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**Rooz** · 10-16-2005, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by brien4787

i am too lazy to see if i wrote belt or chain... i always write belt, though i know e36 does have a chain.

but, 7 hours? noo, only if its a noob mechanic. for a bmw mechanic that has done it a few times, should NOT take that long.. it too me a few more hours than that, and i had NO idea what i was doing... with cars... you sometimes have to just do it..... if you are determined, you can do anything

Ok, read the part I underlined carefully

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Originally Posted by Rooz

well, my dad's mechanic did it for me and I helped him so I didn't pay anything...

but when I quoted it on my all data, it quotes for 7 hours of labor.... so I wouldn't do my self if I were you harry....

All data is a computerized program that gives estimates

**brien4787** · 10-16-2005, 01:35 PM

wtf is on my all data

**xsperf** · 10-16-2005, 01:42 PM

its called all data, tis a databse for cars, has tons of info, wiring diagrams, etc etc etc, and it tells you how long it takes typically to do a job, because sometimes mechanics need it if they see a car that they have never worked with before

like for instance one of my bros audis, in order to change the thermostat, you have to take apart the timing, while a normal thermostat job is what, 15-30 mins, so if someone pulled up in that audi the mechanic wouldnt say ok it'll be done in 15-30 mins when you have to redo the whole timing

**brien4787** · 10-16-2005, 02:33 PM

gotcha

**TJsBimm** · 10-16-2005, 07:12 PM

Sounds like whatever blew took out your radio maybe a surge from the alt, anyways don't take my word......I'm very curious about your situation...post...post!

**komodo** · 10-16-2005, 07:52 PM

I just got back in town. Tomorrow morning I think I'm gonna swap out the alternator and see if that fixes it.

And TJsBimm, I sure as hell hope not.... hah

**TJsBimm** · 10-16-2005, 08:06 PM

Hope every is ok!

**Spieluhr** · 10-17-2005, 01:50 AM

I doubt a surge would fry your stereo. Would blow a fuse first.

**c1apton** · 10-17-2005, 03:48 AM

I would guess it's going to be a fusible link. They're notorious for "goin'south" with moisture & age. It can be simple as one of the MANY ground leads.

**komodo** · 10-17-2005, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by c1apton

I would guess it's going to be a fusible link. They're notorious for "goin'south" with moisture & age. It can be simple as one of the MANY ground leads.

Wait, huh? Can you explain that in a little more detail please.

**xxxbimmer** · 10-17-2005, 04:22 PM

dont feel bad.......i was kinda like that 2 weeks ago

well not really i just didnt have vac cause a hose was bad that i couldnt see..........then my car didnt start 2 days later cause the the batt only had 260 cranks

i think im good now......you will get everything fig out......

and im sure u were bumping ur shit in the drivethrough when that hap.....?

**///M Power** · 10-17-2005, 04:41 PM

Those wheels are fucking HOT!

**Orefus** · 10-17-2005, 09:08 PM

what is that? a 325?

**komodo** · 10-17-2005, 09:49 PM

I just got my car towed tonight.

In a few minutes I'm meeting up with someone and we're gonna dig in, taking out the alternator.

**komodo** · 10-18-2005, 01:17 AM

So yeah... things changed a bit tonight.

What are you all's recommendations for a short shifter kit?

Edit: Just ordered a UUC stainless steel clutch line.