FS: 325ix : fix or part out

[AdironRider]

guys honestly I hate to sell this thing but I figure if I cant benefit, someone else should. As of right now the car is tentatively sold to scott and friends. This is all dependent upon insurance so Ill let you know how it all works out.

[AdironRider]

sold as of right now

[parkerbink]

Did the idiot that couldn't rememeber the obvious get fired. Damn seems to me it is pretty simple to balance tires lets see:
(1) remove rim and tire
(2) place rim and tire on machine
(3) balance
(4) put rim and tire back on car
(5) torque lug nuts

Yeppers too complex

I can't say how sorry I am.

[nando]

whoever bought it needs to sell me the 5 speed :)

[Bimmerfanatik]

Look at my sig. That car is still on the road. Why can't this one be? :)

[uflnuceng]

Stupid insurance companies... if it weren't 10 hrs away this wouldn't even still be up for debate.

[hellspcangel911]

meet me on e30tech forums, I'll take it

give me some more specs on it, auto/5spd?

[alex]

whoever bought it needs to sell me the 5 speed :)

How about another auto with rebuilt TC?

[bmwsmurf]

Make sure this gets towed on a flatbed or kiss the entire 4wd system goodnight

[nando]

How about another auto with rebuilt TC?

sorry, I already have one of those. ;)

[alex]

Make sure this gets towed on a flatbed or kiss the entire 4wd system goodnight

Don't want to start a discussion here, but the "entire 4wd system" will not be damaged if towed on anything else other than a flat bed. Maybe the viscous coupling will get fried a bit. Also, it is an AWD by the way...

[bmwsmurf]

Don't want to start a discussion here, but the "entire 4wd system" will not be damaged if towed on anything else other than a flat bed. Maybe the viscous coupling will get fried a bit. Also, it is an AWD by the way...

I can never get that straight (4wd versus AWD).
Anyway, I am not much of an expert, but all evidence points to the contrary of what you said.

Below is a direct quote from Jenny Morgan, a columnist for BMWCCA:

"If you have a 325iX, 88-91, automatic OR manual... NEVER NEVER NEVER tow with ANY other method than a flatbed.

The unequal rotation of the front to back if wheels are in the air, will destroy the transfer case, specifically the visco-clutch (a 1300.00 dollar part), in less than a minute. Guaranteed."

In addition, AAA tow drivers have also told me the same. In fact, they said that the next time I wanted a flatbed and not have to wait hours and have to callback 5 times because they kept sending a regular tow truck, is to just tell them I have a 4wd 325ix and that's the only way to get the flatbed out to me immediately.

Given the fragile nature of the ix transfer case and some of the related components, I wouldn't risk it...especially if you have to tow it for such long distances.

Maybe if you disconnect some of the drivetrain/axle components to isolate the moving wheels.

Granted.. if you just pull the car with all four wheels on the ground with neutral.. that may work. *shrug*

Good luck.

[Bimmerfanatik]

It's getting towed with a full 4 wheel trailer - don't worry. I don't mess around with stuff like that.

[MPD47]

Sent you a PM anyway, Bimmerfanatik, I'm interested in it if something happens and you cannot keep it.;)

I want another e30.

[alex]

I can never get that straight (4wd versus AWD).
Anyway, I am not much of an expert, but all evidence points to the contrary of what you said.

Below is a direct quote from Jenny Morgan, a columnist for BMWCCA:

"If you have a 325iX, 88-91, automatic OR manual... NEVER NEVER NEVER tow with ANY other method than a flatbed.

The unequal rotation of the front to back if wheels are in the air, will destroy the transfer case, specifically the visco-clutch (a 1300.00 dollar part), in less than a minute. Guaranteed."

In addition, AAA tow drivers have also told me the same. In fact, they said that the next time I wanted a flatbed and not have to wait hours and have to callback 5 times because they kept sending a regular tow truck, is to just tell them I have a 4wd 325ix and that's the only way to get the flatbed out to me immediately.

Given the fragile nature of the ix transfer case and some of the related components, I wouldn't risk it...especially if you have to tow it for such long distances.

Maybe if you disconnect some of the drivetrain/axle components to isolate the moving wheels.

Granted.. if you just pull the car with all four wheels on the ground with neutral.. that may work. *shrug*

Good luck.

I'm not saying you are wrong. I am saying you are perpetuating hearsay that gets additional detail every time it is recycled.

As you can see below factory manual mentions viscous coupling, not the TC either.