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- Sat Jan 30, 2010 8:01 pm
- Forum: Other BMW Chat
- Topic: E46 Cold Starting Problems
- Replies: 1
- Views: 229
E46 Cold Starting Problems
Hi. ex E30 owner needing help with E46 2000 318ise Car does not want to start in the cold, takes 3-4 turns before it starts. I have changed- Maf Plugs Air Filter Vacuum Hoses+ valve at front of engine Hoses x4 on injectors to fuel rail Had the codes all cleared at the Dealers and set to factory defa...
- Sun Mar 02, 2008 7:28 pm
- Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
- Topic: scottish meet time!!
- Replies: 21
- Views: 937
Re: scottish meet time!!
Hi. Love to but the tourer is off the road awaiting decision as to work on or sell.
- Sun Mar 02, 2008 3:56 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Newbie here!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 580
Re: Newbie here!
Hi Stan and welcome to the Zone.
- Sun Mar 02, 2008 10:44 am
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Damn the stealers
- Replies: 24
- Views: 913
Re:
I got one from ECP for £10.
- Fri Feb 29, 2008 10:42 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: E30 M3 Radio wiring help.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 347
Re: E30 M3 Radio wiring help.
Hi, check link for help with your wiring-
http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... dio+wiring
http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... dio+wiring
- Tue Feb 26, 2008 8:28 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: how much for central locking relay in uk
- Replies: 3
- Views: 366
Re: how much for central locking relay in uk
Hi Put it in the Wanted section and see what happens
- Tue Feb 26, 2008 8:08 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: E30 face lift fog lights
- Replies: 1
- Views: 168
Re: E30 face lift fog lights
Hi They fix onto a bracket which is screwed onto the car.the screws are only pennies from the Dealer.
Bracket =No8
Screws = 10/11
Check link
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... g=63&fg=15
Bracket =No8
Screws = 10/11
Check link
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... g=63&fg=15
- Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:49 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: F*$KIN SAXO DRIVERS!!!
- Replies: 57
- Views: 2276
Re: F*$KIN SAXO DRIVERS!!!
Hi Check the bus company as most new buses have a camera at the front,side and rear(small black dome),which the company can download.As far as I know it is on a harddrive, and if you contact them fast enough they might be able to do something for you.
- Sun Feb 24, 2008 2:14 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Spark Plugs
- Replies: 2
- Views: 533
- Fri Feb 22, 2008 9:18 pm
- Forum: Other BMW Chat
- Topic: E36 Compact 318ti Bleeding cooling system
- Replies: 4
- Views: 289
Re: E36 Compact 318ti Bleeding cooling system
Hi This might help. Jim 1. Open the bonnet (overall you'll find it get's in the way slightly but to remove it would be a nightmare) 2. Peel off the rubber stips that go round the engine bay and up round the wiper linkage box. 3. Unscrew the little grey clips that hold down the plastic cover that goe...
- Thu Feb 21, 2008 7:17 pm
- Forum: Other BMW Chat
- Topic: E36 Compact 318ti Bleeding cooling system
- Replies: 4
- Views: 289
Re: E36 Compact 318ti Bleeding cooling system
Hi on the 96 model they are on the bulkhead in the engine bay.There is a good write up in the e36coupe.com but I cannot log in for some reason.It is quite easy,you took a cover off to access the heater motor then both sides of the motor came off to change the filters.I will try and find the write up...
- Wed Feb 20, 2008 6:59 pm
- Forum: Other BMW Chat
- Topic: E36 Compact 318ti Bleeding cooling system
- Replies: 4
- Views: 289
Re: E36 Compact 318ti Bleeding cooling system
Hi I bled my wifes compact the same as an e30.As for the demisters not very hot I changed the pollen filters and that helped.
- Sun Feb 17, 2008 3:03 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: radio reception
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1223
Re: radio reception
Hi. Bad earth?
- Sat Feb 16, 2008 7:01 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Another temp guage query
- Replies: 2
- Views: 176
Re: Another temp guage query
I changed my SI Board to sort similar problem.
- Wed Feb 13, 2008 12:05 am
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Touring tailgate struts
- Replies: 8
- Views: 237
Re:
Hi Mind and have someone hold the tailgate,as you said very heavy.I changed one on my wifes Compact without help and it cost me a new rear glass. 
- Mon Feb 11, 2008 10:32 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: i had an ocean in my boot =|
- Replies: 13
- Views: 509
Re: i had an ocean in my boot =|
Hi. If your ariel is on that wing check for water coming in there.
- Mon Feb 11, 2008 3:05 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Re: Front Fog Lights upgrade
- Replies: 4
- Views: 255
Re:
Hi There is a sticky that will tell you how to take clocks out to put the warning bulb in the back.Very easy job.
- Mon Feb 11, 2008 10:24 am
- Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
- Topic: scottish zoners unite!!!
- Replies: 117
- Views: 3477
Re:
Hi. I am going to sell my 1989 320i Auto Tourer. The bad bits- oil leak maybe sump/driveshaft oil seal Front wings need attention Kick down cable needs adjusting Small rust patch on o/s doors Some marks on roof and bonnet Only drivers door lock works Good bits- Underneath sound 14â€aBBS's in good...
- Sun Feb 10, 2008 5:18 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: temprature dial
- Replies: 2
- Views: 363
Re: temprature dial
Hi I had a similar problem with my 320i.I changed the SI Board not the dials and that sorted the problem for me.
- Sun Feb 10, 2008 11:22 am
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Clear front indicators
- Replies: 21
- Views: 896
Re:
I put in new silver bulbs,didn't last six months.delphincabby wrote:silver bulbs are the way forward
- Sun Feb 10, 2008 12:01 am
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Clear front indicators
- Replies: 21
- Views: 896
Re: Clear front indicators
I purchased some a few weeks back and was disappointed to find instead of orange lamps, there were two seperate lenses, one clear outside and an orange insert. Has anyone else had this? I've contacted the seller on ebayer and asked for them to send me two orange lamps but doubt I'll get anywhere. I...
- Sat Feb 09, 2008 5:59 am
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: tailgate badge
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1065
Re: tailgate badge
Was a year ago.Barnz wrote:jcjdavis1 wrote:Hi ECP tourer tailgate badge about £10.Not when I last looked mate, they charged me £18 +VAT. Which branch did you get one?
- Fri Feb 08, 2008 7:45 am
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: tailgate badge
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1065
Re: tailgate badge
Hi ECP tourer tailgate badge about £10.
- Wed Feb 06, 2008 10:00 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Oil Leak behind flywheel
- Replies: 6
- Views: 489
Re: Oil Leak behind flywheel
Hi When you look up behind the flywheel you see oil,but will have another look.Brianmoooore wrote:Sure that's where the oil's coming from? Most 'rear crank oil seal leaks' on M20s turn out to be the sump gasket.
- Wed Feb 06, 2008 7:14 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Oil Leak behind flywheel
- Replies: 6
- Views: 489
Oil Leak behind flywheel
Hi. Will it be the drive shaft oil seal?and is it a major job. Jim
should have said 320i auto.
should have said 320i auto.
- Tue Feb 05, 2008 10:40 pm
- Forum: Other BMW Chat
- Topic: e36 cylinder head
- Replies: 2
- Views: 132
Re: e36 cylinder head
No I think it is for an M43 e36 316i 1996. Thanks JimBadDave wrote:Is that still the M40 motor Jim?
If so,i've got one from a 1.8 if that's any use
- Tue Feb 05, 2008 8:39 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: On a downer
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1099
On a downer
Hi Getting pi$$ed of with fixing one problem then 2 days later you have another one to fix.I feel like binning the thing and getting something with less grief.Hind sight is a great thing,I should have kept my 316i which was a lovely car.
- Tue Feb 05, 2008 8:29 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: intermittant problem with auto gearbox 325i 88
- Replies: 19
- Views: 767
Re: intermittant problem with auto gearbox 325i 88
Have you checked your auto fluid,might need a complete fluid and filter change.
- Tue Feb 05, 2008 7:37 am
- Forum: Other BMW Chat
- Topic: e36 cylinder head
- Replies: 2
- Views: 132
e36 cylinder head
Hi I have a friend looking for a e36 cylinder head, P reg. 316i.Anyone help? Jim
- Tue Feb 05, 2008 7:32 am
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: E30 M40 problems
- Replies: 6
- Views: 673
Re: E30 M40 problems
Its the place to be. 
- Mon Feb 04, 2008 7:37 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Changing a fuel tank
- Replies: 12
- Views: 512
Re: Changing a fuel tank
Hi I got mine for my last car from GSF,fitted with no probs.I also coated it in PlastiPaint from Halfords.
- Mon Feb 04, 2008 7:28 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Rear Demister Switch
- Replies: 18
- Views: 767
Re: Rear Demister Switch
Hi Demist switch does not illuminate,I went through 3 before the penny dropped.There is a mod you can do,try a search.
- Sun Feb 03, 2008 12:53 pm
- Forum: Other BMW Chat
- Topic: Remove and fit new BMW badges
- Replies: 3
- Views: 184
Re: Remove and fit new BMW badges
Hi Another way is to get fishing line pull it under the badge and pry off.Mind and wear gloves as the line will cut into your fingers.
- Sun Feb 03, 2008 12:20 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: What is the best thing about owning your e30?
- Replies: 115
- Views: 5522
Re:
For me its easy to fix when something goes wrong.+ its a nice looking car,its etc etc. 
- Sun Feb 03, 2008 11:10 am
- Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
- Topic: scottish meet, 3rd february **pics added**
- Replies: 132
- Views: 5219
Re:
Hi I am a nonrunner due to being on standby for work.
My wife and son were looking forward to the trip.
