 9/19/2001 (0)
horn is out of tune - Daniel N. 21:40 9/18/2001 (0)
'83 320i Parting Out - Jeff320i 21:15 9/18/2001 (6)
- Third to ask... where are you? - Baxter 15:41 9/19/2001 (1)
  - Re: Third to ask... where are you? - Jeff320i 22:50 9/19/2001 (0)
- Re: '83 320i Parting Out - Mike 10:23 9/19/2001 (1)
  - Re: '83 320i Parting Out - Jeff320i 22:52 9/19/2001 (0)
- Re: '83 320i Parting Out - Dave A. 23:10 9/18/2001 (1)
  - Re: '83 320i Parting Out - Jeff320i 22:53 9/19/2001 (0)
Offset needed for new wheels & tire size?? - Mike 21:13 9/18/2001 (4)
- Get the proper wheels & use no spacer...... - Steve 23:21 9/19/2001 (0)
- I have TSW 20mm with 3mm spacer, no vibration or - Eric D-J 14:34 9/19/2001 (0)
- 12mm to 13mm offset. (nt) - Steve 21:24 9/18/2001 (1)
  - http://www.victoriatire.com - Joe gallo 05:54 9/19/2001 (0)
1978 BMW 320i For Sale (update) (url) (pic) - Paul 19:28 9/18/2001 (0)
Leaking Sunroof when going through car wash - James 18:32 9/18/2001 (2)
- Re: Leaking Sunroof when going through car wash - Karl 19:10 9/18/2001 (1)
  - Get the seal from Matt @ Maximillion Importing Co (url) - Steve 20:25 9/18/2001 (0)
2Ignition control modules FS - RDAvena 15:27 9/18/2001 (0)
ANYONE HAVE AN ALPINA FRONT SPOILER FS? - JCHURCH 14:06 9/18/2001 (0)
Getrag 242 - Mikko 12:43 9/18/2001 (1)
- Getrag 242 bellhousing is not removeable - Ed Walker 15:01 9/18/2001 (0)
No gas pressure to fuel distributor - Where to start looking for the problem? 12:10 9/18/2001 (7)
- UPDATE: Fuel pump is suspect but - there is an ignition problem! 00:37 9/19/2001 (1)
  - I think you've got a bum ignition switch - Baxter 15:48 9/19/2001 (0)
- Re: No gas pressure to fuel distributor - Daniel N. 21:21 9/18/2001 (1)
  - where is the fuel pump relay located on a 320i - iyun wilson 22:40 9/21/2001 (0)
- Fuel pump doesn't pump unless.... - Lance 13:19 9/18/2001 (2)
  - I am turning the engine over with both lines off - the fuel dist and there is no gas flow 14:42 9/18/2001 (1)
    - Re: I am turning the engine over with both lines o - Griffon 01:45 9/19/2001 (0)
323i engine - Eli 09:59 9/18/2001 (0)
323i engines? - Taylor 01:48 9/18/2001 (1)
- Yes they all are m20 - Jason 03:22 9/18/2001 (0)
testing relays for resistance? - rob h 23:36 9/17/2001 (7)
- More Relay inf. (url) (nt) - Steve 23:44 9/19/2001 (0)
- Re: testing relays for resistance? - Daniel N. 21:35 9/18/2001 (1)
  - Re: testing relays for resistance? - Peter S 23:06 9/19/2001 (0)
- Re: testing relays for resistance? - Steve 09:29 9/18/2001 (0)
- Re: testing relays for resistance? (url) - Peter S 01:56 9/18/2001 (1)
  - thanks guys, that helps ALOT! (nt) - rob h 10:43 9/18/2001 (0)
- Re: testing relays for resistance? - Mark J 00:37 9/18/2001 (0)
For Trade: 528e parts for M20 conversion. - Nicholas Feigen 22:35 9/17/2001 (0)
Rusty Shock Towers - Cecil Harvey 20:04 9/17/2001 (3)
- welding - Keith R. 06:41 9/18/2001 (0)
- It depends on where it is, and how much.. - alan 05:43 9/18/2001 (0)
- Re: Rusty Shock Towers - Mark J 00:45 9/18/2001 (0)
323i - Cold Start injector problem..... - Griffon 19:24 9/17/2001 (1)
- you're almost there - oh2fly 21:10 9/17/2001 (0)
more power - chava 17:40 9/17/2001 (3)
- Re: more power - tysong 23:12 9/18/2001 (0)
- Re: more power - Karl 19:17 9/18/2001 (0)
- Re: more power - Mark J 00:30 9/18/2001 (0)
320/6 for sale in the UK - Jason 16:53 9/17/2001 (0)
Does anyone have a link to a photo of an early - Frank 13:35 9/17/2001 (1)
- Re: Does anyone have a link to a photo of an early - Peter S 16:13 9/17/2001 (0)
crankshaft pulley on 78' 320i - chava 13:28 9/17/2001 (0)
crankshaft pulley on 78' 320i - chava 13:20 9/17/2001 (2)
- Re: crankshaft pulley on 78' 320i - Griffon 20:13 9/17/2001 (0)
- Re: crankshaft pulley on 78' 320i - CLarson 13:32 9/17/2001 (0)
occillating idle - Randy 11:13 9/17/2001 (3)
- Re: occillating idle - Paul 15:10 9/17/2001 (2)
  - Re: occillating idle - Randy W. 16:44 9/17/2001 (1)
    - Re: occillating idle - Mark J 17:20 9/17/2001 (0)
Will This Fit ?? - Badger 10:39 9/17/2001 (4)
- DOES ANYBODY KNOW? - Badger 14:30 9/17/2001 (3)
  - LINK - Badger 11:59 9/18/2001 (0)
  - DO YOU HAVE A URL?PIC? (nt) - keith 17:59 9/17/2001 (0)
  - DO YOU HAVE A URL?PIC? (nt) - keith 17:59 9/17/2001 (0)
Can the fuel pump relay be tested? - Baxter 09:58 9/17/2001 (2)
- Re: Can the fuel pump relay be tested? - Griffon 19:13 9/17/2001 (1)
  - a little more info... - rob h 23:28 9/17/2001 (0)
DHoang, a Q re: window tint - Carzzi (fugitive from Z3 board) 09:05 9/17/2001 (2)
- Re: window tint law for Texas - DHoang 12:55 9/17/2001 (1)
  - Thanks, Dao! (nt) - Carzzi (fugitive from Z3 board) 15:25 9/17/2001 (0)
FS 1981 320i 4speed 800.00 OBO - Wiliam 06:20 9/17/2001 (2)
- Location - Berkshires...as in England ? Where pls. - DHoang 12:59 9/17/2001 (1)
  - Berkshires=Western MA - brian 16:32 9/17/2001 (0)

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