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by moffett
Sun Mar 13, 2005 3:12 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: e-30 owners from ulster ......
Replies: 13
Views: 521

yes mate im from bangor...i drive a 318is white,full s//s exhaust,17 inch hoops and the rest of the mtec banter..were abouts are you from and what are you drivin
by moffett
Thu Feb 24, 2005 6:16 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 318is head disaster.
Replies: 23
Views: 750

i have about 4-6 bolts on the head of my m42 that are loose and i aint worrying.they have been like that for months and have caused me no problems. i also find that the m42 is very reliable if looked after.Ive had my car over 1 year now and all ive had to replace was the timing chain tensioner,and m...
by moffett
Wed Feb 23, 2005 7:43 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Induction kit problem????
Replies: 5
Views: 300

i have asked this question before and it seems that most people think that an induction kit will reduce power unless u can make a heat shield.
by moffett
Mon Feb 21, 2005 2:25 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: TIMING CHAIN ON A E-30 318is (1990)
Replies: 10
Views: 543

i replaced my tensioner about 3 months ago and it made a hell of a difference.Cost me 36 quid and the engine was so much quieter afterwards.Plus it onlt takes five minutes to fit....
by moffett
Sat Feb 12, 2005 6:05 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: urgent help please
Replies: 3
Views: 201

its an m42.got it sorted,turned out to be that one of the hoses of the icv that had came off,,cheers
by moffett
Sat Feb 12, 2005 3:09 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: urgent help please
Replies: 3
Views: 201

urgent help please

i took of my inlet manifold to fix a fuel leak,ive put it back together and it keeps conking out and idles all over the place.I have put back all the hoses etc,i just cant think what it is and i really need the car for work...any help would be greatly appreciated..
by moffett
Sat Feb 12, 2005 11:07 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Torque setting
Replies: 2
Views: 151

cheers buddy
by moffett
Fri Feb 11, 2005 6:01 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Torque setting
Replies: 2
Views: 151

Torque setting

I have to take my inlet manifold of my i.s. to fix a fuel leak,does anyone know what i should torque the bolts too when im putting it back together

cheers
by moffett
Tue Feb 01, 2005 3:28 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: timing chain
Replies: 10
Views: 447

318is 136 bhp
320 129 bhp :D
by moffett
Tue Feb 01, 2005 3:14 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: timing chain
Replies: 10
Views: 447

Cheers bud that puts my mind at rest,,,i just asked because if it was essential i had to get it done then i would have probably done an engine transplant(m20 2.5).i was quoted 400 pound to do the transplant but i had to get a donar car.
by moffett
Tue Feb 01, 2005 2:29 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: any one any ideas on paint
Replies: 6
Views: 320

thats a good price,,the rust on mine is only surface rust and its only 3 bits that are no bigger than a 5 pence piece...there is abit on the back bumper which is right through but i think im gona cut that out and then spray the back bumper myself,,should be easy as the back bumber dosnt have a smoot...
by moffett
Tue Feb 01, 2005 1:33 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: any one any ideas on paint
Replies: 6
Views: 320

na mate its steven
by moffett
Tue Feb 01, 2005 1:26 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: timing chain
Replies: 10
Views: 447

timing chain

i know this has probably been brought up before..i have a 318is with 130k and its is perfect,its a bit noisy for 5 mins or so in the morning but i think thats the tappets...anyway i hear the chain needs to be replaced at 100k,,ive already replaced my tensioner recently but i dont fancy getting the c...
by moffett
Tue Feb 01, 2005 1:10 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: any one any ideas on paint
Replies: 6
Views: 320

any one any ideas on paint

im thinking of getting my car proffesionally touched up,there is a few small rusty patches around the sills.i cant afford a respray and i was wondering would body shops cater for touch ups and does any one know roughly what price i would be looking at.....(it would be very minimal work involved) ps ...
by moffett
Thu Jan 27, 2005 10:48 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: TRAMSPLANT
Replies: 3
Views: 235

TRAMSPLANT

I know this has probably been asked a million times.i was quoted 400 pounds labour to put a 325 m20 engine in my 318is but i have to source a doner car..... what i was wondering was is there any other conversion that is better than the m20 and is there going to be alot more work involved... i would ...
by moffett
Thu Jan 27, 2005 9:06 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: WHIFF OF PETROL
Replies: 9
Views: 507

yep my i.s has this aswelll dom,very slight leak but i havnt got round to fixing it.looks like the inlet manifold might have to come off to get at the metal pipe properly..
by moffett
Wed Jan 26, 2005 3:19 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: bumber help
Replies: 2
Views: 165

bumber help

im thinking off taking the rear bumper of my 318is to get it sprayed.i was wondering how i go about taking it off and is it an easy job.cheers..