Montreal Blue 1996 BMW 328is

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Gotta be one of the best looking 156k mile e36 interiors I've seen - same goes for the paint. Nice pickup!

Thanks sir! It grows on me more everyday

Great pickup!

The Catalytic converter is an obd2, so make sure to replace with "as-like" obd2.

ABS light, the speed sensor. These typically don't go bad, they typically just get crap all over them. Get some brakleen, pull off the wheel, and try spraying clean the sensor where it is located next to the axle. If that doesn't work, I got some extras.

Check the wiring that goes to the trunk, a lot of times this will cause funky stuff going on with the rear brake lights. Not really common, but I have heard of it. Could also be a broken "bridge" in the taillight. I have a spare arouind here somewhere.

Heh, I never really had any intentions of touching the Cat. I've already done the bake cleaner but nothing. I have no idea what I'll be looking at when it comes to the taillight. Other mechanical stuff I can usually finangle my way through, trial and error etc. but electricals will forever be the death of me. Not doing it....at least not for now.

You can do this fix instead of replacing the part, http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=35103 What it will do is replicate the resistance of the switch when the buckle is fastened, and make the system think that you're always in the seat, getting rid of the light and making sure it operates normally. Just never, ever, ever drive the car without your seat belt, cause then if you wreck the airbag will fire right into your chest as you land on the steering wheel. That couldn't be good...

You will need an SRS scanner to turn the light off once you've done the fix. I have one that I can give to someone headed from NoVa to Hburg, provided it finds its way back into my garage eventually.

Sounds good :thumbup: Thanks, I'll see if I can run over to the store and pick up some and attempt this. Doesn't look complicated. I received a Fault code reader/reset tool from bavarian auto when i bought the car, will that do the trick or is the SRS one specific?

I would not be shocked to hear you end up needing a head gasket

Me either unfortunately...

Ugh. The temp only went up for like 30 seconds max and came back down :dunno: I was under there two weeks ago it appeared dry. I wasn't really paying any specific attention to that section though. Better safe than sorry, as soon as the rain stops I'll get my ass under there and check!

Don't jump to conclusions, but yeah dont get it hot again. Drive it till it actually blows the headgasket.

If you ened up in hot water and need it done quickly for less, I have all the tools you need, as well as every single part you need to do a headgasket. Ill pass on my pricing to you.

Well i hope i won't have to take you up on that offer but definitely keeping that in mind! Thanks!

Everyone is so helpful, thank you!