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by stereotemps
Sun Apr 21, 2013 1:52 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: Part price request
Replies: 1
Views: 57

Part price request

Hi, I'm after the air hose that runs from the air intake boot to the ICV it also incorporates a water hose too....unsure of part number sorry, could email pictures if needed?

Reg - G946 FJT (318i M40)

Are they still available and if so how much?

Thanks
by stereotemps
Mon Apr 08, 2013 7:08 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Fuel Filter
Replies: 1
Views: 72

Fuel Filter

Does anyone know if i am able to use the old shape fuel filter (Shorter wider type) on my 1990 facelift 318i, it currently has what i beleive to be the newer filter (long thinner type) I gave my Reg number and got the wrong one at GSF car parts does it matter or should i return it for the same one?
by stereotemps
Wed Sep 30, 2009 7:16 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: insulted!!!
Replies: 57
Views: 1514

Re: insulted!!!

god what have i started!! didn't expect such a big response! lol. funny 2 read all your comments tho!
by stereotemps
Tue Sep 29, 2009 12:22 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: insulted!!!
Replies: 57
Views: 1514

insulted!!!

got the day off 2day and out of boredom wanted to see what that annoyin advert www.webuyanycar.com would offer me for my 318i, bearing in mind its only done 102,000 and is in my eyes in very good nick inside and out, went through the process and they offered me 90quid for it, and i had to get it to ...
by stereotemps
Wed Sep 16, 2009 5:50 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: tech 1 rear valance 2 fit facelift car
Replies: 5
Views: 101

Re:

ah nice one didnt really wanna give up on the idea, would look mint if done properly! let me know how you get on barx and like i said i'll take the valance off ya.

thanks imysE30 i'll send a pm to zaust, appreciate everyone's help!!! thanks
by stereotemps
Tue Sep 15, 2009 10:35 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: tech 1 rear valance 2 fit facelift car
Replies: 5
Views: 101

ok thanks 4 the advice mate!! think i'll give it a miss too if that's the case
by stereotemps
Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:24 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: tech 1 rear valance 2 fit facelift car
Replies: 5
Views: 101

tech 1 rear valance 2 fit facelift car

got a 1990 318i facelift car, got an IS lip on the front and SE side skirts and just got some mint alpina replica wheels want something bring the back in proportion, i'm not keen on the mtech 2 kit and would look odd without the full kit on, but like the look of the tech1 especially the rear valance...
by stereotemps
Fri Sep 04, 2009 3:54 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: power steering squeak
Replies: 2
Views: 84

Re: power steering squeak

thanks 4 your quick reply mr lee, it only ever happens when parking and during tight manouvers etc where full lock is sometimes a must, glad theres nothing 2 worry about and its normal, is this something that happens with the age of the car? had the car 5 years and i cannot remember it always being ...
by stereotemps
Fri Sep 04, 2009 3:10 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: power steering squeak
Replies: 2
Views: 84

power steering squeak

My 318i when on full lock either left or right theres a loud squeaking noise, is it the power steering belt? its not affecting the steering at all just really annoying is there anyway of stopping it, change/tighten belt is this easy 2 do. any help would be great. andy
by stereotemps
Sun May 31, 2009 10:33 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: how to remove this shadowline trim?
Replies: 19
Views: 597

Re:

put the window right down and then pull out the rubber seal that sits in the door, where glass sits when closed! you'll see some small clips inside the door upright (sits next to b pillar) that you can open with a flat bladed screwdriver then it should just pull off , bein careful not to bend it, un...
by stereotemps
Tue May 26, 2009 7:36 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: re-fitting rear quarter window trim
Replies: 3
Views: 103

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by stereotemps
Tue May 26, 2009 7:34 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: re-fitting rear quarter window trim
Replies: 3
Views: 103

by stereotemps
Mon May 25, 2009 11:29 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: how to remove this shadowline trim?
Replies: 19
Views: 597

Re:

"If its the B-pillar one you're removing you remove the seatbelt top hanger and the coat hook from inside and there will be two 10mm nuts you can get at with a small socket. Undo those and you should be able to (gently) pry off the trim" mr white hod do you put this section back on took it off 2 spa...
by stereotemps
Sun May 24, 2009 9:14 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: re-fitting rear quarter window trim
Replies: 3
Views: 103

re-fitting rear quarter window trim

i have a 2 door, 318i with fixed rear windows. removed all my window trim to repaint this weekend, all done and looking good, but i can't get the rear quarter window surrounds back on, needs 2 be pushed back into a grove in the rubber, is there a special method, tried 4 ages and gettin frustrated no...
by stereotemps
Thu Jan 08, 2009 7:21 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: electric window fault
Replies: 2
Views: 50

Re: electric window fault

thanks for your help mate, will have a look over the weekend.
by stereotemps
Thu Jan 08, 2009 5:06 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: electric window fault
Replies: 2
Views: 50

electric window fault

help! my electric windows only work when my doors are open past a certain point, anyone have any ideas? is this common? alll other electrics are fine. any help would be much appreciated. thanks
by stereotemps
Tue Oct 28, 2008 9:21 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Suchy's "Summer" pics...
Replies: 154
Views: 9995

Re: Suchy's "Summer" pics...

suchy what is the name of the alloys you have on your car, i'm confused! are the avez, aez borbet, seen a few names for them on the zone, would like 2 get a set for my 318i, they look mint! anyone got a set 4 sale, or would consider bying barnd new if i could find somewhere that stocks them. thanks
by stereotemps
Wed Apr 30, 2008 8:40 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: mudflaps
Replies: 1
Views: 51

mudflaps

bit of a stupid one but, are there front mud guards avaliable to fit around se side skirts? do the origonals fit some how? and if so does anyone know were a can get some
by stereotemps
Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:30 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: se side skirts fitting
Replies: 2
Views: 132

se side skirts fitting

got some se side skirts i want 2 fit, got all the clips and stuff, how dificult is it, anyone done it themselves before? is there a fitting guide i can print off or a template to get the holes in the right place. thanks
by stereotemps
Sat Mar 22, 2008 10:36 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: fitting rear lip spoiler
Replies: 4
Views: 112

Re: fitting rear lip spoiler

car is mint and the spoiler is the same colour so it would be a waste of money 2 buy another bootlid, think i'm gonna have a go using the fitting guide, wish me luck, thanks for your advice everyone
by stereotemps
Thu Mar 20, 2008 6:51 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: fitting rear lip spoiler
Replies: 4
Views: 112

fitting rear lip spoiler

just got a spoiler of ebay, genuine bmw one with all the fittings from a 318is, do i just drill up through the guide holes in the boot? anyone glued one on or recently fitted, any tips or advice would be wicked, really dont wanna drill into my baby tho? :( but i know it will set the car off!! thanks
by stereotemps
Mon Mar 17, 2008 10:46 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: front valance removal for painting?
Replies: 3
Views: 90

Re: front valance removal for painting?

legend mate, thanks alot 4 that one, think i'm just about capable of that!!! wil try and get some pics on when i'm done. :D
by stereotemps
Mon Mar 17, 2008 9:02 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: front valance removal for painting?
Replies: 3
Views: 90

front valance removal for painting?

hi just wanted 2 know if anyone knows how to remove the front valance on my 1990 318i as i want 2 remove the stipple effec paint and respray it, is it easy or should i just do it while its still on the car!! do i have to take off the bumper, grille, etc? cannot add pics for some reason, car is as st...