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Tensioner fails to bleed, ideas? (Solved)

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Please note before posting issues here

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Important warning for users of ETK, BMWFans, RealOEM, etc.

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All pls read: where can I find... (parts/services)

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Another car won’t start thread

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E30 Alternator on E21?

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Hesitation, won’t rev past 4000 rpm, stalls when warm

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Suspension

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1982 E21 323i - Front n/s brake caliper

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E21 randomly shut off while driving, cant start it back up

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1982 E21 323i - Muffler (Exhaust silencer)

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windows rubber seals

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Removing the Emergency Brake Handle Boot

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Engine swap

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Doors not closing easily

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Facelift front subframe swap-suggestions?

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Weber 38 DGAS/ DGES feedback, are they a good upgrade?

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E12 520/6 to Motronic conversion.

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Recommended tyres for 13 inch wheels

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Min TCU wiring for 82' e21 with M52TU and Auto transmission

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Exhaust Gas Analyzer

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Starter wiring questions

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Mechanical Fuel Pump

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Starting issues cont.

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E21 braking solutions

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Your top 5 performance mods?

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Starting issues

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Is it possible to buy new front control arms without bushes?

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New Pioneer SXT-C10PS Radio? Anyone tested it?

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1981 316 RHD Brake booster replacement options

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BMW 320i fuel pump issues

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poor fuel consumption - issues with carb?

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Using 731 head compared to standard 200 head

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Differential 33111207311

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Warm up regulator to fuel distributor line

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BMW 315 E21 Wiring Diagram.

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Bonnet pull catch broken - how to open bonnet?

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