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  1. Are BMW remanufactured trannies good?
  2. Going back to good 'ol plastic...
  3. Service light reset tool
  4. Help!! Thermostat Diagnosis
  5. Regular maintenance...
  6. Do NOT use aftermarket oil filters for your BMW!
  7. Just changed front brake pads...brake warning light stayed on
  8. my m3 smells like gas after I refuel
  9. running "cold"
  10. How much for a belt tensioner?
  11. How often do you go without chainging oil?
  12. vanos, chain tensioner problems?
  13. location of oil filter.
  14. Servicing and repairing E36
  15. New Passenger Airbag Software.
  16. Sparkplug ?..Is this a plat. + 4?
  17. Which Manual Transmission Fluid??
  18. For all you Amsoil users
  19. Weird sound coming from my engine!!
  20. Brake Question For All You BMW Gurus
  21. Questions about oil changes.....NEED HELP!!!
  22. Steering problems--again
  23. how much for a clutch job?
  24. Help!!!!
  25. need help....is it my tranny or is it my shift linkage
  26. Need URGENT Help Regarding Battery
  27. Exhaust tech question
  28. Goshdamnit!!!!
  29. help, Dash lights out
  30. Problems after changing spark plugs...
  31. What is this noise??
  32. car is overheating......once again...:(
  33. valve cover gasket leak
  34. Noise coming from left rear, HELP please
  35. Noise or Normal?
  36. Idle Problems
  37. Have a question about a mechanical problem?
  38. General DIY pitfalls?
  39. Dme ??
  40. Jon Caldito! Help...
  41. Oil Level is high and Lifters ticking?????
  42. How much fluid needed for brake fluid flush?
  43. Fuel filter location?
  44. help!
  45. Loud ticking noise after running the car hard
  46. RPM's go up a couple hundred at idle on cold days
  47. Uhhhh...wipers?
  48. Water behind windshield!? What to do?
  49. My clutch is going bad
  50. Gearbox Rattle
  51. water pump nut removal
  52. How much for keyless remote install?
  53. Which fuel filter to get?
  54. Clutch Stop
  55. "Check Engine" lite came on. Shop basically said "don't worry about it!"
  56. Maintenance Manuals
  57. Need torque specs
  58. Removing rotors
  59. anyone bought the e36 m3 rotors from here? (brembo front, bmw rear)
  60. help: changed thermostat and waterpump
  61. Strange noise under acceleration
  62. Repair Tip Etiquette - Please Read
  63. Brakes sweak
  64. Hey Austin....
  65. whine from engine compartment below 60 degrees
  66. Rebuilding an engine
  67. Weird Starting
  68. ? battery related woes ?
  69. My airbag light is on for a few minutes - then goes off HELP
  70. URGENT! water pump/weep hole
  71. strange phenomena???
  72. which way does the thermostat go in?
  73. Primary chain tensioner need replacing?
  74. Spare Tire
  75. RD Sport Front Splitter and Spash Gaurd
  76. Spun a bearing, need some sound tech advice.
  77. Sticky door latch on E36 M3
  78. Exorcizing AM Reception Demons
  79. OK, I have a loud ticking noise going all the time now
  80. Voltage regulator?
  81. Weird squeaking noise coming from my engine.
  82. Does your parking brake handle rattle at 4k rpm??
  83. Need Help Overheating!!
  84. Finicky Bimmers prefer what oil-change service?
  85. My climate control always blows hot unless the ac is on.
  86. Squeaky interior
  87. Repost From M3 Forum - Engine Problems
  88. engine shut off/stall suddenly
  89. Window won't operate normally
  90. Someone help me out
  91. Help adding extra trunk lights
  92. Best place to buy windows switches?
  93. Rough Idle
  94. Convertible top won't work...
  95. Q: Cleaning rocker panels?
  96. knock sensor # 2...?????
  97. brale light circuit=TIP
  98. sun roof switch works half the time...
  99. What's wrong with my car?
  100. Sunroof Does Not Repond Sometimes
  101. Shuddering, shaking, and thunking
  102. Automatic Transmission Module
  103. Experts! I need your help please.
  104. 87 325ic will only go a few feet
  105. Oxygen Sensor Woes, help please
  106. Please feel free to make posts on this forum.
  107. clutch disk question for e36 m3 w/ LTW flywheel
  108. Steering/suspension
  109. Power window problem on 325is..
  110. 2000 328i sunroof prob
  111. what does this light mean?
  112. A/M tranny light
  113. Tail Light Not Working???
  114. HELP!!! 325IX Front Diff Seized!!
  115. electrical power loss
  116. Rough Idle
  117. Need 2001 5 Series headlight parts printout
  118. Anyone ever figure out the problem with the sunroof switch?
  119. calling JIM POWELL
  120. problem with fan switch (heat/ac)
  121. Pulsating Windows
  122. 13 mpg?
  123. Bad ECU? Help Me
  124. Air Injection Pump
  125. what tune up to do with 75k miles?
  126. alarm transmitter
  127. Help Engine Problem? any ideas
  128. relay locations 88 on 735i
  129. coolant
  130. Door Panels Melted!!!
  131. 325IX (AWD) Question
  132. Help: weight of rear seat? how to remove?
  133. What brand/type of spark plugs?
  134. Anyone else's backup lights quit working?
  135. e36 Radiator Recommendations?
  136. tick, tick, tick from engine...not low oil, and other issues...
  137. Inspection II
  138. Buying a torque wrench
  139. Take off Shudder
  140. Radiators with plastic parts crap!!!
  141. Help! Passenger's Side Mirror???
  142. E36 center console removal help
  143. E36 - Rear susp. bouncing and squeaking
  144. Coolant Type?
  145. e30 Stereo Removal
  146. HELP! Funny clunk noise in rear of car
  147. Auto transmission problems(please help)
  148. Temp sensor
  149. double-locking door problem hmm?
  150. Front signal problem
  151. Front corner lights, side markers and taillights removal
  152. Someone HELP me, why is my car overheating!
  153. CV Boot maintenance?
  154. Howling Sound
  155. How to replace rear springs?
  156. Rotating tires
  157. Power Seat Problem, tell me why
  158. HELP......my rear seatbelt is stuck!
  159. Power steering in my moms car broke while driving it
  160. For those of you that have done the indiglo install
  161. Help! Is this common?
  162. Head porting....
  163. 735i Oil Filter Canister Valve
  164. Knock, knock, help!
  165. Fault 'dE' -- time to closed loop temperature too long
  166. '92 325i hesitating and vibrating
  167. Quaife differential for 330i?
  168. rough running, smells like rotten eggs
  169. Help with my Heater???
  170. Should I get the BMW factory alarm?
  171. car not running well
  172. Check engine light (O2 sensor) came on, now it's fine. What gives???
  173. Control arm bushings?
  174. Diagnostic trouble code help
  175. Electric powered superchargers?
  176. Small list of "P" fault codes
  177. CAIS ????'s
  178. Worn wheel bearing?
  179. hmmm . . . what does it mean when . . .
  180. what is wrong?
  181. Anyone know about Idle Control Valve?
  182. Early O2 sensor failiure????
  183. Timing chain tensioners-- DIY?
  184. Found my rattle, now what?
  185. Where is the power steering reservoir?
  186. Check Engine code 1283??
  187. Help!!! Wheel Stuck To Hub - Lugs Removed Already
  188. installing rear strut brace, how much torque
  189. Checking VaNoS
  190. Help, Pulls and Shimmies
  191. Humming \ droning from 60mph onwards
  192. run rich kill o2 sensor.....
  193. check fuel injector for leaks
  194. What are speedbleeders?
  195. Running too rich, please help
  196. stumbling at high rpm........
  197. Camber Plate install
  198. Will 93 H&R Sports fit 97 328is?
  199. indiglo gauges
  200. 7 series forum request
  201. strut tower reinforcment plate installation help
  202. Koni strut insert in E36 M3
  203. I have valve cover off but NEED advice PLEASE!!
  204. Heat isn't blowing..... ??? help!
  205. Clutch Delay Valve questions....
  206. clutch valve?
  207. Removing Gauge panel....
  208. is something wrong with my ENGINE FAN?
  209. Stripped bolt hole.. what to do?
  210. Longshot.. help finding spring like this
  211. Strange problem with steering on E36 M3
  212. O2 Sensor Problem....Please Help
  213. Can someone Plz tell me where the +
  214. Can you clean the HFM? With what?
  215. debaging E36
  216. 318is hessitates when cold
  217. Idling problems
  218. 316 compact auto gearbox
  219. Car is bogging in low RPM's
  220. X brace / buffer stop questions
  221. Can't justify spending $600 bucks on Inspection2
  222. Going to build a muffler this weekend
  223. Where is it ?
  224. What brand of oil filter (hengst)?
  225. What do Mtec springs look like?
  226. What’s better sport spring and shocks or coil over?
  227. Gap above rear mtec cluster
  228. 92 325 intake manifold the same as 93-95?
  229. Best Spark Plugs for 97 M3
  230. The ultimate question!
  231. HELP how do I get the rear tranny crossmemeber bolt off?
  232. Vibration at 1000rpm??
  233. Synthetic oil vs Conventional oil in an older car
  234. What are decent shocks/struts
  235. "check engine" dash light on a 95 M3
  236. E36 M3 Rear Toe-out
  237. Poly V belt questions
  238. SRS seat occupancy sensor question
  239. Replacing heater motor
  240. What is the "standard" that headlights should be set to?
  241. Another Timing chain tensioner question
  242. Instrument cluster lights keep going out
  243. Scary Stuff!!
  244. induction kit amplifies engine labouring ?
  245. car turns off and on while driving. help!
  246. Front wheel area - rattling sound
  247. If my head gasket was blown would the car run?
  248. Is Service Upgrade from 3/36K to 4/50K Worth it?
  249. Chirping noise when I turn left
  250. is there a way to adjust the windows...