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by jcjdavis1
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...
by jcjdavis1
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.
by jcjdavis1
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.
by jcjdavis1
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.
by jcjdavis1
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
by jcjdavis1
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
by jcjdavis1
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
by jcjdavis1
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.
by jcjdavis1
Sun Feb 24, 2008 2:14 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Spark Plugs
Replies: 2
Views: 533

Re: Spark Plugs

by jcjdavis1
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...
by jcjdavis1
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...
by jcjdavis1
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.
by jcjdavis1
Sun Feb 17, 2008 3:03 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: radio reception
Replies: 27
Views: 1223

Re: radio reception

Hi. Bad earth?
by jcjdavis1
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.
by jcjdavis1
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. :o:
by jcjdavis1
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.
by jcjdavis1
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.
by jcjdavis1
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...
by jcjdavis1
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.
by jcjdavis1
Sun Feb 10, 2008 11:22 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Clear front indicators
Replies: 21
Views: 896

Re:

delphincabby wrote:silver bulbs are the way forward :cool:
I put in new silver bulbs,didn't last six months.
by jcjdavis1
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...
by jcjdavis1
Sat Feb 09, 2008 5:59 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: tailgate badge
Replies: 10
Views: 1065

Re: tailgate badge

Barnz wrote:
jcjdavis1 wrote:Hi ECP tourer tailgate badge about £10.
8O Not when I last looked mate, they charged me £18 +VAT. Which branch did you get one? :cry:
Was a year ago.
by jcjdavis1
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.
by jcjdavis1
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

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.
Hi When you look up behind the flywheel you see oil,but will have another look.
by jcjdavis1
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.
by jcjdavis1
Tue Feb 05, 2008 10:40 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: e36 cylinder head
Replies: 2
Views: 132

Re: e36 cylinder head

BadDave wrote:Is that still the M40 motor Jim?

If so,i've got one from a 1.8 if that's any use
No I think it is for an M43 e36 316i 1996. Thanks Jim
by jcjdavis1
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.
by jcjdavis1
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.
by jcjdavis1
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
by jcjdavis1
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. :D
by jcjdavis1
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.
by jcjdavis1
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.
by jcjdavis1
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.
by jcjdavis1
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. :mad:
by jcjdavis1
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.