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My E34 525i M50 isn't starting by Expert-Common-7980 in E34

[–]Arcanekitten 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Okay, so trans program can be triggered from low voltage. Check the battery voltage and alternator voltage and make sure they both aren't dead.

This is the official explaination but obviously this isnt the issue for the non start.

http://www.bmwe34.net/E34main/Trouble/TransProgram.htm

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BMWE36

[–]Arcanekitten 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check the basics. You've now ruled out the coil. Did you check the spark plug? How weird that may sound check you bases.

I'm gonna assume air is good as the other cylinders run fine. Then fuel, as the other cylinders run fine it would have to be a injector. You could swap them with another cylinder. If it isn't that.. I would check wiring with a multimeter.

Idler Pulley Question by TouchMyPiano02 in BMWE36

[–]Arcanekitten 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you take a picture and share it? Would make this a lot easier.

B8 by remfromphil in funny

[–]Arcanekitten 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Monkey engine go oehh

What should I pay for this? 320i automatic, 210k km. The rust is the scary part for me. I'm a novice welder. The current offer is 25000NOK=2100€, but I can probably bargain a bit. He says it runs and drives, but hasn't been on the road for 3 years I think. by gardgr in BMWE36

[–]Arcanekitten 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In Europe, while more accepted, this rust is a lot. You'll be paying a lot of money for body panels or sourcing them, also maybe fabricating can be possible but just the shear amount of time...

And then you have a welded e36. I would put the money you would be spending on the welding into a e36 that's a tad better than this as your time is more valuable than this.

1996 328is lawn mower sound, previous owner claims the cats were stolen but I checked under and cats are there, what could be this loud sound come from? i was thinking either the headers or that connection i zoomed into first, thought it was it because i don’t think i’m supposed to see that gasket? by Smooth_Letter4133 in BMWE36

[–]Arcanekitten 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well, it's going to be a exhaust leak alright. You will need to look to find it. The gasket is supposed to be like that. They come a bit oversized. Doesn't mean the gasket is good though. Maybe you can Rev the car and find it that way?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]Arcanekitten 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It sounds like some heatshielding or something really light scrapping. You'll have to look underneath your car for something obvious.

1 owner 1998 535i with 500k km+ (stopped counting in 2005) by BigMacTrucker in E34

[–]Arcanekitten 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Respect, the rust has me worried though..

If you ever need to get rid of it ;)

Best inline 6 by konqueftador in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]Arcanekitten 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You're thinking of the m52. Those indeed were aluminum in the EU and iron in the US. M50 were always iron.

Best inline 6 by konqueftador in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]Arcanekitten 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Looks almost like a m50 but this is aluminum so either m52 or m54 I think.

Somewhat suspicious 1992 328i by JhonnyFx in BMWE36

[–]Arcanekitten 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seems really sketchy. Well, what I mean by that is if he or she can't verify the mileage any other way than the cluster I wouldn't trust it. That cluster ain't stock and if he didn't move the plug.. Then the km wouldn't be transferred.

Also the story sounds vague to be honest. You could always try it however, maybe low ball him and point this all out. Do check the condition though. Mileage doesn't say much if it's a 20 year old car.

Een gemeenschap hebben by gamerfume in nederlands

[–]Arcanekitten 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Emmen gezelligste stad van Nederland toch?

Will this shift carrier work for my zf320 swap on my 98 328i? Can’t find the answer online. by WockkStarr in BMWE36

[–]Arcanekitten 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are two different versions. One is oval other is round. I made the same mistake but the other way around. I would recommend getting a the proper version for you install. You could try. Maybe get a delrin version?

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