On a similiar note...

My pad wear light doesn't illuminate at all, even when the ignition is on prior to starting the engine. This is correct right?

Cheers,

R

Update:

Alternator bearing...

Not a big job for an auto-leccy I hope.

Load boot, get someone to drive car while you sit in the back with the rear squab out, it may give you a better indication as to the source...

I have them as a Chapter from the Haynes book:

One big file, let me know if I can be of any help.

and seems to ease off as the car heats up. well could be indicative of viscous as it locks as temp rises. I thought that initially, too. Said fault is inaudible with the bonnet closed, it's that slight. I don't like unidentified noises, though. They usually mean trouble down the line, and while the...

Missread you post :mad: If its a "squeak" its more than likely to be the belt :wink: No, not that kind of squeak if that makes any sense :) I do hope it's not that water pump... a pricey commodity, whereas an alternator bearing is easily sorted... I think the car got a new pump in the last few year...

It does indeed, Dan. Thanks. Other experiences are always nice when facing into the unknown [/quote]

Hey gurus... Car is approaching completion, but have one brief question. Temperature is rock steady_(although takes longer to get there since I changed my manky coolant!), but I have "bearing" noise from the front of the engine (M10) which is only slight, and seems to ease off as the car heats up. A...

Indeed. On the VRT (Vehicle Registration Tax) topic, this is very prohibitive to importing, and is arguably illegal under EU law! The thing is, it also applies to new car sales, adding up to 25% to the purchase price...

Ian, are you around East Cork or the city?

The atf seems to be the way to go then

and welcome on behalf of the peasants And thank you too! i would liek to add that the gearbox oil in my 318is was changed less than 2000 miles ago just before i bought it, yet it is still hard to select 1st and 2nd from cold maybe its jsut the nature of the getrag? I'd be interested to hear anyone ...

Welcombe to the zone on behalf of the management. You'll find much more practical advice on here than on BMWland. Thanks mate. 1/ M10 has a chain. Check and adjust the valve clearances. 2/Have heard that using ATF in the box helps with the stiff gearchange when cold. 3/ Give it the service first - ...

Hi folks, Was given a link to this place from BMWland.co.uk-so said I'd drop by and check it out. I've recently got hold of a nice 4 door E30 as per the sig, and have one or two questions that I'd be delighted to have expert input on. Hopefully some of you good people will be able to help a newbie t...