Just BMW Parts » Good Luck http://justbmwparts.com Certified Pre-Owned BMW Parts for Less Sun, 30 May 2010 16:59:05 +0000 en hourly 1 Any body know of a bmw salvage yard and/or some body on the internet selling used parts.? http://justbmwparts.com/153/any-body-know-of-a-bmw-salvage-yard-andor-some-body-on-the-internet-selling-used-parts/ http://justbmwparts.com/153/any-body-know-of-a-bmw-salvage-yard-andor-some-body-on-the-internet-selling-used-parts/#comments Sun, 13 Dec 2009 03:46:18 +0000 Reed http://justbmwparts.com/153/any-body-know-of-a-bmw-salvage-yard-andor-some-body-on-the-internet-selling-used-parts/ alternator for a 2001 Bmw 740il 4.4l It is water cooled.

To start with I use http://www.car-part.com/. Good place to get used parts. If you don’t have any luck there may want to try this http://www.bmrparts.com/ Good Luck!

]]> http://justbmwparts.com/153/any-body-know-of-a-bmw-salvage-yard-andor-some-body-on-the-internet-selling-used-parts/feed/ 5 Bmw z3 wheels will they fit? http://justbmwparts.com/148/bmw-z3-wheels-will-they-fit/ http://justbmwparts.com/148/bmw-z3-wheels-will-they-fit/#comments Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:49:11 +0000 Reed http://justbmwparts.com/148/bmw-z3-wheels-will-they-fit/ I own a bmw z3 1.9 1997 and just aquired some wheels from the z3 2.8
but i notice the rear wheels are 17" 8.5J
will the rears fit ok?

Try using http://www.tirerack.com and match up the numbers or you could call a BMW dealer too.

Good luck.

]]> http://justbmwparts.com/148/bmw-z3-wheels-will-they-fit/feed/ 4 Anyone know where I can get a set of BMW chrome wheels? http://justbmwparts.com/144/anyone-know-where-i-can-get-a-set-of-bmw-chrome-wheels/ http://justbmwparts.com/144/anyone-know-where-i-can-get-a-set-of-bmw-chrome-wheels/#comments Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:48:53 +0000 Reed http://justbmwparts.com/144/anyone-know-where-i-can-get-a-set-of-bmw-chrome-wheels/ Got a cert preowned 745Li. Thought I’d be OK with the alloys. Changed my mind.
I know the dealership has em… and other sources?
(Lookin for19’s offset like the stocks.)
Thanks

If you want to tune-up a 745Li, you can choose from after-market brands such as BBS,Santera,OZ Racing…BMW choices of wheels/rims quite limited.
I’d go for OZ Racing,they look perfect on a 745Li.
Make sure when you buy the tires at the same time with the wheels so you’d get them balanced properly at the dealer.
Good luck

]]> http://justbmwparts.com/144/anyone-know-where-i-can-get-a-set-of-bmw-chrome-wheels/feed/ 2 Is it possible to put standard steel winter wheels meant for a BMW on Hyundai Sonata? How are wheels different http://justbmwparts.com/133/is-it-possible-to-put-standard-steel-winter-wheels-meant-for-a-bmw-on-hyundai-sonata-how-are-wheels-different/ http://justbmwparts.com/133/is-it-possible-to-put-standard-steel-winter-wheels-meant-for-a-bmw-on-hyundai-sonata-how-are-wheels-different/#comments Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:47:54 +0000 Reed http://justbmwparts.com/133/is-it-possible-to-put-standard-steel-winter-wheels-meant-for-a-bmw-on-hyundai-sonata-how-are-wheels-different/ Other than tire size and overall diameter, what wheel dimensions affect suitability? And is there a web site that give all details for wheels and tires for all cars?

the first thing to consider is how many lugs each wheel has, 4 or 5, then if the diameter is smaller you have a good chance the smaller wheel, if its not the stock one, will hit the brake caliper. then you have to figure out if the backspacing is correct. this is where the inner part of the wheel to the outer part is the same in measurement. if not it could also rub especially when turning on the front wheels. i have been a technician for almost 10 years but you could also take your car and the winter wheels you want to use to a tire store and have them do the measurements and tell you if they would work or not. good luck!

]]> http://justbmwparts.com/133/is-it-possible-to-put-standard-steel-winter-wheels-meant-for-a-bmw-on-hyundai-sonata-how-are-wheels-different/feed/ 4 1984 BMW wheels won’t turn, has been in garage for 5 years? http://justbmwparts.com/131/1984-bmw-wheels-wont-turn-has-been-in-garage-for-5-years/ http://justbmwparts.com/131/1984-bmw-wheels-wont-turn-has-been-in-garage-for-5-years/#comments Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:47:49 +0000 Reed http://justbmwparts.com/131/1984-bmw-wheels-wont-turn-has-been-in-garage-for-5-years/ My 1984 BMW has been in he garage for 5 years, Runs fine but when I tried to move him, his wheels won’t turn. How can I get them to turn?

The brake shoes have rusted to the drums or rotors. This can be very hard to overcome. Try dragging it out with another vehicle and be careful not to connect the tow chain to anything that will bend (like bumper) – go for a frame connection. If that does not work (probably won’t) you will have to jack the car up and remove all the wheels. Then you will have to try a couple of approaches.
1. Try whacking the drum with a heavy wooden or rubber mallet. NOT iron. This may loosen things up.
2. Try heating the outside of the drum up with a torch, letting it cool, heating again, letting it cool and then whacking with the wooden mallet. Do NOT use heat at the top of the drum where the wheel cylinder is.
3. If the front rotors are stuck you should be able to pry them apart with a screw drive or brass wedge that you jam in between the rotor and the brake pad. If you don’t use brass plan on replacing the rotors, pads, and possibly the caliper too.

Good luck, it is going to be a PIA no matter what…

]]> http://justbmwparts.com/131/1984-bmw-wheels-wont-turn-has-been-in-garage-for-5-years/feed/ 9 Where can I go to get my BMW convertible hood repaired in the UK (apart from the main dealership)? http://justbmwparts.com/126/where-can-i-go-to-get-my-bmw-convertible-hood-repaired-in-the-uk-apart-from-the-main-dealership/ http://justbmwparts.com/126/where-can-i-go-to-get-my-bmw-convertible-hood-repaired-in-the-uk-apart-from-the-main-dealership/#comments Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:42:17 +0000 Reed http://justbmwparts.com/126/where-can-i-go-to-get-my-bmw-convertible-hood-repaired-in-the-uk-apart-from-the-main-dealership/ I have a BMW convertible, 2003 model. The hood does not automatically open or close, as I’ve been informed by the BMW local dealer that one of the hydraulic pipes is leaking, and they said they would repair it by installing a full new hydraulic kit for £2k! I want to know if there’s anywhere else in the midlands/UK where i could go to get it checked out / repaired, as £2k sounds like a rip off. Any help would be appreciated.

Yes, another BMW main $tealer horror story!! Ok, first off don’t panic. Not many people know this but BMW main dealers are run as franchises. This means the owners decide on the price of labour. Now, BMW parts are charged according to BMW head office recommending retail price. This cannot be changed by the main $tealer. My advice would be to first call around a few BMW dealers asking for quotes. You’ll be surprised to find each will give you a different price! Simply go with the cheapest. If your still not happy with the price, simply enter "independant BMW – then the area you live in" into google abs try should be alot cheaper! Good luck!

]]> http://justbmwparts.com/126/where-can-i-go-to-get-my-bmw-convertible-hood-repaired-in-the-uk-apart-from-the-main-dealership/feed/ 2 What’s the best engine oil for old BMW that’s kinda hot under the hood & drinks oil? http://justbmwparts.com/122/whats-the-best-engine-oil-for-old-bmw-thats-kinda-hot-under-the-hood-drinks-oil/ http://justbmwparts.com/122/whats-the-best-engine-oil-for-old-bmw-thats-kinda-hot-under-the-hood-drinks-oil/#comments Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:41:50 +0000 Reed http://justbmwparts.com/122/whats-the-best-engine-oil-for-old-bmw-thats-kinda-hot-under-the-hood-drinks-oil/ 0w-40w, 5w-50w, 20w-40w, many different answers from different mechanics, seems like they not even too sure in detail. Front number if 0w=for easy cold starts, then what’s 20w and the Back number 40w to 60w=thickness of oil or max temp range it will peak? Or is it the other way round?? Any clear answers, anyone?

A quick explanation.

The Society of Automotive Engineers developed a number system to grade an oil’s tendency to flow at different temperatures. In single grade oil like SAE 30, the number is a rating for how well the fluid flows at lower temperatures. In multi-grade oils (10W30) the first number refers to the same thing, the oils tendency to flow at colder temperatures, the lower the number, the lower the temperature it will flow easily at. The "W" does not mean "Weight", it stands for Winter. The second number is a rating for how well the oil will flow when heated up to aprox. 100C or 212F.

Now, about your old BMW. You’ll find as many different opinions as people who answer. My PERSONAL opinion is to repair the engine so it does not leak and then use the factory recommended oil grade. If you feel you need a little "something more", then use a bottle of Lucas Oil Treatment.

Good Luck

]]> http://justbmwparts.com/122/whats-the-best-engine-oil-for-old-bmw-thats-kinda-hot-under-the-hood-drinks-oil/feed/ 4 I have a 1989 bmw 525 i. I left the lights on and now the battery is dead the hood switch is inside the car? http://justbmwparts.com/121/i-have-a-1989-bmw-525-i-i-left-the-lights-on-and-now-the-battery-is-dead-the-hood-switch-is-inside-the-car/ http://justbmwparts.com/121/i-have-a-1989-bmw-525-i-i-left-the-lights-on-and-now-the-battery-is-dead-the-hood-switch-is-inside-the-car/#comments Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:41:46 +0000 Reed http://justbmwparts.com/121/i-have-a-1989-bmw-525-i-i-left-the-lights-on-and-now-the-battery-is-dead-the-hood-switch-is-inside-the-car/ but the key will not operate the locks on either side since the battery is dead. Any ideas?
Thanks this worked.

Take a look at the solutions on this page. http://www.2carpros.com/forum/bmw-525i-1991-189k-mi-25l-engine-vt34515.html

Apparenlty, lots of people have trouble getting into that car with a dead battery. They detail how to unlock it a couple ways, from the factory emergency unlock proceedure to running current to the trunk light socket in order to wake up the power locks. Good luck.

]]> http://justbmwparts.com/121/i-have-a-1989-bmw-525-i-i-left-the-lights-on-and-now-the-battery-is-dead-the-hood-switch-is-inside-the-car/feed/ 5 How can i open the hood of my 2000 bmw 323i sedan manually? My kid left the key on the engine and i shut it.? http://justbmwparts.com/108/how-can-i-open-the-hood-of-my-2000-bmw-323i-sedan-manually-my-kid-left-the-key-on-the-engine-and-i-shut-it/ http://justbmwparts.com/108/how-can-i-open-the-hood-of-my-2000-bmw-323i-sedan-manually-my-kid-left-the-key-on-the-engine-and-i-shut-it/#comments Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:40:25 +0000 Reed http://justbmwparts.com/108/how-can-i-open-the-hood-of-my-2000-bmw-323i-sedan-manually-my-kid-left-the-key-on-the-engine-and-i-shut-it/ Any way i can do this without harming the car itself?
I can see what looks to be the hook release inside, but im not sure if that is the right way.

i dont want you to harm your car or anything so try to go to the dealer and get another key ………….
if not try to open the door of your car by cloth holder bent it so it would fit in between the glass and the door then let it reach to the end then simply lift it to the top very fast see if it works
do you have a sun roof if so its more easy good luck

]]> http://justbmwparts.com/108/how-can-i-open-the-hood-of-my-2000-bmw-323i-sedan-manually-my-kid-left-the-key-on-the-engine-and-i-shut-it/feed/ 3 How to open the hood (bonnet) of a 7 series bmw (1999) when the cable is broken from inside the car? http://justbmwparts.com/107/how-to-open-the-hood-bonnet-of-a-7-series-bmw-1999-when-the-cable-is-broken-from-inside-the-car/ http://justbmwparts.com/107/how-to-open-the-hood-bonnet-of-a-7-series-bmw-1999-when-the-cable-is-broken-from-inside-the-car/#comments Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:40:23 +0000 Reed http://justbmwparts.com/107/how-to-open-the-hood-bonnet-of-a-7-series-bmw-1999-when-the-cable-is-broken-from-inside-the-car/ Cant open the hood as the cable has broken! Without breaking the car to bits i know there must be some sort of emergency access to the hood? The car is a 1999 model 740i, the release lever is loose with no tension.

You will have to fabricate a Coat hanger type small hook on the end and then fish thru the grill where you see the release mechanism and attempt to release the catch… with a little luck and some persistence you should be able to get it open… or take it to a body shop and let them open it… good luck…

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