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#4425 of 4441 Re: 325c noise [mnatale] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Oct 25, 2009 (12:02 pm)
Replying to: mnatale (Oct 25, 2009 11:06 am) Probably a belt or idler pulley. A water pump that is screaming for mercy is not likely to stop and start again with making noise. And usually, a bad water pump is a growlling noise, not a squeal. Replies to this message: mnatale (Oct 28, 2009 6:51 pm)
#4426 of 4441 Oil pressure problems, 1980 320i by ccasterline Oct 25, 2009 (5:43 pm)
I just acquired a 1980 BMW 320i that is blowing the oil filter off after running for a few minutes. I have pulled the spark plugs and cranked the engine for a while, but the oil pressure didn't come up. What should I do next? Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 25, 2009 6:31 pm)
#4427 of 4441 Re: Oil pressure problems, 1980 320i [ccasterline] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Oct 25, 2009 (6:31 pm)
Replying to: ccasterline (Oct 25, 2009 5:43 pm) Must be a stuck oil pressure relief valve.
#4428 of 4441 Re: 325c noise [Mr_Shiftright] by mnatale Oct 28, 2009 (6:51 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 25, 2009 12:02 pm) thanks for the tip. parked at the airport for a couple of days, got back in the car and no noise. go figure. ill check them out this weekend.
#4429 of 4441 Key pod problem by rhmass Nov 05, 2009 (9:29 am)
I noticed recently one of the key pods used for my 2006 3 series occassionally wouldn't work in locking or opening the car door. Although it always worked after numerous trying. Is this a battery issue, since the car is over 4 years old? I hope it is not a key pad malfunction as I know it is quite expensive to replace one.   Anyone has the experience of replacing the battery in the keypad? TIA Replies to this message: srs_49 (Nov 05, 2009 9:44 am) rhmass (Nov 05, 2009 12:02 pm)
#4430 of 4441 Re: Key pod problem [rhmass] by srs_49 Nov 05, 2009 (9:44 am)
Replying to: rhmass (Nov 05, 2009 9:29 am) I would replace the battery first. It should be fairly straightforward. On most of the ones I've seen, the top and bottom halves just snap together. Just twist a knife blade along the seam and the two halves should pop apart. Look carefully though to make sure there's not a small screw someplace holding the top and bottom together. Replies to this message: rhmass (Nov 05, 2009 12:02 pm)
#4431 of 4441 Re: Key pod problem [srs_49] by rhmass Nov 05, 2009 (12:02 pm)
Replying to: srs_49 (Nov 05, 2009 9:44 am) Thanks for the advice and suggestion. Are these batteries available at BMW dealers only or it is the generic kind one can find in electronic stores such as Best Buy? I do see the two snap points, so it seems pretty straightforward to open it.
#4432 of 4441 Antifreeze by koiman Nov 13, 2009 (7:12 pm)
I want ot change out my antifreeze the dealer is 45 miles away can I purchase anti freeze at a auto zone or napa that is compatible. Also any internet supplier suggestions I see amazon has the oes coolant. 2004 325 xi Replies to this message: ponytrekker (Nov 13, 2009 7:34 pm) hollywould (Nov 13, 2009 8:03 pm)
#4433 of 4441 Re: Antifreeze [koiman] by ponytrekker Nov 13, 2009 (7:34 pm)
Replying to: koiman (Nov 13, 2009 7:12 pm) Just remember you can't use anything but BMW spec'd antifreeze. Your block is likely a two alloy block. Some antifreezes may promote electrolysis which basically turns your engine into a battery. Not good.   They say if you're ever stuck to use distilled water until you get to a dealer. Replies to this message: hollywould (Nov 13, 2009 8:03 pm)
#4434 of 4441 Re: Antifreeze [ponytrekker] by hollywould Nov 13, 2009 (8:03 pm)
Replying to: ponytrekker (Nov 13, 2009 7:34 pm) True. BMW antifreeze only. Maybe you can order it from www.bimmerspecialist.com, but I'm not sure. I know they sell OEM parts, but not sure about the antifreeze.

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