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Hi, I thought I have a main seal leak but luckily it was only the rubber 0-ring on oil pressure regulator on the side of the block. Does anyone know how often does that happen? Also, the bentley manual said that the bolt holding the metal plate for structure support under the engine area must be replaced every time, after removal. I order new bolts from BMW but using the old one until I get it. I torqued the old bolt back to spec and the car seems to be driving okay. Should I still change it when I get the new bolt or just save it till the next time I have to remove the metal plate again? One last thing is I replaced my window regulator and adjust the window alignment to be the same as the other side. Everything works fine except if the window goes up automatically, it will will comes down 1/3 of the way after getting to the top. I thought it was cause by the window going up too high. But when I adjust the window alignment so it does not reach the very top, it still does the same thing. Is there anything that I am suppose to rest to solve this minor problem? Thanks!
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Replying to: gmonkies (Mar 09, 2009 11:06 am) I'd change it. . But when I adjust the window alignment so it does not reach the very top, it still does the same thing. Is there anything that I am suppose to rest to solve this minor problem? Try this: Press the window down button. When the window is down - hold it down for 20 seconds. Then press the window up button (with the door closed) - and hold it up for 20 seconds once it's all the way up. These two steps teach the window the normal down and up positions. They're needed for auto-down/up and to keep the window from going too far up into the channel. There is a magnetic switch in the motor assembly that is adjusted by doing this.
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I'm considering an M3 Convertible and it will be my all-year round car. I drive about 23 miles each way from the suburbs to the city. Assuming I get good winter tires (and feel free to recommend any 18 inchers you feel are good), will this work or will I be white-knuckled all winter? I appreciate your thoughts - David
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Replying to: david112 (Mar 17, 2009 1:21 pm) Winter tires are the key, and, if they fit, I'd recommend 17" winters on dedicated wheels.. My wife drove an '05 330i with soft-top through three Cincinnati winters with no problem, and she really isn't much of a winter driver... and, we have a lot hillier terrain here, than in Chicago... We've used Goodyear Eagle Ultra-Grip and Dunlop WinterSports... both in 17" get-flats.... Don't really know much about run-flats, though, if you are going that direction. regards, kyfdx
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Replying to: kyfdx (Mar 18, 2009 6:36 am) |
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Replying to: roadburner (Mar 09, 2009 5:34 pm) 
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Replying to: gmonkies (Mar 21, 2009 4:24 pm)
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Replying to: roadburner (Mar 23, 2009 4:30 pm) |
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Hello! I have a 2002 BMW M3 with SMG that I just bought from a friend. It has over 100k on it. I love this car. But here is the problem. In a manual transmission when you don't depress the clutch far enough and you press down on the gas pedal the car will race some before it goes into gear. This is what the SMG appears to be doing. I am hoping that maybe it just needs and adjustment or some lubrication or something small. Is this a common problem? Is it a big problem? Can you help?
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Replying to: gregory11 (Apr 01, 2009 7:41 am) |
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