Shift Knob Disassembly

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I have two Peake tools. They seem to work.

The Icarsoft won't communicate with this car. It works for other models. Its supposed to work with E30's.

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Has anyone plugged their code reader into a Touring?

Does it work?

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I want to recover the leather on my shift knob, but I don't know how to take the plastic round piece off of the top. The piece that I can't get out is the one that has the shift pattern on it.
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I am having some difficulties finding simple parts for my M40 engine: things like gaskets and hoses.

Most places don't have them. ECS has them but shipping times are weeks away.
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I have a ICarsoft code reader that I have used for a variety of BMW models. Unfortunately, it reads nothing from my new toy: 1993 318 Touring.

Is there something different about the Euro...

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Ok, its clear I don't know how this thing works.

I just learned that there are levers under the seat bottoms.

When I push on those, the seat backs usually unlock. I guess...

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I need a complete cruise control setup for a car that didn't come equipped with one. Do you have all the components?

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If I unstick them with my screwdriver, the buttons on the top of the seat work correctly. If I close the seats, the buttons go down and I then have nothing to push on and need a screwdriver to release...

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Does anyone know how to make the rear seat back releases work correctly? Mine will not release the seat unless I use a screwdriver to release them from the rear.

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I need a complete cruise control system for a car that doesn't have one. Do you have that setup?

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I have an E30 that does not have cruise control. Do you have one?

I need the whole system including the electronic box, steering column switch, control module and cable, coding plug that...

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I'm sorry I can't help with that detail. It was all a blur to me. I'm just glad I had a great Escort Person.

I do know I had the Delivery Order and something from Customs when I entered...

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Indiana did not make it as easy as I thought. They only gave me a certificate that said I could drive the car: no plate. That was bad because the Port People wanted a plate. Fortunately, I brought...

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The trip was exciting and satisfying. Exciting because of my new toy and satisfying because of the money I saved and the accomplishment of successfully buying this car from so far away.

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I thought I would add a few comments from my experience importing a Touring from Belgium:

This stuff is not that hard. If you get the right shipping company, you just have to fill out a...

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I made it!

650 miles from Baltimore to Indianapolis and all I had to do was put air in the tires and add a little water to the radiator because of a small leak.

I just saved...

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Entering Indiana!

Everything is running great. I think I can make it....

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Yes, there is something wrong with the windshield wipers. They won't park in the correct location.

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Here we are driving through Pennsylvania. Yes, I was taking my life in my hands getting this shot. The engine was running great but the suspension is a little loose. Every time a truck went by, the...

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Sorry, I have been a little lax in updating this post.

Here is its first gas stop in Baltimore. I was sweating bullets, with the gas needle on "E" and the low fuel indicator lit...