Search found 12 matches

by Tools
Fri Nov 24, 2006 9:44 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 1990 316i upgrade - lsd
Replies: 2
Views: 140

1990 316i upgrade - lsd

hello, iv been doing some research on LSD's and by the sounds of them they are a definate bonus to any e30. So i ask if it is worth fitting one to a 316i and if so does it matter which one i go for? Im still quite a newbie to all of this so any help would be gratefully recieved. Cheers in advance An...
by Tools
Wed Jun 28, 2006 4:35 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: few questions bout failed mot
Replies: 14
Views: 383

ok sounds gd,

i think i got someone who knows alot bout this sorta thing than i do so were gonna have a look.

cheers for the help ill let u kno if i need anymore help.
by Tools
Wed Jun 28, 2006 4:26 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: few questions bout failed mot
Replies: 14
Views: 383

Thanks for advice,

i remember the mechanic saying that the brakes probably just need a clean since its an old car. will therefore open up the brake and use wd-40 and break cleaner. How do i go about openin up the brake? sorry all new to car mechanics!!!

thnks again
by Tools
Wed Jun 28, 2006 1:29 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: few questions bout failed mot
Replies: 14
Views: 383

few questions bout failed mot

hi, took my car in for mot test and it failed on a few thing 1) Handbrake effieciency was 12% rather than 16% 2) Off side front wheel bearing 3) Nearside headlamp aim too high 4) parking lights are not working does anyone know if any of these jobs can be done relatively easily as could do with savin...
by Tools
Wed Jun 21, 2006 12:13 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Help!! Scuttle pannel hole - dodgy fix from previous owner
Replies: 21
Views: 831

if i can fill and fibre glass up and then re paint well enough do you think mot would have a problem with this?

cheers again

antoine
by Tools
Wed Jun 21, 2006 11:31 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Help!! Scuttle pannel hole - dodgy fix from previous owner
Replies: 21
Views: 831

Sorry forgot to mention,

Thanks in advance for any help
by Tools
Wed Jun 21, 2006 11:29 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Help!! Scuttle pannel hole - dodgy fix from previous owner
Replies: 21
Views: 831

Help!! Scuttle pannel hole - dodgy fix from previous owner

Hi recently got a what i thought was a good deal on a 316i 1990. Allthough i have only noticed that the scuttle panel has been dodgly fixed up. Managed to push my thumb through the panel and am now left with a fairly big hole to the left of the vent. Does anyone know what i can do about this? and ho...
by Tools
Wed Jun 14, 2006 6:38 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: Anybody want a sub + amp for their boot?
Replies: 8
Views: 421

Hello,

How much are you talking for the sub and amp?

Cheers
by Tools
Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:09 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: e30 repair manual
Replies: 11
Views: 361

CHeers mate, been after one of these for alittle while!!! Always nice when ppl share resources.

Antoine
by Tools
Sat Jun 10, 2006 6:48 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Newbie - fog light question
Replies: 13
Views: 408

so when it comes to doing the mot (which i gotta do soon) even though i have installed front fog lights they do not need to working for it pass?
This would be brilliant if it is the case as it gives me more time to sort the problem out.

Thanks to everyone who has provided so far.

Antoine
by Tools
Fri Jun 09, 2006 9:05 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Newbie - fog light question
Replies: 13
Views: 408

Newbie - fog light question

Hello, Just brought myself a 1990 316i lux, all seems to be in good condition just cant get the fog lights to come on. I think i have checked the correct fuse but it does not seem to be this. Could anyone give me ideas on other things to check and preferably how you do this (im not very mechanically...
by Tools
Fri Apr 28, 2006 11:28 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Newbie - Near Side Scuttle Panel replacement - 316
Replies: 1
Views: 91

Newbie - Near Side Scuttle Panel replacement - 316

Hi, Im looking into buying a 1989 316i black bmw. The one im looking at has a rust hole on the near side scuttle panel. There is a picture of it but im not sure how to place it into this post. Im just wanderin if anyone would be able to tell me whether this panel can be replaced and how much it woul...