Top 20 1997 BMW 318 Questions & Answers

they will be somthing like this make sure you get the right thickness think it be 16mm http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-T-PIECE-19x16x19-JOINT-WATER-HOSE-PIPE-CONNECTOR-WITH-6-CLIPS-LPG-AUTOGAS-/322585748947?hash=item4b1b9be5d3:g:Q9UAAOSwn-tZDjd5

have the fault codes read filling at a bowser and then having problems indicate EVAP system problems --not venting properly possible cam /s or crank sensor problem in the wiring

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In the trunk up next to wheel wells. Start peeling carpet out of the trunk walls and you will find it. The rear speaker wires run right to it. Please beware that only the 10 speaker systems have a factory amp. The stock 6 speaker systems run straight off of the factory radio. You can buy a factory amp bypass harness for this model at any good car audio shop. Please find my answer helpful.

steering pump are common

It is likely that the heater core has sprung a leak, or the hoses leading to the heater core have failed. This would cause a loss of coolant that would make the coolant temperature sensor think it wasn't necessary to turn the fan on, and would cause steam to appear to rise out of the back of the engine. If you turn the heater on inside the passenger compartment and get steam through the vents, it's DEFINITELY a heater core breach. Otherwise, check the hoses leading to the heater core and make sure they are still connected and not leaking. Good luck!

What color smoke? White, blue? Blue smoke can generally be pinpointed to bad rings as fuel is get past the piston in the combustion chamber. White smoke could be a myriad of things but usually means there's un burnt fuel in the combustion chamber.

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check the cable in the alternator ( the most thick) if gave power with the engine off if don't have power connect a cable from alternator to + battery and check if is working.

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mass air flow sensor too much air going in so check all air pipes for leak

from the book the oil pump is driven by a chain from the crankshaft. It is very possible that the oil pump has come loose and thrown/broken the pump chain. It will require a sump removal to check it out. recheck the oil level as what you read may have been a froth level . there is no reason for extra oil unless it was overfilled to start with or there is water contamination ( white /grey oil)

Check for spark, at sparkplugs if no spark maybe needs a crankshaft position sensor

check hydraulic fluid level in the hydralic motor pump behind left side trim panel in the trunk.look on side or end of the motor pump assembly.look for screw type check plug. first place rags under the check plug to catch fluid spill unscrew the check plug fluid level should be 1/4 inch bottom of check plug hole if low you need add correct level fluid. then screw in check plug back in place.to bleed air out hydralic system you need helper to hold switch while you raise and lower the top slowly by hand raise and lower top several times to remove air out hydralic system. see if your convertible top will open and close all the way.

You do not lube a throttle bodyYou can use CRC Throttle Body CleanerInstructions are on the can

Check compression and timing. Then check sensors(MAF, oil pressure sensor). Don't crank engine too long. Cranking engine may pour a lot of petrol into your engine oil.

sounds like a relay not working

I believe you do this in this order. Roll windows down, release the latch at the top of the windshield, raise the front of the top, release rear cover by pulling the latch near the rear seat, Pull up the back of the top and then pull up on the rear cover. The back of the top should now fit into the opening under the rear cover. Continue to fold the top into this space. Push down on the rear cover to lock (won't be able to open trunk if not engaged.) To raise it, release rear latch cover, open rear cover and pull top out of opening. Raise rear of top so you are able to now close the rear cover, set rear of top down on cover and then pull fron of top down and engage the fraont latch. Hoe that helps.

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For What?Fuel Safety Shut OffNever been on any vehicle but a Ford ProductNeed to be in an accident for there to be a problemthere & then you junk the vehicleNo one knows anything about those switches-- after decadesVery Sad they keep asking