eastsidebimmer

May 1968 Production "HALT" "GARAGE" FAHRT" and "START"

Hi all, I ran into a guy with a decent looking 79 320i for sale *cheap* and I thought I'd ask here before I go guest somewhere on a E21 Board. Recently changed the starter. New alternator, fuel pump, distributor, battery and tuned. BMW currently won't start. needs wiring from Alternator to coil. Ran great until swapped starter The problem with the start issue is…wiring from the starter to the coil is messed up. When I had the new starter installed suddenly it wouldn’t start anymore. I wired from the battery to the coil directly, she started right up and stayed started till I removed the wire (didn’t want to burn out the coil.) Any ideas on a simple fix? I know these are not worth much, but for the right price it might be worth dragging home. Thanks in advance for any advice you can give. (And yes, this is exactly the type of thing that will get me on the fast track to divorce, I know.)

LA to Indy in an ENCLOSED transport was $1150 in Sept 05 I had the same thoughts, but the cost of gas with hotels, made it nearly as cheap. I will admit, waiting 2 weeks for it to arrive was not exactly a vacation. good luck, Ben

Scott, are you standing behind a tree?

assuming they are sold individually? Thanks! Ben

We can always use more vintage guys/gals at the Hoosier Chapter BMW CCA Meetings/events: IMS Brickyard Restaurant 6:30PM 4400 W. 16th Street, First Wednesday of the month. (not in December) www.hoosierbmw.com Ben

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realoem.com shows $3,799.98 RMFD SHORT ENGINE 20 A (ZK=121) 1 01/1966 08/1973 11001261406 Has anyone done this right from the dealer, and do they have a core charge? Just curious, ESB

I'm in the process of a move and it is darn cold, so I took my 68 2002 to my trusted independent BMW mechanic for an oil change and a once over before I send it into hibernation for the winter. I’ve owned this car since September, so I really haven’t had a chance to use the heat, but I tested it in the warmer months and it seemed very hot. Fast forward to now, I was driving it to the shop last week (about 30 degrees ambient) and: #1 I found that I had more heat coming out of the passenger side than the driver. My side felt wimpy warm to cool and the passenger side was nice and warm. The defrost, when enabled, also felt cool. #2 The fan motor sounds fine on low and makes a wail on high, usually only if I’m coming to a stop, and sounds better when I get back to speed. I think I understand why, but is there a fix for this? #3 The heat gauge was just north of “middle” with the heat on driving at full at speed. (In the warmer months, the gauge never went above the middle with the heat off) #4 Mechanic said coolant was only good for +5 degrees, and did not look new, so he flushed and filled. Said a new radiator might help the heat. This did not seem to help on the return trip home. (How do I find out about the Curtis Radiator upgrade, or what is the best place to find 320i or even stock radiators, thermostats?) Any ideas or tips? This is not a winter use car, but I’d like to be able to diagnose and fix if possible. Ben Eastsidebimmer (soon to be Northsidebimmer)

We got your snow early this morning in Indy. I drove thru an accident (on an overpass) with a smashed Alero .vs semi on my way into work. The best part is...the semi was dumping diesel fuel on the roadway and we were all driving thru it. Yeah for the winter beater/daily driver 92 Accord! Ben

My car came with a brand new set of blue/white coco mats but I have black seats and grey carpet. They are in perfect condition. Is anyone interested? I can take pics. I need to buy some black/white ones myself. Thanks, Ben

OR your junk inbox? Thanks, Ben

Thanks to you and OJ for the info.

I like this setup, but I'm not sure what it is or where to look for one. Any ideas, leads or suggestions?

.....some cheap lingerie for the Mrs. before you attempt to explain why you need 66 quarts of oil.

If you drive to them, it should be cheaper (If you have enough gas in the tank) ESB

Hi all, I'm thinking about a PerTronix for my 68 2002. I have distributor #0231151008 -- It this a tii distributor? What part number PerTronix should I buy and which coil works best with this setup? I already have new Bosch plugs and wires. Many thanks, Ben